“The old way of doing business, where a carrier has to commit to providing capacity (on a lane) for an entire year is not working anymore. There is a need for a nimble, continuous bidding process.” says Mike Mulqueen quoted in today’s Forbes article ‘Freight Truck Shortages Are Changing The Face Of Logistics’ by Steve Banker.
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Transport-Centric Macroeconomic Metrics: February 28, 2022 Update
đź“ Subscribe to the JBF Monthly Bulletin for Industry Updates OCEAN CONTAINER RATES (Asia to US) As we watch the global ocean container situation unfold, there are a few interesting backstories to keep an eye on: 1. End to End Solutions… Read More
JBF Consulting + Metafora Partner to Meet the Needs of Shippers and 3PLs
JBF Consulting and Metafora are partnering up to deliver smart TMS solutions across the shipper and 3PL world. Supply chain has never before been such a headline maker. With uncertainty of estimated delivery dates and production timelines slipping, shippers are… Read More
Breakeven Costs of Operating a Commercial Truck
This is not the time to get too greedy, so be transparent with your best carriers and create a mutually beneficial plan.
Prices have gone up. And up. That nasty word, “inflation”, has materialized with a vengeance, and it has impacted the transportation industry.
Trucks Move the American Economy
“Just about every sector of the American economy relies on trucking, and if the trucking industry ceased, many of our lives would be affected.”
Mike Mulqueen with Chris Jolly on #The Freight Coach Podcast Episode #112
There is no shortage of tech options in our industry. The reality is, some will make it, and some won’t. Being able to decipher who is real and who is not is a key question! Check out this conversation with Mike Mulqueen and Chris Jolly aka #TheFreightCoach as they discuss freight tech trends. Mike shares insights on the largest TMS companies and some of the recent mergers and acquisitions.
Freight Tech Trends Interview with Mike Mulqueen
In this episode of The Logistics of Logistics Podcast, Mike Mulqueen and Joe Lynch discuss key trends in freight technology. Join them as they explore the evolution of TMS, the shift from on-premise to cloud solutions, the impact of mergers and acquisitions in the TMS market and more!
Little Guys; Big Pains
“Often the last piece of the puzzle turns out to be what makes or breaks a product-based business … LOGISTICS!”
Is ”Shipper of Choice” Dead?
“Shippers of all sizes are not only dealing with angry customers, they are angry themselves.”
Transport-Centric Macroeconomic Metrics: May 28, 2021 Update
OCEAN CONTAINER RATES (Asia to US) Spot Rates – FEU Container Rates: Asia to US East & West Coast Source: Freightos Ocean spot rates continue to set records. Asia to west coast trade lane spot rates averaged $5575, while the… Read More