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.
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Transport-Centric Macroeconomic Metrics: October 1, 2021 Update
📭 Subscribe to the JBF Monthly Bulletin for Industry Updates DAT DRY VAN Contract Van Rates and Spot Van Rate Trends DAT Freight & Analytics reports the national average spot and contract dry van rates in September converged at $2.83 / mile. When… Read More
Shipper Pain Points – How To Squeeze as Much Value as Possible Out of Your Logistics Systems
In this podcast episode Brad Forester and Joe Lynch discuss shipper pain points. Brad shares insights on the top 4 shipper pain points that he and the JBF team are hearing about from their customers who are large shippers. JBF… Read More
Transport-Centric Macroeconomic Metrics: July 23, 2021 Update
📭 Subscribe to the JBF Monthly Bulletin for Industry Updates DAT DRY VAN Contract Van Rates and Spot Van Rate Trends According to DAT, the average TL Dry Van contract rates rose to $2.72 / mile in June, while the spot rates… Read More
Transport-Centric Macroeconomic Metrics: June 25, 2021 Update
📭 Subscribe to the JBF Monthly Bulletin for Industry Updates DAT DRY VAN Contract Van Rates and Spot Van Rate Trends Source: DAT Dry van spot (excluding broker mark-up) and contract rates continue to hover around $2.70 / mile while reefer spot… Read More
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
Transport-Centric Macroeconomic Metrics: May 3, 2021 Update
May 3, 2021 Update ▼CLICK ON THE INTERACTIVE CHART TO VIEW DATA▼ DAT DRY VAN The latest numbers from DAT continue to paint a challenging picture for shippers. Spot rates (excluding broker markups) averaged $2.60 / mile for dry van,… Read More
Supply Chain Mergers, Partnerships, Funding, and Launches – April 2021 Update
A monthly roundup of news about mergers & acquisitions, funding, partnerships and launches in the supply chain transportation logistics industry. Partnerships Shippo Partners with CommentSold to Extend Shipping Capabilities to CommentSold’s Merchants – April 06, 2021 MeMD, Healthy Transportation Foundation… Read More
Transport-Centric Macroeconomic Metrics: March 21, 2021 Update
March 21, 2021 Update If a pandemic isn’t enough, let’s throw in a polar vortex that disrupts transportation across 2/3 of the country! Contract Van Rates and Spot Van Rates CLICK ON THE INTERACTIVE CHART Shippers were hopeful that the… Read More
Transport-Centric Macroeconomic Metrics: January 20, 2021 Update
January 20, 2021 Update The US National average diesel price, as of January 18, sits at 2.69 / gallon, rising .31 cents since early November. After a period of both low prices and low volatility, diesel has risen 10 consecutive… Read More