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Understanding the Benefits of Conestoga Trailers
Inspired by the old covered wagons of the 1690s, Conestoga trailers provide the best of two worlds and offer some key advantages for shippers.1 The trailers utilize a moveable tarp system to maximize...
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Perishables: Relying on Rail
The Federal Highway Administration has projected that United States freight shipments will increase 41 percent by 2040.1 As shipments increase, factors such as the driver shortage and newly-implemented...
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Produce Season Trends and Logistics
Throughout the U.S., produce season is currently in full swing with a high demand for large volumes of fruits and vegetables. Now that temperatures are at their peak, the demand for produce shipments...
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Today’s Tightened Transportation Market
Capacity is tight across most areas of the supply chain, presenting challenges in the truckload, drayage, less-than-truckload(LTL), intermodal rail, and warehousing markets.1 Economic growth, paired...
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Blockchain in Global Supply Chains: What’s In Store?
As blockchain becomes more widely known and accepted throughout the supply chain industry, shippers and customers are beginning to test out applications of the technology in its beginning stages of...
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On the Horizon: A Challenging Peak Season
Guest Post: Zach Brown, Managing Director – Asia Forty-foot container rates have skyrocketed 75 percent to United States West Coat (USWC) and 40 percent to United States East Coast (USEC) compared to...
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Washington State: Supporting Shipper Success
Washington State is known for more than their apple production and abundant forests; the geography and talent within the area has equipped shippers with possibilities to better service their customers....
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Distribution Sustainability: Creating a Green Warehouse
Sustainability is rising and impacts everything from how companies approach product design to customer delivery. Whether the motive is saving the environment or saving money, companies are embracing...
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Hiring for the Holidays: How a 3PL Can Help Amongst the Labor Shortage
The holiday season is almost here, but in the shadow of the upcoming months are retailers that are falling short on seasonal employees to meet the upcoming rush.1 There is a widening gap between...
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How Freight Brokers Can Help Ease the Effects of the Capacity Crunch
Economic growth, paired with other factors like driver retention, continues to cause tight transportation capacity and impact supply chains across North America. Today’s strong economy, resulting in...
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The State of Supply Chain Labor
The United States now has more than one job available for every unemployed person.1 A report released last month by the United States Labor Department unveiled the state of the labor market, reporting...
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The Impact of Trade Tariffs on Supply Chains
The Trump administration announced several rounds of tariffs last spring and as they become formalized, supply chains across the U.S. are feeling the effects. The administration recently implemented a...
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Top Supply Chain Link Posts of 2018
Throughout the year, Supply Chain Link has provided news and insight into current events and other popular topics across the logistics industry. From top questions about blockchain to understanding the...
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A Historic Year of Innovation for NFI: 2018 Highlights
This past year, NFI celebrated its 86th year in business. This year was one of innovation and technology, as NFI continued to invest in growing its capabilities and expertise. Here are some highlights...
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2018 Supply Chain Year in Review
This past year, the supply chain industry evolved to accommodate numerous factors, such as advances in technologies like automation, tightening capacity, and the ELD mandate. NFI’s executive team...
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North American Non-Asset Transportation Outlook: 2019
Guest Post: David Broering, President of Non-Asset at NFI 2018 was one of the more tumultuous years in recent memory for the transportation marketplace. There were a multitude of factors that came...
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Intermodal Industry Outlook: 2019
Guest Post: Mark McKendry, Vice President of Intermodal at NFI When compared to 2017 volumes, North American intermodal volumes grew by over five percent in 2018 – despite extreme congestion in...
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Global Logistics Outlook: 2019
Guest Post: Mike Greco, Senior Vice President of Global Logistics When you look back at some of the major trade decisions made in 2018, we see a continuing volatility in the global markets going into...
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Distribution and Dedicated Transportation Outlooks: 2019
Guest Blog: William Mahoney, Senior Vice President, Sales at NFI Distribution Outlook Inventory levels in 2019 will continue to grow creating the demand for more third-party warehousing space in the...
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Industrial Real Estate Outlook: 2019
Driven by the rise of ecommerce and the demand for next-day and two-day shipping, industrial real estate capacity continues to tighten while rents and cost per square foot rises. From strong rental...
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