State of Logistics

The latest report says that the era of building supply chains solely around cost-reduction considerations is over. Rather, a new value has taken hold—resilience.

3PLs continue to evolve with the times.

Air cargo remains challenged by volatile conditions.

More choppy waters ahead for ocean carriers.

Rail/Intermodal volumes remain uneven as service improvements continue to take hold.

Truckload market waits for “freight recession” to end

LTL anticipating second-half bounce.

Judging from all we know, it seems like Haddock is right. “The good news is that shippers continue to get smarter and closer to their carriers, enabling them to make better decisions faster,” adds Schulz. “It seems like there is no such thing as a five-year plan anymore. The reset is underway, and you better be ready now.”

Supply chains continue to become more responsive, and providers are developing more solutions than ever.

Total U.S. logistics costs soared to $2.3 trillion last year, growing 19.6% from 2022 and now representing 9.1% of the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), according to the newest State of Logistics report.

Last year was a deeply unsettled and trying time for logistics managers, as demand for freight services in all modes surged and supply chains struggled to keep inventory on hand. To return to a more balanced, long-term growth trajectory, shippers will need to invest in the ideas and capabilities that will make the industry more resilient.

E-commerce demand, limited capacity equals another great year.

Reports of swoon “exaggerated” even as spot rates temper boom.

Railroad and intermodal aim to get back on track.

Ocean shipping continues its rough passage