2022 Predictions

How data insights can help shippers combat today’s market volatility

In the world of logistics, global supply chains are put to the test with regular disruptions and volatility.

From skyrocketing fuel prices to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, all assumptions about future challenges are being questioned. The historical trends and data forecasting tactics of yesterday cannot be relied upon to navigate current market uncertainties.  

Spot market rates are just the latest challenge fueling market uncertainties. Matthew Harding, senior vice president of data science at...

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Is 2022 the year of the retail reset? Deloitte thinks so

Deloitte's 2022 Retail Industry Outlook breaks down trends in retail supply chains and e-commerce for 2022

It’s a new year, but retailers face the same supply chain mess that they did in 2021. Freight and shipping volumes remain at record levels and rates are higher than they’ve ever been. But at the same time, over 1 million retail jobs remain unfilled, while consumers expect to buy and receive goods with more convenience than ever before.

According to the experts, all of these factors mean we’re reaching a singularity –– a retail reset, if you will. Pulling together insights from 50 retail...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/is-2022-the-year-of-the-retail-reset-deloitte-thinks-so

Fearless supply chain predictions: Here’s what will happen in 2022

Goodbye, 2021. Hello, 2022. What do you have in store for us? More supply chain issues? More port congestion? More driver issues? More topsy-turvy developments? 

Probably a little bit of everything, according to FreightWaves writers. We asked our people on the front lines to look into the 2022 crystal ball and offer up predictions on their respective beats. It promises to again be a newsworthy year in the freight industry, which took center stage on many of the nightly newscasts in 2021.

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https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fearless-supply-chain-predictions-heres-what-will-happen-in-2022

Looking ahead: Industry could be in for a steadier ride in 2022

It’s no secret the logistics industry has faced significant pandemic-related volatility throughout the past two years. With 2021’s elevated rates and strained capacity, many shippers are holding out hope for significant rebalancing in the new year. They may need to wait a little longer, however, as experts suggest current market conditions could last well into 2022.

David Spencer, Arrive Logistics director of business intelligence, expects most of 2021’s challenges will bleed into 2022. Relief...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/looking-ahead-industry-could-be-in-for-a-steadier-ride-in-2022

Check Call with Thomas Wasson: Loaded story time

On this holiday crossover episode of Check Call, host Mary O’Connell and Thomas Wasson, host of Loaded and Rolling, sit down to talk about what freight trends we saw this year, our expectations for the new year, and some of our favorite stories from the planning and brokering days. Complete with ugly holiday sweaters and our favorite things to haul, this episode is sure to bring some peak-season woes flooding back to memory. 

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White Paper: Predictions for Trucking in 2022

Following one of the most tumultuous years in recent history, 2021 has been interesting to say the least. Through the ups and downs of what’s been a rebound year, the trucking industry already has its sights set on 2022.

What’s in store for trucking next year? No one can say for sure, but who better to ask than the experts themselves? FreightWaves partnered with Echo Global Logistics to gauge the industry’s views and expectations for what’s shaping up to be a highly anticipated period for...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/white-paper-predictions-for-trucking-in-2022