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Arrive Logistics pilots ‘We Deliver Flexibility’ initiative

“We deliver, so you can” is more than a tagline — it’s the foundation upon which Arrive Logistics has built its business. 

It’s also the driving force behind “We Deliver Flexibility,” the brokerage’s new cost-free program which provides a channel for interested owner-operators to connect with private fleets who may be in need of freight services. 

Arrive recently launched the initiative in response to insights from organizations in their carrier network about the impact of deflationary market...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/arrive-logistics-pilots-we-deliver-flexibility-initiative

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

Peak season analysis and strategy

Shippers continue to face pandemic-related headwinds as they enter the 2021 peak season. Severely strained capacity and elevated rates have created a challenging environment for shippers, in part, due to the increased level of spending and ongoing consumer shift toward e-commerce. Carrier network imbalances and capacity fragmentation have made the capacity available less accessible. While these trends existed before COVID-19, the pandemic only accelerated these challenges and behavior changes.

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https://www.freightwaves.com/news/peak-season-analysis-and-strategy

Shippers should expect strained market into 2022

A perfect storm of factors — strong consumer demand, limited production levels and driver availability issues — has led to a historically strained market in the wake of the ongoing pandemic. Shippers have been anxiously waiting for the market to loosen up for months, and they should expect to continue waiting well into early 2022. 

“The balance between supply and demand is definitely tilting toward demand. That looks like it will continue to be the case through the rest of the year due to both...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/shippers-should-expect-strained-market-into-2022

What does current consumer sentiment mean for the freight industry?

Robust freight cycle hums along

The last two years have proven to be unusually volatile, even for the roller-coaster-ready logistics industry. While the need for essentials soared, demand was depressed across most sectors during the height of the pandemic. As states reopened and vaccines became available, consumers ventured out more and widespread economic recovery bloomed across the nation. 

This continuing economic resurgence – combined with the ongoing driver shortage, equipment shortage and long lead times on new truck...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/what-does-current-consumer-sentiment-mean-for-the-freight-industry