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Red sea disruptions among critical supply chain risks in 2024

By Glenn Riggs, Chief Strategy Officer of Odyssey Logistics

The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates.

The continued fragility of the post-pandemic supply chain has been brought into high relief by recent disruptions. Perhaps most prominent in the public imagination: Houthi attacks on merchant ships in the Red Sea have led to the diversion of over $80 billion in cargo, leading to massive logistics efforts...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/red-sea-disruptions-among-critical-supply-chain-risks-in-2024

Beware the false spring

This week’s FreightWaves Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 35 (Shippers)

Last week’s FreightWaves Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 40 (Shippers)

Three-month FreightWaves Supply Chain Pricing Power Index Outlook: 40 (Shippers)

The FreightWaves Supply Chain Pricing Power Index uses the analytics and data in FreightWaves SONAR to analyze the market and estimate the negotiating power for rates between shippers and carriers.

This week’s Pricing Power Index is based on the following indicators:

A break...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/beware-the-false-spring

Diesel distancing propels alternative fuel options

Renewable natural gas, battery-electric and hydrogen-powered trucks all target fleets switching from diesel ahead of coming regulations requiring costly additional emissions after-treatment. Which alternative will win? Possibly all of them.

Vouchers make first Nikola fuel cell trucks ‘cheaper than a diesel’

Back in 2018, Anheuser-Busch placed an initial order for up to 800 Nikola fuel cell trucks. Ever so slowly, that is becoming a reality.

After numerous missteps and setbacks, Nikola produced 42...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/diesel-distancing-propels-alternative-fuel-options

Can Karno technology generate a buyer for Hyliion?

Unwinding the powertrain business at Hyliion Holdings was uncomfortable, especially for 175 employees who lost their jobs in November. But the leaned-out startup is making some progress in its pivot to energy distribution through a fuel-agnostic power generator.

Whether the plan is sufficient to generate revenue and perhaps attract a buyer for the once high-flying special purpose acquisition company are the big unknowns.

The Karno generator, which Hyliion purchased from GE in August 2022 for its...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/can-karno-technology-generate-a-buyer-for-hyliion

The long road to recovery

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This week’s FreightWaves Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 40 (Shippers)

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https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-long-road-to-recovery

Viewpoint: Why it pays to be a Shipper of Choice

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By Rob Haddock

What’s the value in being a shipper of choice?  

Why should customers care about the...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/viewpoint-why-it-pays-to-be-a-shipper-of-choice

Crosswinds threaten soft landing

This week’s FreightWaves Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 35 (Shippers)

Last week’s FreightWaves Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 35 (Shippers)

Three-month FreightWaves Supply Chain Pricing Power Index Outlook: 35 (Shippers)

The FreightWaves Supply Chain Pricing Power Index uses the analytics and data in FreightWaves SONAR to analyze the market and estimate the negotiating power for rates between shippers and carriers.

This week’s Pricing Power Index is based on the following indicators:

A sleep...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/crosswinds-threaten-soft-landing

Better late than never

This week’s FreightWaves Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 35 (Shippers)

Last week’s FreightWaves Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 35 (Shippers)

Three-month FreightWaves Supply Chain Pricing Power Index Outlook: 35 (Shippers)

The FreightWaves Supply Chain Pricing Power Index uses the analytics and data in FreightWaves SONAR to analyze the market and estimate the negotiating power for rates between shippers and carriers.

This week’s Pricing Power Index is based on the following indicators:

Bulls in...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/better-late-than-never

Is a reduction in maritime emissions a market mirage?

The maritime industry has raised environmental concerns, mainly related to emissions.

According to reports, ocean shipping accounts for more than 80% of global trade by volume and contributes nearly 3% of the world’s total greenhouse gas output. Efforts to curb emissions in this industry have gained momentum in recent years, fueled by increasing awareness of climate change.

A December report titled “Decoding Maritime Emissions” questions whether a significant reduction in emissions is a genuine...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/is-a-reduction-in-maritime-emissions-a-market-mirage

It’s beginning to look a lot like … 2021?

This week’s FreightWaves Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 35 (Shippers)

Last week’s FreightWaves Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 35 (Shippers)

Three-month FreightWaves Supply Chain Pricing Power Index Outlook: 35 (Shippers)

The FreightWaves Supply Chain Pricing Power Index uses the analytics and data in FreightWaves SONAR to analyze the market and estimate the negotiating power for rates between shippers and carriers.

This week’s Pricing Power Index is based on the following indicators:

Bulls in...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/its-beginning-to-look-a-lot-like-2021

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