What’s contributing to freight market volatility chaos?

It’s no secret the freight industry is highly cyclical.

“Every year or two there is a recession and then there’s a spike, specifically in the freight industry,” said Margie Hamlin, head of operations and accounts at Leaf Logistics.

The transactional, load-by-load way that freight is contracted remains an issue, according to Hamlin. The odds of shippers being able to look ahead and have capacity and cost certainty is slim to none.

“And this leads to interesting behaviors that exacerbate the...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/whats-contributing-to-freight-market-volatility-chaos

McLeod Software integrates FreightWaves TRAC truckload spot rates with PowerBroker, LoadMaster

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Birmingham, Alabama-based transportation management system provider McLeod Software recently...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/mcleod-software-integrates-freightwaves-trac-truckload-spot-rates-with-powerbroker-loadmaster

Estafeta Mexicana turning data into value with Open Pricer

With more than 12,000 employees, Mexican-owned Estafeta Mexicana has been in business for 43 years. It started as a parcel company but now identifies as a logistics integrator offering solutions for companies in Mexico.

“We provide a different portfolio of services based on the needs of the customers that currently work in Mexico or are looking for business in Mexico,” said María Griselda Hernández, Chief Marketing Officer for Estafeta.

Estafeta, recognized as a leading strategic partner in...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/estafeta-mexicana-turning-data-into-value-with-open-pricer

Five largest port facility construction projects initiated globally in Q2 2022

Here are the largest port facility construction projects initiated globally in Q2 2022, according to GlobalData’s construction projects database.

1. Kampot Logistics And Multipurpose Port – $1,500m

The project involves the construction of a logistics and multipurpose port in Bokor, Kampot, Cambodia.

Construction work started in Q2 2022 and is expected to be completed in Q4 2030.

The project aims to enhance the marine transportation and logistics services sector of Kampot Province. It will create...

https://www.ship-technology.com/market-data/five-largest-port-facility-construction-projects-q2-2022/

The forces at play behind driver wages — Taking the Hire Road

In a constantly evolving market, accurate and up-to-date data is crucial for success in the logistics industry, especially when it comes to recruiting and retaining employees.

The goal of the National Transportation Institute is to foster growth opportunities for fleets by helping them to recruit and expand a team that is appropriately compensated, engaged and retained based on current market trends.

NTI is dedicated to helping fleets understand these compensation trends and make critical...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-forces-at-play-behind-driver-wages-taking-the-hire-road

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