Transportation Highlights - November 2024

Service Spotlight: Moffett Madness – Scaling Capacity for Customer Success

Source |?Case Study

In our latest case study, MyFreightWorld highlights scalable capacity with “Moffett Madness.” When rapid capacity expansion was needed, our innovative use of Moffett-mounted forklifts ensured efficient, timely deliveries, demonstrating the value of adaptable transportation strategies.

Top 10 Trucking Policies Likely to Shift With Election Results

Source |?FreightWaves

This FreightWaves article outlines the top 10 policies likely to be impacted, including emissions standards, labor regulations, and cross-border trade agreements. The industry is watching closely, expecting shifts that could influence everything from operational costs to driver requirements, creating both challenges and opportunities for carriers and fleet operators.

Q4 3PL Warehouse Pricing Index Report Highlights Key Trends

Source |?WarehouseQuote

The Q4 2024 Warehouse Pricing Index (WPI) report from WarehouseQuote highlights critical trends in warehousing costs, regional capacity, and pricing expectations as we head into 2025. This quarter’s report also includes insights from our president, Mike Chalfant, who discusses the latest manufacturing PMI and intermodal developments, shedding light on the factors influencing warehousing and logistics as demand evolves.

CSX Anticipates Manufacturing Growth to Boost Carload Volumes

Source |?Trains.com

As industries like automotive and industrial goods ramp up production, CSX expects this trend to impact carload demand through 2025 positively. This potential resurgence comes amid broader economic shifts, with CSX closely monitoring manufacturing output to align its intermodal strategies and meet demand effectively.

Containership Delays Reach Pandemic-Era Highs

Source |?The Maritime Executive

Recent data shows that late arrivals for containerships have surged to levels not seen since the height of the pandemic. Contributing factors include port congestion, labor shortages, and logistical bottlenecks that are impacting global supply chains. The delays are putting additional strain on shipping schedules and pushing up costs for shippers and carriers alike as they navigate persistent disruptions.