The Extra Mile Q1 2025 Logistics Industry Report is now available. Get all the key insights on freight rates, fuel prices and shipping indices that you need as a logistics professional.
Running a business is all about staying efficient, cost-effective, and focused on what you do best. For many businesses, that often means not managing certain elements of their supply chain. From transportation to warehousing and planning for partial load shipping,...
Oct 30, 2024
If you’ve read our prior reports for the year, you could largely describe them as a mixed bag. Some data brought good news; others lagged for months on end. We are happy to report that Q3 of 2024 looks to be the strongest yet. Nearly every metric shows good...
Oct 9, 2024
Bottlenecks not only slow down your supply chain, but they also lead to costly delays, increased operational expenses, and can severely impact customer satisfaction. Whether they are caused by inefficiencies in warehousing, or challenging transportation routes, the...
Sep 3, 2024
One of the most common efficiency challenges warehouse teams face is dock congestion. When outbound freight piles up, and trucks clog the parking lot of your facility, it can lead to further delays, decreased productivity, and even safety hazards. The solution...
Aug 12, 2024
We’re already halfway through the year. How’s the economy and the logistics industry looking? While the first quarter of the year showed that the economy remained stable. In Q2, that stability remained, but we’re expecting better growth in the coming months. There’s...
