The Extra Mile Q4 2023 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.
Regardless of the products you sell and ship, and the final destinations of those shipments, your warehousing locations are crucial to the success of your business. Do you need more warehousing locations? Is it better to consolidate? Logistics is a dynamic business;...
Nov 9, 2023
This has not been an easy year for the U.S. economy, but it, like the logistics industry, is resilient. We’ve seen inflation rise, manufacturing output falter, and GDP growth fall into near recession territory, yet supply chains keep moving. We’ve seen consumer...
Oct 17, 2023
Temperature-sensitive and perishable goods require innovative storage solutions that are guided by strict government regulations. Whether you manage climate-controlled warehousing—also known as controlled room temperature (CRT) storage—or are looking for a reliable...
Sep 3, 2023
Everyone wants to get a better carrier rate, but there are instances where those low rates are too good to be true. While most in the logistics industry (in every link in the supply chain) are honest, hardworking people, that doesn’t mean fraud and theft don’t take...
Aug 9, 2023
We’ve reached the halfway point of the year. Based on the numbers from our last report, we determined that there was plenty of room for growth in both the economy and the logistics industry. While that growth has yet to manifest itself, the industry is at a stable...
