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Global MFG - Sep 23, 2021

Cass Freight Index: U.S. freight volumes return to pre-pandemic levels in July, costs go higher

The Cass Freight Index for July released Thursday shows volumes of goods being shipped by truck, car and rail in North America returning to pre-pandemic levels, but the cost of shipping remains elevated.

Frank Holland | cnbc.com

#manufacturing #supplychain #trade #trucking #water

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Global MFG - Jul 13, 2021

Truck Drivers and Container Chassis: The Peak Season Shortages to Expect

There’s a wide imbalance within the seaport shipping and receiving ecosystem. Cargo volumes are high, as imports outnumber exports. And shortages in labor and storage space at marine terminals are only making the problem worse. Because of this, serious bottlenecks are causing container dwell times to increase at the ports.

Richard Marks | Supply Chain Brain

#supplychain #trucking

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Global MFG - May 27, 2021

New CDC Guidelines Could Accelerate Economic Normalization

Spending on services in April was still 3% below February 2020 while spending on goods was 18.2% higher. Aside from the tight driver market, this surge in spending on goods is the most important factor in why trucking is so strong today.

Avery Vise | TruckingInfo.com

#manufacturing #trucking

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Iron Castings - Jun 9, 2017