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FreightWaves NOW is your daily source for the most impactful news in logistics. We break down the complex world of freight—covering trucking, rail, air, and ocean markets—to bring you actionable insights. Whether you are a carrier, shipper, or broker, we provide the data-driven context you need to navigate a volatile market.
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Feb 15, 2023 • 4min
1st Carrier Update 02/15/2023
Wholesale diesel prices increase
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Feb 15, 2023 • 10min
Former Slync CEO charged with fraud
What did the DOJ say in their announcement?
Give us some of the backstory on this - how Kirchner was found out and what had he pulled off prior to his undoing?
Any idea of a timeline of events in terms of when Kirchner will go before a judge?
Any response from Slync and their current CEO John Urban?
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Feb 14, 2023 • 4min
4th Carrier Update 02/14/2023
Lanes of the Day
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Feb 14, 2023 • 12min
Can’t we all get along? Labor negotiations kick up again
Paul Brashier - VP of Drayage and Intermodal - ITS Logistics - Reno, NV
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Feb 14, 2023 • 7min
Research Corner 02/14/2023
CPI Information
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Feb 14, 2023 • 9min
Market conditions on the ground
Phil Schmidbauer Sr. Director, Analytics & Solutions - ODW Logistics - Cincinnati, OH
Warehouse space is starting to loosen, transportation rates are extremely low, truckload contract vs. spot rates are still far apart. For consumers, strategy could change based on today’s market conditions.
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Feb 14, 2023 • 4min
3rd Carrier Update 02/14/2023
Spot rates continue to fall as markets deteriorate
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Feb 14, 2023 • 10min
Technology challenges facing brokers in last-mile delivery
Mary O'Connell- 3PL Expert - FreightWaves
What are the most common technology challenges facing brokers in last mile delivery?
What strategies can brokers use to close the gap between client expectations and last mile delivery services?
How can brokers leverage existing technology to optimize last mile operations?
Are there any new technologies that could improve the efficiency of last mile delivery for brokers?
If you could change anything about the last mile space, what would it be?
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Feb 14, 2023 • 4min
2nd Carrier Update 02/14/2023
Van OTLT increases slightly to 2.69 days
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Feb 14, 2023 • 11min
Diesel fuel drops another 9 cents in latest benchmark
John Kingston - Editor-At-Large - FreightWaves
Reason for optimism or just anticipation of another rise?
How much concern is the spread being so great between wholesale and retail pricing?
the FUELS.USA spread was $2.245 per gallon on Dec. 8, a level far more than the historic norm of $1 to $1.10 a gallon.
How much of the volatility in the market is due to simple supply and demand and how much can be attributed to other factors in the market including geopolitical events?
Biggest factor - be it legislation, enactment of legislation or regulation - that is going to move the price of diesel the most in the next 6 months?
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