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Freight Volumes Drop as Southern California Imports Go Back to Normal
The most recent data from freight, ports, retail, trade finance, and big box retail indicates that the U.S. economy is…
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Why Flexitank Transport Is More Cost-Effective Than Tanker
Tankers are specialized, expensive, and often unavailable when needed for bulk liquid logistics. They also carry built-in overhead costs that…
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Flexitanks vs. Tanker Trucks: How Bulk Liquids Can Move Without Specialized Equipment
In the past, transporting bulk liquids safely and successfully mandated owning or partnering with expensive tanker fleets. But that restricted…
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Carriers Hold the Line, Shippers Shift Strategy: Inside the Freight Market’s Split Reality
As 2026 opens, less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers are defying gravity by keeping rates high despite a slowdown in volume. Meanwhile, truckload…
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2026 Begins Under Pressure as Jobs Fall and Freight Stalls
Shippers are holding back on replenishment, manufacturers are pausing material orders, and container volumes are slipping. And some of this…
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How Managed Transportation Reduces Variability in Service Levels and Spend
With the right partner, like Zengistics, a technology-enabled collaborative logistics platform, you can turn unpredictable shipments and fluctuating spend into…
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Managed Transportation vs. In-House Logistics Teams: A Clear Cost and Benefit Breakdown
In this article, we compare the practical costs of managed transportation and in-house logistics teams so you can confidently choose…
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New Freight Trends Emerge With Tariff Relief and Capacity Strains
Major recalibrations are underway in the U.S. logistics and retail sector as tariff relief, policy shifts, and new partnerships ripple…
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245% Tariffs on Chinese Goods, Rising Fees, and Freight Fallout
The tariff war escalation with China is reshaping global supply chains with alarming speed. From record-high duties on Chinese imports,…
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