Chinese shutdown continues to leave a difficult situation hard to navigate

As this situation moves on, there continue to be more questions than answers, to be sure. There is never a really opportune time for a crisis to emerge. That has never wrung more truly in logistics and supply chain than it has going back to March 2020, to be sure. Here is to hoping China’s operations get back to full-strength sooner than later. While we all hope it happens quickly, it is really hard to say if that will be the case.

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How Modern Logistics Companies Turn COVID Chaos into Long-Term Business Efficiency

COVID persists and supply chain operations are not expected to break from the current mode of remote workforce operations, however, smart operators are creating new opportunities by adopting forward-looking TMS solutions. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/article/logistics_companies_turn_covid_chaos_into_long_term_business_efficiency

FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index falls to a new record low reading

The February SCI came in at -17.9, down from January’s -10.1, topping March 2021 as the “toughest month to date for shippers,” noted FTR. But that comes with the caveat that February’s record is not likely to be lasting, with March expected to record an even lower reading, it said, stating that some rate relief will not nearly offset a surge in diesel prices. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/ftrs_shippers_conditions_index_falls_to_a_new_record_low_reading

2023 General Rate Increase Guide for FedEx & UPS Shipping

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