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Even if they didn’t have cargo on Hanjin ships, big retailers are starting to shift inventory from West Coast distribution centers to other DCs farther east. Those eastbound freight moves will become more urgent, and rates are likely to rise further, as Black Friday draws closer. Prices slipped in the Northeast, though.
The flight between Dayton and Columbus dramatically increased the speed with which goods could be delivered in the U.S. By having more efficient delivery routes, warehouses, and inventory systems in place, companies can reduce their operational costs while still delivering great customer service.” Logistics helps to create value.
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So the shortage will continue, but for some sellers, the problem will be too much inventory.”. Looks for Savings in Freight Broker Contracts. is working to overhaul its extensive network of trucks, planes, trains, and ships–beginning with its relationships with the freight brokers that supply their transportation channels.
The bankruptcy of the world's 7th largest container carrier, Hanjin Shipping , has led to shippers re-adjusting inventories in the past couple of weeks in order to avoid stock-outs as we head into retail season. It’s currently the number 1 market for van load posts on DAT load boards , with a lot of freight moving eastward.
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