In his comments, Broughton said he doesn’t see overall demand slacking off any time soon. Resurgent oil prices have sparked a renewed boom in the industrial economy, just as the collapse in the energy complex in 2014 led to the industrial recovery’s end. More tellingly, and somewhat counter to expectations, since they had been written […]
“Pricing for trucking is growing ever stronger and ‘gaining momentum’ continues to be an understatement,” wrote Broughton Capital Managing Director Donald Broughton in the report. “After signaling an industrial recession in the U.S. and being negative for 13 months in a row (from March 2016 through March 2017), the Cass TL linehaul index has not […]
Bal Malkit Singh of All-India Motor Transport Congress said, “The increase in freight charges will escalate transportation costs of traders, which will impact the final price of products. The common man will have to bear the brunt and costs.” … Ashok Goyal of Bombay Goods Transport Association said during the March-May quarter, most drivers go […]
Companies are shipping more items by plane to meet customers’ rising expectations for rapid delivery, prompting a scramble for cargo space that has sent airfreight rates soaring and pushed Amazon.com Inc. and others into the airline business. Global airfreight traffic climbed almost 9% year-over-year in November, the start of the peak shipping season, and rates […]
Chasing the elusive white rabbit. Today, 3PLs and brokers are stuck in a cycle of chasing loads, agreeing to fixed-price contracts with shippers, and getting burned when capacity tightens and rates rise. Margin compression is a daily concern, and the key to a failsafe pricing strategy remains just out of reach. In addition to pricing […]
Further, C.H. Robinson estimates that about two million TEUs will be added during the 2016 and 2017 operating years, while about 600,000 TEUs will be scrapped. The net increase would seem to suggest a continued soft market, however industry consolidation means tighter price control. A good example has been the parcel carriers and railroads, which […]
Shipping costs continue to be the No. 1 reason for cart abandonment, and this new “surge charge” won’t help. There are steps you can take to minimize the impact of this new surge pricing and help you sleep at night: 1. Realize the everything in your agreement is negotiable. Standard carrier response will tell you […]
“This is consistent with the pre-announcements of lower earnings by several of the larger trucking companies,” Broughton Capital said. “Our pricing forecast for 2017 is now -1% to 2%, as the current strength being reported in spot rates by DAT Solutions is leading us to believe contract pricing rates should move back into positive territory […]
Earnings under pressure Earnings at parent Yamato Holdings will likely erode even further for the current financial year. The group is booking an 8% increase in outside contracting expenses for the period. Although package volume is slated to hit an all-time peak, the increase actually translates to weaker profitability due to slim unit prices paid […]
As previously reported in Logistics Management, vessels are being equipped with new power units, directional thrusters, as well as fuel and labor saving devices. The idea of an autonomous ship sailing continuously around the globe with self-repairing artificial intelligence is moving from science fiction to a port near you. When you roll up the facts, […]
This Week in Pricing > 7/21/18
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Colleges ask for a share of future salary in lieu of loans | The Washington Post
MONTPELIER, Vt. — As more students balk at the debt loads they face after graduation, some colleges are offering an alternative: We’ll pay your tuition if you offer us a percentage of your future salary. Norwich University announced Tuesday that it will become the latest school to offer this type of contract, known as an […]
Amazon Prime Day’s Results Are In–and It’s a $1 Billion Win for Small Businesses | Inc.com
After a rocky start, Amazon ended its fourth Prime Day on a high note. Sales from its 36-hour shopping extravaganza surpassed those from Cyber Monday, Black Friday, and last year’s Prime Day, making it once again the biggest shopping event in Amazon’s history, the company said. Small and medium-size businesses notably crushed the day, collectively making […]
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BMW launches ride-sharing service [too] | WILX
BMW is launching a new ride-sharing service in Seattle to compete with Uber and Lyft. … Drivers are full-time employees hired by third party transportation companies. Customers can hail a car immediately or schedule a ride up to a week in advance. Trips cost $2.40 per mile plus 40 cents per minute, with no surge […]
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level Industry: Food & Beverages Employment Type: Full-time Job Functions: Management, Accounting/Auditing, Finance Job Summary Manage the execution of pricing strategies at the area level to support company margin goals and area “Go to Market” strategy. Identify opportunities to increase sales and profit in area by conducting regular analysis, consulting with sales teams, and […]
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level Industry: Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Computer Software Telecommunications Employment Type: Full-time Job Functions: Management, Manufacturing Job Summary Brief Description The Pricing Manager will influence Infinera’s business strategy working with Sales and partnering with Product Management to set pricing structures for key strategic opportunities and prepare financial analysis that facilitate executive decisions. Role Candidate must be […]
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