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What Can Shippers Do to Mitigate the Upcoming Freight Rate Increases?
Freight rate increases are coming this year. The economy is on the upswing. Truck capacity is tightening as driver shortages, government regulations, cost overruns from a very challenging winter and carrier financial prudence all push freight rates in one direction…
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What were the Biggest Freight Transportation Stories of 2013? / What will be the Top Trends in 2014?
At the end of each year, I like to take stock of the major freight transportation stories of the past twelve months and look ahead to the major industry trends in the coming year. The two blogs that I write…
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The Fifth Annual Surface Transportation – a Great Opportunity to Learn and Network
The 2013 Surface Transportation Summit is scheduled for October 16 at the Mississauga Convention Centre. This year’s event, co-hosted by Dan Goodwill & Associates and the Business Information Group, will focus on a range of topics of interest to Shippers…
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Ten Things your company can do to Save Money on Freight
What can I do to save money on freight? The same question comes up with every shipper I meet. This is a legitimate concern. Freight rates are on the rise. The economy is improving slowly and this is pushing up…