The Logistics Lifeline | July 2024

Welcome to July’s edition of the Logistics Lifeline. We created this newsletter for companies and individuals that want to keep up with the fast pace of an ever-changing market.

Below you will find a monthly recap of the supply chain topics we’re watching, including essential aspects of drayage, container management, distribution and fulfillment, network transportation, technology, and what it takes to join the team at ITS.

Get up to speed with rail ramp and port conditions with July's US Port/Rail Index

Stay up to date with July's US Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index. This month:

• Markets respond to pre-retail-peak season volume increases
• A lack of equipment stresses import volumes overseas at origin
• Shippers adapt to new North American points

Read more about evolving market dynamics and explore insights in this month's index.

Expanding Beyond the Digital Shelf: Q&A with Caraway

For ecommerce brands, expanding beyond the digital shelf presents an opportunity to reach new customers and win market share. Caraway Home is a perfect example of a brand that has done this well. Learn more about Caraway's omnichannel growth journey through a Q&A with their VP of Operations.

Pool Distribution will save you money on LTL

LTL rates have risen 60% since 2018, and the shuttering of major LTL carrier Yellow has led to even more rate increases this year. For shippers, it's a good time to save on LTL. Pool distribution offers shippers a way to save on LTL costs while creating efficiency. Learn more about LTL pool distribution.

Scaling Sherwin Williams: Boosting Outbound Volume by 18.4M Pounds

Shortly after partnering with ITS, a main paint supply company in the Pacific Northwest shuttered its operations, disrupting the market and leaving Sherwin Williams with an opportunity to close the gap. Discover how ITS Logistics helped Sherwin Williams overcome HAZMAT driver shortages, manage trailer pools, and seize new market opportunities. Read the case study.

The case for Customer Nominated Trucking: The Fastest Way to Save on Final Mile Drayage

For importers booking port-to-door through NVOs and ocean carriers, final-mile drayage can be the costliest and most complex part of the process. Nominating a customer nominated trucker (CNT) puts shippers in control, allowing them to choose their inland transportation provider and achieve significant cost savings, enhanced visibility, and operational efficiencies. In many cases, this can be as simple as sending a single email. Learn more in the case study.

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