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(10 articles)Beitbridge Crossing Times Hit Record 53 Hours, Up 51%
Beitbridge border crossing experienced unprecedented congestion in the week ended October 25, with average truck crossing times jumping 51% to 53 hours. This record-breaking delay represents the highe
Double Sailings Spike as Port Congestion Derails Golden Week Strategy
Port congestion in Asia, exacerbated by typhoon disruptions, has triggered unprecedented levels of vessel bunching and consecutive double sailings that inadvertently negated carriers' traditional Gold
Solar Logistics Evolves: Larger Panels and Battery Systems Reshape Freight Plans
TRAFFIX is adapting its logistics operations to accommodate rapid changes in renewable energy equipment specifications, particularly the growth in solar panel size and lithium-based battery system wei
TRAFFIX Expands Freight Planning for Solar and Battery Cargo
TRAFFIX has expanded its freight planning capabilities to accommodate larger solar panels and battery storage systems, addressing growing logistics requirements in the renewable energy sector. This de
India Launches ITLA: National Transport Data Platform for Smarter Freight
India's Cabinet has approved the establishment of an Integrated Transport and Logistics Authority (ITLA) tasked with creating a comprehensive national transport data repository. This centralized platf
China-Australia Freight Delays Surge: Port Congestion & Weather Impact
The China-Australia freight corridor is experiencing renewed delays driven by a confluence of port congestion at both origin and destination hubs, compounded by adverse weather conditions that are red
Airfreight Plan Changes: Fast Contingency Solutions
Scan Global Logistics highlights a critical operational challenge: when scheduled airfreight capacity becomes unavailable, the logistics response cannot be delayed. This underscores the growing tensio
New Freight Strategy Reshapes Home Goods Logistics
Business of Home has published strategic guidance on future freight models, signaling an industry-wide shift in how companies approach logistics planning and execution. While specific details are limi
SONAR integrates Retlia's retail analytics for demand forecasting
SONAR, a leading freight market intelligence platform, has partnered with Retlia to integrate retail demand analytics directly into its user interface. The integration features 'The Register,' a propr
Tender Lead Times Hit 6-Year High: What Shippers Need to Know
Tender lead times in the U.S. trucking market have drifted upward for six consecutive years, with the current SONAR Tender Lead Time Index (STLT) sitting at 3.74 days versus a historical average of 3.