The supply chain landscape is undergoing significant transformation, and as we approach 2025, Shippers must adapt to emerging trends, technological advancements and operational challenges. Findings from the Mastio & Company LTL Carrier Cus…
Industry experts are saying that although space has freed up within the Big 3’s (FedEx, UPS and USPS) networks, shippers continue to diversify their parcel carrier mix. Increased capacity and more robust services from regional carriers are dri…
For Chris Jolly, consistent communication with shippers and carriers goes hand-in-hand with customer loyalty for brokers in the shipping industry. “You’ll never get punished for doing the right thing,” he said.
In Episode 7 of Banyan’s Tire T…
Historically, some over-the-road (OTR) shipping modes have been slow to adopt API connectivity as a way Shippers and 3PLs can book freight. However, the events of the past few years have forced many businesses to embrace technology and, in som…
For the past year, the Banyan Technology Team has published some exciting content for Shippers and 3PL professionals to share our supply chain and shipping industry insights. We are listing our Top 5 favorite blog posts from 2022 that can help…
Shifts in the economy have had a lasting effect on over-the-road (OTR) shipping. As productivity in manufacturing declines and freight volumes level off, the industry has prepared for maintaining heightened service levels through the adoption …
Recently, several carriers announced general rate increases of between 5-6% for LTL shipments. According to FreightWaves, the increases are made to cover the cost of inflation and to make investments in real estate, equipment and technology. …
Carriers in the over-the-road (OTR) shipping market are facing driver shortages of about 85,000 drivers every day, and with an aging workforce and other regulatory pressures that gap is quickly widening to further reduce the labor pool.
Last week, thousands of Taylor Swift fans were booted from online queues while trying to purchase pre-sale concert tickets from Ticketmaster when the site crashed due to overwhelming capacity issues. Making matters worse, the national ticket s…
In the inaugural episode of Banyan Technology’s Tire Tracks podcast, Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) President and CEO Anne Reinke addresses current peak season challenges with host and Banyan Account Manager Patrick Escolas.
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Freight visibility is more than knowing where a package is in its journey to its final destination. Freight visibility is most valuable when you use it to make better business decisions and predict and prepare for possible disruptions. Leverag…
Experts are predicting severe disruptions to supply chains from flooding, power outages and high-wind damage in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian that could significantly impact over-the-road (OTR) freight. They estimate it will take at least nin…
