Our Week 8 Top Logistics Stories

Here are three stories logistics companies should be updating their customers and prospects on this week.

Shippers may not be aware of what’s occurring or its importance, so offering your assistance and insights will help you build a stronger relationship with them.

Knowing what’s going on in the market is only half the battle. Your customers need to be told what to do about it and they should hear that from you.

1.      The eventual trend of importers shifting sourcing away from China has been talked about for years. Now it seems to be happening for real. If you have customers thinking about making such a change, make sure they factor in the total costs of transportation from the alternative locations they are considering.

2.      The latest data shows that US trucking markets remained flat in January. It’s been a good time for shippers for a while. But some experts think things will pick up later in the year which means rates could trend upward.

3.      Diesel prices have also been quiet of late in the US. But much like other commodities and products, future tariffs could impact oil costs for Canadian imports. So, we can add fuel to the list of things that could become more expensive if tariffs are implemented.

Of course, these stories are just a small part of what’s going on in the supply chain space right now. Updating your clients on how this and other information is relevant to their business is a way to provide more value and strengthen your relationships.

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