Industry Indicators: November 28th - December 4th

iLevel Logistics presents intriguing data that offers a snapshot of notable industry changes and events during the weeks of November 28th through December 4th.

Industry Indicators: November 28th - December 4th

iLevel Logistics presents intriguing data that offers a snapshot of notable industry changes and events during the weeks of November 28th through December 4th.

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What’s on the docket this week?

World problem – inflation, Truck tonnage, Quarantines in China, Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, Corporate executives out of step with public, Manufacturing demand strong, Container ships wait, Cost breakdowns for truck carriers, Drivers most significant barriers to hours utilized, and Asia to U.S. container rates on decline.    

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Inflation, a worldwide problem – particularly in the United States

Source:  Pew Research Center

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Truck Tonnage up in October 

Source: DCVelocity

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Quarantines in China make supply-chain problems much worse in U.S.

Source:  AJOT

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Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse shrinks driver pool

Source:  TransportDive   

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Speaking out about social issues?  Corporate executives are out of step with the public.  

Source:  Brunswick group

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Manufacturing demand continues to be strong

Source:  AIER

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Container ships wait in days

Source:  SupplyChainBrain

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Cost Breakdown for Truck Carriers

Source:  SupplyChainDigest

Notice, fuel costs as share of total average marginal costs have dropped notably since 2012 while drivers’ wages and benefits have increased.

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Drivers’ most significant barriers to hours utilized – docks and finding parking

Source:  OverDrive

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Asia to U.S. container rates are declining but still elevated

Source:  TTNews

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That’s all for this week.  Thanks for reading.  

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