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With supply chain volatility becoming “permanent,” more companies are taking control of previously outsourced parts of their supply chain, and even offering their own services, according to a closely watched annual report on the state of logistics.

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US shippers increasingly seen rethinking, remodeling supply chains: report | Journal of Commerce With supply chain volatility becoming “permanent,” more companies are taking control of previously outsourced parts of their supply chain, and even offering their own services, according to a closely watched annual report on the state of logistics.

At : The North American Economic & Freight Outlook panel will provide an informative grounding on what makes the US economy and surface transportation freight modes tick, how they’ve fared in 2024, and where they’re headed. The data shared by this panel will frame the discussions for the next two days at the conference. Advanced rates are still available, register today: https://okt.to/1tMwXr

Coming Tomorrow: Canada Shipping and Trade Outlook: What a Strong Start to 2024 Means for Freight Interests
This webcast will offer a broad Canadian economic outlook and implications for trade, followed by the highlighting of major freight developments and supply chain challenges ahead. Learn more and register today: https://okt.to/Jg3kTM

Upcoming webcast: Canada Shipping and Trade Outlook: What a Strong Start to 2024 Means for Freight Interests
This webcast will offer a broad Canadian economic outlook and implications for trade, followed by the highlighting of major freight developments and supply chain challenges ahead. Learn more and register today: https://okt.to/LZNz5S

Advances rates are now available for . Don't miss the opportunity to join the Journal of Commerce for a three-day event focused on North American transportation and logistics in the region’s cargo capital of Chicago. Register today for discounted pricing: https://okt.to/xjo1AT

Rail container backlogs are mounting at some marine terminals in Southern California. A surge in imports from Asia is fueling eastbound intermodal train movements and exacerbating a chronic deficit of railcars returning westbound. Track rail dwell times and other port performance metrics on . Learn more: https://okt.to/rYLWN2

Road and rail operations are crucial, yet a shipper's rapport with its carrier is equally vital. Customer Service Representatives (CSRs) bridge this gap. In this Academy session, Tami Allensworth, from J.B. Hunt Transportation Services, will guide attendees in identifying CSR attributes, fostering effective communication, and optimizing relationships across various freight modes. Register today and learn more: https://okt.to/nBoLHc

Early Bird pricing for ends on Sunday. Agenda items for will focus on truckload, less-than-truckload, intermodal, cross-border, cargo theft and technology dynamics. Register today for our lowest prices while they last. Learn more: https://okt.to/51prj3

Severe weather and resulting congestion at ports in Asia are causing vessel delays of up to a week at key gateways in the region. An index measuring wait times in harbor, produced by Portcast, shows congestion in Ningbo began rising mid-April. Track performance at Asian load ports and North American terminals on . Learn more: https://okt.to/r2DC9m

At : Adam Miller, CEO of Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings, brings deep insight to the US trucking industry. After 22 years as CFO, he led the company through mergers, diversifying its services. In conversation with Ari Ashe, Miller will explore Knight-Swift's future, customer needs, LTL expansion, collaboration with U.S. Xpress, and industry shifts. Learn more and Register today: https://okt.to/EaiClt

John Urban spent a year as chairman and CEO trying to salvage Slync, the logistics automation platform negatively impacted by the high-profile legal saga of its founder Chris Kirchner. https://okt.to/PuRMjX

Ex-Slync CEO Urban joins Chain.io board to bolster company’s growth | Journal of Commerce John Urban spent a year as chairman and CEO trying to salvage Slync, the logistics automation platform negatively impacted by the high-profile legal saga of its founder Chris Kirchner.

Ocean carrier reporting season is off and running and, as expected, the diversion of ships around southern Africa to avoid attacks in the Red Sea is playing a leading role in the financials. https://okt.to/kaFK7J

ONE banks $1 billion FY profit on Red Sea-linked boost in ocean rates | Journal of Commerce Ocean carrier reporting season is off and running and, as expected, the diversion of ships around southern Africa to avoid attacks in the Red Sea is playing a leading role in the financials.