Transportation Strategy: Planning for 2011 in Uncertain Times

If you were not able to attend this event, you can view highlights here: Transportation Strategy: Planning for 2011 in Uncertain Times Transportation Strategy: Planning for 2011 in Uncertain Times Hear Expert Opinions on the Road Ahead Date: Tuesday, September 14th,...

The Canadian General Freight Index Increases in April

Results published today by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) indicate that the cost of ground transportation for Canadian Shippers shows an increase in April. “The results show a definite increase in Truck Load rates – which is consistent with what we are...

The Canadian General Freight Index Shows Volatility in February

Results published today by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) indicate that the cost of ground transportation for Canadian Shippers increased 1.6% in February, offsetting a similar decline in January. Base Rates, which exclude the impact of Fuel Surcharges...

The Canadian General Freight Index Declines Slightly in January

Results published today by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) indicate that the cost of ground transportation for Canadian Shippers decreased slightly in January. Overall freight costs fell by 1.2% in January when compared to December.   Base Rates, which...

The Canadian General Freight Index Falls Slightly In October

Results published today by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) indicate that the cost of ground transportation for Canadian Shippers declined slightly in October after rising in September.  Since the beginning of the year, the index has fallen in eight of the...

Forecasting Ground Freight Costs for 2010

Get ready for a bumpy ride as freight costs to hit bottom and then start to climb. By Dr. Alan Saipe, president, Supply Chain Surveys, Inc. [Excerpt from Canadian Transportation & Logistics Magazine – November 2009] ulogx, a leading transportation management...