The two-week strike by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) workers in British Columbia was initially over and is now back on. The strike is causing supply chain disruptions because import containers are delayed or diverted to other ports. According to third-party logistics provider ITS Logistics, the labor strike at the ports of Vancouver…
Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes in July posted a one-point gain to 56, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released today. Low inventory levels of existing homes have kept demand solid for new homes even as the industry grapples with rising mortgage rates,…
The Port of Oakland is a central hub for exports in Northern California. Its strategic location and modern infrastructure make it popular for companies shipping goods overseas. The Port of Oakland handles various exports, from agricultural products to manufactured goods. Most container ships sailing from the Port of Oakland are specifically heading to China and…
As a data architect, one could say Jeremy Lowell puts the D-A-T-A into DAT. Jeremy recently sat down to share his thoughts on DAT Freight & Analytics, his role, and which data architecture job positions he’s looking to fill. Why DAT? And did you know about DAT prior to working there? Jeremy Lowell (JL): Transportation…
Since last October, the number of long-haul interstate carriers leaving the trucking industry has been around twice the rate of those joining the industry. The long-haul freight market is in the process of rebalancing. In the absence of any significant increase in demand, changes in the number of trucks in the market will become the…