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February 17th, 2011Nulogx Inc has joined the smartway transport partnership
February 2nd, 2011
Nulogx Inc. today announced that it has joined the SmartWay Transport Partnership, an innovative collaboration between U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and industry designed to significantly reduce greenhouse gases and air pollution.
Nulogx will pursue activities that support the Partnership’s goal to reduce 33 to 66 million metric tons of carbon dioxide and up to 200,000 tons of nitrogen oxide per year by 2012 by improving the environmental performance of our freight operations. Carbon dioxide is the most common greenhouse gas, and nitrogen oxide is an air pollutant that contributes to smog. By joining SmartWay Transport Partnership, Nulogx demonstrates its strong environmental leadership and corporate responsibility.
“Nulogx is committed to working collaboratively with shippers and carriers to reduce green house gases and air pollution,” said Doug Payne, Nulogx President and COO. “Our world-class Transportation Management Systems and superior operating capabilities allow shippers to transport their goods more efficiently and optimize the use of Smartway carriers; which means a significant benefit to the environment,” continues Payne.
Launched in February 2004, the SmartWay Transport Partnership brings together major freight shippers, trucking companies, railroads, logistics companies and trade/professional associations to pursue mutually beneficial strategies that result in emissions reductions and other environmental improvements, as well as cost savings to the companies. The Partnership currently has over 2,600 Partners.
Freight Costs Cool in October – CGFI Drops .8% In October, But Fuel Surcharges Begin To Rise
January 5th, 2011Results published today by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) indicate that after several months of steady increases, the cost of ground transportation for Canadian Shippers dropped slightly in October.
The CGFI Total Freight Cost Index decreased by .8% in October compared to September, while the Base Rate Index, which excludes the impact of Fuel Surcharges assessed by carriers, decreased .92%. The CGFI is still 7.5% above the April low point and 5.3% above last year’s result for the same period.
Notably, average Fuel Surcharges increased by 6% to 13.77% of Base Rates when compared to September results. Fuel surcharges increased for the first time in 5 months, and are beginning to reflect the higher cost of diesel fuel for trucking companies.
“We are just starting to see the impact that higher fuel prices will have on shippers and trucking companies, and we expect to monitor this trend through the winter months” comments Doug Payne, President & COO of Nulogx. “As for the slight decline in Base Rates, this is not unexpected given the consecutive monthly increases we have seen since last April,” adds Payne.
For full details on the CGFI please visit: www.cgfi.ca
The Canadian General Freight Index posts 4th consecutive monthly increase in August
October 27th, 2010Results published today by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) indicate another increase in the cost of ground transportation for Canadian Shippers in August.
Overall Freight Costs increased by 1.5% in August compared to July, while Base Rates which exclude the impact of Fuel Surcharges assessed by carriers also increased by 1.7%. Average Fuel Surcharges remain unchanged after decreases in June and July. This is the fourth consecutive monthly increase since the index reached a low point in April 2010.
“Increases in overall freight costs for Canadian shippers continue to be driven by the Domestic Truckload sector,” comments Doug Payne, President Nulogx. “While Truckload is leading the way, we also now see a strengthening of the LTL and Transborder rates,” adds Payne.
The CGFI is sponsored by Nulogx, a leading Transportation Management Solutions provider, and is used by shippers and carriers to benchmark performance, develop business plans, and secure competitive agreements. It was developed with the assistance of Dr. Alan Saipe. The most recent results are available at the CGFI website: www.cgfi.ca.
Trucking Industry Outlook Conference Call with Desjardins Securities
October 26th, 2010Desjardins Securities recently invited Doug Payne, President of Nulogx along with Scott Irvine, Vice President of Business Development of Nulogx to discuss the Canadian General Freight Index. The discussion was part of Desjardins’ Trucking Industry Outlook Conference Call.
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Click here to view key takeaways from Desjardin Trucking Industry Outlook featuring Nulogx and CGFI report
Nulogx Webinar Series: The Five Pitfalls Of A Managed Inbound Program – And How To Avoid Them
September 29th, 2010
A Lunch & Learn Webinar
Date: Thursday, October 14, 2010 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT – Register Here
Many logistics leaders have implemented programs that shift the management of their Inbound freight from the Vendor to the Receiver. As a result they have lowered their costs, increased transportation capacity utilization, improved warehouse efficiency, and tightened up their overall supply chain.
However, such programs may not be as simple as they appear. With assistance from Nulogx, Tim Hortons has successfully implemented an Inbound Logistics program. During the execution, numerous challenges rose that any company could face when implementing a similar program.
Join Nulogx and Tim Hortons as they discuss “The Five Pitfalls Of A Managed Inbound Program – And How To Avoid Them”. This will be an excellent opportunity to learn from their experience and gain further insights into the costs and benefits of such a program.
By participating in the webinar you will learn:
• What is an In-Bound program and what are the potential benefits?
• What are the 5 primary pitfalls associated with such a program?
• What can be done to avoid each of these pitfalls?
• What needs to be done to ensure a successful implementation?
Benefit from the experience of Tim Hortons who recently implemented an In-Bound program with the assistance of Nulogx, enabling them to:
• Take control of their inbound freight and design it to meet their needs
• Increase visibility to what is being shipped to them and how
• Separately manage the cost of goods and the cost of transportation
• Maximize efficiency and save money
Participating in this webinar will be:
Host and Moderator
Lou Smylris, Editorial Director, Transportation Media
Speakers
Richard Zwolak, National Logistics Manager, Tim Hortons
Doug Payne, President, Nulogx
Don’t miss this chance to learn how you too can make a substantial impact on your organization’s performance.
Cost of ground transportation for Canadian Shippers increased slightly during the first 6 months of 2010.
September 1st, 2010
Results published today by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) indicate that the cost of ground transportation for Canadian Shippers increased slightly during the first 6 months of 2010.
Overall Freight Costs increased by 1.8% from December 2009 to June 2010. Base Rates, which exclude the impact of Fuel Surcharges assessed by carriers, also increased by 2.2%. Average Fuel Surcharges decreased marginally from 14.7% of base rates to 13.4% which buffered the effect of the increasing Base Rates.
In addition, overall freight costs for June trended upward, increasing 1.9% when compared to May and 3.2% compared to April.
To register to receive the CGFI results – click here.
According to Dr. Alan Saipe, President, Supply Chain Surveys Inc.”"While rates continued to trend downward in the first quarter of 2010, we have seen two successive months of increases, which may indicate that we reached bottom in April although it is still too early to know for sure”.
“Most of the increases are in the Domestic Truckload sector,” says Doug Payne, President of Nulogx, “If fleet operators have eliminated their excess capacity they may now be looking to secure price increases in this more volatile market segment.”
Nulogx talks to BNN about Canadian freight rates in 2010
September 1st, 2010What are the trends of Canadian freight rates in 2010? BNN discusses the country’s only transportation tracking index with Doug Payne, president, Nulogx.
Overall Freight Costs increased by 3% in May when compared to April
August 6th, 2010
Results published today by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) indicate that the cost of ground transportation for Canadian Shippers continued to increase in May.
Overall Freight Costs increased by 3% in May when compared to April. Base Rates, which exclude the impact of Fuel Surcharges assessed by carriers, also increased by 2.7% with Average Fuel Surcharges increasing by 2.9% from the prior month.
“Akin to April’s results, we are seeing increases in the truckload sector which is likely more sensitive to changes in capacity demand,” says Dr. Alan Saipe, President, Supply Chain Surveys Inc. “This could be an indication of what may come in the future for LTL rates.”
“With the continuous volatility in the rates, those in the transportation industry will need to be careful when planning ahead for 2011 and must consider all effecting factors before doing so.” Doug Payne, President of Nulogx.
Join Nulogx and SCL at our upcoming Breakfast Seminar September 14th to hear Dr. Alan Siape and other experts share their opinions on expected changes in transportation rates in the coming months.
Industry experts will discuss timely and valuable information for shippers, carriers and supply chain practitioners challenged with creating business plans for 2011 in these uncertain times. Join us to gain insight on the economy and its effect on the transportation industry and to learn how both shippers and carriers are planning for 2011 and steps you can take to prepare your company for these changes.
For more information on this exciting event click here
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Unlock the value hidden in your In-Bound Transportation: The Tim Hortons Case Study
July 28th, 2010
Unlock the value hidden in your In-Bound Transportation
The Tim Hortons Case Study
A Free Lunch & Learn Webinar
Logistics leaders including the World’s largest consumer goods retailer, Canada’s leading automotive store, and one of the biggest home product suppliers have pioneered the implementation of In-Bound freight programs that shift control of managing shipments from vendors to their receivers. Why? Simply put, these shipments are often optimized based on the needs of the vendor, as opposed to the receiver; who ultimately pays for the freight. This can result in increased cost, lower capacity utilization, warehouse congestion and a slackened supply chain.
Those companies that receive large volumes of freight have the potential to unlock significant value by creating a “Managed In-Bound Program”. When implemented correctly, these initiatives can result in significant transportation cost reductions and process improvements within a very short timeframe.
This is your opportunity learn how to unlock the savings in your In-Bound freight by hearing how one of Canada’s leading companies successfully implemented their program, and perhaps more importantly, how they avoided the potential pitfalls.
Join our interactive webinar and learn;
- What is an In-Bound program and what are the potential benefits?
- Is implementing an In-Bound program the right thing for my company?
- What are steps to a well managed implementation?
- What is required to manage an In-Bound program on an ongoing basis?
Benefit from the experience of Tim Hortons who recently implemented an In-Bound program with the assistance of Nulogx, enabling them to:
- Take control of their inbound freight and design it to meet their needs
- Increase visibility to what is being shipped to them and how
- Separately manage the cost of goods and the cost of transportation
- Maximize efficiency and save money
Participating in this webinar will be:
Host and Moderator
Lou Smyrlis, Editorial Director, Canadian Transportation & Logistics, Transportation Media
Speakers
Richard Zwolak, National Manager, Logistics Services, Tim Hortons
Doug Payne, President, Nulogx
Don’t miss this chance to learn how you too can make a substantial impact on your organization’s performance.
