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Overall Freight Costs increased by 3% in July when compared to June

October 8th, 2010

Results published today by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) indicate that the trend of increasing ground transportation rates continued through the July 2010 period.

Overall Freight Costs increased by 3% in July when compared to June. Base Rates, which exclude the impact of Fuel Surcharges assessed by carriers, also increased by 3.2% while Average Fuel Surcharges decreased slightly 13.42% of Base Rates to 13.13% during the same period.

“The information provided by the CGFI continues to indicate that we reached a floor in transportation costs for Canadian Shippers in April of this year, says Doug Payne, President of Nulogx.  Since then we have seen 3 consecutive months of increases, led primarily by activity in both the Domestic and Transborder Truckload sectors”.

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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.

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Cost of ground transportation for Canadian Shippers increased slightly during the first 6 months of 2010.

September 1st, 2010

Canadian Freight Index 2010Results 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.”

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Nulogx talks to BNN about Canadian freight rates in 2010

September 1st, 2010

What are the trends of Canadian freight rates in 2010? BNN discusses the country’s only transportation tracking index with Doug Payne, president, Nulogx.

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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.

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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.

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Transportation Strategy: Planning for 2011 in Uncertain Times

July 28th, 2010

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, 2010 – 7:30am -10:30am

Location:
Mississauga Convention Centre
75 Derry Rd    (view map)
Mississauga, ON
L5W 1G3

Cost: $20.00 for SCL members,
$30.00 for non SCL members: includes continental breakfast.

Join Nulogx and SCL for a Breakfast Seminar with a timely and valuable exchange of information for shippers, carriers and supply chain practitioners challenged with creating business plans for 2011 in these uncertain times.

This seminar is a must for those looking for economic and transportation rate forecasts from leading economics and logistics experts to incorporate into their business plans for the following year.  Also hear how shippers and carriers across Canada are accommodating this uncertainly within their business plans, and the steps they are taking to drive continued improvement in their operating processes.

Highlights of this session will be an interactive question and answer period with expert panelists and the opportunity to network with peers also navigating the ever changing economy.

7:30am – 8:15am Arrivals and Buffet
8:15am – 8:20am Welcome Introduction: Bob Armstrong SCL President
8:20am – 8:25am Opening Remarks: Moderator Lou Smyrlis, CTL
8:25am – 8:50am Economic Forecast: Robert Hogue, Senior Economist, RBC
8:50am – 9:15am CGFI and Industry Forecast: Dr. Alan Saipe, President, Supply Chain Surveys Inc
9:15am – 10:00am Q&A Session for Panelists:
Ginnie Venslovaitis, Director, Transportation Operations, HBC
Doug Munro, President and CEO, Maritime Ontario
10:00am – 10:15am Conclusion: Doug Payne, President, Nulogx

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The Canadian General Freight Index Increases in April

July 6th, 2010

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 seeing in the industry,” says Dr. Alan Saipe, President of Supply Chain Surveys, Inc, “Less than Truck Load appears to be staying flat.”

Overall Freight Costs increased by 3.9% in April when compared to March. Base Rates, which exclude the impact of Fuel Surcharges assessed by carriers, also increased by 3.9% with Average Fuel Surcharges also decreasing by 1.4% from the prior month.

“While we are seeing a clear increase in demand for truckload capacity, it is still too early to know for sure if the price increases seen in April is the start of an upward trend,” says Doug Payne, President of Nulogx.

Jason Granger, Transportation and Industrials Analyst at BMO Capital Markets, commented on the April CGFI index and said, “The difference between rate changes in the Truckload sector versus the Less-than-Truckload sector is consistent with industry reports we have heard from channel checks among carriers in both Canada and the U.S. It is also in line with our view that more capacity has exited the system in the Truckload sector versus the Less-than-Truckload space, leading to tighter industry conditions for Truckload carriers. We believe base rates are too low to be sustainable for both Truckload carriers and LTL carriers.”

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The Canadian General Freight Index Declines Slightly in January

April 7th, 2010

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 exclude the impact of Fuel Surcharges assessed by carriers, fell 1.4% from December.   Average Fuel Surcharges also fell .5% from 14.20% in December to 13.70% of Base Freight costs in January.   Offsetting these declines were slight increases in Other Accessorial charges assessed by carriers.

To view the results, sign up online at http://www.cgfi.ca to receive the results to your inbox the last Wednesday of every month.

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Canadian Freight Rates Paint a Picture of the Recession and Recovery in 2009

February 25th, 2010

What do Canadian freight rates in 2009 tell us about the recession and the recovery? BNN discusses the country’s only transportation tracking index with Doug Payne, president, Nulogx.

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