PRIMO NEWSLETTER
Week September 25th to 29th, 2023
TRUCKING
Russian Oil Ban Impacts Trucking Fuel Costs
September 22, 2023
Rising costs of transportation and diesel are impacting global trade. The Russia-Ukraine war has led to a ban on Russian diesel exports, disrupting global energy trade and causing a surge in diesel prices, affecting transportation, agriculture, and construction sectors. PRIMO can help navigate these turbulent waters by optimizing trucking networks to proactively intercept and manage fuel surcharges and ensure smooth, cost-effective operations despite global changes.
TECHNOLOGY
32nd Annual Study of Logistics Shows Companies Are Harnessing More Technology
September 6, 2023
Limited resources and poor visibility in managing operations are significant challenges in today’s logistics. The 32nd Annual Study of Logistics and Transportation Trends reveals a human capital crisis in logistics operations, emphasizing the need for organizations to be resourceful and proactive in talent management and technology adoption to stay competitive. PRIMO’s company culture and technology, combining the best of people and processes, will improve operations and enhance visibility. Works well with the PRIMO Managed Trans-System to ensure that companies can meet and exceed all expectations for company needs and resource utilization.
US AND INDUSTRY
North American Intermodal Transit Sees YoY Growth
September 22, 2023
The growing complexity of logistics and the struggle to manage transloads can be overwhelming for companies trying to improve North American transit. The recent report by AAR reveals that U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes have seen annual gains, with intermodal containers and trailers up by 3.3%. PRIMO can facilitate this increased demand as a strategic intermodal partner, offering optimized solutions and strategic warehouses for transloads across North America. In turn, it ensures seamless management of complex logistics.
PRIMO & Skholl Work to Ease Cargo Theft Impacts
September 25, 2023
There has been a sharp rise in cargo thefts during the second quarter of 2023. Thieves are targeting a variety of goods, from electronic products to food and beverage items, and there has been a 57% year-over-year increase, with California, Texas, Florida, and Illinois being the most common states for cargo thefts. PRIMO’s robust security measures and in-house Skholl Cargo coverage help to counteract this problem. Our vigilance ensures cargo safety, mitigating risks and providing peace of mind to clients in the face of increasing cargo thefts.
OTHER STORIES YOU SHOULD KNOW
PRIMO Seeks to Foster Diversity and Inclusion
September 20, 2023
Poor transparency and company culture can lead to a lack of diversity and inclusion, forcing talent out of logistics. Automotive Logistics recently explored the experiences of women who broke the glass ceiling in automotive logistics but eventually left due to the sector’s lack of inclusivity. PRIMO, with its rich capability in people, tech, and process, ensures a transparent and inclusive environment, attracting and retaining top talent as all logistics sectors, including automotive, evolve.