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Zero Down is proud to announce we have been named as one of Inbound Logistics Top 100 IT Providers for 2023. We work hard to provide our clients with the latest digital tools to improve their supply chains, and we’re honored to hear the experts agree. If you’re looking for logistics solutions, our Transportation Spend […]

In the latest edition of the Logistics Managers Index, industry experts are reporting that transportation costs are plummeting at unprecedented rates. While the overall economic outlook for the logistics sector is down (in-line with seasonal expectations following the peak season rush), this reduction in transportation costs provides a massive opportunity for any shippers poised to

Timing is everything. For the past few years, many companies have been in survival mode, weathering the supply chain storm that came with the Pandemic and heightened geo-political upheaval. But as the WSJ notes in their latest Logistics Report, the storm may finally be breaking. Businesses across various industries are starting to see an easing of

In the latest Logistics Report from the WSJ, industry experts are predicting that we won’t see a significant rise in freight demand until later this fall. The reason being that many retailers are still working through a glut of inventory stockpiled during the Pandemic. This coincides with the most recent edition of the Logistics Managers

The idea of a ‘One-Stop Shop’ has always been tantalizing. For the vast majority of projects, knowing where to look for resources or services, and then managing multiple sources or partners, has always been the difficult part. The same is true in logistics. A simplified carrier portfolio has always been the Holy Grail for shippers.

The last few years have been a roller coaster ride for many industries. But, due to a confluence of factors, the logistics sector in particular has had an especially rough time of it. And according to the Wall Street Journal, it doesn’t look like that is going to change any time soon. While some companies

In their December 2022 digital issue, Inbound Logistics identified five logistics trends that they predict will shape the industry in the coming months.  Digitization, Data and Visibility: Zero Down has been at the forefront of the Digital Revolution for years now, and our advanced logistics platform, FreightOptics, provides unmatched levels of supply chain visibility. We’re excited

In a completely unsurprising move, UPS announced that their General Rate Increase (GRI) for 2023 will match FedEx’s increase of 6.9%. While the two national parcel giants historically mirror each other, what is surprising about last week’s announcement is the amount. For the past few years, both carriers have raised their rates by an average of 4.9% each year.

That’s a wrap! Parcel Forum 2022 concluded last week in Chicago, and the Zero Down team was there to capture the latest and greatest news from all around the small parcel world. While getting to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the conference in person was amazing, for those that couldn’t attend, we wanted to provide

As we enter Q4, it’s time to Go Bid or Go Home. In the latest report from the Logistics Manager’s Index, transportation capacity continues to rise, as businesses sit on already overstocked inventories. Per the Wall Street Journal, freight rates are plummeting from the historic highs of the previous year, as ocean shippers cancel record