AFS LogisticsCompany DetailsContacthttps://afs.net/Articles & NewsTruckingParcel Sector Braces for Impact: StudyTruckload rates are projected to experience its first quarter-over-quarter increase since Q1 2022, while competition among carriers for falling volumes is expected to drive continued declines in LTL and parcel rates in Q3.HomeHow to Leverage all the Shipping Options at Your DisposalEagerness on both sides – by shippers wanting to cut costs and carriers wanting to fill trailers – has triggered a surge in vitality for a specific transactional arrangement – volume less-than-truckload shipping (volume LTL, or VLTL).Fleet ManagementInflation, High Fuel Costs and Shipper Prices to Threaten Truckload Carrier Profitability in 2023Data shows a continued downward trend in truckload but surprising strength in LTL, while the power of general rate increases and surcharges prop up express parcel rates and drive ground parcel to record highs in the quarter ahead.3PL/4PL3PL vs. 4PL: Which is the Right Fit for You?The main difference between the two scenarios is the degree of connection that the provider has to the client and their entire network.HomeCloud-Native Technology Suite Automates Client, Carrier Logistics OperationsThese solutions help clients and carreriers more effectively manage logistics operations across multiple modes of transportation.3PL/4PLHigh Fuel Surcharges, Seasonal Peaks to Increase Transportation Costs in Q3Fuel accounts for 20.7% of the total cost-per-pound for LTL shipments through June 2022, up from 13.4% in 2021, a 47.3% increase.Request More InformationFill out the form below to request more information about AFS Logistics