May 7, 2020
For consumers, third-party logistics, and the transportation industry, a disorder of change affects consumption, delivery times, and routes.
The NATCO Blog
Ideas in Transit
April 30, 2020
In a season of astonishing things, this is really astonishing: 231,000 U.S. bridges need major repair, and 46,000 are structurally deficient.
April 23, 2020
The pandemic, and our response to it, rises and falls in odd waves. "People who buy 50 cans of soup eventually have to...start eating it."
April 16, 2020
A new perspective on quarantine: it might be just another day for our carriers, who are used to the isolation. Just now with more urgency.
April 8, 2020
Certain pieces of news highlight a strong spirit and cooperation⏤of the transportation industry in particular and the country in general.
March 25, 2020
Delivering Through Coronavirus: As the nation and world confront this virus, drivers are out there, delivering. Our heartfelt thanks.
March 11, 2020
With its own odd logic, the seeming randomness of spikes in the nation's industries and freight logistics has a cycle that approaches rhythm.
March 5, 2020
That's where a 3PL will shine. NATCO negotiates and sees a one-off move to completion as readily and as smoothly as a long-term contract.
February 26, 2020
The pleasing surprise is in seeing statistics that show executives increasingly willing to outsource parts of their essential operations.
February 19, 2020
Consider one effect of bridge raising in one state and its effects on long-distance logistics: a more attractive and safer route.
February 12, 2020
Alternative becomes standard? Run out of fuel on the highway? Drop a tablet into some water, pour it into your tank, and you're good to go.
February 5, 2020
Top Freight Markets: In theory, we could be located in Homer, Alaska and work effectively. Yet Texas is where we began and where we remain.