The central Washington town of Quincy offers the lowest operating costs for distribution centers in a site-selection consultant’s survey of 29 western U.S. and Canadian locations with intermodal connections to regional markets. The most expensive sites in the survey were in California and Vancouver, British Columbia, according to The Boyd Company, based in Princeton, N.J. Boyd’s survey compared costs for a hypothetical 500,000-square-foot distribution center employing 175 workers and shipping to western regional markets. The analysis included cost factors such as labor, real estate, construction, taxes, utilities and shipping. Annual operating costs among western U.S. cities in the survey ranged from $21.6 million in the northern San FranciscoBay area to $14.1 million in Quincy, in central Washington. Canadian cities’ costs ranged from $23.6 million in Vancouver, British Columbia, to $18.7 million in Calgary, Alberta. Canadian costs were calculated in U.S. dollars at parity. All of the 29 locations surveyed have intermodal terminals of at least one of the major railroads serving western North America: BNSF, Union Pacific, Canadian National or Canadian Pacific. “We’re not recommending that our clients make any investments without intermodal rail facilities,” said John Boyd Jr., principal at the firm that produced the report. Boyd said intermodal rail helps blunt the impact of rising fuel costs. The company projects over-the-road trucking costs will rise 5.6 percent this year and by a much higher rate in California, where a new low-carbon fuel standard is expected to push diesel retail prices to $6.69 a gallon by 2020. The report also cited the importance of electricity costs in distribution center site selection. One reason for low costs of DCs in central Washington is inexpensive hydroelectric power. The Boyd report is available on request at contact@theboydcompany.com .Contact Joseph Bonney at jbonney@joc.com and follow him at twitter.com/JosephBonney .

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The company has the largest ground transportation fleet in Asia, with more than 86,000 trucks and 100,000 first- and last-mile delivery vehicles. </p></div>

The company has the largest ground transportation fleet in Asia, with more than 86,000 trucks and 100,000 first- and last-mile delivery vehicles.

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China logistics giant SF Holding launches $793 million Hong Kong IPO

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Volume and rates on the Asian export corridors to the US and Europe have been high all year and online shopping promotions in November are further stoking the market.</p></div>

Volume and rates on the Asian export corridors to the US and Europe have been high all year and online shopping promotions in November are further stoking the market.

Air cargo peak season elevates as Chinese export rates hit 2024 high

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The recent rise in volume to Europe contrasts sharply with China-to-US tonnage that in the second half has fallen far below year-over-year levels following greater scrutiny by US authorities on e-commerce imports.</p></div>

The recent rise in volume to Europe contrasts sharply with China-to-US tonnage that in the second half has fallen far below year-over-year levels following greater scrutiny by US authorities on e-commerce imports.

Asia-Europe air cargo demand jumps while ‘de minimis’ scrutiny hampers trans-Pac

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Jens Lund this week emphasized the earnings potential of the takeover, pointing to greater scale and a wider portfolio of services that would increase the combined entity’s reach.</p></div>

Jens Lund this week emphasized the earnings potential of the takeover, pointing to greater scale and a wider portfolio of services that would increase the combined entity’s reach.

Value of Schenker takeover will manifest in expanding services: DSV CEO

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Rising competition and tough negotiations with customers are believed to be behind the narrowing profit margins that were plainly displayed in the financial results of the two forwarders.</p></div>

Rising competition and tough negotiations with customers are believed to be behind the narrowing profit margins that were plainly displayed in the financial results of the two forwarders.

DSV, K+N post solid Q3 revenue gains, but profit margins under pressure

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Frontloading and Red Sea diversions pushed volume and rates higher in the third quarter, and ongoing geopolitical disruption will allow carriers to extend their robust financial health into next year, according to the founder of the global equity firm.</p></div>

Frontloading and Red Sea diversions pushed volume and rates higher in the third quarter, and ongoing geopolitical disruption will allow carriers to extend their robust financial health into next year, according to the founder of the global equity firm.

Global ocean volume in Q3 beat pandemic record: Blue Alpha Capital

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A dearth of consolidation means there are still plenty of visibility vendors for shippers to choose from, but it also means the market as a whole is on somewhat unsteady ground. </p></div>

A dearth of consolidation means there are still plenty of visibility vendors for shippers to choose from, but it also means the market as a whole is on somewhat unsteady ground.

Lack of consolidation driving freight visibility differentiation, competition

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While there is some frontloading of US imports from China to get ahead of expected tariffs in the coming Trump administration, most cargo owners appear to be holding their fire, writes <i>Journal of Commerce</i> Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi.  </p></div>

While there is some frontloading of US imports from China to get ahead of expected tariffs in the coming Trump administration, most cargo owners appear to be holding their fire, writes Journal of Commerce Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi.

US importers dabbling in frontloading ahead of new tariff threat

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The carrier’s CFO pointed to the rising ratio of US retail sales to inventories as a sign that retailers are still bringing in new inventory.</p></div>

The carrier’s CFO pointed to the rising ratio of US retail sales to inventories as a sign that retailers are still bringing in new inventory.

Cargo push to continue amid mounting market pressures: Zim

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Donald Trump has promised to stop US offshore wind projects on “day one” of his administration, but stakeholders say they are cautiously optimistic that momentum from existing projects and leases could help ease his resistance.</p></div>

Donald Trump has promised to stop US offshore wind projects on “day one” of his administration, but stakeholders say they are cautiously optimistic that momentum from existing projects and leases could help ease his resistance.

Supply chain needs compete with political concerns for US offshore wind

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Brokers would have to make transaction records, including shipper rates, available to trucking companies electronically and the requirements could supersede non-disclosure agreements, according to a proposed rule from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. </p></div>

Brokers would have to make transaction records, including shipper rates, available to trucking companies electronically and the requirements could supersede non-disclosure agreements, according to a proposed rule from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

Regulator proposes tougher transparency requirements for US freight brokers

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>GenLogs, founded by an ex-counterterrorism expert, is offering shippers and brokers a way to track lost trailers and trucks as cargo theft booms in the US. </p></div>

GenLogs, founded by an ex-counterterrorism expert, is offering shippers and brokers a way to track lost trailers and trucks as cargo theft booms in the US.

Startup technology vendor takes aim at cargo theft with free tracking service

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Sean Duffy is the incoming administration’s pick for transportation secretary, with much of his prior legislative focus on issues related to trucking.  </p></div>

Sean Duffy is the incoming administration’s pick for transportation secretary, with much of his prior legislative focus on issues related to trucking.

Former congressman, TV host gets Trump’s nod to lead DOT

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>General rate increases ranging from 4.9% to 7.9% are setting expectations for higher contract pricing as less-than-truckload carriers attempt to recoup the costs of network expansion. </p></div>

General rate increases ranging from 4.9% to 7.9% are setting expectations for higher contract pricing as less-than-truckload carriers attempt to recoup the costs of network expansion.

US LTL carriers laying groundwork for higher pricing in 2025

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While some shippers say they are still facing a measure of disruption, CSX says it has recovered following a rough patch in keeping cargo flowing through central Florida after hurricanes Helene and Milton battered the state.</p></div>

While some shippers say they are still facing a measure of disruption, CSX says it has recovered following a rough patch in keeping cargo flowing through central Florida after hurricanes Helene and Milton battered the state.

Intermodal shippers still feeling ripple effects from Florida hurricanes

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Adam Roth, executive vice president at NAI Hiffman, highlights the inverse relationship between transportation costs and real estate investment and the “rule of 1.5.”</p></div>

Adam Roth, executive vice president at NAI Hiffman, highlights the inverse relationship between transportation costs and real estate investment and the “rule of 1.5.”

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Global protectionism and geopolitical shifts are prompting companies to delay real estate decisions. Adam Roth, executive vice president at NAI Hiffman, highlights the inverse relationship between transportation costs and real estate investment and the “rule of 1.5.”</p><p><i>Inland24, Chicago, Illinois</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by CenterPoint Properties</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6363936408112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Global protectionism and geopolitical shifts are prompting companies to delay real estate decisions. Adam Roth, executive vice president at NAI Hiffman, highlights the inverse relationship between transportation costs and real estate investment and the “rule of 1.5.” Inland24, Chicago, Illinois Sponsored by CenterPoint Properties

The 1.5-year impact rule

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Michael Brazeal, manager of development transactions at CenterPoint Properties, shares insights on adapting to post-COVID tenant demand, optimizing supply chains and building partnerships to support tenant growth.</p></div>

Michael Brazeal, manager of development transactions at CenterPoint Properties, shares insights on adapting to post-COVID tenant demand, optimizing supply chains and building partnerships to support tenant growth.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Strategic locations and green initiatives are essential in today's industrial real estate landscape. Michael Brazeal, manager of development transactions at CenterPoint Properties, shares insights on adapting to post-COVID tenant demand, optimizing supply chains and building partnerships to support tenant growth.</p><p><i>Inland24, Chicago, Illinois</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by CenterPoint Properties</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6363935724112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Strategic locations and green initiatives are essential in today's industrial real estate landscape. Michael Brazeal, manager of development transactions at CenterPoint Properties, shares insights on adapting to post-COVID tenant demand, optimizing supply chains and building partnerships to support tenant growth. Inland24, Chicago, Illinois Sponsored by CenterPoint Properties

Evolving industrial real estate needs

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Dylan Nowak, Gulf region sales director at C&amp;K Trucking, shares insights on logistics career growth, effective supply chain strategies, the vital role of employee engagement and his key takeaways from recent industry disruptions.</p></div>

Dylan Nowak, Gulf region sales director at C&K Trucking, shares insights on logistics career growth, effective supply chain strategies, the vital role of employee engagement and his key takeaways from recent industry disruptions.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Data-driven approaches are crucial for enhancing customer success and operational resilience. Dylan Nowak, Gulf region sales director at C&amp;K Trucking, shares insights on logistics career growth, effective supply chain strategies, the vital role of employee engagement and his key takeaways from recent industry disruptions.</p><p><i>Inland24, Chicago, Illinois</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by C&amp;K Trucking</b></p><p></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6363702996112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Data-driven approaches are crucial for enhancing customer success and operational resilience. Dylan Nowak, Gulf region sales director at C&K Trucking, shares insights on logistics career growth, effective supply chain strategies, the vital role of employee engagement and his key takeaways from recent industry disruptions. Inland24, Chicago, Illinois Sponsored by C&K Trucking

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The central Washington town of Quincy offers the lowest operating costs for distribution centers in a site-selection consultant’s survey of 29 western U.S. and Canadian locations with intermodal connections to regional markets.

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<div class="phx-topic"><p>The central Washington town of Quincy offers the lowest operating costs for distribution centers in a site-selection consultant’s survey of 29 western U.S. and Canadian locations with intermodal connections to regional markets.</p><p>The most expensive sites in the survey were in California and Vancouver, British Columbia, according to The Boyd Company, based in Princeton, N.J.</p><p>Boyd’s survey compared costs for a hypothetical 500,000-square-foot distribution center employing 175 workers and shipping to western regional markets. The analysis included cost factors such as labor, real estate, construction, taxes, utilities and shipping.</p><p>Annual operating costs among western U.S. cities in the survey ranged from $21.6 million in the northern San FranciscoBay area to $14.1 million in Quincy, in central Washington.</p><p>Canadian cities’ costs ranged from $23.6 million in Vancouver, British Columbia, to $18.7 million in Calgary, Alberta. Canadian costs were calculated in U.S. dollars at parity.</p><p>All of the 29 locations surveyed have intermodal terminals of at least one of the major railroads serving western North America: BNSF, Union Pacific, Canadian National or Canadian Pacific.</p><p></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="gmpTl_7H2Tc"></dynamic-object></div><p>“We’re not recommending that our clients make any investments without intermodal rail facilities,” said John Boyd Jr., principal at the firm that produced the report.</p><p>Boyd said intermodal rail helps blunt the impact of rising fuel costs. The company projects over-the-road trucking costs will rise 5.6 percent this year and by a much higher rate in California, where a new low-carbon fuel standard is expected to push diesel retail prices to $6.69 a gallon by 2020.</p><p>The report also cited the importance of electricity costs in distribution center site selection. One reason for low costs of DCs in central Washington is inexpensive hydroelectric power.</p><p>The Boyd report is available on request at <a href="mailto:contact@theboydcompany.com">contact@theboydcompany.com</a>.</p><p><i>Contact Joseph Bonney at <a href="mailto:jbonney@joc.com">jbonney@joc.com</a> and follow him at <a href="http://www.twitter.com/JosephBonney">twitter.com/JosephBonney</a>.</i></p></div>

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