An Insider’s Look At Breakbulk Americas 2018

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ZMac is back from the motherlode of project cargo and breakbulk industry tradeshows, Breakbulk Americas 2018. This unmatched event, held in Houston from October 2-4 brought together the best and brightest shippers and suppliers from across the globe. And ZMac was there, in the thick of it, offering an expert view into the future of transportation and logistics. Back by … Read More

Why We Want To See You At Breakbulk Americas 2018

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Being at the forefront of innovation, anticipating and adapting to the needs of a changing transportation landscape, and immersing ourselves in an environment chock full of industry thought leaders. Here at ZMac, that’s our wheelhouse (transportation pun intended). Which is why we’re packing our 10-gallon hat and heading to Houston, October 2-4 for Breakbulk Americas 2018, the hands-down largest exhibition … Read More

The 3 Big Changes That Transformed ZMac’s Transportation Logistics Business

Back in January in our blog, The Surprising Way Oil Prices Affected ZMac’s Transportation Logistics Business; we painted a pretty dreary picture of how the near-grinding halt of oil production caused a glut of flatbeds in the market competing for the lowest level of available loads we had ever seen. ZMac’s average revenue per load dropped over 30%. Our oversized … Read More

The Surprising Way Oil Prices Affected ZMac’s Business

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In the transportation logistics industry, the price of oil impacts everything. Beginning in 2014, crude oil prices took a steady downturn. Well, severe nose dive is more accurate. On the first impression, you might think, “That’s great news for the trucking and transportation industry.” And you’d be right. Unless your business is deeply tied to oil transportation. Then, the decline … Read More