CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 9, 2019

While freight volumes and the supply of trucks and drivers constantly strive for equal balance, they often fall short. Here are the five key freight trends worth watching in late 2019. Freight volumes gain strength. In short, it is a good freight year paired with an exceptional capacity year.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 3, 2021

According to IHS Markit, March US purchasing manager’s index (PMI) was the second strongest since data collection began in May 2007. In 2019, it re-acquired HD Supply, a company it sold in 2007. Maersk is one to keep an eye on as it builds its logistics capabilities beyond its ocean freight transportation services.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 13, 2016

Shippers are focusing on using dimensional pricing to cut down on wasted space, and consolidation of freight has become the new buzzword. Although capacity is tight, especially considering the number of carriers who are prioritizing freight to boost production, reports Roger W. The Importance of Making Freight Attractive to Carriers.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 22, 2015

miles out of its network from 2007-2010 and had increased its CWT per truck from 382 in FY 2007 to 415 in FY 2010, an 8.6 Put differently, in FY 2007, Del Monte left 11.2 For related commentary, see Transportation Collaboration: Optimizing Freight Costs by Sharing Capacity and 5 Principles for Greener Freight.

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Elementum

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

The difference between BlackBerry in 2007— with a net worth of US $40B and BlackBerry in 2013—willing to be sold for a measly a tenth of its 2007 figure—has a lot to do with a failure to identify and deal with its competitors in the correct way. In 2007, it released the Kindle. Co-opetition can Save the Freight Industry.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

Founded in 2007, Rotterdam based Flo Group specializes in Oracle focused logistics software support and deployment services capabilities. The deal reportedly will further enhance Oracle’s logistics software deployment capabilities across Europe.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 10, 2016

iContainers, Expedia for transporting freight internationally, raises $6.7 Freight Rates Push Lower as Truck Capacity Outweighs Demand (WSJ – sub. April 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). April 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). million (TechCrunch).

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 3, 2023

Gary Nemmers , Martyn Verhaegen and Joe Lynch discuss digital freight forwarding – and the importance of a modern, data-driven logistics software platform to optimize every step of the freight forwarding process. Having joined ECU in 2007, Martyn operated in roles ranging from Operations to Systems and Technology to Sales.

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

According to FreightWaves, the FreightTech 100 2023 is “[…] a selection of the most innovative companies in the freight technology space.” Freight Rail and Union Members Reach Tentative Agreement. For the 5th consecutive year, the panel of industry experts at FreightTech 100 chose to add IntelligentAudit to their list.

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Freightos

MAY 10, 2015

Why this book rocks: Whether you focus on ocean, air, truck, barge or rail freight, it’s probably a steam engine that’s making it all work. Read this if you’re interested in: What the important freight shipping origins and destinations of the future will be. The Lexus and the Olive Tree by Thomas Friedman ( Link ). That’s it!

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Techgistics

AUGUST 15, 2016

In 2007, the year the iPhone was released, the iPod was Apple’s pre-existing cash cow with 48% of Apple’s revenue from iPod sales. That's a hard call to make for any executive and is a tough sell to existing investors. This is somewhat analogous to Apple self-disrupting one of their own product lines before a competitor could.

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Freight Plus

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Given the higher price of oil (resulting in higher fuel surcharges), and the strength in rates being experienced in sectors such as flatbed and chemical railroading, it should come as no surprise that the Cass Freight Expenditures Index is reporting such overall strength in transportation spending.”. According to a report by. Intermodal.

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Elementum

JANUARY 23, 2018

They’ve since been struggling to meet increasing demand for freight transport. Women In Trucking (WIT), a non-profit organization founded in 2007, encourages the employment of women in the trucking industry by partnering with carriers to minimize the obstacles faced and by creating realistic expectations of what the job entails.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 13, 2017

After all, without carriers, your freight wouldn’t move. Robinson in 2007. Those relationships mean that when my customers have freight to move, I have reliable carriers to call on to make it happen. Those relationships mean that when my customers have freight to move, I have reliable carriers to call on to make it happen.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Still, the requirement is not new and has been under development for a number of years following a milestone vessel collapse in 2007. However, in today’s information-driven supply chain, data often flows in parallel with the passage of freight. Ocean trade often prompts visual images of physical containers, vessels and ports.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 17, 2016

There were subsequent challenges in 2005 and 2007. Today’s Google self-driving car is not far removed from the vehicles that competed in the DARPA Challenge in 2007, according to Sertac Karaman, Assistant Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Fast Lane Technology.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 12, 2016

Freight volumes are up a little with lackluster economic growth, which leaves an implied excess capacity of 2-4%. Despite the addition of trucks, the largest TL carriers collectively have 5% fewer trucks on the road today than they did at the end of 2007. Industrial production – the freight economy relevant to GDP.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 12, 2015

In July 2007, the price of natural gas rose to an astronomical $14 per MMBtu. Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn The post The Changing Face of Manufacturing: How US Manufacturers are Looking Homeward appeared first on Freight Logistics Company | Cerasis.' Fall in the price of natural gas.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 31, 2017

A new study from the National Bureau of Economic Research examined the impact of robots in the workforce between 1990 and 2007. A startup’s plan to cut air freight costs in half with 777-size drones . Are we losing our job to robots? Each 1 costs 6 jobs, a new study says. It looks like we’re already losing our jobs to robots.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 31, 2017

A new study from the National Bureau of Economic Research examined the impact of robots in the workforce between 1990 and 2007. A startup’s plan to cut air freight costs in half with 777-size drones . Are we losing our job to robots? Each 1 costs 6 jobs, a new study says. It looks like we’re already losing our jobs to robots.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JULY 29, 2018

With a goal of reducing emissions to zero by 2050, the company has pledged to increase the carbon efficiency of its own activities and those of its transport subcontractors by 50% globally by the year 2025, as compared to the 2007 baseline.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 5, 2014

The railroads had lost most passenger business, and freight business was regulated and operating at a loss. There is increasing pricing power, and on average a 2-4% increase in freight demand – which is outpacing the supply of truck capacity due to limited drivers. By 1970s the railroads were on the brink of ruin.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

And when Mark Goodson and Bill Todman began shopping a modernized revival of The Price Is Right, Bob Barker joined on as the host, a role he would hold until his retirement in 2007. The Port of Los Angeles, which is vying with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to be the nation’s busiest facility, saw a 25.8%

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QAD

MAY 26, 2021

The QAD solution offering has expanded beyond the original QAD MFG/PRO (1984-2007) software to now include a full-featured suite of integrated software solutions to manage manufacturing, financials, operations, customer and supply chain processes. Freight Bill Audit and Pay. What Solutions Does QAD Offer? Desktop Shipping.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Bain & Company finds that “Across industry sectors, companies that took bold and effective action during the 2007–08 global financial crisis performed much better than those that retreated to precrisis approaches and activities”. Ocean Freight Visibility Spells new Opportunities for Supply Chains – LogiSYM September 2020.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn The post Walmart: 3 Keys to Successful Supply Chain Management any Business Can Follow appeared first on Freight Logistics Company | Cerasis. Gilmore, Dan. “50 50 Years of Walmart’s Supply Chain.” scdigest.com. Supply Chain Digest, July 26, 2012. Wailgum, Thomas. “45 CXO Media, Oct. MWPVL International, Inc.

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DAT Solutions

APRIL 20, 2017

DAT has won the award two times before, in 2010 and 2007. DAT’s contact center provides phone, email, and live chat support to carriers, owner-operators, freight brokers, third-party logistics companies, and shippers. DAT's Customer Support Team. The contact center answers more than 25,000 calls, emails and chats per month.

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Freight Plus

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

By 2012 they already reached their 2020 target of reducing CO2 emissions by 25 percent per container from 2007 levels. One of the world's largest container ship lines, Maersk, signed up 1500 of its largest suppliers for its Responsible Procurement program. Tesla and Cummins are both preparing all electric fleets of semi-trucks.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 19, 2015

Freight Audit and Pay. Johnsen @GTNexus : Data quality for ocean shipments was 59% in early 2007. Moving forward, GT Nexus plans to extend and enhance its TMS footprint across the full TMS lifecycle: Transportation Sourcing. Ready to Ship Rating, Planning, and Optimization. In-transit Visibility. Transportation Analytics. Bridges2015.

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DAT Solutions

MAY 25, 2017

DAT has won the Best Small Contact Center award two times before, in 2010 and 2007. DAT's contact center provides phone, email, and live chat support to carriers, owner-operators, freight brokers, third-party logistics companies, and shippers. DAT's Customer Support Team. Leading the way in customer service.

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Kanban Logistics

JANUARY 26, 2021

The magazine has given this award each year since 2007, and this was the first year that North Carolina took home the prize. It contains multiple freight rail systems and is also home to seaports in Wilmington and Morehead City as well as two inland ports. The best state may be home to the best 3PL for your business.

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Global Trade Management

NOVEMBER 25, 2007

Sunday, 25 November 2007. Speakers from supply chain management, freight forwarding, air carrier and inland distribution companies addressed the problems with perishables, which include major product groups ranging from foodstuffs and medicines to flowers. Monday, December 03, 2007 8:01:00 am. ▼ 2007. (4).

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

For example, before Uber started in 2009, Amazon’s Mechanical Turk system was already functioning in 2007. Already in 2013, DHL Freight in Sweden piloted a mobile app called “My Ways” to connect shippers with individuals willing to deliver packages along their daily routes in return for a small fee. Accelerating Factors.

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Freightos

JUNE 9, 2018

JOIN OVER 1,000 TOP FORWARDERS AND CARRIERS AUTOMATING AIR FREIGHT. DISCOVER AIR FREIGHT SOLUTIONS. Get Air Freight Standardized. Get Air Freight Dynamic. Get Air Freight Connected. Get Air Freight Customer Facing. To date, the industry has a poor track record of creating usable standards. That can’t last.

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TMC

APRIL 14, 2016

There were subsequent challenges in 2005 and 2007. Today’s Google self-driving car is not far removed from the vehicles that competed in the DARPA Challenge in 2007, according to Sertac Karaman, Assistant Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Fast Lane Technology.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

As we see this year, there are more cars on the road (meaning carriers want that attractive freight), and we are also seeing tight capacity. Don't let the bird not be the star of the show, make sure your freight is ready to go! That’s not just good news for consumers; capacity is opening up for freight carriers.

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Techgistics

JUNE 4, 2017

Amazon Fresh A grocery delivery service that started in Seattle in 2007 and now operates in 16 cities. Amazon leased 20 cargo planes to deliver goods to and from fulfillment centers, registered as an ocean freight forwarder in China , and built an ‘ Uber for Trucking ’ app to match truck drivers with shippers.

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