Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2024

The retailer says snacks and beverages are the most popular items sent by drone. Amazon shipped last-minute Christmas gifts faster in 2023 than in 2022, according to data from analyst firm Momentum Commerce. products on the platform warned it would ship after Christmas. retailer thanks to partnerships with Wing and Zipline.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 3, 2023

What a whirlwind the 2022 Freight Market was – we saw inflation, fuel prices, and freight rates hit record highs. Freight Market . AB5 has the potential to destabilize the trucking market in California, which can create a variety of issues for shippers moving freight in and out of the state. Economic Factors .

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2024

Managing yard and warehouse operations has long been one of the thornier aspects of transportation logistics. A recent conversation with a major distributor of consumer beverages encapsulated many of the most common issues. Some have automated, gateless check-in; some direct the drivers to check in with the shipping office.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 10, 2018

Transporting pharmaceuticals is arguably more important than manufacturing them, because it enables these lifesaving medications to make it to where they are needed most. Shipping these products requires an extra level of care to ensure the products make it to their destination. These cargos are also at risk. Download White Paper.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

This year, with the LA Rams being Super Bowl champs, Good360 said it will ship thousands of “unsellable” Bengals-branded hats, T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, COVID-19 masks, and scarves to struggling people in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. New wave of contracts will lock in much higher shipping rates.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 27, 2023

Founder and former CEO of FreightWatch, Barry is considered one of the originators of modern-day supply chain security standards and best practices that have been adopted by shippers of high-value freight worldwide. Tusk save Shippers 40% or more on small parcel shipping.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 1, 2022

US port backups are extending into freight rail supply chains. The deliveries will take place as part of a pilot that’s being conducted by Waymo and JB Hunt Transport Services to test out self-driving trucks along certain shipping routes in Texas. Waymo’s self-driving trucks will deliver home goods for Wayfair.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 18, 2023

The number of vessels waiting to cross the Panama Canal has reached 154, and slots for carriers to book passage are being reduced in an effort to manage congestion caused by ongoing drought conditions that have roiled the major shipping gateway since the spring. The current wait time to cross the canal is now around 21 days. 11 release.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Consumers may not be aware, but manufacturers and distributors know all too well the immense volume of American manufactured and distributed goods that depend on rail transportation in all vertical industries, from industrial, chemical and high-tech to food and beverage and automotive, among others. economy up to $2 billion a day.

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Zipline Logistics

OCTOBER 5, 2021

While it remains to be seen whether the coming quarter will live up to expectations, there are multiple powerful predictors hinting that the freight market will not wane in intensity over the coming months. Typically, freight experiences a seasonal boom, starting with back-to-school shopping and concluding following year-end holidays.

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MercuryGate

AUGUST 25, 2020

Usability Be up and running easily and quickly, enabling transportation teams to realize immediate and measurable results. Company Discover the company who is revolutionizing the transportation management industry. collections_bookmark Blog |. computer Training |. headset_mic Support |. people Community |.

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2019

One of the most consistent ways to find savings in transportation is through flexibility. But in the world of retail transportation, very few shippers have the ability to be flexible with their deliveries. What Does that Mean for Your Retail Shipping Efforts? There are many moving parts in retail shipping.

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Zipline Logistics

APRIL 14, 2020

Food and beverage shippers have a few changes to note in the second round of 2020 NMFC updates. These classification changes are scheduled for the end of the month, as the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) has announced the updates will go into effect April 25. NMFC Updates for Food and Beverage Vendors .

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Zipline Logistics

APRIL 11, 2023

Cargo theft is surging across the United States — and food and beverage products seem to be the main targets. Cargo Theft Increases in the United States Cities seeing a spike in freight theft include Los Angeles, Houston, Miami, Savannah, Newark, New Jersey, Memphis, and Chicago.

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Zipline Logistics

MARCH 24, 2020

This year is off to an a typical start as the freight market and the international economy braces for the full impact of the coronavirus. . However, the freight market outlook , at least to start Q2, is brighter than other sectors of the domestic economy. . We are seeing several-year highs in freight volume.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 26, 2020

The entire world is in a time of adjustment thanks to COVID-19—this is especially true for the food and beverage industry. Understanding today’s transportation market. Transportation capacity, namely truckload, is highly fragmented. Accordingly, carriers are selective about freight. Changing transportation strategies.

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QAD

JANUARY 4, 2022

Supply chains are more fragile than ever, shipping and trucking backlogs have hit multiple industries endangering holiday celebrations and causing general shortages, and the lack of certain products (read: semiconductor chips ) are crippling industries. Food and Beverage. International and domestic shipping disruptions.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 9, 2022

Now you can obtain transportation services where you already operate as well. In fact, today you can procure freight rates from your transportation providers right in your TMS. There are many reasons to supplement your spot freight procurement with automated processes sooner rather than later. Specialized project freight.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

Technology is enhancing the way CEVA interacts with customers and supply chains in a range of sectors such as automotive, consumer and retail, e-commerce, food and beverage and high tech. This one-stop platform simplifies the process of shipping to enhance the customer experience for small medium enterprises (SMEs) in the marketplace.

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QAD

APRIL 14, 2020

Typical manufactured products include electronics, chemicals, oil drilling equipment, petroleum refining, biomedical products, scientific instruments, telecommunications equipment, processed food and beverages, ship repair and offshore platform construction. Industrial production is growing at about 5.7% annually as of 2017.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 12, 2022

I read earlier this week that pressure on the supply of critical materials will continue to mount as road transport electrification expands to meet net-zero ambitions. On the shipping side, companies seeking fully electrified fleets will need a place to charge up. From a shipping perspective, time is critical.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 24, 2017

Paragon Software Systems Ensures Drivers Follow Optimized Transport Plans with Paragon Waypoint Mapping. LOG-NET announces release of Next Generation Global Transportation Management with its version 8.0. January 2017 North American Freight Numbers. There was a lot of shipping-related news this week. in February.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

DISTRIBUTION AND BEYOND – I also met with Anders Nordahl, COO of Mixmove/Orkestra , recently to share a cold beverage. Crucially, the system will calculate the carbon emissions spewed out with every transportation move. In one case the fuel and emissions per kilogram shipped was actually halved for a customer!

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Over the holidays, nearly 165 million consumers across the United States will buy food and beverages to celebrate the season. Robinson) and I sat down with Talking Logistics host Adrian Gonzalez to discuss consumer shopping trends and expectations as we approach the holidays and how that impacts temperature controlled shipping and logistics.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 1, 2021

Climate change and the freight transportation industry are very much intertwined. The freight industry generates eight to ten percent of the world’s carbon emissions, making it one of the biggest carbon polluters on Earth. All of this adds up to a heavy impact on agricultural supply chains and transportation.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Cross docking is when you receive goods from a supplier’s vehicle (train or truck) and move them directly onto an outbound vehicle to be transported to your customer – so there’s minimal to no storage time. The goods are sorted and transported to their final destination. This brings us to direct shipments.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

With more than 100 co-packers specializing in food and beverage products in California alone, how do you find the right partner? You also must factor in shipping the products to / from the co-packer. Having the co-packer far away can create logistical challenges and additional costs with transportation and warehousing.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

With more than 100 co-packers specializing in food and beverage products in California alone, how do you find the right partner? You also must factor in shipping the products to / from the co-packer. Having the co-packer far away can create logistical challenges and additional costs with transportation and warehousing.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

With more than 100 co-packers specializing in food and beverage products in California alone, how do you find the right partner? You also must factor in shipping the products to / from the co-packer. Having the co-packer far away can create logistical challenges and additional costs with transportation and warehousing.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

With more than 100 co-packers specializing in food and beverage products in California alone, how do you find the right partner? You also must factor in shipping the products to / from the co-packer. Having the co-packer far away can create logistical challenges and additional costs with transportation and warehousing.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

With more than 100 co-packers specializing in food and beverage products in California alone, how do you find the right partner? You also must factor in shipping the products to / from the co-packer. Having the co-packer far away can create logistical challenges and additional costs with transportation and warehousing.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Manufacturers can gather valuable granular data such as the time an item spent in storage, at what temperature, how long it took to sell, the length of time between purchase and fulfillment and how long it spent in transport. Weighing and shipping technologies. Artificial Intelligence AND Machine Learning.

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Turvo

AUGUST 31, 2021

With all the volatility that still lingers in the modern supply chain, the need for high-quality data analysis, solid procurement planning, good profit margins , and streamlined scheduling systems all remain crucial for shipping and transportation providers. Slower response to disruptions and issues at any point during shipping.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 19, 2020

The Port of Tauranga has announced it is prioritising the unpacking of essential goods so that the cargo can be handled and transported first. Where a customer site is closed, we see the Port of Wellington waive storage fees for shipments that cannot be transported out of the Port.

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QAD

JANUARY 9, 2020

In addition, manufactured products in Thailand include textiles, beverages, tobacco products, cement, jewelry, appliances, computers automotive parts and agricultural equipment. . Thailand’s transportation and communication pathways are well-developed for manufacturing supply chains. Manufacturing in Thailand. of the workforce.

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Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 17, 2022

OS&D claims allow shippers and cargo owners to seek compensation for products damaged in transit or shipped in wrong quantities. We will explore OS&D meaning, tips to follow when filing OS&D freight claims, and how Intelligent Audit can help you leverage your organization’s data to prevent OS&D claims.

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QAD

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Lara has many years of experience in not just the wine industry, but global supply chains, including the food and beverage supply chain and logistics. Lara and I discussed a number of issues that are impacting the Food & Beverage industry and in particular, the winemaking industry and supply chain issues. That’s not all.

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