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Blockchain & Supply Chain Visibility: Will Blockchain Finally Eliminate Supply Chain Black Swans?

GlobalTranz

Supply chains struggled for months to return to operation, and in some areas, such as Port Aransas and Puerto Rico, recovery from the disastrous season is still on-going, eight-months after landfall, reports the Statesman. Creating a centralized source of information necessary to mitigate losses.

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The Tesla Semi Truck Will Change Freight

Freightos

The Tesla Semi Truck Will Change Freight. Freight innovation frequently focuses on moving data better – like visibility, eBookings , and the new generation of forwarders and brokers. Diverting resources to fix Model 3 bottlenecks & increase battery production for Puerto Rico & other affected areas.

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LTL Carrier Profile: UPS Freight

The Logistics of Logistics

LTL Carrier Profile: UPS Freight. UPS Freight is the fourth largest less than truckload (LTL) carrier with approximately $2.4B UPS Freight has 6.9% UPS Freight is based in Richmond, Virginia. UPS Freight is a business segment of United Parcel Service, Inc. LTL Carrier Profile: UPS Freight Services.

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Flatbed Rates and Ratios at Record Highs

DAT Solutions

Source: DAT RateView. Post-hurricane rebuilding has also added to pressure on flatbed capacity, as homes and businesses are rebuilt along the Gulf Coast, in Florida and in Puerto Rico. Source: Macrotrends. The top four flatbed lanes in the country originate or end in Houston: #1 Houston market to Houston market. #2

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Biden Releases 1M Barrels/Day From Strategic Reserve, Shippers Hope for Results

Intelligent Audit

Over time, the unexpected ramp-up in uncertainty across all factors caused high fuel costs impacting transportation in every form and causing parcel carrier fuel surcharges. A few suggestions include: Track transportation spend by mode, lane, and other granularities. Unify all data within a single source of truth.

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FedEx Implements Increases in Ground Fuel Surcharges as Other Carriers Keep Rates Static

Intelligent Audit

Domestic and US-to-Puerto Rico package services under FedEx Express will see a 1% increase, up from 7.5% the week prior, while Freight Services will see a $0.016 per pound, or $0.332 total per pound following increase. Fuel surcharges are also not limited to ground transport either. For example, UPS uses the U.S.

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FedEx Implements Increases in Ground Fuel Surcharges as Other Carriers Keep Rates Static

Intelligent Audit

Domestic and US-to-Puerto Rico package services under FedEx Express will see a 1% increase, up from 7.5% the week prior, while Freight Services will see a $0.016 per pound, or $0.332 total per pound following increase. Fuel surcharges are also not limited to ground transport either. For example, UPS uses the U.S.