The Network Effect
JULY 16, 2014
Shippers still bear the scars from the disastrous 2002 work stoppage and have countermeasures in-place to avoid major disruption. According to the National Retail Federation, cargo volume into the West Coast was up 6.6% While it is true that retailers still rely heavily on the U.S.
Tompkins Blog
JULY 14, 2014
Shippers still bear the scars from the disastrous 2002 work stoppage and have countermeasures in-place to avoid major disruption. According to the National Retail Federation, cargo volume into the West Coast was up 6.6% Blog Post: Who Will Win the Race for Freight in the Panama Canal Expansion? More Resources.
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CH Robinson Transportfolio
MAY 20, 2014
Or, will we see a repeat of 2002, when a 10-day lockout left dozens of ships lined up outside the West Coast docks, unable to unload? Consider moving critical products via air freight and/or using a sea-air option to minimize the impact of increased costs. When the current contract expires on June 30, will they have a deal? of all U.S.
MIT Supply Chain
MARCH 5, 2015
It appears that ports on the US West Coast are back in full swing after a protracted labor dispute delayed cargo worth billions of dollars and caused untold reputational damage to the companies caught in the crossfire. And no industry has ever been able to win the struggle against technological development and corporate flexibility.
Tailwind
NOVEMBER 15, 2016
November 16, 2016, Vancouver BC – Building on their expertise creating enterprise-grade transportation management systems (TMS), Tailwind is pleased to announce the launch of their new, web-based Trucking Software and Freight Broker Software , available in SaaS (Software as a Service) form. About Tailwind Transportation Software Ltd.
Techgistics
JUNE 4, 2017
Amazon has had such a major impact on eCommerce, that I thought it would make sense to look back on some of their innovations that are directly or indirectly impacting logistics: Super Saver Shipping Super Saver Shipping was introduced in 2002 offering free shipping for orders over $25.
Material Handling & Logistics
OCTOBER 26, 2018
The growth of cargo moving through America’s ocean ports has increased significantly over the last two decades. million during the period 2002 through 2017. Cargo carried by ships must be loaded and unloaded quickly with minimal dwell time in the port. Today, no other mode of transportation can carry the tonnage between the U.S.
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