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Ocean Ports Lead the Way in Logistics Technology Advancements

Material Handling & Logistics

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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The Amazonification of Logistics

Techgistics

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.

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Tailwind launches new web-based application for small to mid-sized trucking companies and freight brokers

Tailwind

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.

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Interoceanic Passages

Abivin

This is due in part to the chokepoints they cause in the flow of global freight as well as the fact that they give people access to resources and commercial activity more effectively. It is standard procedure to unload some Mediterranean-bound ships and use the Sumed pipeline to move the excess cargo. meters in 2008 as opposed to 22.5

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