Tompkins Blog

JULY 14, 2014

They are anxiously awaiting (and hoping for) a successful dock worker agreement between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA). Shippers still bear the scars from the disastrous 2002 work stoppage and have countermeasures in-place to avoid major disruption. More Resources.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) reached a tentative new 5-year agreement late on Friday, so the West Coast ports resumed full operations this past weekend. But there’s little time to celebrate. We cannot let this happen again.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 20, 2014

Case in point: the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) began contract talks on May 12, with lots of contentious issues on the agenda. 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?

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 10, 2019

Virtually all of those startups disappeared by 2002 — they either burned through all of their investment money or were acquired by bigger fish. Real-time freight visibility is quickly becoming a “must have” capability for transportation managers. One of my first clients back in 1999 was Descartes Systems Group.

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MIT Supply Chain

MARCH 5, 2015

But the implications of this standoff between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association go beyond idle ships and stranded freight containers. On the company side of the divide, the dispute underlines how short termism hobbles the ability of companies to deal with crisis situations. .

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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.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

million during the period 2002 through 2017. The Port of Virginia realized the need for information systems capable of scheduling and tracking the anticipated arrival of motor and rail freight carriers in the port area. Maritime Administration statistics show the number of twenty-foot equivalent (TEU) containers moving through U.S.

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Third-party logistics companies ( 3PLs ) specialize in distribution, warehousing and fulfillment services. Today, there are many top 3PL warehousing companies that handle warehousing, fulfillment, logistics and distribution services for companies of all sizes. Revenue: €63.3 billion/$72.43

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 13, 2017

November 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). If Amazon has serious plans of realizing this idea, there’s already a company in the UK called Mole Solutions that has been working on creating “underground freight pipelines” since 2002. Alphabet Inc.’s Container Cargo Imports Surged at End of 2016 (WSJ – sub.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 3, 2017

Freightos unveils beta launch of international freight price index (American Shipper). Giant Warehouses Built at Rapid Pace in Fourth Quarter While Tenant Interest Declined (WSJ – sub. 2016 North American Freight Numbers. 2016 North American Freight Numbers. QuestaWeb Launches TradeGear Product Line. Guess what?

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 18, 2019

The first one, I believe, was in January, 2002, just two years after I founded the SCRC. On top of that, the increase of Uber Freight, food delivery services, and a plethora of other services is causing congestion to rise rapidly. However, I also came to realize that I’ve been writing this blog now for more than a decade!

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Brewery software will capture all the costs of production, from raw materials to freight costs. Material costs is the price paid to acquire materials, such as ingredients and packaging materials, including tax and freight. You may be paying upfront for salespeople, delivery vans, equipment and warehouse. Direct material costs.

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