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Editor’s Note: As an older Millennial who landed in Transportation Management & Logistics marketing, our target audience are manufacturers who ship freight. In 2004, Facebook was founded, and the future of inter-connected millennials would never be the same. MORE
Trucking is the main means for freight transportation in the United States. from 2004 to 2014, with HCVs comprising 67% of market share. Similarly, Werner Enterprises, another major freight carrier, also experienced drops in net income of up to 30% as compared to 2015. MORE
Today, we kick off our annual year end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 7 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , 3PL , Business , Transportation , Freight. As each year comes to a close, we all look back on the year that was in reflection. MORE
And they will be writing all this great trucking softwar e and freight brokerage software and we will keep all the bad guys at bay! Blog Freight Broker Humor TruckingDon’t you hate all the hype? Everybody is always trying to sell you something! MORE
Shippers may then choose to move freight with either option depending on what is best for the shipper at that time. The TMS allows the shipper to then book the freight no matter what mode, ensuring that transportation management goals are met. In addition to offering all over-the-road modes with the addition of enterprise ground parcel management, Transtream provides access to intercontinental and international air freight services in the Cerasis Rater. MORE
If you can shorten the distance of your product travels after being cross-docked, the costs of short-haul delivery miles and freight will be greatly reduced too. For example, with vRoute – a live fleet tracking tool, you know how many labor needed for the arriving freight. MORE
Certainly, there have been other periods of time when “perfect storm” conditions have existed in the market, leading to tight capacity and rate increases — such as in 2004, when the new (at the time) Hours of Service rules went into effect, coupled with strong GDP growth, high fuel prices, and the ever-present driver shortage. trucking industry is picking up speed [44 publicly announced freight movement and logistics deals within the U.S. MORE
2004=100). MULTIMODAL: Cass Freight Index: The February shipments index increased 8.3% Freight Rail Traffic: Originations of carloads in February 2016 totaled 979,042, a decrease of 10.1% Source: AAR.org) (Average monthly price for gallons purchased by freight railroads; Includes federal excise taxes, transportation, and handling expenses). TRUCKING: Truckload Freight: The spot market for truckload freight in February decreased 2.4% MORE
UPS Freight, has started to empty its network of freight and is refusing inbound shipments with delivery dates after November 8, 2018, reports William B. What Happened With UPS Freight and the Teamsters Union? What’s Happening With UPS Freight Between Now and November 7? MORE
The concept has come a long way since the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) raised the starter flag in 2004 with its first Urban Challenge, which was part of a program to develop an unmanned combat vehicle. MORE
Well, I have been running this trucking software & freight brokerage software company for the past 6 months, and as President I noticed that I had a management team with 4 managers – but we really didn’t have a Vice President. I got into my grey 2004 Odyssey Van and drove to work. MORE
Freightera to Build North America’s First Low Emission Freight Marketplace, Partners with SmartWay to Showcase Certified Carriers. has partnered with Natural Resources Canada’s SmartWay program in an initiative to reduce fuel costs and emissions from freight transportation. MORE
In 2004, only 38% of Amazon’s fulfillment capacity was within 200 miles of a major metropolitan area. Like on-demand storage, on-demand transportation allows companies to add flexibility to their existing freight strategy by crowdsourcing their costly and disruptive last mile deliveries. MORE
Amazon Looking to License or Acquire Freight-Management Technology (WSJ-sub. Kewill Introduces SOLAS-Compliant Freight Forwarding Solution by Integrating INTTRA eVGM Service. Back in May 2004, I wrote a post titled, “What If UPS Acquires Manhattan Associates?” MORE
The damage from the overly active storms damaged both freight containers and trucks, and in Houston, the trucking industry is barely back to life. factory activity has risen to the highest levels since 2004, in response to the active hurricane season as well. Similarly, construction spending is increasing, and overall demand on the existing logistics network will increase, says Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. Logistics #SupplyChain #SCM #Freight #Business. MORE
In order to achieve this objective, Ive gathered more information from the paper " Enhancing Security Throughout the Supply Chain " by Closs and McGarrell 2004 and turn it into easy-to-understand infographic as below, Special Attention. NAVIGATE. Basics. Case Studies. Graphics. All Posts. MORE
In the global air freight sector, Hong Kong International Airport is the world’s largest air cargo hub, handling over four million tons of cargo per year, with almost 100 airlines flying to over 160 destinations, including 40 in mainland China. MORE
Why this book rocks: Whether you focus on ocean, air, truck, barge or rail freight, it’s probably a steam engine that’s making it all work. 2004). Read this if you’re interested in: What the important freight shipping origins and destinations of the future will be. MORE
Between 2004 and 2014, China imported $13.52 Most rely on an agency network relationship to move the freight to China only. To choose suitable freight forwarding companies in China, be sure they have these 5 capabilities: Deep knowledge about the import/export procedure. MORE
I remember speaking a few years ago with Art Mesher, Descartes’ CEO from November 2004 through November 2013, and he attributed the turnaround to Descartes’ shift from a “culture of selling” to a “culture of serving.” MORE
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. Domestic Package, International Package, and Supply Chain and Freight. LTL Carrier Profile: UPS Freight Services. LTL Carrier Profile: UPS Freight History. MORE
misclassified its employees as independent contractors since 2004. In contrast, port and freight workers are generally supportive of the ABC Test. California Trucking Association Sues State. On October 25 th , the California Trucking Association and two independent owner-operators filed a lawsuit against the state of California over an unfair test adopted by the California Supreme Court. MORE
Held again in Philadelphia, this year’s event brought back memories of 2004, the year the old CLM: Council of Logistics Management became today’s CSCMP: Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals! Associations Conferences Emerging Trends Freight & Transportation Information Technology New Ideas Social SC Synergy Supply Chain Management Support Services & Industry Initiatives Third Party Logistics MORE
But, the capacity crunch may have a major impact on the freight driver shortage and vice versa. The Freight Driver Shortage IS BAD and Getting Worse. Since 2005, the freight driver shortage has grown from 20,000 unfilled positions to 70,000, and some reports suggest the shortage may worsen to more than 170,000 vacancies by 2025. In 2004, 2011 and 2014, capacity reached a critical point. However, shippers need to continue working to help the freight driver shortage. MORE
We were an early adopter of the E2Open technology and we experimented on building B2B networks early in 2004. What suppliers need help with cost (LEAN, labor, freight,…)? Many companies talk about Supply Chain Excellence, but most leaders struggle to define it. MORE
Twitter The post [Infographic]: How Visual Aids Can Improve Safety in the Workplace appeared first on Freight Logistics Company | Cerasis. Today we bring you some digestible information around safety in the workplace. MORE
Industry data for 2004 - 2013 shows an annual loss of at least $17 billion due to vacant positions, with shocking losses of around $45 billion in both 2012 and 2013. Top success in transportation services, logistics, the transport components of reverse logistics systems , and reaching financial goals set for transportation management demands a complete commitment of professionals passionate exclusively about excelling in the freight transportation field. MORE
Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn The post [INFOGRAPHIC] The End of Made In China Manufacturing appeared first on Freight Logistics Company | Cerasis. MORE
In 2004, only 38% of Amazon’s fulfillment capacity was within 200 miles of a major metropolitan area. Like on-demand storage, on-demand transportation allows companies to add flexibility to their existing freight strategy by crowdsourcing their costly and disruptive last mile deliveries. MORE
The concept has come a long way since the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) raised the starter flag in 2004 with its first Urban Challenge, which was part of a program to develop an unmanned combat vehicle. An Uneven Road Ahead for Driverless Vehicles.Connect. MORE
In 2004, only 38% of Amazon’s fulfillment capacity was within 200 miles of a major metropolitan area. Like on-demand storage, on-demand transportation allows companies to add flexibility to their existing freight strategy by crowdsourcing their costly and disruptive last mile deliveries. MORE
2004=100). Cass Freight Index: The December shipments index decreased 4.9% Freight Rail: Traffic Originations of carloads in December 2015 totaled 1,219,443, a decrease of 15.6% AIR FREIGHT: . Air Freight News Clips: Worldwide sales of semiconductors reached $28.9 MORE
The damage from the overly active storms damaged both freight containers and trucks, and in Houston, the trucking industry is barely back to life. factory activity has risen to the highest levels since 2004, in response to the active hurricane season as well. MORE
Evan has been with Kewill since 2004 in senior Marketing and Product Management roles, most recently as Chief Operating Officer for Kewill Asia Pacific. MORE
All of this follows research published in February 2004 by the Brookings Institution and RAND Corporation on behalf of the U.S. Although truck traffic represents roughly 5 percent of all vehicle traffic, shippers’ share of the total cost of congestion is considerably greater than 5 percent because freight shipments are exposed to more sources of delay than most auto traffic and because the cost of delay for some shipments may be extremely high. MORE
The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 13, 2013
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. Domestic Package, International Package, and Supply Chain and Freight. LTL Carrier Profile: UPS Freight Services. LTL Carrier Profile: UPS Freight History.
Cerasis
NOVEMBER 2, 2018
UPS Freight, has started to empty its network of freight and is refusing inbound shipments with delivery dates after November 8, 2018, reports William B. What Happened With UPS Freight and the Teamsters Union? What’s Happening With UPS Freight Between Now and November 7?
Cerasis
MARCH 17, 2017
But, the capacity crunch may have a major impact on the freight driver shortage and vice versa. The Freight Driver Shortage IS BAD and Getting Worse. Since 2005, the freight driver shortage has grown from 20,000 unfilled positions to 70,000, and some reports suggest the shortage may worsen to more than 170,000 vacancies by 2025. In 2004, 2011 and 2014, capacity reached a critical point. However, shippers need to continue working to help the freight driver shortage.
Freightos
MAY 10, 2015
Why this book rocks: Whether you focus on ocean, air, truck, barge or rail freight, it’s probably a steam engine that’s making it all work. 2004). Read this if you’re interested in: What the important freight shipping origins and destinations of the future will be.
Cerasis
MARCH 28, 2018
Shippers may then choose to move freight with either option depending on what is best for the shipper at that time. The TMS allows the shipper to then book the freight no matter what mode, ensuring that transportation management goals are met. In addition to offering all over-the-road modes with the addition of enterprise ground parcel management, Transtream provides access to intercontinental and international air freight services in the Cerasis Rater.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
The damage from the overly active storms damaged both freight containers and trucks, and in Houston, the trucking industry is barely back to life. factory activity has risen to the highest levels since 2004, in response to the active hurricane season as well. Similarly, construction spending is increasing, and overall demand on the existing logistics network will increase, says Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. Logistics #SupplyChain #SCM #Freight #Business.
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Talking Logistics
APRIL 10, 2019
I remember speaking a few years ago with Art Mesher, Descartes’ CEO from November 2004 through November 2013, and he attributed the turnaround to Descartes’ shift from a “culture of selling” to a “culture of serving.”
Cerasis
MAY 14, 2015
Twitter The post [Infographic]: How Visual Aids Can Improve Safety in the Workplace appeared first on Freight Logistics Company | Cerasis. Today we bring you some digestible information around safety in the workplace.
Cerasis
DECEMBER 22, 2014
Today, we kick off our annual year end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 7 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , 3PL , Business , Transportation , Freight. As each year comes to a close, we all look back on the year that was in reflection.
Freightera
MAY 4, 2017
Freightera to Build North America’s First Low Emission Freight Marketplace, Partners with SmartWay to Showcase Certified Carriers. has partnered with Natural Resources Canada’s SmartWay program in an initiative to reduce fuel costs and emissions from freight transportation.
Supply Chain Shaman
JANUARY 28, 2015
We were an early adopter of the E2Open technology and we experimented on building B2B networks early in 2004. What suppliers need help with cost (LEAN, labor, freight,…)? Many companies talk about Supply Chain Excellence, but most leaders struggle to define it.
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Supply Chain Network
OCTOBER 13, 2011
Held again in Philadelphia, this year’s event brought back memories of 2004, the year the old CLM: Council of Logistics Management became today’s CSCMP: Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals! Associations Conferences Emerging Trends Freight & Transportation Information Technology New Ideas Social SC Synergy Supply Chain Management Support Services & Industry Initiatives Third Party Logistics
Cerasis
AUGUST 20, 2015
Industry data for 2004 - 2013 shows an annual loss of at least $17 billion due to vacant positions, with shocking losses of around $45 billion in both 2012 and 2013. Top success in transportation services, logistics, the transport components of reverse logistics systems , and reaching financial goals set for transportation management demands a complete commitment of professionals passionate exclusively about excelling in the freight transportation field.
Supply Chain Opz
JULY 15, 2013
In order to achieve this objective, Ive gathered more information from the paper " Enhancing Security Throughout the Supply Chain " by Closs and McGarrell 2004 and turn it into easy-to-understand infographic as below, Special Attention. NAVIGATE. Basics. Case Studies. Graphics. All Posts.
Transportfolio
JUNE 17, 2016
The concept has come a long way since the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) raised the starter flag in 2004 with its first Urban Challenge, which was part of a program to develop an unmanned combat vehicle. An Uneven Road Ahead for Driverless Vehicles.Connect.
Transportfolio
NOVEMBER 3, 2015
Between 2004 and 2014, China imported $13.52 Most rely on an agency network relationship to move the freight to China only. To choose suitable freight forwarding companies in China, be sure they have these 5 capabilities: Deep knowledge about the import/export procedure.
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 10, 2015
Evan has been with Kewill since 2004 in senior Marketing and Product Management roles, most recently as Chief Operating Officer for Kewill Asia Pacific.
FLEXE
OCTOBER 20, 2016
In 2004, only 38% of Amazon’s fulfillment capacity was within 200 miles of a major metropolitan area. Like on-demand storage, on-demand transportation allows companies to add flexibility to their existing freight strategy by crowdsourcing their costly and disruptive last mile deliveries.
Cerasis
JANUARY 9, 2015
Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn The post [INFOGRAPHIC] The End of Made In China Manufacturing appeared first on Freight Logistics Company | Cerasis.
Abivin
JUNE 8, 2017
If you can shorten the distance of your product travels after being cross-docked, the costs of short-haul delivery miles and freight will be greatly reduced too. For example, with vRoute – a live fleet tracking tool, you know how many labor needed for the arriving freight.
Tailwind
DECEMBER 21, 2016
And they will be writing all this great trucking softwar e and freight brokerage software and we will keep all the bad guys at bay! Blog Freight Broker Humor TruckingDon’t you hate all the hype? Everybody is always trying to sell you something!
FLEXE
OCTOBER 20, 2016
In 2004, only 38% of Amazon’s fulfillment capacity was within 200 miles of a major metropolitan area. Like on-demand storage, on-demand transportation allows companies to add flexibility to their existing freight strategy by crowdsourcing their costly and disruptive last mile deliveries.
EFT
JANUARY 19, 2016
2004=100). Cass Freight Index: The December shipments index decreased 4.9% Freight Rail: Traffic Originations of carloads in December 2015 totaled 1,219,443, a decrease of 15.6% AIR FREIGHT: . Air Freight News Clips: Worldwide sales of semiconductors reached $28.9
Cerasis
JUNE 30, 2015
Editor’s Note: As an older Millennial who landed in Transportation Management & Logistics marketing, our target audience are manufacturers who ship freight. In 2004, Facebook was founded, and the future of inter-connected millennials would never be the same.
FLEXE
OCTOBER 20, 2016
In 2004, only 38% of Amazon’s fulfillment capacity was within 200 miles of a major metropolitan area. Like on-demand storage, on-demand transportation allows companies to add flexibility to their existing freight strategy by crowdsourcing their costly and disruptive last mile deliveries.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 23, 2017
All of this follows research published in February 2004 by the Brookings Institution and RAND Corporation on behalf of the U.S. Although truck traffic represents roughly 5 percent of all vehicle traffic, shippers’ share of the total cost of congestion is considerably greater than 5 percent because freight shipments are exposed to more sources of delay than most auto traffic and because the cost of delay for some shipments may be extremely high.
EFT
NOVEMBER 17, 2014
In the global air freight sector, Hong Kong International Airport is the world’s largest air cargo hub, handling over four million tons of cargo per year, with almost 100 airlines flying to over 160 destinations, including 40 in mainland China.
EFT
MARCH 22, 2016
2004=100). MULTIMODAL: Cass Freight Index: The February shipments index increased 8.3% Freight Rail Traffic: Originations of carloads in February 2016 totaled 979,042, a decrease of 10.1% Source: AAR.org) (Average monthly price for gallons purchased by freight railroads; Includes federal excise taxes, transportation, and handling expenses). TRUCKING: Truckload Freight: The spot market for truckload freight in February decreased 2.4%
Elementum
AUGUST 11, 2016
Trucking is the main means for freight transportation in the United States. from 2004 to 2014, with HCVs comprising 67% of market share. Similarly, Werner Enterprises, another major freight carrier, also experienced drops in net income of up to 30% as compared to 2015.
GTG Technology Group
DECEMBER 11, 2018
misclassified its employees as independent contractors since 2004. In contrast, port and freight workers are generally supportive of the ABC Test. California Trucking Association Sues State. On October 25 th , the California Trucking Association and two independent owner-operators filed a lawsuit against the state of California over an unfair test adopted by the California Supreme Court.
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
Certainly, there have been other periods of time when “perfect storm” conditions have existed in the market, leading to tight capacity and rate increases — such as in 2004, when the new (at the time) Hours of Service rules went into effect, coupled with strong GDP growth, high fuel prices, and the ever-present driver shortage. trucking industry is picking up speed [44 publicly announced freight movement and logistics deals within the U.S.
TMC
APRIL 14, 2016
The concept has come a long way since the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) raised the starter flag in 2004 with its first Urban Challenge, which was part of a program to develop an unmanned combat vehicle.
Tailwind
AUGUST 3, 2016
Well, I have been running this trucking software & freight brokerage software company for the past 6 months, and as President I noticed that I had a management team with 4 managers – but we really didn’t have a Vice President. I got into my grey 2004 Odyssey Van and drove to work.
Talking Logistics
MAY 20, 2016
Amazon Looking to License or Acquire Freight-Management Technology (WSJ-sub. Kewill Introduces SOLAS-Compliant Freight Forwarding Solution by Integrating INTTRA eVGM Service. Back in May 2004, I wrote a post titled, “What If UPS Acquires Manhattan Associates?”
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