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Emergency Freight: What Harvey Tells Us About Irma

DAT Solutions

Less than ten days after Hurricane Harvey, trucks are already moving freight out of Houston, with almost the same volume as before the storm. Houston is also a major freight hub for rail and sea traffic, as well as trucking, including trade with Mexico by land and with South America and other regions by sea. It's just not safe.

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Considerations for Expanding Your Supply Chain to New Countries!

Supply Chain Game Changer

This can include building tensions between nations, wars, or closed borders, as well as broader events like natural disasters, climate emergencies, or changes in political leadership. The 2012 Dhaka Factory Fire was a result of poor working conditions and a severe lack of safety standards that resulted in the fatalities of over 100 workers.

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The Future of Logistics with Courtney Muller

The Logistics of Logistics

Courney is a Strategic Event Executive and the Chief Corporate Development Officer and President of Manifest at Connectiv, a live event studio based in NYC. Connectiv produces world-class industry leading events that focus on disruptive technology. We are a private live event studio. Anyway, it was a great event.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 4-8, 2013)

Talking Logistics

NAFTA Trade in August 2013 than in August 2012. percent from last year, which includes contributions from the company’s acquisition of Phoenix International Freight Services in October 2012. percent in the quarter compared to Q3 2012. million for the same period in 2012. Three of Five Modes Carried More U.S.

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Wearable Technology in the Supply Chain: 3 Core Benefits

GlobalTranz

Think back to 2012 when Sam Taylor, CEO of Oriental Trading Company , went undercover in his own company. Well, this example shows how wearable technology in the supply chain was being used 3 and a half years ago in 2012. Do you ever watch Undercover Boss? Improved Safety and Quality.

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The State of LTL Shipping in Light of YRC Freight Bankruptcy

TransAudit

LTL, or Less-Than-Truckload shipping, represents the transport of freight that doesn’t require an entire truck’s space. formerly known as YRC Freight, sent shockwaves throughout the transportation industry due to its dominant position. The Decline and Bankruptcy Customers started pulling their freight rapidly.

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This Week in Logistics News (December 8-12, 2014)

Talking Logistics

October 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Here are some excerpts from the press releases: Originally opened in 2012 with a focus on the fast growing temperature controlled transportation segment, the C.H. This study will assess drivers’ safety critical events, fatigue and levels of alertness and driver health outcomes.