Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

Con-way Truckload and Con-way Multimodal Join Forces to Launch New Intermodal Service for North America. CombineNet and Transplace Extend Partnership in Delivering Advanced Transportation Procurement Solution to North America. Robinson Introduces Navisphere App for Customers. Song of the Week: “Miracle Mile” by Cold War Kids.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 8, 2013

Descartes Reports Fiscal 2013 Fourth Quarter and Annual Financial Results. Working with Ryder, customers have access to unmatched capacity – whether it’s by accessing vehicles from one of the largest commercial fleets in North America or adding the flexibility of using third-party carriers. New Vehicle Routing Software Version.

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Elementum

MAY 22, 2015

In the past, China has happily relied on trucks and ships to transport freight; however, the burgeoning amount of freight being moved across the country has risen dramatically in recent years. China Railway Corporation, China’s national rail operator, began reforms in 2013. Don’t Stop Believing. Full Steam Ahead for Suppliers.

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QAD

AUGUST 8, 2019

Spain has 99 airports with paved runways, most of which can handle freight planes. billion mt-km of air freight in 2015. In addition, the country has 10 heliports, making air travel and freight delivery a relatively simple matter. as of 2017, but that is down from a high of 26% in 2013. As a result, Spain handled 1.04

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2013

The report is titled “ What Has Happened So Far in 2013, What’s on the Horizon and Who May End Up On Top This Year ” Carrier Direct is a unique company that helps carriers optimize their assets and helps 3PLs develop capabilities and strategic partnerships. Overall, more power is expected to flow back to the carriers in 2013.

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Freightos

APRIL 24, 2016

For centuries the expense, risk, and frustration with ocean freight held back expansion of the international economy, despite the invention of the steam invention. First use of a modern container for ocean freight. Did You Know That … It wasn’t just about freight. In 2014, the shipping ports of America received $1.73

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QAD

APRIL 11, 2019

Brazil is the largest country in South America and the fifth largest country in the world. Brazil is located in Eastern South America and borders the Atlantic Ocean as well as the countries of Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela. Manufacturing in Brazil.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

We first started writing about and featuring reshoring content back in September of 2013, and have since added 10 more reshoring related posts in our reshoring blog category. Transportation and freight costs are reduced. Premium freight capacity improves. Reshoring Stats Since 2013. Supply chain risks are reduced.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 6, 2015

The US manufacturing sector employed 12 million workers in 2013, or about 8.8 percent more than similar workers in the rest of the economy in 2012–2013. million workers in 2013, 8.8 The top 10 states ranked by manufacturing’s share of total state employment in 2013 are Indiana (16.8 gross domestic product) in 2013.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 14, 2017

CX North America Releases Freight Vision Mobile App. DAT Freight Index: June Caps Off Hot Stretch for Spot TL Freight. BTW, I discussed OTIF and the role of real-time freight visibility with Bennett Adelson, CEO of MacroPoint in a recent episode of Talking Logistics. million since its founding in 2013.

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Freightos

MARCH 3, 2015

In particular, emerging markets such as Asia-Pacific, Africa and Latin America, the adoption of mobile devices is rapid as consumers and businesses bypass traditional laptops and desktops in favor of smartphones and tablets. yellowbox]Check out where the future of online sales for the freight industry is heading with this free white paper.[/yellowbox].

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

The Freightos System is SaaS for freight contract management, automatic price quotations, and business intelligence. For centuries, the expense, risk, and frustration with ocean freight held back expansion of the international economy, despite the invention of the steam invention. First use of a modern container for ocean freight.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Since its launch in the United States, the Amazon Flex system has spread into many parts of the world, including Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, Australia, and South America. There are many other instances of the shared economy within the supply chain domain, including the following: 1) Uber Freight. million in FY18, and $5.4

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Truckers applaud move to revert to pre-2013 Hours of Service regulations (Logistics Management). DAT’s Accelerated Freight Matching Launches with New Load Board App for Carriers and Paperless Onboarding Service for Brokers. R2 Freight & Logistics, Inc. Electric Trucking Charges Up (WSJ – sub. First UPS U.S.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 24, 2017

January 2017 North American Freight Numbers. NAFTA freight totaled $88.0 This was the largest year-over-year increase since the September 2014 increase over September 2013, and it was also the third straight month in which the year-over-year value of U.S.-NAFTA NAFTA freight increased from the same month of the previous year.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 5, 2015

The National Network for Manufacturing Innovation launched in 2013 with the goal of “strengthening the innovation, performance, competitiveness and job-creating power of U.S. Next Generation Power Electronics Manufacturing Innovation Institute or Power America. Below is an overview of this program. manufacturing.” Website: [link].

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GlobalTranz

JULY 9, 2015

Since the collapse of the housing market and the economy in 2008, the freight transportation industry has managed to claw its way out of a damaging situation and maintain historically low trucking rates. Throughout the freight transportation industry, the impact of drivers cannot be overstated. Reshoring Initiative. Driver Expenses.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

In 2013, the average moves per-vessel, per-hour for ports in Asia was about 90, while European ports averaged 67 and ports in the Americas averaged 62. Productivity at U.S. ports lags those in Asia and Europe. economy,” said Kurt Nagle, AAPA’s president and CEO. “To

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

This month’s Market Update highlights key factors that impact the transportation industry in North America and will keep you up to speed on the latest news and topics that matter to your supply chain and business. They detract from GDP but add to domestic freight tonnage, so this is positive for the transportation sector. West Coast.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

James Winebrake, Dean of College of Liberal Arts, Rochester Institute of Technology There are a number of important trends happening in the freight industry, spanning all modes of transportation: trucking, shipping, rail, pipeline, and air. Lastly, air freight has been increasing rapidly over the past decade - a trend I suspect will continue.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 14, 2015

OSHA’s role is to ensure these conditions for America’s working men and women by setting and enforcing standards, and providing training, education and assistance. Twitter The post [Infographic]: How Visual Aids Can Improve Safety in the Workplace appeared first on Freight Logistics Company | Cerasis.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 15, 2014

The Market Update, a new monthly post highlighting key factors that impact the transportation industry in North America, will keep you up to speed on the latest news and topics that matter to your business. Large Scale Market Indicators. Driver Shortage. Diesel Pricing.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 9, 2019

Up to 53-feet long and ranging in width from 8-8-1/2 feet (and 12-1/2 to 13-1/2 feet in height), these roomy vessels give companies a portable and reusable way to store their freight pretty much anywhere that it’s allowed. Chief Technology Officer for Embarcadero Systems Corp (a Ports America company). Tariffs and China.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 17, 2017

Now, because of the costs involved in transporting freight, companies have a tendency to focus their attention and capital around the actual movement of goods. He joined PINC Solutions as chief executive officer in March 2013 and is responsible for the overall strategic and operational management of the company.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2014

October 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). The new Canadian offices allow Transplace to expand its presence and continue to specialize in Canadian cross-border and intra-Canada freight. Esri and E2open Partner to Deliver Market-Leading Supply Chain Solutions. Robinson Expands Focus in Dutch Market.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 13, 2016

America’s infrastructure $1.44 March 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). I’ll just restate what I wrote back in August 2013 : Do we really need Hyperloop? California Shippers Face Trucking Surcharge (WSJ – sub. trillion short through 2025 (Reuters).

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 17, 2015

This month’s Market Update highlights key factors that impact the transportation industry in North America, including the latest Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) reading, which, while at the highest it’s been since 2010, has been predicted to be short-lived. Large Scale Market Indicators. The Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) rose to 2.6

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Amazon experienced “critical fire or arc flash events” at six sites in North America with solar installations, representing about 12.7 A string of recent fires at Amazon fulfillment centers and other facilities forced the e-commerce giant to temporarily shut down rooftop solar panels that were blamed for the costly blazes.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

December 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Back in July 2013, the company acquired 3PD (now XPO Last Mile) for about $365 million. billion of freight under management.” Roadnet® Technologies Introduces Advanced Business Intelligence Tool, Insight. Chainalytics Introduces FMIQ Monthly Benchmarking Index.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2016 : robot pickers, bridge-inspecting drones, autonomous freight shuttles, and more. Supply Chain Innovators of 2013 : paperless food chain, VLMs, cold chain fleet management, and more. Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2014 : hybrid DCs, 3-D prototypes, location-based inventory system, and more.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2015

October 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). CMA CGM has a leading position on the Asia-Europe, Asia-Mediterranean, Africa and Latin America routes, whilst APL [one of NOL’s operating brands] is strong along the Transpacific, Intra-Asia and Indian subcontinent shipping routes. market share of approximately 11.5% (vs 8.8%

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GlobalTranz

MAY 9, 2016

America’s infrastructure , which ranges from bridges to potholes, has an average rating of a “D+.” Since 2013, politicians and Former Speaker John Boehner touched on the need to “preventing infrastructure failures,” reports Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.”. https://www.whitehouse.gov/campaign/rebuild-america.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

This month’s Market Update highlights key factors that impact the transportation industry in North America and will keep you up to speed on the latest news and topics that matter to your supply chain and business. As we make our way into 2015, trucking freight volumes look good. Large Scale Market Indicators. in January alone.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 3, 2015

“Our forklift trucks are built with a simple goal in mind–to make our customer’s job easier,” says Phil Stevens, Konecranes North America region director, lift trucks. Additional information: Sales: Phil Stevens, North America Region Director, Lift Trucks. Press: Todd Blair, Marketing and Communications Manager, Region Americas.

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Supply Chain Network

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

(NYSE: R), a leader in commercial fleet management , dedicated transportation , and supply chain solutions , announced today it has started to take delivery of 125 medium-duty electric panel vans, the first of their kind in North America, now available for lease or rent. Ryder was also recognized by the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 28, 2022

Earlier this week, David Ortiz got the call from the Baseball Writers Association of America that he was the lone candidate elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. He changed the course of the 2013 playoffs with his game-tying grand slam against the Tigers that sent Tori Hunter tumbling over the right field wall and into the Red Sox bullpen.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 1, 2015

However, the real value of the goods America produced declined at a 1.6 percent annual growth from 2010 to 2013. From 2010 to 2013, the European Union averaged 4.1 recovery ( 72 percent of jobs gained between 2010 and 2013 were in either automotive manufacturing or in metals). percent annual rate.

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