Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 29, 2021

This includes trucking capacity concerns, port congestion , and warehouse staff. In a blog post, Amazon said a combination of planes, trucks, ships, and delivery vans, along with staffed-up warehouses, has put it in a good position to “get customers what they want, when they want it, wherever they are this holiday season.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

Top 20 Warehouse Automation Suppliers Worldwide ; Clint Reiser. ARC Advisory Group began conducting formalized research on the global warehouse automation market in 2014. Looking back, I estimated the market in 2013 at $6.4 Time slot management helps to organize warehouse resources to prepare for an incoming truck.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Alexa Heads to the Warehouse (WSJ – sub. Transplace Acquires Yusen Logistics’ Intermodal & Freight Brokerage Group. Freight trucking startup Shipwell gets a $10 million boost (TechCrunch). Warehouse Space Growing Tighter on Rising E-Commerce Demands (WSJ – sub. Alexa in the Warehouse.

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Freightos

MARCH 3, 2015

yellowbox]Check out where the future of online sales for the freight industry is heading with this free white paper.[/yellowbox]. The UPS Store (@TheUPSStore) July 31, 2013. million units shipped. In 2013, UPS became the first logistics provider to offer 3D printing services at select UPS Stores. yellowbox]. through 2018.

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Advanced Capabilities – Help shippers figure out how to optimize supply chains, including warehousing fulfillment and shipping. ” A Never–Ending Quest for Resilience & Shipping Spend. Intelligent Audit is an industry leader in data analytics , business intelligence, and freight audit. LaaS: A Growing Trend?

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Talking Logistics

MAY 12, 2017

Maersk Executives Call a Bottom in the Shipping Container Market (WSJ – sub. Amazon cuts free shipping minimum to $25 (Reuters). March 2017 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Could FLEXE build a network of warehouse providers that would buy into the model?

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… CMA CGM to acquire NOL, reinforcing its position in global shipping. China Approves Merger of Cosco, China Shipping (WSJ- sub. HighJump Partners with Advantage2Retail to Bring Best-of-Breed Warehousing Software to Retailers. billion in cash (pending approval by U.S.,

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GlobalTranz

JULY 10, 2015

percent in 2013 to 8.3 Motor carrier transportation cost for 2014 was approximately $702 billion, and an additional $10 billion was found to exist within costs related to shipping. In the first quarter of 2014 showed national warehouse occupancy stood at 93.3 However, the capacity of US warehouses is not a finite concept.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Target Lowers Free Shipping Minimum to $25 for Online Orders. December 2014 North American Freight Numbers. December 2014 North American Freight Numbers : U.S.-NAFTA NAFTA freight totaled $95.8 NAFTA freight flows by all modes increased by 5.4

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 4, 2019

When Mr. Wilson, 59, was released in 2013 he sought out training at Goodwill, where he learned to drive a forklift. Freight rates are on the rise, and there are signs that the shortage are unlikely to abate. Once we hire them, keeping them in the warehouse is a whole other issue! facility at an Indianapolis, Ind.,

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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. A trailer ships every three days and the average shipment distance is 200 miles at a cost of $400 per move, according to data from the U.S. Shorten the order fulfillment cycle.

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GTG Technology Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Google tried its hand at augmented reality with the launch of the first generation of Google Glass in 2013. Business outcomes associated with the technology may include faster delivery times, better freight arrangements, and less down time. The post Augmented Reality and the Future of Shipping appeared first on GTG Technology Group.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 26, 2015

April 2015 North American Freight Numbers. According to Reuters , “Wal-Mart Stores will begin charging fees to almost all vendors for stocking their items in new stores and for warehousing inventory, raising pressure on suppliers as the world’s largest retailer battles higher costs from wage hikes.” NAFTA freight totaled $93.3

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2014

DHL launches freight capacity management program in the light of rapidly increasing trade volumes. August 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Lowenthal calls for innovative approach for freight infrastructure funding (Logistics Management). Finally, the Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) rose 0.6

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2017

And here’s to hoping that 2018 results in even more significant advancements in the state of warehousing and transportation technology. Click the links below to compare this year's innovations to those from previous years: Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2016 : robot pickers, bridge-inspecting drones, autonomous freight shuttles, and more.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Click the links below to compare this year's innovations to those from previous years: Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2017 : exoskeletons, autonomous forklifts, flying warehouses, last-mile delivery, and more. Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2016 : robot pickers, bridge-inspecting drones, autonomous freight shuttles, and more.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 24, 2017

January 2017 North American Freight Numbers. There was a lot of shipping-related news this week. At launch, eBay will guarantee delivery in 3 days or less on 20 million eligible items – millions of which will offer free shipping. NAFTA freight totaled $88.0 NAFTA freight increased from the same month of the previous year.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

restaurant industry made in 2013. The retailer started dealing directly with manufacturers in the 1980s, giving suppliers the job of managing inventory in its warehouses, the Arkansas Business article said. The data is shared with suppliers who know when to ship more products. The Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 for 2013.”

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Denmark’s DSV eyes more big acquisitions in fragmented freight market (Reuters). Wal-Mart’s next move against Amazon: More warehouses, faster shipping (Reuters). “We have doubled our capacity in the last twelve months and that allows us to ship to a majority of the U.S.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 29, 2015

According to a recent report from Evan Armstrong of Armstrong & Associates, the 3pl industry is expected to see even more growth in the coming years than it saw from 2010-2013. percent in 2010-2013. percent from 2013-2016. Warehouse management demand is also strong, accounting for 19 percent of all demand.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Some mornings I would ride my rocket ship, evading asteroids and alien cruisers along the way, and I would barely make it to school on time (I mean, the space station), with just enough fuel to make a safe landing. Truckers applaud move to revert to pre-2013 Hours of Service regulations (Logistics Management). First UPS U.S.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 4, 2016

GameStop expects fewer price markdowns with ship from store service ( Dallas Business Journal ). DOT Releases 30-Year Freight Projections. Now, we’re shipping from stores. Now, here’s the rest of this week’s news… Target to invest billions to improve supply chain, ramp up online growth ( Reuters ).

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Talking Logistics

MAY 13, 2016

Wal-Mart cuts delivery time for pilot shipping plan (Reuters). Hapag-Lloyd, Five Asian Liners Form New Shipping Alliance (Bloomberg). March 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). I’ll just restate what I wrote back in August 2013 : Do we really need Hyperloop? America’s infrastructure $1.44

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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. Productivity at U.S. ports lags those in Asia and Europe.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Understanding industrywide turnover rates for trucking is essential to reducing freight spend for shippers. Turnover rates have increased 4 percent to 14 percent, marking the highest turnover rate since the first quarter of 2013. e-Book] 8 Big Factors to Consider for Efficient LTL Shipping. Get Your Free Copy Here.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Bigger Container Ships Pose Bigger Risks (WSJ – sub. December 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). With more than 30 cargo ships anchored offshore, countless supply chains scrambling, and the prospect of a $2 billion per day hit on the U.S. Kinsey added that human error is a factor in most shipping accidents.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

warehouses. Ocean shipping rates have plunged 60% this year. Ocean shipping rates have plunged 60% this year. West Coast port congestion leads to new ideas in cross-country rail shipping. The national stockpile had been shipping to only about 5 locations per state and other jurisdictions. Instacart acquires Rosie.

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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? of all U.S.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

But as I wrote back in April 2013 , “If you look closely, Amazon’s real advantage comes from its logistics assets — the 89 distribution centers it [had at the time], including 20 opened [in 2012], with more scheduled to open in the months ahead. Amazon Inside P&G Warehouses: A Case of “What’s In It for We”. The Google TMS?

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 28, 2013

HighJump Software Enhances HighJump Warehouse Advantage Express Offering to Meet Increased Demand in SMB Marketplace. ATA Releases Latest Freight Forecast, Projecting Strong Trucking Growth. ATA Releases Latest Freight Forecast, Projecting Strong Trucking Growth. NAFTA Trade in April 2013. Trucks Transported 60.6%

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Freightos

JANUARY 8, 2017

We’re wrapping up 2016 with a recap of eleven logistics technology trends that shaped the year; and will change how goods are produced, shipped and consumed in 2017. Freight Booking Is (Slowly) Going Online. For years, online freight was limited to US domestic trucking. For decades, freight was about bigger ships.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 17, 2015

Though backlogged containers at ports are starting to clear, it will likely be months until they are all offloaded from ships, drayed to warehouses, and unloaded for transfer to trucks. When you add in time for customs, you may be looking at a 25- to 41-day lag, which overlaps with the start of increasing spring shipping volumes.

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IQMS

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Reducing freight costs, improving supplier delivery performance, and minimizing supplier risk are three of the many benefits machine learning is providing in collaborative supply chain networks. The machine learning algorithms in IBM’s Watson platform were able to determine if a shipping container and.or no opt-in). no opt-in).

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 28, 2022

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. Imports are tumbling at the nation’s busiest container port complex even as the backup of ships waiting to unload breaks records.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

2013 has certainly been an interesting year! As 2013 comes to a close, here are some of my thoughts regarding the supply chain trends we are likely to see emerge in 2014. We just finished hosting over 150 executives at our Supply Chain Resource Cooperative, with a theme on Supply Chain Analytics.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

Acquisitions are a driving force in this convergence, with Omnitracs (which acquired Roadnet in late 2013) making another acquisition this week, XRS Corporation. Why is global demand for freight audit and payment growing? What factors go into the outsource vs. insource decision? What role is technology playing?

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GlobalTranz

MAY 15, 2015

Internet sales is still trending upward, up over 7% since 2013. About a third of the respondents report using cutting edge technology like warehouse and transportation management systems , demand forecasting, and ERP. Shipping, at 69%, remains the front-runner in terms of what services distributors offer for a fee.

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