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Supply chains on film

Supply Chain Movement

Transportation against the clock. In Sorcerer (1977), drivers are tasked with transporting creates of explosive nitroglycerin through the South American jungle in two old trucks. Transport can be dangerous. And explains that he sent it before leaving Memphis. “It Eighty seven hours is a shameful outrage.

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March Freight Moves Out on a High Note

DAT Solutions

mile as a national average, the highest since 2014. Looks like ELDs are having a renewed impact, on top of growing demand for freight transportation. More specifically, if you're looking for a load out of Houston, Dallas, or Memphis, you'll see higher rates. Memphis to Indianapolis gained 22¢ to $2.58/mile.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 25-29, 2014)

Talking Logistics

June 2014 North American Freight Numbers. Yes, there are many hurdles to overcome before drones as a transportation mode becomes a reality, including getting FAA approval. According to the company, “The ‘Newegg Express’ will be testing the same-day delivery service throughout the Los Angeles metropolitan area through Christmas 2014.

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Have Spot Market Rates Bottomed Out?

DAT Solutions

The cities with tight capacity include Memphis, Rock Island, IL, and Portland, OR. Following the narrative of 2014 and tight capacity, many shippers adjusted their contract pricing to ensure capacity. I did a survey of hot markets in the U.S., those with a load-to-truck ratio above 2.5 Contract rates are another story.

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Realism and Final Delivery for Holiday 2013

Tompkins Blog

It was only nine years ago when an ice storm crippled Memphis and Louisville, resulting in major final delivery problems for Christmas. These meetings and articles will focus on fixing the planning for 2014 and beyond. They were playing a waiting game with the big retailers.

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2017 Outlook: The Freight Recession is Over

DAT Solutions

An 18-month malaise was triggered by the worldwide collapse of oil prices at the end of 2014. Instead of tapering off after October, as retail freight did in years past, a boom market emerged for truckload transportation in November and December. The freight recession is over. per mile, as they were at the June peak of $1.98.

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Air Cargo Got It Wright: 9 Incredible Air Cargo Facts

Freightos

Topping the 2014 list of the world’s busiest airports by cargo traffic is Hong Kong International Airport, with 4.8 Memphis International Airport comes in 2nd. trucking freight quotes from some of the world’s best forwarders. “This is huge” Mr. Anthony Foxx US Secretary of Transportation. million tons (4.4

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