Talking Logistics

JULY 2, 2014

I’ve been using the word convergence to describe many of the trends occurring in the supply chain and logistics field today, and convergence was certainly evident at Roadnet’s perform 2014 User Conference a few weeks ago. ——– Excerpt of presentation delivered at Roadnet Perform 2014.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 11, 2014

May 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Cass Freight Index June 2014. billion to the Highway Trust Fund by relying on financing mechanisms unrelated to transportation spending. Robinson, where we discussed this breaking news, along with the latest trends in transportation regulations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Raw materials are in short supply, many manufacturers have temporarily mothballed production lines, transportation costs are rising, and labor is getting tight on our roadways , railways and ocean vessels. The impact? We will certainly be feeling the repercussions throughout a bumpy holiday shopping season — and beyond.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

The alliance was formed in 2014 and covers major shipping routes between Asia, Europe, and North America. The alliance covers shipping routes between Asia, Europe, and North America, as well as routes within Asia. The 2M alliance will be disbanded in 2025. Are alliances the best model in the shipping industry?

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2014

October 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Department of Transportation Eliminates $1.7 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. Robinson Expands Focus in Dutch Market.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 3, 2014

It’ll come to me eventually, but in the meantime, here’s the news that caught my attention this week: Kewill Acquires the IBM® Sterling Transportation Management System (TMS). North American Freight Numbers July 2014. There’s a business lesson here somewhere, I just can’t put my finger on it. The MetaPack Group Acquires U.S.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 18, 2024

Michael is the CMO and Co-founder of Revenova , the industry’s exclusive provider of CRM-powered transportation management systems (TMS) for freight brokers, 3PL/4PLs, carriers and shippers. The company provides CRM-powered transportation management solutions (TMS) for freight brokers, 3PLs, carriers and shippers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 12, 2022

As I’ve touched on before in my columns here, the supply chain industry is increasingly turning to real-time transportation visibility platforms to pinpoint where freight is at any point on its journey. The yard is a black hole crying out for visibility. Matt Elenjickal is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of FourKites.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Tyler is the Vice President of Network, North America, at Sendle , the first delivery network in North America specifically designed to serve the needs of small ecommerce businesses. About Tyler Abderholden Tyler Abderholden is the Vice President of Network, North America, at Sendle.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

Build the next generation of supply chain solutions, today The year ahead represents nothing less than a golden opportunity to accelerate the creation of automated, interconnected and collaborative global supply chains that span transportation, warehouses, stores, trucks and more. Let’s not waste it.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2021

For my company FourKites , quality data is core to everything we offer customers, from providing real-time transportation visibility to a host of more advanced data science-based capabilities, such as our patented methods for predicting ETAs for that freight with incredible accuracy. Those “other uses” are many, and growing every day.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

There are some 3PLs who perform niche tasks, like Cerasis does with transportation management for over the road modes like LTL, Truckload, and small package. The annual surveys, which this year included the CEOs of 30 of the world's largest 3PLs, found that more than 80 percent of the companies surveyed were profitable in 2014.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

ARC Advisory Group began conducting formalized research on the global warehouse automation market in 2014. In my own defense, things kind of took off after 2014. This growth was primarily attributed to the long-term project business, and regionally to North America and western Europe. billion in 2019.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 12, 2014

In the transportation industry, there are many moving parts that can impact your day-to-day operations. 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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

And it must integrate with a myriad of internal and external systems such as transportation management, warehouse management, order management, ERP, weather and traffic systems and many more. He founded FourKites in 2014 after recognizing pain points in the logistics industry and designing elegant and effective systems to address them.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 17, 2014

Market Update: Transportation Industry News. In the transportation industry, there are many moving parts that can impact your day-to-day operations. for a six month total of 107,158—in the first half of 2014 from a year earlier, as strong freight demand and tight capacity spurred large fleets to boost equipment purchases.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 15, 2014

In the transportation industry, there are many moving parts that can impact your day-to-day operations. 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.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

In the transportation industry, there are many moving parts that can impact your day-to-day operations. From monitoring driver shortages to tracking diesel pricing, staying current on the events in transportation means you will be better equipped to make knowledgeable business decisions and drive growth and efficiency into your supply chain.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

During the fourth quarter each year, transportation managers and executives can be found budget planning for the year – however this year, supply chain professionals are also faced with myriad matters nationwide that will impact their capacity and carrier rates well into 2017 and beyond. New Government Mandates and Regulations.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

TomTom launches toll reporting to help transport companies manage costs. UPS Sets 2014 Rates. This follows the company’s acquisition of 3PD this past July, another provider of heavy goods, last-mile logistics in North America. By now, most companies should have their transportation budgets in place for 2014.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 28, 2024

This funding is reportedly contingent on preconditions which include a delayed filing of its 2023 annual report with regulators and continued negotiations with an established auto maker on a joint manufacturing agreement related to North America based production. According to reporting by Axios , factories across the U.S.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

Market Update: Transportation Industry News. In the transportation industry, there are many moving parts that can impact your day-to-day operations. A total of 605 trucks were pulled from the road in the fourth quarter of 2014. million in 2014 to 2.76 Large Scale Market Indicators. in January alone. Driver Shortage.

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NFI Industries

AUGUST 1, 2015

With over 145,383 miles of rail throughout North America, intermodal offers capabilities to successfully move freight throughout the span of three countries, encompassing Canada, the United States and Mexico. In 2014, North American intermodal reached a record high of shipping 13.5 million containers 1. READ MORE.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 16, 2015

In the transportation industry, there are many moving parts that can impact your day-to-day operations. 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.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 12, 2015

Market Update: Transportation Industry News. In the transportation industry, there are many moving parts that can impact your day-to-day operations. in January, driven by a strong manufacturing sector and easier comparisons due to early 2014’s weather issues. Large Scale Market Indicators . Carrier Capacity .

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 5, 2015

The report analyzes supply chain performance and improvement by the Consumer Products Leaders in the period of 2006-2014. In the selection of time frames to analyze, we look at the long-term view including the recessionary period of 2006-2009, the post recessionary period of 2009-2014 and the more recent time period of 2011-2014.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2015

After a lackluster 2014, optimism is back in the market. After China, other regions that have growth potential, according to 3PL and supply chain executives, are North America, Asia (not including China and India) and Western Europe, in that order. Cautious Optimism Abound in the Logistics Outsourcing Outlook.

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Elementum

JULY 6, 2015

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data this month that shows global demand for air freight has slowed considerably through May. Excluding seasonal factors, there has been no growth in air freight demand since 2014. In North America specifically, demand fell by 2.9 Sound familiar?

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 24, 2015

billion in 2014 and sales are expected to reach $6.23 AWS revenues grew 49 percent in Q1 2015 compared to Q1 2014, while the rest of its North America business grew 22 percent. For related commentary, see Drones – The Birth of a New Transportation Mode. billion by the end of this year.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 24, 2017

Paragon Software Systems Ensures Drivers Follow Optimized Transport Plans with Paragon Waypoint Mapping. LOG-NET announces release of Next Generation Global Transportation Management with its version 8.0. Finally, as talk of renegotiating NAFTA continues, the Bureau of Transportation Statistics reports that U.S.-NAFTA

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI), which is based on the amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry, dropped 0.4 percent from December 2014. percent compared to Q4 2014. How should shippers and carriers respond to the ebbs and flows of the transportation market?

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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. Miami, November 2, 2017 —Ryder System, Inc. About Ryder.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

As a logistics service provider, focusing on over-the-road surface transportation management solutions via technology and managed transportation services, we find the following information on the history of shipping containers of great significance to the logistics and supply chain community at large. Readers' choice!

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Supply Chain Network

JANUARY 4, 2019

Our evolutionary story today, about the Logistics and Supply Chain conference, begins in 1984 when NMRI held their first Physical Distribution & Transportation Conference. The next evolutionary step for this event is when RILA Logistics became RILA Supply Chain in 2014.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 3, 2015

a North American third party logistics company with a focus on North American over the road transportation management, announces they have presented long time carrier partner, Dayton Freight Lines Inc. with the 2014 Cerasis Carrier Partner of the Year Award. (Eagan, MN) – Cerasis, Inc.,

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

2014 was a dynamic year for shipping and freight, and 2015 might present us with some surprising changes as well. Companies have shifted manufacturing outside of North America , and shipping has been consolidated to large, central import locations. For decades, globalization has defined the supply chain.

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Freightos

APRIL 24, 2016

US Army uses the “Transporter” container, developed four years earlier for removals, for Korean War supply movements. First intermodal cargo transportation (containers are stacked on deck). Development of intermodal container shipping is impacting other transport modes. Shipping between Europe, S.E. Today: The 2010s.

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