GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Initially, shippers were encouraged when both sides declared that the ports would keep operating as they continued contract negotiations. As negotiations wore on though, the situation deteriorated, and the PMA accused the ILWU of engaging in a slowdown that negatively affected the ports. This is a time for original thinking.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

Over the years, there’s been a lot of commentary (discussion, debate) about the driver shortage in the trucking industry — whether it really exists or if it’s just a ruse by carriers to negotiate higher rates. A common argument is that if a driver shortage did exist, the laws of supply and demand would kick in.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Consider how these issues will impact your carrier rates and learn why now is the ideal time to benchmark and bid your rates with the help of a third-party logistics (3PL) provider. Once the election concludes, if the economy picks up steam, the capacity challenges seen in 2014 and early 2015 may return. How a 3PL Can Help.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 4, 2023

One major factor in the pricing of shipments is dimensional weight. Dimensional weight is a pricing technique used to calculate the amount of space a package takes up in relation to the item’s weight. In this blog, we’ll explore what dimensional weight is, how to calculate it, DIM weight pricing, and more.

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MIT Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Can shippers promote more stable relationships by offering carriers consistent business and fair pricing even when the TL market pendulum swings in shippers’ favor? Much depends on the extent to which carriers remember such largesse when negotiating the next contract, especially in tight markets when TL capacity is in short supply.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 25, 2015

Freight costs are eminently controllable, however, efficiently managing this major budget item requires expertise. In the complex world of modern transportation, companies lacking the experience to professionally handle the intricacies of transportation management are sure to find controlling shipping costs an extreme challenge.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 6, 2015

We first featured the most popular manufacturing blog posts followed by the top Supply Chain blog posts, then logistics, transportation, business, 3PL, and then finally we round out our series today featuring the most popular blog posts focused on freight and freight management. Look out for great stuff in 2015!

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Supply Chain Movement

NOVEMBER 27, 2015

eCommerce sales in the European Union are set to rise to €477 billion in 2015, according to E-Commerce Europe. We wanted to push our retail offer but we couldn’t find a 3PL willing to provide the level of service that we offer. It requires negotiation and bringing challenges to the table in order to find the right solutions.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 15, 2016

November 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). This follows recent news that Amazon is negotiating to lease 20 Boeing 767 jets for its own air-delivery service and that it is buying thousands of truck trailers too. Here are three reasons: Faster, more cost-effective training. What’s going on here?

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

To add insult to injury, as manufacturers, right now must do all they can to have efficient logistics processes in order to reduce overall costs. Thousands of articles have been written on the driver shortage , increasing fuel prices, and growing concerns over government regulations. Where and Why Is the Logistics Industry Growing?

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FLEXE

OCTOBER 11, 2018

As a result, they’re saving 30% on FedEx costs, reducing delivery times by 51%, and reaching 88% of their marketing with two-day delivery. Up until a few years ago, mattresses were pretty hefty investments—some costing thousands of dollars with middleman markups from retail stores. 30% reduction in FedEx costs.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Calculating shipping costs is easy, right? If you’re a new ecommerce brand, you might think that your shipping costs always depends on the actual weight of the shipment. In this article, learn what billable weight is, how it’s calculated, and what you need to know to optimize shipping costs. .

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Holiday shipping prices for 2014 are pretty similar to what they were last year, only a bit higher. The truckload market spiked last year about this time and the prices never went down. Holiday shipping prices going INTO California and heading west are looking good. Central Freight Holiday Shipping Rates.

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FLEXE

JUNE 8, 2017

And even though more locations means shortening the last mile of delivery and reducing shipping times and costs, procuring space has traditionally been a clunky and expensive endeavor that leaves you stuck in long-term lease commitments and with more space than you need throughout the year. But most retailers can’t afford Amazon’s network.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 18, 2019

With the start of 2015, UPS and FedEx instituted a dimensional (DIM) weight pricing structure. The US Postal Service has since adopted this pricing model, also referred to as DIM weight pricing. Why DIM Weight Pricing? DIM pricing adds cubic volume as a factor in calculating the price.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 9, 2015

Holiday shipping prices for 2014 are pretty similar to what they were last year, only a bit higher. The truckload market spiked last year about this time and the prices never went down. Holiday shipping prices going INTO California and heading west are looking good. Central Freight Holiday Shipping Rates.

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DAT Solutions

APRIL 13, 2016

At the same time, contract rates -- paid directly by the shipper to the carrier -- have been relatively stable since early 2015. That gap represents opportunity for freight brokers and 3PLs, who can procure capacity on the spot market and price it competitively. As they say in the London tube station: "Mind the gap."

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FLEXE

JUNE 8, 2017

And even though more locations means shortening the last mile of delivery and reducing shipping times and costs, procuring space has traditionally been a clunky and expensive endeavor that leaves you stuck in long-term lease commitments and with more space than you need throughout the year.</p>

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Rising costs mean that companies must continue to innovate and implement strategies that can help reduce logistics costs and boost the bottom line. billion, while transportation costs increased by 10.4% trillion and motor carrier costs rose 10.1% billion, while transportation costs increased by 10.4%

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 28, 2015

The latest industry-pricing trend, dimensional weight pricing, or often referred as “DIM Pricing,” calls for LTL freight cost calculations using pounds per cubic foot of space occupied on the truck. Both UPS and FedEx recently announced dimension-weight pricing plans for parcel/small packages effective Dec.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 6, 2015

Any and all members of the lean supply chain should use these tools to solve problems and reduce costs to increase value to the customer. Focus on Total Cost of Fulfillment. Make decisions that will meet customer expectations at the lowest possible total cost, no matter where they occur along the supply chain.

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Freightera

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

You also may or may not get competitive pricing. They would be able to find you a great price and be transparent in the process. However, they will still need to take a bit of precious time to email or call their carrier network and negotiate the price. In 2015, Freightquote was acquired by C.H. on Trustpilot.

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Freightera

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

You also may or may not get competitive pricing. They would be able to find you a great price and be transparent in the process. However, they will still need to take a bit of precious time to email or call their carrier network and negotiate the price. In 2015, Freightquote was acquired by C.H. on Trustpilot.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 3, 2015

Mark Bogucki, our general manager in Kansas City, recently announced he would retire at the end of 2015. The industry was very regulated in both pricing and entry into the business. They priced their services based on tariffs without discounts—yes, truckloads of product moved under full tariff. Since joining C.H.

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The Lean Supply Chain

MARCH 22, 2015

Cost Reduction Options: Top Managementknows that lean can add value, but many still haven’t moved past the initial education stage into full-scale lean supply chain implementation. Any and all members of the supply chain should use these tools to solve problems and reduce costs to increase value to the customer.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal signed, but years of negotiations still to come ( Reuters ). Manhattan Associates Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2015 Performance. Ryder Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2015 Results, and Provides 2016 Forecast.

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Ware2Go

APRIL 12, 2022

In fact, back in 2015 Stitch Labs found that retailers selling on two marketplaces see 190% more revenue than those selling on just one. As a result, Amazon sellers have more control over their pricing and profitability. Sale Price. But, expansion to multiple channels is a proven way to expand visibility and increase sales.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Below summarizes the recent years and where we may end up in 2020: 2016: Cited as flat freight or recession year following 2015 capacity expansion. Large-format ecommerce freight continues to use LTL service, contributing to demand and LTL price stability. Summarizing the market in recent years. As a result, oversupplied.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

enVista Announces Strategic Partnership with Modality Solutions. Mergers and acquisitions are an ongoing trend in the third-party logistics (3PL) industry, and the big deal this week was Kintetsu World Express (KWE) buying APL Logistics (APLL) for $1.2 rules on commercial drones keep some limits on use ( Reuters ). Version 11.0

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 20, 2017

out of NAFTA if a new agreement is not reached, then that will trigger significant changes in how companies design (or redesign) their supply chains moving forward, along with increased duties, taxes, and other costs. Oil Prices : At the beginning of 2017, the price of Brent crude oil was $56.86 Today the price is $63.88

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 14, 2018

Expected Cost Savings Not Realised. One of the primary reasons to outsource is to achieve cost savings. Some companies enter into an outsourcing partnership in the (sometimes-misguided) belief that a third-party provider can perform its function at less cost than the client company could achieve. What’s the best way to avoid it?

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 11, 2016

Back in mid-December, The Seattle Times reported that Amazon was negotiating to lease 20 Boeing 767 jets for its own air-delivery service (see my comments at the time). percent in 2015, down from its initial projection of 3.3 January 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Cass Freight Index Report February 2016.

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