Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Cass Truckload Linehaul Index – January 2015. December 2014 North American Freight Numbers. I argued that third-party logistics providers need to take a broader perspective of their business and value proposition. December 2014 North American Freight Numbers : U.S.-NAFTA NAFTA freight totaled $95.8

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Benjamin McLean serves as CEO for Ruan Transportation Management Systems , one of the largest privately-held logistics firms in the United States. Ben joined Ruan in 2007 and served in a number of corporate and operational roles, including COO and CIO, before assuming his current role in 2015. 300+ operations nationwide.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2016

Logistics companies help manufacturers and shippers improve customer service and satisfaction, global expertise in trade, reduce risk, enable rapid expansion and start-up, and reduce current and future costs. Recently, the Global Supply Chain Institute published a guide, “ Selecting and Managing a Third-Party Logistics Provider.”

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 2, 2023

Joe Chandler and Joe Lynch discuss how to build a successful freight brokerage. Joe Chandler is the President and COO of SPI Logistics , one of the top logistics firms in North America, boasting a robust network of 65 offices and over 54,000 carriers across Canada and the United States.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Rebounding freight volumes and the proximity of the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate are set to change the industry in 2017, reports Sean Kilcarr of FleetOwner. The LTL freight industry outlook for 2017 would be incomplete without addressing warehousing difficulties. This will be the most important trend to watch in 2017.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Outsourcing to a third-party logistics company for transportation services can be a viable solution for business savings. Our third-party logistic (3PL) services are unique because of our scalable technology and commitment to staying on the cutting edge. Save Money. Allow our experts to be your experts.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

Earlier this year at the JDA FOCUS 2015 conference , I led a panel discussion on the third-party logistics (3PL) industry that featured Rick Jordon , SVP Regional Head of Logistics – Americas at Panalpina , and other 3PL executives.

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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.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 22, 2018

Penske Logistics to Buy Epes Transport (Transport Topics). Cargobase Launches World’s First Curated Multi-Freight Mode Marketplace. One of my supply chain and logistics predictions for this year was that software vendors and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) will make it easier for customers to innovate.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

This is certainly true in the third-party logistics (3PL) industry, where we continue to see the convergence of business models , specifically the business models of service providers, technology companies, and consulting firms. Today, 3PLs are in the IT business as much as they’re in the freight-handling business.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 10, 2015

On June 23, 2015, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals ( CSCMP ) released the “State of Logistics Report,” which happens to be in its 26 th year. The solution to pay higher wages to such workers comes with a caveat: higher worker wages will continue to drive the cost of freight transportation higher.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 13, 2016

Shippers are focusing on using dimensional pricing to cut down on wasted space, and consolidation of freight has become the new buzzword. Although capacity is tight, especially considering the number of carriers who are prioritizing freight to boost production, reports Roger W. The Importance of Making Freight Attractive to Carriers.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Here’s an excerpt from a report issued in November 2015 by the USPS Office of Inspector General titled “ Co-opetition in Parcel Delivery: An Exploratory Analysis ”: E-commerce and changing consumer demand have led to an explosion in parcel shipping, which in turn is driving dynamic change in the parcel market. Song of the Week: “Weak” by AJR.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 24, 2016

Triumph Business Capital Provides Instant Cash Funding Via AscendTMS™ Logistics Software. April 2016 North American Freight Numbers. Cass Freight Index Report – May 2016. business logistics costs rose to $1.48 trillion in 2015, a 2.6 In short, as the economy goes, so goes logistics. in favor to 48.1%

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MIT Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

The full truckload (TL) transportation market’s dynamics in the US and non-binding freight contracts enable shippers and carriers to behave opportunistically when buying and selling TL capacity. For more on this, see our blog post In Search of Alternatives to Truckload’s Fragile Freight Contracts.) higher PAR) when markets tighten.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 27, 2015

As the world becomes hyperconnected , the demand for rapid response for concealed freight damage, general freight damage or missing items from shipments has changed. On April 18, 2015, the National Motor Freight Traffic Assocation® has amended the NMFC rules regarding the required time frames for reporting concealed freight damage.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 15, 2020

BR Williams, 62-year-old family-owned trucking, warehouse, and logistics company celebrates logistics 10th anniversary and 100 years of service experience. Our shipper partners and contract carriers find great value in having their own dedicated problem solver, fireman, and advocate in BR Williams Logistics Division,” he added.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2015

He will complete his MBA from the University of New Hampshire in 2015. Third-party logistics, or 3PL, is an industry on the rise thanks to the constant innovations in complementary industries like telecommunications, data analytics, and cloud technologies.

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TMC

JANUARY 28, 2016

The flood of migrants into Europe that began in 2015 continues to be a major international issue in 2016. How has the crisis affected the logistics of moving product across the region, especially at highly congested border crossings? An estimated one million refugees and migrants fled to Europe in 2015 [1].

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2016

To be able to deal with tariffs and customs, many supply chain companies have partnered with third-party logistics providers who help them manage in-country transportation, distribution, and warehousing. Stagnation of Air Cargo and Sea Freight Rates. This is the value of having a transportation network.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

According to the CSCMP's "State of Logistics" Report from 2015, logistics costs now make up over 8% of the GDP. Any percentage less for your business with logistics costs as a percent of your revenue, goes straight to the bottom line. . For companies to reduce logistics costs consider automation.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 3, 2015

In the effort of supporting the manufacturing community, and especially since as a third party logistics company we want to make shippers aware of new innovations in the logistics space. So, for us, it is a win-win: featuring great manufacturing innovations as well as helpful information those interested in logistics!

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

After finding early success as a freight broker for C.H. Kevin went on to earn his MBA at Mercer and completed the degree with a business model focused on the freight brokerage industry. NTG has been ranked a 2020 Top Freight Brokerage Firm by Transport Topics and has appeared on the Inc. About Nolan Transportation Group (NTG).

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Supply Chain Network

OCTOBER 24, 2015

The per-share consideration represents a premium to the ordinary shareholders of approximately 50% compared to the closing price of UTi on 8 October 2015, and a premium of approximately 34% compared to the 30-day volume-weighted average closing price. In the 12 months ending 31 July 2015 UTi achieved consolidated revenues of USD 3.9

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Talking Logistics

JULY 11, 2014

May 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Cass Freight Index June 2014. Another driving force, from my perspective, is the opportunity to become the dominant logistics solution provider for the mid-market, including third-party logistics providers.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 12, 2016

Capacity tightened up in 2014 , but then loosened again in 2015. But to understand the current state of truckload capacity, we need to go back to January 2015. Freight volumes are up a little with lackluster economic growth, which leaves an implied excess capacity of 2-4%. It was negative in 2015. Time will tell.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 28, 2017

As of January 1, 2015, the top parcel carriers, including DHL, UPS and FedEx, reports Inbound Logistics, implemented DIM pricing models. Moreover, small packages must adhere to the dimensional (DIM) pricing requirements. For example, a package with a total volume more than 166 inches 3 may incur a surcharge by the carrier.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2015

Today we finalize our most viewed articles from the Cerasis blog by featuring the most read freight articles published in 2015. As a recap, and for easy to access link, we have showcased the following: Most Read Manufacturing Articles of 2015. Top Supply Chain Articles of 2015. Top Logistics Articles of 2015.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 7, 2016

In the meantime, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: DHL Supply Chain acquires Italian Group MIT Safetrans. Denmark’s DSV eyes more big acquisitions in fragmented freight market (Reuters). Wal-Mart’s next move against Amazon: More warehouses, faster shipping (Reuters).

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 4, 2016

MNX Global Logistics Acquires Specialty Aviation 3PL Aero Express Logistics in Singapore. DOT Releases 30-Year Freight Projections. This is all music to the ears of supply chain and logistics software vendors, as well as third-party logistics providers, who can position themselves to assist retailers with this transformation.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

Perishable goods like fresh food may utilize air freight for faster delivery to distant locations. Amazon’s Innovation in Logistics Faster Deliveries with “Anticipatory Package Shipping” (Filed August 2012) Imagine Amazon predicting what you’ll buy before you do!

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2023

In a 2015 LinkedIn post, Meg Whitman, the former CEO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, said that “Every company is a technology company.” Read more The post Technology’s Role in Transforming the Logistics Industry appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. I agree with Ms.

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Supply Chain Movement

JANUARY 19, 2015

In the 2015 19th Annual Third Party Logistics Study, survey results showed the continuing, positive overall nature of shipper-3PL relationships. About one-third of respondents—32%—listed customer service as the top reason they are investing in omni-channel fulfillment; 23% cited service levels; 11% listed freight costs.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 20, 2017

Complex routes or freight may require a specialized or dedicated provider. According to Boeing , world air cargo traffic is predicted to more than double from 2015-2035, with an average growth of 4.2% Time truly equals money when it comes to air freight. The right outside expertise can often help make these decisions more clear.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 15, 2016

So let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon poised to take on UPS, FedEx in delivery business (Seattle Times). Amazon could be moving into the $350B ocean freight market (USA Today). XPO Logistics Trucking Subsidiaries Sued Over Driver Classification (WSJ – sub.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 25, 2015

Freight costs are eminently controllable, however, efficiently managing this major budget item requires expertise. Here are just some of the typical issues that businesses encounter in undertaking self-management of freight transportation management. Skill Set Development. Dedicated Position.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Well, my big audacious prediction for 2015 did not come true. Google did not acquire a third-party logistics (3PL) company or a logistics software vendor. The Rebirth of Transportation Marketplaces (UberCARGO, Cargomatic, and Freight Friend). Insights from Kenco Customer Summit 2015.

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