Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

I wrote that back in December 2017 as part of my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2018. req’d) Global Blue Chips Intensify Efforts to Increase Supply Chain Transparency (WSJ – sub. req’d) Walmart taking over operations at Inland distribution centers [operated by Schneider Logistics] (The Press-Enterprise).

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

Transportation Industry Braces for a Looming Transportation Capacity Crunch Crisis in 2017. So, fleet managers need to ask a fundamental question, “What does it mean if my drivers, assets and cargo are continuously connected to the enterprise and how can I leverage this fact to create value for my organization?”

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 8, 2019

Back in July 2017, I interviewed Bennett Adelson, the former CEO of MacroPoint (which was later acquired by Descartes Systems Group, a Talking Logistics sponsor) about OTIF and how it is driving demand for visibility solutions. Are these still isolated cases or a growing trend? Who is cheering this news?

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

In logistics and supply chain management, however, transport and warehousing are the most significant sharing processes thanks to a welter of economic benefits for all parties—and the trend is accelerating despite the dampening effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Why Businesses, Large and Small, Think it’s Fair to Share. million in FY18, and $5.4

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 7, 2017

While the changing atmosphere of ocean carrier alliances for containerized cargo isn’t something new, it’s certainly top of mind for many shippers and carriers alike thanks to a tumultuous last few years. Many carriers are now “rebooting” in 2017, and alliances are collectively designing loop services in order to provide competitive networks.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2017

are now using at least one 3PL in their operations. Armstrong's research reveals that 90% of domestic FORTUNE 500 companies use at least one 3PL; that represents a significant gain over the past 15 years, when only 46% of the companies had a relationship with a 3PL, so the number has almost doubled since the turn of the century.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Top View Cargo containers ship logistics transportation Container Ship Vessel Cargo Carrier. A new report from the industry association E-commerce Europe found that there was a 15% growth in 2016 and the industry is predicted to be worth €602 billion by the end of 2017. 5 Benefits of Working With a 3PL. Whistl (7/1/2017).

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

In 2017, Coyote announced plans to put a 50,000 square foot hub at Atlanta’s Armour Yards, and the company has accumulated numerous accolades, from being named a Top 3PL provider in the TMS category of Logistics Management’s Quest for Quality awards to landing a spot on Inbound Logistics’ list of the 2018 Top 100 3PL Providers and more.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 11, 2018

Full block train, single or multiple containers, LCL shipments and oversized cargo are available options. Robinson offers empty container pick up, collection at factories, customs declaration at origin, customs clearance and further pan-European distribution by intermodal and truck services at destination areas.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 13, 2017

Container Cargo Imports Surged at End of 2016 (WSJ – sub. Moving on to third-party logistics (3PL) news, UPS announced the purchase of Freightex , a U.K.-based If you’re a 3PL stuck in the middle, how do you compete and grow in the years ahead? Federal Judge Deals Swift Transportation Legal Setback (WSJ – sub.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

billion on air cargo hub, fans talk of bigger ambitions (Reuters). billion to build a large air cargo hub in northern Kentucky. The growth of managed services validates a trend I’ve been writing about for years, summarized best by the title of this November 2015 post: What Do Shippers Want? — Amazon to spend $1.49

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