SupplyPike

APRIL 17, 2020

LTL freight carriers normally transport small shipments of freight from many companies. In this system, space is shared by all of the cargo on one truck. When companies opt for LTL shipping, they are charged for the section of the semi-truck that their freight takes up. Reduce your warehouse costs.

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Cathy Roberson

JANUARY 9, 2023

The biggest retail challenges from the NRF and Appriss survey include the following: Self-service returns Damaged returns or policy abuse Re-processing goods at a warehouse on digital returns Indeed, a lot of work still needs to be done in reverse logistics. Tompkins Robotics – Expanded its reverse logistics capabilities in 2018.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 15, 2018

For example, DHL analyzes 58 different parameters of internal data to create a machine learning model for air freight. Rather than subjective guesswork, this method allows freight forwarders to predict if the average daily transit time is expected to rise or fall up to a week in advance. billion by the end of 2021.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

In 2018, according to data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) road transport accounted for three-quarters of transport emissions. came from trucks carrying cargo. Fully automated Rack Clad Warehousing solutions from SSI SCHAEFER. The first Z – Zero emission road transport: Global MOU for ZE-MHDVs .

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Enterra Insights

MAY 3, 2018

warehouses) being built across the U.S. … E-commerce users typically need two to three times the amount of warehouse and distribution space that traditional users do.” ” Burnson goes to note that e-commerce is having an impact on air freight hubs, maritime cargo, middlemen, and intermodal operations.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

This morning, my mailbox was bombarded with the news of tentative agreement of the settlement of the nine-month labor conflict between the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU). Uncategorized cargo global trade inventory ports supply chain visibility' The ships are getting larger.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), air cargo demands grew at double the rate of capacity in 2017. The growth of ecommerce is expected to add continued momentum in the air cargo business worldwide in 2018. It’s a global phenomenon. How can you work through these issues in your supply chain?

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Ford to test new self-driving vehicle technology in 2018 (Reuters). JDA and SATO Partner to Deliver the Future of Warehouse Management. Fetch Robotics raises $25 million to automate warehouses (VentureBeat). freight trains in federal crosshairs after crashes: GAO (Reuters). Maybe they’ll do better in 2018.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 4, 2018

economy in 2017 and so far in 2018, manufacturers have been producing more goods than usual and requiring more freight to be shipped. The long-anticipated Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate arrived in mid-December 2017, with nationwide enforcement beginning on April 1, 2018. Produce Season. Aging Driver Force. Mode Shift.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 8, 2019

Providers of real-time freight visibility solutions. Here’s an excerpt from the post I wrote: “The reason real-time freight visibility is a hot topic now is that with today’s technology it’s no longer accepted as a black hole,” said Adelson. “The Simply put, OTIF spells OPPORTUNITY for transportation technology providers.

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Freight Plus

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

West coast importers trying to beat tariffs find warehouses short on space. Freight volumes in December and January were bolstered by two major factors: U.S. While import volumes surged 9% YoY, warehouse availability is down to 4.6% Shippers hoping to avoid tariffs are now stuck with another bill: millions in warehouse fees.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2017

And here’s to hoping that 2018 results in even more significant advancements in the state of warehousing and transportation technology. Content Summary: Exoskeletons Help Take a Load Off for Warehouse Workers. Content Summary: First Self-Sailing Electric Cargo Ship Set to Launch. Warehouse Management. Media Type.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

The latest report is refreshingly more candid in depicting the challenges and ills of the logistics and transportation services sector and the need for new thinking and added emphasis on shipper and cargo holder value and service’s needs. Rising Costs of Warehousing. Warehouse vacancy rates reportedly fell from 5.1

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 7, 2017

LLamasoft Offers Customers Access to FLEXE Marketplace for On-Demand Warehousing Services. Fuel-Cell Maker to Help Amazon Improve Warehouse Efficiency (WSJ – sub. Cargo Owners Complain of ‘Total Mess’ Shipping Goods to Asia (WSJ – sub. wants to introduce the system by 2018.

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Cathy Roberson

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

between 2018 and 2020, $389 million to $522 million. Several comments highlighted increasing costs in transportation and labor as well as warehouse space. According to one respondent, “returns take up a lot of increasingly expensive warehouse space and transportation costs are going up.”

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2017

The mad dash begins to finish all the work that needs to get done before 2018 arrives, so without delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: E-Commerce Boosts U.S. Descartes Reports Fiscal 2018 Third Quarter Financial Results. economy to keep the growth going into 2018.”.

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ShipBob

AUGUST 25, 2021

First-mile delivery refers to the process of transporting finished goods from a manufacturer or supplier’s facility to an online retailer’s warehouse or multiple distribution centers — the last destination before products are delivered to the end user. Create a clear warehouse receiving process.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 17, 2018

If consumers ever think about supply chains and how the items they desire manage to find their way into their homes, they likely picture fleets of trucks, trains, airplanes, and cargo ships — the logistics part of supply chains. 3] Mary De Asis, “ The Blurring Line Between Retail and Logistics ,” Chain Reaction , 8 August 2018. [4]

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Freight Plus

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

2018 capacity crisis delivered record carrier profits. Amazon’s XPO withdrawal sees carrier closing warehouses, losing $600M. Warehouse closings in Aberdeen, Maryland; Edgerton, Kansas; and Rialto, California came as a surprise and a “body blow” to XPO, said their CEO Brad Jacobs. Morgan analysts. Spotify. ,

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Freight Startup Flexport Hits $3.2 Billion Valuation After $1 Billion Investment Led By SoftBank (Forbes) US and China are sketching the outlines of a deal to end the trade war (CNBC) Import Wave Jams California Warehouses (WSJ – sub. Freight Startup Flexport Hits $3.2 in January Truckload Linehaul Costs Up 6.4%

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 22, 2019

While surface transportation remains stagnant, ocean freight shows promise. In 2018, Brazil’s busiest container cargo port handled 4.3 For Argentina, Zarate serves as the critical port for roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) and breakbulk cargo, while Buenos Aires and Rosario serve as the top container ports. million TEUs in 2017.

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Freight Plus

DECEMBER 1, 2018

Imagine if a little freight-gnome traveled along with everything you shipped, stocked, or stored – coffee beans to coffee tables, blackboards to backboards – and monitored it incessantly. As of 2017, eight billion ‘things’ connected to the internet and that number is projected to rise to eleven billion by 2018. Inventory –.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2023

US homes 8 retailers keeping Earth Day alive through a commitment to sustainability Ground parcel delivery costs reached a record high in Q1, although pricing discounts from carriers softened the blow, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index. percent above its January 2018 baseline, up from 25.2 percent for Q4. percent for Q4.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Freight Rates 2019-2021. As a result, companies plug along planning based on historic lead times and freight rates which as you can imagine is doomed for failure. meters draft, and cargo capacity up to 14,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU); previously, it could only handle vessels up to about 5,000 TEU. Variability abounds.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

This week, Freightos hosted over forty logistics and innovation executives for FreighTech 2018, a symposium dedicated to discussing challenges and opportunities in the industry. The catalyst was fairly simple – there are freight conferences and tech conferences, but few that really mesh both very well. It already has.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Warehouse demand undeterred by economic turbulence in third quarter. billion in chemicals cargo a week. Part of its analysis is based on the recent strike preparation among freight rails that took place in September before a last-minute deal was reached, which caused a drop of 1,975 carloads. DoorDash adds Sephora.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Thanks to container prices rising as much as 600%, money that could be used for advertising went to freight companies instead. Global paper output is expected to be 4 million tons short of its 2018 level, with predictions of 416 million tons in 2022. IATA data shows global demand for air cargo markets jumped 3.7% FastMarkets ).

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

This week a sobering reminder from New England Motor Freight (NEMF) that all parties ultimately come to an end. We have worked hard to explore options for New England Motor Freight,” Colistra explained in a statement posted on the company’s website on Feb. I’m sure you have some suggestions for me. filed for bankruptcy on Monday.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

December 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). With more than 30 cargo ships anchored offshore, countless supply chains scrambling, and the prospect of a $2 billion per day hit on the U.S. billion of freight under management.” Roadnet® Technologies Introduces Advanced Business Intelligence Tool, Insight.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 26, 2022

These days, most freight brokers and carriers do not like to see the words “freight audit” in a carrier or shipper’s email. The last thing anyone interested in getting paid is someone digging into the details of their freight bill payment and invoices. What Is a Freight Audit? Do taxes need to be paid?

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Cathy Roberson

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Photo courtesy of GLS UK-based postal operator, Royal Mail further expands its international operations through its subsidiary, General Logistics Systems (GLS) with the acquisition of Canadian freight operator, Rosenau Transport, announced on Oct 8. How does this all benefit postal operator Royal Mail? International cross-border.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 30, 2019

A massive 6,500 word Wired article in June 2018 dedicated only 5% of the article to naysayers. In the context of Freightos , the potential is anything from lacking transparency and speed in global freight rates to offline air cargo pricing. in last-mile efficiency, in fuel efficiency, warehouse optimization, and more.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 11, 2018

Freight Operators Dismiss Threat of Digital Startups (WSJ – sub. Robinson launching a trans-Eurasian rail freight service between China and Europe. It is for freight that requires faster transit times than ocean, at twice the speed, with substantial savings over air,” said Mike Short, president, Global Forwarding at C.H.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Freight Rates 2019-2021. As a result, companies plug along planning based on historic lead times and freight rates which as you can imagine is doomed for failure. meters draft, and cargo capacity up to 14,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU); previously, it could only handle vessels up to about 5,000 TEU.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

When someone selects an item, the display calculates the most efficient path through the warehouse, guides that person to the package, scans it as ‘picked’ into the Warehouse Management System, and immediately directs the picker to the next closest package. and a variety of interesting and critical information.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 20, 2018

The More Than Shipping blog is a comprehensive resource for shipping trends, supply chain planning, project and specialized cargo and more. Its topics include upcoming supply chain conferences, warehouse technology innovation, logistics insights, and transportation cost control. Freight Hub. More Than Shipping.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 12, 2020

trillion on logistics and transportation services in the United States in 2018, an increase of 11.4% Overall, logistics spending in 2018 reached 8% of U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2018, the highest level in a decade. Now, this does not just come down to the staff in the warehouse.

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