Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Around 30,000 of the available jobs will be in California, Amazon said. We have been planning early and leveraging investments in our people, infrastructure, transportation and technology made possible by the Delivering for America plan. The jobs will be available across the U.S., the company said Tuesday.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 28, 2023

These states include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C. positions not regulated by the Department of Transportation), and those not within Amazon Air.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

Yes, we have achieved greater normalcy in transportation. In the spring of 2022, Asia/US ocean container rates resumed pre-pandemic levels and congestion eased in November 2022 into California ports. The peak disruption was in December 2021. What is normalcy? However, variability and global unrest is rising.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

I will soon be publishing the 2021 base-year study with a five-year forecast through 2026. In 2021, the SCS segment revenues grew an impressive 44.5 VANDERLANDE was the world’s second largest warehouse automation provider in 2021, according to ARC’s analysis. 2021 was also the year of new technologies.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 13, 2021

Robinson experts provided in-depth analysis of current supply and demand trends, our updated forecast, and the impact of global import volumes on North American freight transportation. The ocean carriers have signed more than 300 vessel orders in 2021 already. Watch the webinar recording for more freight transportation market answers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Modesto, California-based Save Mart announced that Save Mart banner stores in Lathrop and Ceres, California now offer two-hour grocery delivery via Amazon. Plans call for Save Mart to soon launch Amazon delivery at more stores in California’s Central Valley. The transportation capacity index edged up 1.3

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2023

And now for this week’s logistics news: Walmart Adds Truck Powered by Compressed Natural Gas to its Transportation Fleet CMA CGM offers $5.5 The vehicle will make its inaugural trip from Indiana to California, where it will be featured at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo. CMA CGM is offering 5 billion euros ($5.48

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 6, 2023

These states include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C. positions not regulated by the Department of Transportation), and those not within Amazon Air.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 27, 2021

To demonstrate, one California autonomous vehicle company, TuSimple, tested the efficacy of long-haul driverless vehicles in a recent trek from Nogales, Arizona to Oklahoma City, shaving 10 hours (42%) off of what would otherwise be a 24-hour trip. Approval of long-haul driverless technology isn’t projected to settle until around 2031.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 24, 2022

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Zipline Logistics

OCTOBER 5, 2021

According to a Logistics Management survey of industry professionals, “there is a strong sentiment that the 2021 Peak Season will be more active than it was a year ago, with 79% of respondents indicating that will be the case, with 16% contending it will be similar to 2020, and 5% expecting it to be less active.”. Supply Side Constraints.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2021

But with port backlogs, and the holiday season in full swing, the amount of theft for 2021 is likely to rise. California topped the list of states with the most reported cargo thefts, followed by Texas and Florida. On the East Coast, refrigerated trucks used to transport food have been a prime target for cargo thieves this year.

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Zipline Logistics

APRIL 4, 2023

Freight Market California’s AB5 AB5 has the potential to destabilize the trucking market in California, which can create a variety of issues for shippers moving freight in and out of the state. Capacity could suffer a blow if a significant number of truckers decide to leave California.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 24, 2023

Faced with economic uncertainties, transportation industry leaders are focused on building supply chain resiliency. No matter which way you look at it, 2023 is off to a challenging start for much of the transportation industry. In the industry that’s always moving, here are the 11 headlines you need to know.

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Freight Plus

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

How was August 2021? We dedicate quite a bit of commentary to the impacts of the Hurricane on the transportation markets in this month’s issue so please be sure to check that out. The residual impacts of the hurricane will be felt for weeks across all modes of transportation as well as the fuel markets.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 10, 2024

In 2021, this column highlighted Blackstone’s acquisition of the company for $1.4 The company is backed by a number of investors and has undergone funding rounds in 2018 and 2021. -based alternative asset investment company that focuses on private equity, technology and innovation.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 23, 2024

”[1] Reducing transportation costs is another benefit of urban agriculture. coli contamination from the dairy farm upstream; and produce can be bred for flavor instead of for tolerance to heat, rain and long-distance transportation. ” Smart Cities Dive, 26 October 2021. [2] Can it succeed?

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 24, 2023

About Zeem Solutions Zeem Solutions is a Transportation-as-a-Service company, with the mission of transforming the way fleets operate by providing an affordable solution for zero emission transportation. This commitment to working together is evident in everything Zeem does.

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Parade

JANUARY 18, 2022

2021 was a year full of uncertainty for everyone across the globe, but those uncertainties hit supply chains particularly hard. Labor Shortages Labor shortages abounded in 2021 (and even pre-pandemic across the supply chain), and we’ll see more of the same in 2022. Employ tech tools like Parade to support the scale-up. No problem.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 24, 2023

About Zeem Solutions Zeem Solutions is a Transportation-as-a-Service company, with the mission of transforming the way fleets operate by providing an affordable solution for zero emission transportation. This commitment to working together is evident in everything Zeem does.

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 18, 2021

According to the Long Beach Post News , the Port of Long Beach implemented a 24/7 operations pilot program to go to 24/7 operations on September 21, 2021. FedEx and UPS, which are collectively responsible for 40% of all shipments in these two California ports, will also look to increase their off-peak-hours operations too.

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MIT Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

One example is the transition to green freight transportation, and more specifically, how the adoption of fuel-efficient vehicles and practices could have negative outcomes for labor. As the 2021 State of Sustainability report underlines, various stakeholders?—?notably notably consumers and investors?—?are

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Intelligent Audit

MARCH 17, 2022

With fuel required across all forms of transportation, parcel carrier fuel surcharges are growing. Although California boasts the highest average fuel price at $5.76 in December 2021 and jumping over a dollar more per gallon before St. from the previous week and $1.71 year-over-year. and $1.89, respectively.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

The responsibility for container safety is shared across the supply chain, with solutions for safer container transport including proper packing, stowage, and securing of containers, and reporting of correct weight.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Crockett explains, “The plant would only last 2-3 days — and its weak disposition meant that it couldn’t readily be transported en masse. ” Franco adds, “The family made the plant smaller, before mass-marketing it as a ‘California Christmas flower.’ ” There was a problem, however. 3] Marina E.

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Ware2Go

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

The global supply chain was not prepared for the abrupt switch in transportation and fulfillment needs or the staggering increase in consumer demand. Between increased final mile carrier vehicles on the road and container ships idling off the coast of California, shipping emissions rose nearly 5% during 2021.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 17, 2021

As such, vessels for ocean capacity between Asia and the United States are expected to remain fully booked for most/all of 2021. The first half of 2021 is forecasted to net less than 1% growth in Class 8 trucks. Source: ACT Research April 2021 Freight Forecast report. Q3 2021 on August 11, 2021. Accordingly, C.H.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Maintaining frozen foods or fresh products within a precise temperature range during storage and transportation is very difficult, however. Inefficient transport monitoring is one of the main reasons for delays and waste, especially when it comes to perishables, and this is unfortunately deficient for many businesses.

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Freight Plus

JULY 20, 2021

June 2021 - Transportation Market Report. in Southern California in May. in Southern California in May. Click the Button above to receive the full transportation market report for June 2021. IMDL spot rates decreased 4.9% from the previous week, up 4.1% from 90 days ago, and up 47.8%% from the previous year.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2022

According to a Heavy Duty Trucking article , analysts from FTR expect spot market rates to remain elevated in 2022 despite decreasing from the estimated 2021 level. This trend was present during much of 2021 as consumption grew or matched 2020’s explosive figures. percent from a month earlier in November 2021 after surging 1.8

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Freight Plus

JULY 13, 2021

June 2021 - Transportation Market Report. Lack of employees forcing long hours creating unhappy workforce and increased overtime spend for carriers – 1 company reported over $2 million in OT spend in California YTD. Click the button above to receive the full transportation market report for June 2021.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 22, 2021

Given the source of supply most of the fireworks imported into the United States are shipped across the ocean into California for redistribution throughout the country. Despite that in 2021, on the backs of a global pandemic, we are facing a fireworks shortage. All of this is resulting in a shortage of fireworks in 2021.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 15, 2021

2021 was a difficult year in global logistics due to ongoing volatility. As you prepare for 2022, consider what different modes, trade lanes, or inland transportation strategies you can implement in your supply chain. Overall, this increased our container capacity by 25% in Southern California. Utilize data and technology.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Background on Ocean Transport. Pandemic demand for goods, and the shifts from a service economy, increased volume in southern California ports where 40% of ocean carriers unload for entry into the United States. The landlocked ports of Southern California are especially problematic. Freight Rates 2019-2021.

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Freight Plus

JULY 1, 2021

The ILWU is the International Longshore & Warehouse Union and they represent workers from Seattle/Tacoma to Southern California. Click the Button above to receive the full transportation market report for May 2021. There are two associations that represent each of the unions-the IWLU and the ILA.

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Freight Plus

MARCH 16, 2021

February 2021 - Transportation Market Report. So that is why you are seeing those elevated volumes continuing here in early 2021. The state of California has moved the terminal operators and longshoreman up in the vaccine priority list. People are trying to pull in goods earlier than they would typically do.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

The smaller ships currently transport only a small percentage of the retailers’ goods—less than 20% in the case of Costco. Now, air shipping is increasingly in demand by retailers whose products would otherwise languish off the coast of Southern California or in congested Chinese ports.

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