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Truck Capacity Shortage: The Past, Present and Future

Talking Logistics

From the last half of 2017 through today and beyond, a slew of market forces, some predictable and some unexpected, have combined to create a very real truck capacity shortage in the United States. The past, present and future market forces causing today’s extreme truck capacity shortage include: Strong Economy. Holiday Season.

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A Guide to Ocean Freight

3PL Insights

In this article, we will explain the shipping process, identify the different types of cargo, and show the benefits of ocean freight shipping. With ports located across the globe, these cargo ships make international trade much easier. Types of Cargo. What is Ocean Freight? Benefits of Ocean Freight. Current Economic State.

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Global Supply Chain Disruptions: Covid-19’s Ripple Effect Continues + 5 Changes Needed for 2022

ToolsGroup

I’ve worked in the supply chain for 30+ years, working for major retailers including Kmart, Michaels and Five Below, as well as on the 3PL and logistics side with companies including FedEx, where I was Vice President of Global Transportation, and UPS, where I worked as Vice President of Supply Chain Design.

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Company Seeks Creative Solutions from Logistics Partner in BR Williams

BR Williams Supply Chain Management

The dilemma required the company to partner with year-round, temperature-controlled capacity to transport the product. This refrigerated shipping method costs significantly more than the standard 53-foot dry van capacity. Using cargo blankets across the board allowed them to solve their direct needs and maintain consistent capacity.

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A Chilling Problem: Temperature Controlled Logistics

BR Williams Supply Chain Management

The dilemma required the company to partner with year-round, temperature-controlled capacity to transport the product. This refrigerated shipping method costs significantly more than the standard 53-foot dry van capacity. Using cargo blankets across the board allowed them to solve their direct needs and maintain consistent capacity.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 4-8, 2019)

Talking Logistics

Extending real-time shipment visibility across the organization from our manufacturing facilities and distribution centers to our dedicated fleet and carrier partners is key to our exemplary service performance,” said Joe Verbraska, Director, N.A. As I wrote back in August 2016 in Amazon: Disruptor or Distraction? Transportation at Steelcase.

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TPM Recap–Is It Finally Time to Embrace Technology to Address Capacity, Transparency and Risk in Ocean Shipping?

Savi

In particular, three key categories­–capacity, trade with China and risk–intersected with technology to explore new paths toward problem-solving in today’s complex supply chain. Beneficial Cargo Owners, or BCOs, openly said shipping price increases are necessary for carriers to stay profitable.