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How Cargo Theft Stole Christmas

Logistics Viewpoints

Cargo theft continues to be a problem, especially around the holidays. And I don’t just mean the winter holidays; cargo theft typically spikes during any holiday season where businesses may be closed for an extra day or two. But what exactly is cargo theft? Cargo theft comes in many shapes and sizes.

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The State of the Trucking Market in 2021

GlobalTranz

High freight volumes across all industries in the trucking market are expected to continue into 2022.? The added strain on resources is on track to force high freight volumes to continue well into the next year. Fewer labor resources are available to meet the rising demand in both the warehouse and in transit. ?

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Transportation vs Logistics with Marty Wadle

The Logistics of Logistics

Marty is the Chief Commercial Officer of Ruan Transportation , a transportation company providing Dedicated Contract Transportation, Managed Transportation, Value-added Warehousing, and Brokerage Support Services. There are 5 different categories of 3PL services: Logistics, Transportation, Warehousing, Special Services, and Technology.

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3PL Basics: An Introduction to 3rd Party Logistics with Roberto Cadena

The Logistics of Logistics

Warehousing 3.) Sometimes 3rd party logistics companies are described as: Asset-based – companies that own actual assets like trucks, boats, planes, warehouses. Warehousing 4.) Warehousing Services. Freight Payment / Claims Auditing. Predictive Analytics. Warehouse Management System (WMS). Intermodal.

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REPOST: 3PL Basics: An Introduction to 3rd Party Logistics with Roberto Cadena

The Logistics of Logistics

Warehousing 3.) Sometimes 3rd party logistics companies are described as: Asset-based – companies that own actual assets like trucks, boats, planes, warehouses. Warehousing 4.) Warehousing Services. Freight Payment / Claims Auditing. Predictive Analytics. Warehouse Management System (WMS). Intermodal.

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FedEx’s Network 2.0, UPS Extends Pilot Contracts, Amazon Slows Warehouse Expansion & More

Intelligent Audit

On June 29, FedEx revealed “Network 2.0”, a new long-term strategy focused on collaborating with FedEx’s three previously separate entities: FedEx Express, FedEx Freight, and FedEx Ground. Amazon Slows Down Warehouse Expansion Plans. As passenger planes pull off record-level flights, air cargo is quieting down.

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The Evolution of Logistics: Connectivity, Data Integration, and Virtual Design

SCMDOJO

From the ubiquity of the Internet and various electronic gadgets, we are now in the era of next-level digital space where businesses and individuals can easily leverage the power of cloud computing, big data analytics, AI, and the Internet of Things (IoT). These have become part of many aspects of modern life, including commercial logistics.