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The need to know

EFT

China-US air freight tumbles on 'de minimis' tariff; airlines adjust routes Air freight capacity between China and the U.S. retail industry, will offer proof on Thursday why the Arkansas behemoth is best placed to navigate the uncertainty from the Trump administration's tariffs. France's CMA CGM to redeploy fleet to avoid U.S.

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Freight Procurement is a Different Game

Logistics Viewpoints

Procuring transportation for freight is much different than any other procurement category. Transportation procurement needs to support both customer service and a company’s internal supply chain goals. The freight market is mercurial. One master of freight procurement is Kyle Masters.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 21 – 27)

Logistics Viewpoints

North American Transborder Freight up 23.8% Dick’s Sporting Goods reported its Q1 financials this week, beating expectations but lower its outlook. The more cautious outlook is driven by wage and inflationary pressures, as well as increased freight costs. billion of freight, up 15.7% billion of freight, up 20.9%

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Walmart: 3 Keys to Successful Supply Chain Management any Business Can Follow

GlobalTranz

And on the subject of sustainability, SCDigest.com covered Walmart’s 2015 Sustainability report : Walmart, the world’s largest corporation, is fresh out with its 2015 sustainability report, the eighth such document it has produced. Arkansas Business Limited Partnership, July 2, 2012. ” Walmart states early on.

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26 logistics professionals reveal the biggest trends in logistics technology

6 River Systems

These technologies also contribute to a rise in big data and analytics in the logistics field. Mobile apps: Pulling these reports several times a day can be tedious and leads to performance not being monitored in real-time. Mobile apps can generate reports and monitor performance metrics. ScienceSoft.

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J.B. Hunt still waiting for market to turn

Freight Waves

Hunt Transport Services remains focused on improving its freight profile and removing costs as it awaits a positive inflection in demand. The Lowell, Arkansas-based company reported earnings per share of $1.31 A 15% jump in loads originating in the East weighed on the yield metric given a shorter length of haul.

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Losses mount at Pamt, TL unit posts 112.5% OR

Freight Waves

formerly Pam Transportation Services, reported a third straight net loss on Friday after the market closed. The Tontitown, Arkansas-based truckload carrier’s second-quarter net loss of $9.6 Rents and purchased transportation expenses were 200 bps higher and depreciation expense was 420 bps higher.