Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

So, without further delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: UPS, Overwhelmed by Online Orders, Warns of Delivery Delays (WSJ – sub. Daimler Trucks North America launches 3D printed parts program (Commercial Carrier Journal). Rake today, shovel tomorrow. Growing length of U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

It was recently reported that one of the world’s biggest container logistics companies, Maersk, will only handle cargo from direct shippers, cutting out freight forwarders. He founded FourKites in 2014 after recognizing pain points in the logistics industry and designing elegant and effective systems to address them.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Statistics covered in the article include: How the Supply Chain Crisis is Impacting Businesses and Consumers. Material Handling & Logistics ). Material Handling & Logistics ). IATA data shows global demand for air cargo markets jumped 3.7% Logistics Management ). Logistics Management ). Upply ).

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

In this week’s news… XPO Logistics Acquires Optima Service Solutions. Port truck drivers on West Coast protest costs, working conditions ( Cargo Business News ). This follows the company’s acquisition of 3PD this past July, another provider of heavy goods, last-mile logistics in North America.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 10, 2017

Anyway, I’m on borrowed time again this morning, so let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Kewill and LeanLogistics Rebrand as BluJay Solutions, Unveil World’s First Global Trade Network. My boys have their first baseball games in two weeks. What’s wrong with this picture? WSJ – sub.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2017

I was tempted to title today’s post “This Week in Trump News,” considering all of the actions he took this week that have supply chain and logistics implications. I also considered this title: “Another Week of Amazon News (plus Other Stuff That Happened in Logistics).”. CX North America Information Services Inc.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2014

This article will explore some alternative small parcel carriers that could be a substitute or additional option to UPS and Fedex. Firstly, Pitt Ohio’ s services span across North America. It also offers customized logistics solutions through its logistics department. Alternative Small Parcel Carriers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2014

This article will explore some alternative small parcel carriers that could be a substitute or additional option to UPS and Fedex. Firstly, Pitt Ohio’ s services span across North America. It also offers customized logistics solutions through its logistics department. Alternative Small Parcel Carriers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2014

This article will explore some alternative small parcel carriers that could be a substitute or additional option to UPS and Fedex. Firstly, Pitt Ohio’ s services span across North America. It also offers customized logistics solutions through its logistics department. Alternative Small Parcel Carriers.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2014

Pentant provides its shipper and logistics service provider customers with a reliable and secure connection to both CHIEF (the central UK Revenue & Customs system) and ICS (the European Union Import Control System) to streamline declaration, cargo security and clearance processes.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2017

2017 started right where 2016 left off: with plenty of supply chain and logistics news. Radiant Logistics Announces Plan to Acquire Canada-Based Lomas Logistics. October 2016 North American Freight Numbers. Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a fun and relaxing holiday. The answer is at the end. million in cash.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

As was confirmed for me yet again this week at a conference, the most utilized supply chain and logistics application, the reigning champ of them all, is the Excel spreadsheet. XPO Logistics Announces Third Quarter Earnings 2013. XPO Logistics Announces Third Quarter Earnings 2013. As the saying goes, old habits die hard.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 12, 2020

According to the 30th Annual State of Logistics Report by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), companies spent $1.64 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.

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 31, 2023

market, we're taking the next big step in that direction," Abigail Kammerzell, Head of Sustainability, H&M North America, said in a statement. 😉 **So, after I wrote this, a good article from Bloomberg was published on venture firms investing in reverse logistics start-ups.

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Cathy Roberson

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Meanwhile, 75% of furniture retailer, Ethan Allen’s products are made in North America. For more inventories, be sure to check out Bill Cassidy’s article, Bad assumptions, more stock-outs -Cathy That’s about it for now. However, it has been impacted by raw material shortages and as a result, backlogs are high.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 25, 2018

P&G has consolidated hundreds of offices and warehouses across North America and set up six so-called mixing centers, where computer algorithms work with robots and humans to load trucks with the optimal mix of products to ship to retailers. Once complete, P&G said its new supply chain will enable 80% of U.S.

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NC State SCRC

NOVEMBER 14, 2020

There are several principles to creating what I call “ supply chain immunity “ This is a theme I’ve been discussing with individuals in articles , webinars , and prior blogs. The goal is to minimize logistics spending yet get a high quality part at a good price.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 17, 2021

International shipping industry article and permission to publish here provided by Daniel Choi. It has already wreaked havoc on supply chains, transport networks, and ports, resulting in a sharp drop in cargo volumes. Thus, even at the peak of the outbreak, spot rates were steady whenever the cargo was less. Subscribe Here!

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

In addition to Target, Amazon, Costco, Home Depot and Wal-Mart are among the large retailers that have chartered container ships to move goods from Asia to North America. And Wal-Mart has been crushing supply chain and logistics challenges for long before the pandemic.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 15, 2020

When I first began planning this article, the most significant impacts of COVID-19 were primarily limited to Mainland China. Below are the statistics as provided by Seabury, and reported in a Flexport article in mid-April: Capacity from Europe to North America is down by 52%. Intra-Asia capacity is down by 35%.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a guest blog from Freightos , is a SaaS-enabled marketplace for the logistics industry. Magazine article) as a goliath looking to take on the entrenched "David" shipping industry. Break-bulk loaded cargo was poorly secured required a Tetris-like approach to handle diverse sizes of packages. Significance.

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Gravity Supply Chain

JULY 9, 2020

When data only gets fed back along the cargo’s journey from certain checkpoints throughout the critical path, it is near to impossible for businesses to know: the geographical location of goods in transit. overall environmental/health status of cargo. Boasting features such as: Rail Tracking (North America).

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 8, 2013

America’s truckmakers run into soft patch ( Financial Times ). Signs of Stabilization as Air Cargo Grows in January ( IATA ). But here’s the part that caught my attention: according to the press release, the company has “more than 164,000 parties connected to the Logistics Technology Platform exchanging more than 4.5

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Freightera

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

How Freightera compares to traditional carriers and brokers and online solutions, with pros and cons for each provider If you are trying to compare Freightera with other shipping solutions, this article will make it easier for you. Much like Freightera, they specialize in ground freight shipping and they operate across North America.

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Freightera

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

How Freightera compares to traditional carriers and brokers and online solutions, with pros and cons for each provider If you are trying to compare Freightera with other shipping solutions, this article will make it easier for you. Much like Freightera, they specialize in ground freight shipping and they operate across North America.

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Turvo

OCTOBER 14, 2021

There are various reasons for the high driver churn rate faced by the trucking industry in North America: Uncertain work hours : Drivers are expected to work for long hours depending on delivery schedules and timelines. You can do all this with Turvo’s collaborative logistics platform.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 2, 2020

The huge build-up of containers at China’s docks has created a major ocean freight imbalance, with a shortage of cargo in US and European ports and a shortfall in boxes needed by Western exporters to ship products to other parts of the world. Measuring the Imbalances*. Ocean Freight. In the United States, the Pandemic has yet to Peak.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Ana Swanson of the New York Times wrote an article called Climate Change May Usher in a New Era of Trade Wars. The key point of the article is that legislation and policies aimed at fighting climate change could also further erode free trade. appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. The new policies,” Ms. That did not happen.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

In this article, leading experts from various sectors in transportation industry will discuss transportation trends you should take a closer look. In North America the low hanging fruit for long-haul loads is rail. Each full “truckload” equivalent of freight moved by rail reduces C02 emissions by 66%. EDI just isn't enough.

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Freightera

APRIL 22, 2024

For an in-depth look at freight pricing , feel free to check out our previous article about what goes into freight pricing, and why freight quotes expire. However, due to various complicated factors, it’s also the slowest mode of transportation in North America. You can read more about it in our train vs. truck shipping article.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2020

Ports in the United States, The Netherlands, Britain, France, and elsewhere have reported a drop in cargo volumes ranging from around 5 percent in January to an estimated 25 percent in February. A Logistics Lesson to Learn – Or Relearn. Coping with the Crisis.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

In this article, we will show you tips from worldwide experts that you can use to streamline your global supply chain operations. However, commonly used KPIs used by supply chain executives are usually focused on logistics performance (e.g., delivery reliability”), but is that really “supply chain thinking”?

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DAT Solutions

JANUARY 29, 2019

TIA is North America's leading association for freight brokers and 3PLs, with more than 1,700 members. Topics include Carrier Selection, Cargo Claims, Combating Fraud, Government Freight, and more. Matt Mantione has joined TIA as Vice President of Membership, where he will responsible for advancing and supporting TIA membership.

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Freightera

MAY 20, 2022

Making sure everything goes where it needs to is quite a lot of work and, for the lack of a better word, logistics ! We apologize to any carriers out there reading this, but the fact is that not a single carrier can offer the best pricing for all of the lanes across North America. It’s just not possible. . And we do mean large.

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