Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

This article is from Patrick Byers, DevOps Engineer at Lucas Systems, and looks at fortifying warehouse and distribution centers against cybersecurity attacks. In another case, CMA CGM, one of the global leaders in cargo shipping, ultimately disabled its entire core IT systems in response to a cyberattack.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

If you are a product manufacturer, you know all too well the perils of shipping products from your factory or warehouse to a DC or retailer. Packaging and product damage during shipping is extremely common. In this article, we have highlighted the most common, but often overlooked elements to consider. Inside the Box.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

As a logistics service provider, focusing on over-the-road surface transportation management solutions via technology and managed transportation services, we find the following information on the history of shipping containers of great significance to the logistics and supply chain community at large. Readers' choice! Significance.

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3PL Insights

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Even we have discussed the challenges logistics providers must overcome in recent articles like “ The State of U.S. Amidst all of these stories of shortages and bottlenecks, we thought it would be helpful to explain the basics of shipping ocean freight. Ocean freight is the shipping of any product over the ocean via a shipping vessel.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Risk Management in Global Ocean Context Feature Article by LSCMS Shippers Council Rates have gone down massively in most trade lanes; congestion has eased, and capacity seems sufficient in most sectors. It appears that operational and procurement risks for beneficial cargo owners or shippers, in the short term, are minimal.

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Freightera

MAY 11, 2023

And they can continue to be so even after their freight shipping journey is completed. In this article, we’ll get into the lifecycle of a pallet, how they can be repurposed and given a second life, and how they can serve a purpose even after the cargo has been unloaded from them. Really useful.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The Supply Chain industry provides vast employment opportunities, from procurement to warehouse inventory, management, and shipping. The terms freight broker and freight agent are often confused in the cargo and shipping sector. Freight brokers and agents contribute significantly to optimizing the shipping process.

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 21, 2022

Understanding the differences between small parcel and freight shipping allows fast growing eCommerce sellers to reduce shipping costs and maximize profitability. One way to minimize shipping costs is understanding the differences between small parcel and freight delivery. What Is Small Parcel Shipping?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 30, 2022

For instance, when shipping large amounts of goods, instead of using expensive flight shipments, you can opt to ship the few goods that need to be delivered fast via air and ship the remaining goods via sea. Choose The Right Shipping Partner. The first factor to consider when choosing a shipping provider is the price.

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Gravity Supply Chain

MARCH 5, 2020

Learn about the benefits of containerization and how Gravity supply chain solutions’ container tracking feature enables real time visibility of your cargo.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

If you are in Australia, getting a fast refrigerated transport service that ships across Australia is a must for your business productivity. For example, pharmaceutical companies may have to ship refrigerated products from one facility to another at various points in the supply chain. Their supply chain can be a complex process.

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Gravity Supply Chain

MAY 11, 2021

Guy Platten, secretary-general of the International Chamber Of Shipping – ICS , reported: “This kind of incident is rare, and it is a relief to see that no crew were injured and there has been no pollution.” The damage done to the global supply chain will be significant.” PANIC STATIONS.

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 25, 2022

The FedEx Express team met the cargo plane at the gate to immediately move the coveted commodity toward the consumers. According to the article, the USPS’s commitment to do more with less is not just aimed at enabling cost control but to “standardize the USPS network and allow for more precise and efficient mail sorting and delivery.”

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Cathy Roberson

JANUARY 2, 2023

E-commerce sales are higher than in the pre-pandemic period, as are shipping costs. Retailers with physical storefronts are also encouraging curbside pickups and Buy Online, Pick Up in Stores (BOPIS) to help reduce their shipping costs. Thanks for reading Rethinking supply chains! population lives within 10 miles of a Target store.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 18, 2021

Trucking services article and permission to publish here provided by Nikitha Kanumuri. The trucking industry provides shipping services for goods and products from the manufacturing/production point to the consumers, mainly using trucks. It allows you more control of timing and shipping routes compared to the partial truckload service.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 24, 2014

4 Common Reasons Cargo Claims Are Rejected. You have a plan for processing cargo claims before they happen. In my previous article, I explained what is generally expected when filing a cargo claim, and what kind of documentation you may need in support. Insufficient evidence.

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Turvo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

What’s in this article : A crisis that is affecting the world economy – record-high shipping rates. A problem also linked to shipping companies. Record-high shipping rates are affecting the world economy. Fewer ships in operation . The role of shipping companies. What happened to the containers?

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 30, 2021

While all stores ships online orders, Best Buy is consolidating ship-from-store units in a limited number of stores across the country to drive efficiency and effectiveness. These locations should be rolled out by holiday and will take on about 25% of the national ship-from-store volume.

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Cathy Roberson

DECEMBER 17, 2022

Access to bathrooms This has been a problem forever for truck drivers when they are picking up or delivering cargo. I'm coming to your facility providing a service shipping your product. Catch my weekly column on air cargo, freight forwarding, and the express markets, and the occasional podcast on Air Cargo World.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 31, 2022

Warehouse management software article and permission to publish here provided by Claire Glassman. But if there was some delay in the sorting and packing of the cargo, their trucks would spend additional waiting and idle time at the warehouse. They go to the warehouse at the appointed time. Increase Efficiency Of Logistics Chain.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

That is a huge success story for the air cargo industry and as promised it has brought significant efficiencies. Speed and Urgency : Air cargo is used for faster shipping options, and the need for rapid communication and tracking is more critical in this industry. Increasingly I think it’s an ultramarathon.

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ShipBob

MARCH 28, 2024

ShipBob specializes in simplifying this process, helping businesses avoid the common pitfalls of international shipping. In this article, we’ll discover the benefits of in-bond shipments, what challenges might arise, and how ShipBob can help navigate the entire process. What are in-bond shipments? port destination.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 10, 2022

We are shipping it in some cases across the country to ensure that we have supply where we need it, and if we were less efficient than what we would like, we have this terrific footprint. As delivery and fulfillment costs rose across the industry, our in-market fulfillment model with Quiet Logistics continues to fuel savings for AEO.

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Freightera

JUNE 8, 2022

Streamline Your Oversized, Undersized, and Container Cargo Shipping Processes by Following These 6 Tips. It’s not easy to move oversized cargo. That’s why, in this article, we want to focus on all three and make sure to give you all of the information you’ll need in order to ship any of them.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 11, 2023

A couple of weeks ago I wrote an article outlining how cargo theft is on the rise. In the United States alone, cargo theft is a $15 to $35 billion industry. While cargo theft as a whole has increased 57 percent year-over-year, strategic theft has increased 600 percent from November to March.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

How Shipping Can Help Save The Planet. But to be honest, the shipping industry is as much of a culprit. Meanwhile, reports estimate that shipping contributes 3%, or a staggering 1 billion tonnes of CO2. Meanwhile, reports estimate that shipping contributes 3%, or a staggering 1 billion tonnes of CO2. Size Matters.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

As shipping costs, and capacity constraints for home delivery during the week leading up to Christmas, more and more retailers are looking to drive consumers to the store rather than online. The program, called Ships in Product Packaging , will allow sellers to ship items without any additional packaging.

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Freightera

JUNE 29, 2023

This article explores the latest innovations in LTL tracking and monitoring specifically, their impact on the industry, and their benefits to us all. Real-Time Tracking Systems Real-time tracking systems have revolutionized LTL shipping by providing businesses with precise visibility of their shipments.

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Freightera

JULY 28, 2022

These 5 Tips for Safe Shipping Will Help You Avoid Reshipping Your Freight. With rising shipping costs, it’s likely that you’re not rich enough to ship the same cargo again after you’ve already tried to ship it. How to Ship Freight the Right Way. Even if you were, why would you want to? Documentation.

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20Cube Logistics

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Documents start from the parties responsible for import and export, companies that are handling shipping and movement will look at another set of documents to move the consignment in international waters. In this article, we would look into the set of documents that are essential to pave the way for a consignment to move to its destination.

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I.C.E. Transport

JANUARY 26, 2023

Bulldozers are among the most popular types of construction equipment shipped internationally. Bulldozer shipping requires special expertise and transportation equipment to ensure safe, compliant delivery. This article provides tips to ship bulldozers safely and in full compliance with carrier and regulatory requirements.

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Freightera

JANUARY 24, 2023

Follow these simple steps to make sure your cargo is safe during freight shipping If your business ships pallets regularly or occasionally, one or more of these questions has crossed your mind at some point: How do I ensure that my pallets are packaged safely for shipping? Is there such a thing as using too much padding?

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Freightera

JULY 7, 2023

In the dynamic industry of shipping and logistics, success can only be achieved by staying ahead of the curve. The present freight shipping industry demands technical support that can assist with every aspect of freight management. These insights can help your business thrive by enhancing your existing shipping process.

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Freightera

MAY 31, 2022

If You’re Looking to Ship FTL Freight You’ll Want to Check Out These 5 Tips for a Good Experience. You’re shipping freight and you’re not sure if you need a whole truck, less than truckload, or a whole smaller truck? In this article, we will run down a list of useful tips for shipping full truckloads worth of cargo.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 19, 2022

Fortunately, strategic planning can help you deliver your land cargo on-time , despite the abundant labor shortages. Low Land Cargo Capacity. There’s a rising demand for raw materials and products and inadequate drivers to ship products. Fuel prices are also rising, increasing the price of goods and shipping prices.

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Freightera

JULY 20, 2022

You’re a small or medium business owner and you just need to get your cargo from point A to point B. Then you need to move your cargo from point A to point C. Things get annoying real fast if you need to ship your goods on more than one lane. . We realize that our clients don’t like freight shipping. It’s simple!

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Freightera

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Having to ship items to or from your business partners certainly doesn’t help with the levels of stress, since shipping itself can be plenty complicated as well. . That is why at Freightera we do our best to make the freight shipping process as easy as possible for our clients, particularly for small businesses.

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