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Last-Mile Success - Closer and Faster

Cathy Roberson

In 2021, Ulta Beauty announced plans to build market fulfillment centers (MFCs) to supplement its existing distribution center network capacity and provide faster deliveries to stores and e-commerce customers in specific markets. In addition, smaller fulfillment facilities closer to the end customer are popping up.

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Van freight gears up for the holidays

DAT Solutions

On the other end of the supply chain, Atlanta volumes also rose 13% and rates are stabilizing in that market. The load-to-truck ratio is a sensitive, real-time indicator of the balance between demand and capacity. The threatened strike by UPS Freight (LTL) may already be causing shippers to divert their cargo to other channels.

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The Story Continues…. Let’s Don’t Sugar Coat the Real Issue

Supply Chain Shaman

port capacity and are critical for Asian trade. The following week, I am speaking at the Ortec, Optimus Event in Atlanta , the RIS News event in Orlando , and the Demand-Driven Institute Event in Houston. Uncategorized cargo global trade inventory ports supply chain visibility' It is not trivial.

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CargoBarn triples Atlanta footprint as supply chain woes spur growth

CargoBarn

CargoBarn , a proven logistics innovator in freight brokerage, recently tripled its Atlanta footprint as the company sprints to 1,000 employees across multiple offices nationwide. Its new Atlanta headquarters spans an entire floor of a high-rise – more than 24,000 s.f. – and will accommodate 200 employees at full capacity.

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All The Supply Chain News You Need To Know 1.14 - 1.18

Freight Plus

To combat areas shippers can’t control like capacity, rate hikes, and driver shortages, they’re turning to. Two cargo bikes can replace one motorized vehicle, Peters Mendes pointed out. The state has agreed to update to. enterprise solutions. which will provide savings ranging from 5% to 20%. TMS technology. to save via cost avoidance.

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L.A. freight gets a tailwind from hurricanes and typhoons

DAT Solutions

Even from a great distance, three September storms had an impact on California cargo in mid-October. Cargo ships were re-routed or delayed en route to and from ports from Savannah to Baltimore. loads per truck, with areas of tighter capacity along the West Coast. to Atlanta, but other lanes out of L.A. Blame the weather.

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JAXPORT Deepening Means Boost for CargoBarn

CargoBarn

According to the Journal of Commerce , “Florida’s ports remain in the pole position for refrigerated cargo… with food shippers tapping Florida’s ports all year to avoid congestion at other ports.” CargoBarn’s Jacksonville office also supports a wide range of food shippers, Baird said. For more information, please visit www.CargoBarn.com.