Stord

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Atlanta, GA, November 16, 2022 – Stord , the Cloud Supply Chain leader, today announced Stord Parcel , a carrier-agnostic last-mile delivery solution with advanced modeling to automatically choose the most efficient and cost-effective carrier and service level that meets the expected delivery date for all packages.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 12, 2022

MSC Mediterranean Shipping. Closely held Geneva, Switzerland based global ocean container shipping firm MSC Mediterranean Shipping has reportedly agreed to acquire the African transport and logistics business of Bollore SA for a reported 5.7 Initial hiring for Atlanta is expected to include 140 new full-time roles.

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Stord

APRIL 13, 2023

ATLANTA, April 12, 2023 — Stord , the Cloud Supply Chain leader, today announced Stord One Warehouse , a modern, cloud-based Warehouse Management System (WMS) that’s as flexible as it is easy to use in helping operators achieve greater efficiency and productivity in their B2B and DTC fulfillment facilities.

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Stord

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Fresh Del Monte has been looking for additional ways to grow its distribution network and leverage underutilized assets, including shipping vessels, transportation vehicles, warehouses, and now its cold storage infrastructure. with a new investment led by Franklin Templeton.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

port capacity and are critical for Asian trade. As a country, I think that we need to rethink supply chain flows for chassis, drayage and the unloading of larger ships. It takes 2 to 3 days to unload a ship. Today, the number of chassis required for a ship is between 2,000 and 5,000. The ships are getting larger.

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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Outbound volumes from Houston also fell 73%, but the rearrangement of supply chains, the difficulty of shipping in the flooded region, and increased seasonal demand in other parts of the country combined to create pockets of tight capacity that put extra pressure on truckload rates. FALLING LANES.

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Zipline Logistics

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Capacity tightened steadily, and rejection rates climbed from 20.5% As many as 30 container ships were waiting to be unloaded at the Port of Long Beach at one point. Currently, 70 ships are backlogged off Southern California ports , the area responsible for nearly half of all US imports , waiting to be unloaded.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 31, 2022

Last-mile shipping costs have steadily increased along with a number of surcharges to support increased demand. Flexibility Rules A 2020 survey from consulting firm Deloitte found that 83% of consumers expect flexible shipping and fulfillment options like BOPIS. According to 3PL provider AFS, the cost per package increased 3.5%

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 16, 2021

However, those hopes are at risk due to the severe capacity reductions plaguing regions across the US. As the produce season marches forward, the risk of loss, due to the perishing of goods or simply being unable to guarantee delivery, will continue to drive demand for more strategic shipping services.

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DAT Solutions

JUNE 26, 2016

The Panama Canal opened a new lane for larger ships this week, and East Coast ports have been expanding efforts to attract Asian imports that would otherwise arrive on the West Coast. The canal expansion has run into plenty of obstacles along the way, and many East Coast ports still aren’t ready to accommodate the larger ships.

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American Global Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2022

But events like Covid and Net Zero carbon regulation are squeezing maritime shipping. Covid policies in China led to increased blank sailings, taking ships out of operation. Likewise, Net Zero carbon regulation forced many ships in to dry dock for retrofitting. This reflected a new way of guaranteeing capacity and might.

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CargoBarn

MAY 18, 2022

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. We create shipping solutions you don’t have to think about, giving every shipper a positive experience.”. CargoBarn was founded in Fresno, Calif.,

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DAT Solutions

JUNE 5, 2018

In years past, Roadcheck has led to tighter capacity and higher rates, with some truckers taking the week off and others losing driving time due to the inspections. This year, rates are already elevated, and capacity is already tight. Last week included Memorial Day, and truck load demand outpaced capacity.

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Stord

DECEMBER 1, 2022

ATLANTA, Nov. These hubs will focus on providing guaranteed capacity, consistent pricing, and a fully automated experience. A STORD customer can confidently ship their product to any major port with our ability to store the product within miles of its final destination.

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CargoBarn

AUGUST 25, 2022

JAXPORT announced this summer it had completed dredging to 47 feet, allowing post-Panamax ships to call. Ocean freight and container shipping are big markets for us, especially in Jacksonville. The growth and strategic direction of JAXPORT, along with the food shipping industry, are major benefits for CargoBarn in Jacksonville.”.

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DAT Solutions

JANUARY 9, 2019

Truckload capacity remained tight during the first week of 2019, and national average rates increased 3¢ for vans, reefers and flatbeds. That pushed the load-to-truck ratio up 6%, signaling that demand outpaced truckload capacity. Atlanta to Philadelphia declined 20¢ to $2.31/mile. mile – still a decent rate.

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DAT Solutions

JULY 5, 2017

The imbalance between demand and capacity increased pressure on van rates, which rose on 74 of the top 100 van lanes in the U.S. One additional source of rate pressure looms, however: Amazon's Prime Day, with special deals on merchandise and shipping, is coming up on Tuesday. loads per truck.

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DAT Solutions

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Cargo ships were re-routed or delayed en route to and from ports from Savannah to Baltimore. Ships in and near Hong Kong were delayed, which caused a disruption of traffic at the top U.S. loads per truck, with areas of tighter capacity along the West Coast. to Atlanta, but other lanes out of L.A. Rates rose 8¢ to $2.18/mile

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DAT Solutions

AUGUST 13, 2018

That extra capacity has taken some of the pressure off of pricing. Prices are still well above last year’s pace, though, and that still suggests that the fall shipping season will be a busy one. Demand for trucks rose in Los Angeles and Atlanta , but that was offset by declines in Texas (more on that below).

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Freight Plus

JANUARY 15, 2019

To combat areas shippers can’t control like capacity, rate hikes, and driver shortages, they’re turning to. parcel shipping. FedEx Freight Direct will offer heavy and hard-to-handle item delivery to last-mile destinations in Atlanta, Omaha, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Dallas with a two-hour delivery window. enterprise solutions.

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DAT Solutions

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

So far, freight trends in February suggests that spot market capacity shortfalls as a result of the ELD mandate have had a stronger impact than economic conditions on van rates. We probably have at least another week or two of falling prices before trends reverse at the start of the spring shipping season.

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DAT Solutions

AUGUST 1, 2017

That would’ve led to more reefer trucks competing for van freight, and the extra capacity kept rates down. Columbus, OH, had spikes on a pair of lanes shipping into the Northeast, which is unusual for this time of year: Columbus to Buffalo was up 17¢ to $2.79/mile. One example was Atlanta to Chicago , down 14¢ to $1.47/mile.

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DAT Solutions

MAY 17, 2017

In the South, volumes were up nearly 9% in Charlotte , but down 3% in Atlanta. Atlanta to Charlotte rose 23¢ to an average of $2.40/mile. That comes despite uneven production out of Florida , shipping gaps in California , and a drop in volumes in markets near the Mexican border. Last week was a mixed bag, though.

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Locus Robotics

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

In fact, according to a survey by Robotics Business Review , “automated warehouses are 76% more likely to increase inventory accuracy to 99% or higher and 40% more likely to ship orders within one day of being placed.” Here’s why retail warehouse managers can ease their worries about saying “yes” to robots.

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Locus Robotics

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

In fact, according to a survey by Robotics Business Review , “automated warehouses are 76% more likely to increase inventory accuracy to 99% or higher and 40% more likely to ship orders within one day of being placed.” Here’s why retail warehouse managers can ease their worries about saying “yes” to robots.

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Stord

MARCH 21, 2024

Growing national footprint helps DTC and B2B brands reach their customers rapidly and more cost-effectively ATLANTA, March 21, 2024 — Stord , a leader in high-volume fulfillment services and supply chain technology for omnichannel mid-market and enterprise brands, announced expanded warehouse capacity with a new Dallas fulfillment center.

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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

As many parts of the Southeast deal with flooding as a result of Hurricane Florence, the transportation industry is re-adjusting to recovery mode, as demand for emergency freight shipped to the area will increase in the coming days. But generally, there was enough early warning that truckload capacity wasn’t impacted.

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DAT Solutions

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Most parts of California are shipping more loads, especially the Fresno market in central California. Offsetting this are declines out of Atlanta, Grand Rapids and Sacramento. loads per truck, with areas of tight capacity in a few northern states. The national load-to-truck ratio for reefers dropped 18% last week, to 6.9

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DAT Solutions

APRIL 11, 2017

Load counts actually rose in Atlanta , though, and outbound rates were also up. Memphis to Atlanta was up 13¢ at an average of $2.23/mile. That may have caused reefer trucks to spill over into van capacity out in Charlotte , with the extra competition driving down outbound van rates. Atlanta to Raleigh added 39¢ to $2.39/mile.

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DAT Solutions

APRIL 11, 2017

Load counts actually rose in Atlanta , though, and outbound rates were also up. Memphis to Atlanta was up 13¢ at an average of $2.23/mile. That may have caused reefer trucks to spill over into van capacity out in Charlotte , with the extra competition driving down outbound van rates. Atlanta to Raleigh added 39¢ to $2.39/mile.

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DAT Solutions

MAY 11, 2016

Reefer capacity is tight and getting tighter, which adds to pressure on van capacity and rates in the same markets. Four of the top five markets for van load posts are in the Southeast region: Atlanta , Charlotte , Greenville , and Lakeland. Outbound rates are up sharply in Atlanta, as well as other markets in the region.

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DAT Solutions

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Expect the seasonal pressure to continue through much of November, as a massive typhoon in Hong Kong caused scheduling delays on inbound ships at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, the arrival point for 49% of Asian imports. The load-to-truck ratio is a sensitive, real-time indicator of the balance between demand and capacity.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2015

This analysis is ad-hoc is usually stimulated by the launch of a new product or a shift in capacity. The flows are typically linear and the analysis is on alternate modes and best shipping lanes. The focus is where are the right locations for factories and distribution centers? The focus is on the physical flows of supply chain.

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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

In the meantime, truck capacity was already getting tight on the spot market last week, boosting national load-to-truck ratios for both vans and flatbeds. Atlanta and Charlotte are the two major van markets that serve Florida, and outbound rates soared in those markets, but volumes were down. Charlotte to Atlanta was up to $2.57

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DAT Solutions

JANUARY 10, 2018

Reefer capacity is still tight, as the industry continues to adjust to the ELD mandate. Nogales, AZ , was the only produce-shipping market to post any big rate increases last week, as many others were down significantly. Out of Texas, McAllen to Atlanta rose 48¢ to $2.86/mile. Nogales to Los Angeles surged to $3.36/mile.

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DAT Solutions

JANUARY 25, 2017

That's means there are more trucks from big carriers available on the spot market, and the extra capacity pushed rates down on a lot of high-traffic lanes last week. Just like with vans, it may be a case of less contract freight moving, which has led to more capacity on the spot market. HOT MARKETS. HOT MARKETS. mile last week.

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DAT Solutions

APRIL 4, 2017

The big story the past few days as been the I-85 bridge collapse in Atlanta. Those loads account for only about 10% of Atlanta’s truck traffic. Did you know that California ships 87% of the strawberries in the U.S.? The tighter capacity led to a 21¢ spike on the lane from Lakeland to Charlotte at $1.68/mile.

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