The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

In respect to logistics and transport something remarkable happened at COP26. The first Z – Zero emission road transport: Global MOU for ZE-MHDVs . In 2018, according to data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) road transport accounted for three-quarters of transport emissions. Most of this, 45.1

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Freightos

AUGUST 28, 2018

Long before there were trucks, trains, and planes, there were ships. Ships transformed travel and warfare, enabling humans to see beyond their villages and into the world. In many ways though, the regulation of ocean freight in the United States is still playing catch-up, functioning as an obstacle instead of an enabler.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The focus of the transportation suites was on cost mitigation and price negotiation. With the contraction of air capacity and the unprecedented level of imports to the United States from Asia, logistics constraints grew in importance in the pandemic. Dwell times grow as more and more ships sit in the ocean waiting to unload.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

The United States Parcel Service was among the last carriers to make the switch. Unfortunately, the use of LTL DIM pricing is often overlooked for a simple reason; DIM pricing is usually associated with overnight shipping and parcels, not LTL, explains Satish Jindel via JOC.com. Get Your Free Copy Here. Download eBook.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

In this February 10, 2023 edition of Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech we highlight news related to Shopify and Flexport , as well as Frieghtos , each in the transportation and logistics visibility tech segment. Shopify itself has been growing inherent logistics services by way of acquisition.

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TMC

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

As the market continues to change, what’s your transportation strategy for handling fluctuations? Companies with supply chains that span more than one continent often have shipments, whether inbound or outbound, being transported to various regions of the world to contend with. An unclear plan may let you down.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2020

Produce season transportation can have an impact on your freight, even if you do not ship grains, fruits, or vegetables. Peak produce shipping season refers to the time period when the largest volume of fruits and vegetables are harvested and subsequently shipped to markets across the US, impacting truck capacity.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2022

Each year in the United States, the return of goods purchased for the holidays usually peaks on one day in early January; the volume is so significant the day has been designated National Returns Day. The logistics of transporting and warehousing returns is a necessary evil for retailers aiming to satisfy and delight consumers.

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Resilinc

AUGUST 30, 2023

Two weeks ago, 160 ships were stuck waiting to pass through the canal, carrying everything from auto parts, Barbie dolls, and diabetes test kits, according to Reuters. Some ships were delayed by as much as 21 days. The ACP recently stated they expect to maintain these restrictions for at least ten more months.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 29, 2015

This is especially true when outsourcing transportation management, as transportation can include a large part of your overall supply chain and business costs. Consider the many shippers who have outsourced transportation management and other logistics functions to third-party logistics (3PL) providers the past few years.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 2, 2023

Joe Chandler is the President and COO of SPI Logistics , one of the top logistics firms in North America, boasting a robust network of 65 offices and over 54,000 carriers across Canada and the United States. Joe joined SPI in 2015 with three decades of prior experience as a transportation company executive and an industry consultant.

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TMC

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

As the market continues to change, what’s your transportation strategy for handling fluctuations? Companies with supply chains that span more than one continent often have shipments, whether inbound or outbound, being transported to various regions of the world to contend with. An unclear plan may let you down.

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TMC

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

As the market continues to change, what’s your transportation strategy for handling fluctuations? Companies with supply chains that span more than one continent often have shipments, whether inbound or outbound, being transported to various regions of the world to contend with. An unclear plan may let you down.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 25, 2017

Mexico Shipping Series Part 4: Preparedness for Cross-Border Shipping | Transportfolio. A supply chain that crosses the United States and Mexico border tends to have more links than those that exist in domestic shipping. Let’s take a deeper look: Start with a sufficiently deep book of carriers. The post U.S./Mexico

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 20, 2017

Pillars to a Successful Transportation Experience: Carrier Management | Transportfolio. As the market continues to tighten, what’s your transportation strategy for handling fluctuations? Transporting goods such long distances nearly always comes with additional nuances to plan for. An unclear plan may let you down.

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3PL Insights

MARCH 14, 2023

To do so, you must have a working knowledge of the procedures and requirements for moving products into and out of the United States. Shipping companies can also hire customs brokers so that their business can become a customs brokerage. It is an open-book, electronic exam that consists of 80 multiple-choice questions.

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

However, given the unprecedented strain on the shipping industry we’ve seen in the wake of COVID-19, it’s no surprise. Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the shipping industry has been on a wild rollercoaster ride. DOWNLOAD THE E-BOOK! History of Price Increases During COVID-19. per package $2.00

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Speakers are the SCRC meeting yesterday and today continued to speak more on the topic of transportation strategy given increasing challenges in the transportation sector, and the need for an effective transportation management strategy. Steamship companies will dedicate vessels that permanently go eastbound and westbound.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

In logistics and supply chain management, however, transport and warehousing are the most significant sharing processes thanks to a welter of economic benefits for all parties—and the trend is accelerating despite the dampening effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Why Businesses, Large and Small, Think it’s Fair to Share.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 3, 2017

All signs point to the rise of direct-to-consumer (DTC) shipping. What’s evolving is that consumers are going further down the SKU stream to have more shipped to their houses – both regularly and on-demand. From books and clothes to groceries and refrigerators, almost anything can (and is) being ordered online. The Rise of DTC.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 24, 2015

Lots of supply chain and logistics news this week, so let’s go straight to the items that caught my attention: Amazon now ships to your Audi’s trunk ( USA Today ). Swisslog acquires warehouse automation provider FORTE Industries in the United States. JDA “Writes the Book” on Supply Chain.

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

Several effects of this have shown up in the last year alone, with hurricanes, floods and wildfires damaging infrastructure and extreme weather conditions shaking up the global economy: The Texas Freeze in 2021 was the worst blackout in the history of the United States as the state shivered in temperatures 40 degrees below average.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2016

INTTRA Collaborates with JDA Software for Streamlined Transportation Management. Here in the United States, FedEx experienced significant delays again this year , with many employees volunteering to work on Christmas to deliver delayed packages. LoJack SCI and TransVoyant Partner to Deliver Supply Chain Risk Alerting.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 10, 2018

In the book — which is based on real-life technology, technical papers, and diplomatic meetings — national security and international relations expert Peter W. Singer suggests that Chinese-made microchips embedded in our appliances, devices, satellites, fighter jets, war ships, and tanks could turn against us.”[1]

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Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 20, 2020

While a slightly more complicated formulation than UPS, this fee is explained a follows: Customers at the enterprise level who meet a certain volume threshold (as indicated below) will be charged a Peak — Residential Delivery Charge for packages shipped during Nov. eBook: Shedding Light on Transportation Data in the Time of COVID.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2017

Global shipping feels fallout from Maersk cyber attack (Reuters). It’s only a question of time, I believe, before these words from Matthew Mather’s book CyberStorm becomes an actual headline: ‘FedEx and UPS have ground to a complete standstill today due to what they say is a virus in their logistics shipping software.’”.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… CMA CGM to acquire NOL, reinforcing its position in global shipping. China Approves Merger of Cosco, China Shipping (WSJ- sub. Amazon Buys Thousands of Its Own Truck Trailers as Its Transportation Ambitions Grow (Re/code). billion in cash (pending approval by U.S.,

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2022

Felipe believes that while cost per load will continue to be important, savvy shippers will look for 3PLs who use technology and people to bring additional value to the shipping function. To increase operational efficiency and reduce costs, companies like Loadsmart are automating the shipping process (life of the load): Quotation and booking.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

As many of you have experienced firsthand, there are several factors influencing shipping today—most are adding challenges to an already constrained market. Will military tensions between Russia and the Ukraine impact shipping in the Black Sea? Q1 2022 Supply Chain Trends and Hot Topics.

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Freight Plus

APRIL 6, 2021

The cold snap and the weather issues that hit in mid-February wreaked havoc on the entire United States. More companies are trying to get more shipments out and have them on their books. A common practice is for shippers to take orders that were technically going to ship in April pull them into the current month.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 15, 2019

Unable to import or export needed parts, Toyota, GM and Nissan all closed down their facilities temporarily in Japan and the United States. You could ask yourself whether you have an order on any ships in those lanes, the priority of that cargo and how you should adjust the shipping route. You’re proactive, not reactive.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Global shipping is national news with most stories covering the symptoms. Background on Ocean Transport. Pandemic demand for goods, and the shifts from a service economy, increased volume in southern California ports where 40% of ocean carriers unload for entry into the United States. So, I write this blog with this bias.

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Convey

AUGUST 29, 2017

Convey has already exceeded total bookings from 2016, representing a 340 percent year-over-year increase to-date. Their impressive bookings growth and continued customer momentum demonstrate the high-demand for visibility and delivery management solutions that connect the dots between customers, shippers and carriers.”. About Convey.

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Freight Plus

MAY 30, 2018

While bad weather and ELD implementation exacerbated the issue, the reason rates have remained high points to a much greater problem: There simply aren't enough truck drivers in the United States of America. Joyce Brenny, head of Brenny Transportation in Minnesota, tells. The Washington Post. The Washington Post. That's real.".

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2024

Anti-narcotics investigators have uncovered substantial amounts of the disguised drugs in the past two years as smugglers go to ever-more elaborate lengths to get illicit cargoes on board ships. Guffey added that the company is meeting with the agency weekly to ensure a smooth transition before the peak holiday shipping season.

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Turvo

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Regardless of what markets do and what happens overall in the country, trucking and transportation collaboration remain an essential service. of all freight transported in the United States in 2019, equating to 11.84 Cassidy | Senior Editor for Trucking, Domestic Transportation at The Journal of Commerce .

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 4, 2024

About Andy Tomka Andy Tomka is the Vice President of Product at MVMNT, a freight-tech company that build transportation managemt systems (TMS) for SMB freight brokers. Andy is a graduate of Iowa State University’s Supply Chain Management program. We merge technology with real-world freight expertise.

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