Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

It is celebrated during March in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, corresponding with International Women’s Day on March 8, and during October in Canada, corresponding with the celebration of Persons Day on October 18. Amazon’s fast-shipping service can add fees for small orders. billion.

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Freightera

AUGUST 11, 2023

The third largest US trucking company Yellow (YRC Freight) and Surge Transportation freight brokerage are closing operations: Here’s what it means for shippers and transporters with the commentary from Freightera CEO, Eric Beckwitt Recent developments have sent ripples through the entire freight industry.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 4, 2015

COP21, the Paris Climate change conference taking place this week got us thinking what the carbon cost was for shipping the TV. A quick check showed that shipping the TV from Taiwan to Nashville (ocean & trucking) led to about 6.7 The broader climate issue.and freight’s role. kg of carbon emissions.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 13, 2021

Robinson experts provided in-depth analysis of current supply and demand trends, our updated forecast, and the impact of global import volumes on North American freight transportation. Is the shortfall in drivers going to advance the push to self-driving, long-haul freight operations? webinar, C.H. If so, why?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

15 countries, Austria, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Scotland, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom, Uruguay and Wales declared that they will collaborate towards realizing 100 percent zero emission new trucks and bus sales by 2040.

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ivalua

APRIL 22, 2021

International markets typically boast lower production and shipping costs, but they also come with several drawbacks that companies may not experience with onshore suppliers. Avoid the Instability of International Supply Chains. Greater Control Over Your Operations. Potential Cost Savings in Labor Production.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2022

When it comes to executing mode-specific freight moves from origin to destination efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively, transportation execution and visibility solutions play a critical role. The company is focused on ocean shipping. Visibility solutions allow real-time asset tracking across the entire distribution network.

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Supply Chain Network

JULY 27, 2011

Purolator, Canada’s leading integrated freight and parcel solutions provider, is pleased to announce that it was recently awarded Logistics Quarterly’s 2011 Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Sustainability Award for demonstrating leadership in sustainable supply chain practices. About Purolator Inc.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Container shipping rates could raise import prices by 11%. The UN Conference on Trade and Development released a report that states “ the current surge in container freight rates, if sustained, could increase global import price levels by 11% and consumer price levels by 1.5% And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Freightera

OCTOBER 4, 2018

. “Freightera is a B2B website focused on finding the best deals for shipping, compiling different companies’ quotes in a manner similar to flight and hotel comparison sites.” ” “The company’s website states, “It’s difficult for all but the largest companies to negotiate volume discounts on shipping.

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Freightera

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Eric Beckwitt honored for his contribution to advancing the cause of sustainability and clean capitalism in Canada over the past two years. Clean50 is one of the most important awards for corporate contribution to environmental sustainability in Canada. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct.

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Freightera

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Read on to Find out What to Expect from Freight Shipping and How it Differs from Parcel Shipping or Even Travel If you’re new to freight shipping you’re probably curious about what to expect in terms of pricing, transit times, tracking, and customer support and we’re here to put you at ease.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 20, 2021

This sequence of events involves many moving parts, including purchasing, packaging, shipping, and transporting materials to distributors to sell to the end customer. Many functions are required to complete this, including: Maritime, road freight, digital freight, truck, and/or air delivery services. Freight forwarding.

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Freightera

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Freightera’s CEO, Eric Beckwitt Gives His Predictions on The Trends in Sustainability in 2024. Deglobalization will accelerate, and reshoring and localization of manufacturing will continue 2023 has seen a severe freight recession, especially in North America, with significant overcapacity and declining rates for ocean shipping as well.

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Freightos

AUGUST 8, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * More Resources Home August 9, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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Freightera

APRIL 28, 2020

BM: For society, the Physical Internet (PI) enables order-of-magnitude improvements in the efficiency, sustainability, security, trustability and resilience of supply chains, logistics, and freight transportation, all around the world, within each company and across industries. EB: What are the advantages to society and consumers?

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 4, 2023

The Teamsters union has already said it is “putting infrastructure in place to help affected members get the assistance they need to find good union jobs throughout freight and other industries.” Amazon Canada says it will open a new robotics-backed fulfilment center south of London, Ontario later this year.

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Freightera

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Freightera CEO to speak about freight marketplaces, shipping trends, and innovative solutions that are more sustainable and affordable at the GIC 2022 Trade Show and Conference. We also manage a local sourcing directory that promotes local goods sourcing, making shipping greener and more affordable.

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Freightera

OCTOBER 12, 2021

“I was just looking to ship a pallet to my client… so how did I end up here, with my head in my hands, wondering about the meaning of life?”. Common shipping documents: Bill of Lading. A bill of lading , sometimes called the waybill is the bread and butter of shipping documents. Shipping labels. Pro forma invoice.

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Freightera

MARCH 22, 2024

Get The Service You Need at The Level You Deserve and With a Sustainable Road Forward The logistics and freight industry faced a significant shakeup in 2023 with the closure of Convoy’s trucking software company. Something that we at Freightera freight marketplace for small businesses, are happy to continue offering.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Sustainability : Will the climate change agreement reached at the COP21 meeting in Paris this past weekend change supply chains in 2016? Countries and companies that have already embraced sustainability will continue to lead the way, while everyone else will wait for binding laws and regulations to emerge before taking meaningful action.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

To improve operational efficiency successfully and in a sustainable way, people across the entire business need to have a shared understanding of the supply chain goals and also what their individual roles are in achieving them. That might mean diverting from Los Angeles/Long Beach to Canada or Mexico.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2022

Earth Day roundup: companies announce sustainability goals. Bank of America sounding the alarm on collapsing freight demand. It includes free shipping of online purchases, free grocery deliveries to the home for orders of at least $35, prescription discounts and other benefits. Amazon announces new changes to inventory limits.

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ShipBob

JULY 2, 2021

However, in the near future, we will see a lot of progress as there is a growing concern around driver shortage and sustainability concerns, which are key factors that are driving major investments in self-driving transportation. . Automated shipping. Many tech-enabled 3PLs offer automated shipping solutions. Warehouse robotics.

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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. Empty circle: No or Not applicable Freight Carriers Freight carriers are the backbone of our industry.

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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. Empty circle: No or Not applicable Freight Carriers Freight carriers are the backbone of our industry.

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Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 18, 2022

million to fund key transportation infrastructure initiatives in the state as part of the federal government’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program. The Connector is an intermodal hub where freight can transfer from rail to truck, or from rail to rail). and Canada.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 28, 2022

Built by Swedish freight technology company Einride, the Pod features a tall, glass window behind which the vehicle’s sensors can be placed high for maximum situational awareness and thus safer deployment. Imports are tumbling at the nation’s busiest container port complex even as the backup of ships waiting to unload breaks records.

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Supply Chain Network

MAY 11, 2019

In Canada, customer demands for more rapid and cost-effective e-commerce delivery are increasing on a daily basis. Online sellers, since the dawn of e-commerce, have successfully serviced Canada from one fulfillment operation. still servicing Canada from U.S. Sustainability. Online sellers in the U.S. Risk mitigation.

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Supply Chain Network

MAY 4, 2014

Millions of pallets are built and used in the supply chains of Canada every year and so any innovation around these pallets can have a significantly positive and far reaching impact on overall logistics and supply chain performance. In fact it is the only pallet on the planet that can do this.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 11, 2022

Walmart Canada takes aim at last-mile carbon emissions. XPO Logistics to spin off freight brokerage. CEVA Logistics using self-driving trucks to move freight. Now, it plans to separate its freight brokerage operation, which matches loads from shipping customers to available trucks, into a separate publicly traded company.

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Freightera

JULY 7, 2022

Companies often market themselves as “green” and “sustainable”. Actual sustainability vs. vagueness. You’ve probably heard or seen the recyclable plastic soundbites or logos, the use of reusable materials, sustainable solutions, etc. . These are currently the best options available when it comes to ground freight transportation.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

Lenovo’s innovative sustainability work with Maersk. Indeed, companies in the United States, Italy, Canada, Brazil, Australia, and China are already experiencing difficulties arising from t ier 2 supply interruptions. However, emptying the contents of silos into the holds of ships is only one small part of the problem.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Starting in 2024, Amazon will require suppliers to share their emissions data , set emissions goals, and report on their progress, the e-commerce giant said in its recently released sustainability report. With that move, it joins Microsoft, Walmart, Apple, and others in saying that suppliers must step up decarbonization efforts.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

When you want to drive down your logistics and transportation spend, the very first thing that you need is freight and transportation data. Accurate freight and transportation data is particularly important. With freight costs rising, the task of teasing out hidden costs is becoming increasingly critical.

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Freightera

AUGUST 22, 2019

Freightera, the rapidly growing Vancouver-based B2B Freight Marketplace offering instant all-inclusive LTL, FTL and rail freight quotes in Canada and the USA, was recently listed as #3 of 100 Fastest-Growing Companies in B.C. Freightera is creating a unified global marketplace for freight shipping. Zhenya Beck.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 29, 2020

According to this regulation, the marine sector emissions in international waters will be slashed even outside the emission-controlled area: ECA s (Emission Control Areas; The Baltic Sea Area, The North Sea area, The United States, Canada, and the United States Caribbean Sea area). Ships and carriers use heavy fuel oil that contains Sulphur.

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