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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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This Week in Logistics News (November 18-22, 2013)

Talking Logistics

Port truck drivers on West Coast protest costs, working conditions ( Cargo Business News ). Canada, and Puerto Rico will increase an average net of 4.9 Capacity continues to shrink slowly, while truck tonnage has been increasing.”. TomTom launches toll reporting to help transport companies manage costs.

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What Are General Rate Increases in Shipping & What Should Enterprises Know?

Intelligent Audit

They can be based on a variety of factors such as the size of the load, how much a pallet weighs, how far a cargo container has to be carried, and where the final delivery destination location lies. including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the U.S. FedEx Freight shipping rates will increase by an average of 4.9% and Canada.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 10-14, 2013)

Talking Logistics

Supreme Court rules in favor of ATA in challenge of Port of Los Angeles Clean Truck Program ( Cargo Business ). Authorized carriers may offer capacity for each load based on rates already established or based on shipper-established parameters. Freight Shipments Fell 1.2% in April from March. Highly customizable, FAM 2.0

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How to Figure Out Cost of Freight To …

Freight Center

Freight rate is made up of a multitude of variables, like weight and density, as well as distance and capacity. Trailer capacity. Keep in mind that the further away your cargo has to go, the higher the freight rate will be. Puerto Rico. Understanding Freight Cost. The cost of shipping is called the freight rate.

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UPS Signals More Uncertainty, Capacity Strains Through 5.9% 2022 GRI

Intelligent Audit

While total net increases are expected to hit 5.9%, rates for air cargo should be closer to the prior year’s increases. Canada and Puerto Rico will increase an average net 5.2%.” The post UPS Signals More Uncertainty, Capacity Strains Through 5.9% Here’s the good news. 2022 GRI appeared first on Intelligent Audit.

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5 Fast Facts You Need To Know About The Jones Act

Freight Plus

Ever since Hurricanes Irma, Harvey, & Maria tore through the United States & Puerto Rico, relief efforts have been in full force. So, for example, a container ship sailing from Beijing couldn't arrive in New York, pick up cargo, and then transport it to Boston. While Puerto Rico is subject to the Jones Act, the U.S.