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For Many, the Annual Freight Bid Season is Not “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”

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The original intent may have been for shippers to secure capacity at agreed-upon rates and for carriers to ensure they have enough volumes to keep their trucks loaded and moving. At the same time, a retailer whose product demand drops sharply has less need for transportation capacity and therefore tenders lower volumes to contracted carriers.

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Supply Chain Digitization Gains Favor as Disruptions Continue

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Throughout the past six months, rates and capacity have been highly volatile as the industry deals with other ongoing challenges. A graduate of the University of West Georgia, she is a resident of Jacksonville, Fla. The post Supply Chain Digitization Gains Favor as Disruptions Continue appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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CargoBarn triples Atlanta footprint as supply chain woes spur growth

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Pioneering technology drives added expansions in Dallas, Jacksonville and Fresno. and will accommodate 200 employees at full capacity. CargoBarn’s offices in Dallas, Jacksonville and Fresno also are expanding. CargoBarn was founded in Fresno, Calif., For more information, please visit www.CargoBarn.com.

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What to Do in an Accident with a Commercial Vehicle!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Small personal cars scarcely stand a chance against the massive trucks that can weigh 80,000 lbs or more when loaded to capacity. You may want to contact your Jacksonville criminal lawyer , so they can reach the scene and advise you on the legal ramifications of the crash. Contact Your Lawyer for Assistance.

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The Top 5 Reasons You Need a Transportation Sourcing Solution

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With multiple modes to consider, a wide range of potential providers with varying capacity and capabilities, and regulatory requirements regarding safety, equipment and other issues, just knowing which providers to ask to complete a Request for Proposal (RFP) can be a daunting task. Freight is unique. Cheaper isn’t always better.

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JAXPORT Deepening Means Boost for CargoBarn

CargoBarn

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., 25, 2022 – The Jacksonville office of CargoBarn , a technology-driven freight brokerage, is expecting more business thanks to the Jacksonville Port Authority’s recently completed harbor deepening. Ocean freight and container shipping are big markets for us, especially in Jacksonville. About CargoBarn.

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Baseball and Logistics: The Top Four “Rules of the Diamond”

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When you add in the need to develop and execute a transportation plan that meets service level requirements with available assets and capacity, the process can become even more challenging. A graduate of the University of West Georgia, she is a resident of Jacksonville, FL.