CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 17, 2021

Supply chain disruptions that consist of port and terminal congestion, shipping delays due to high cargo volumes, lack of labor due to Covid-19 and limited space have caused a myriad of challenges for shippers. Lower levels of passenger air travel over the past year have created congestion at air cargo terminals worldwide.

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Material Handling & Logistics

AUGUST 11, 2017

The ocean freight industry uses many acronyms to describe a shipment’s routing. This acronym stands for All Water Service, which is one of the most cost-effective ways to ship your cargo, and also one of the most eco-friendly ; however, it’s also one of the slowest forms of freight transportation. Reverse Inland Point Intermodal.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In its reporting, Bloomberg indicated that Amazon has long practiced a strategy of taking stakes in business areas deemed a priority including a grocery chain, cargo airlines, EV powered parcel vans and others. OCEMA”) , an industry association consisting of 10 major international container shipping companies.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

With global cargo lanes clogged, businesses are turning to new ways to deliver goods. Mississippi River cargo traffic near Luling, La. The former wartime airbase handled a record 1,655 international cargo arrivals in 2021, a 73% jump from 2019, and overall tonnage rose 18%. We had a good cargo business before the pandemic.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2015

UberRUSH – Now Open for Business in Chicago, NYC, and SF. Port of Long Beach sees highest Q3 cargo volume in history (Cargo Business News). Port of Long Beach sees highest Q3 cargo volume in history (Cargo Business News). Infor Announces Infor CloudSuite™ Retail. UPS Expands UPS Worldwide Express™ Service.

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Cathy Roberson

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

by industry and lots more. And last year, we became a founding member of the Breakthroughs 2030 Retail Campaign, which aims to accelerate climate action within our industry. Regarding sustainability, we have launched exciting partnerships with Homeboy Industries, to facilitate a program to recycle clothing returned by customers.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 28, 2017

Norway Takes Lead in Race to Build Autonomous Cargo Ships (WSJ – sub. In the quest to transform and disrupt the logistics industry, you will have some winners and you will have a lot more losers. Tesco launches nationwide same-day delivery (Logistics Manager). Hunt Transport Services, Inc. AscendTMS To Integrate With FourKites.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 19, 2018

The retail industry is fighting this battle by upgrading technology, improving relationships with local law enforcement and taking steps such as tightening return policies, but it is a never-ending battle.”. Return fraud continues to pose a serious threat to the retail industry. Return Fraud Continues to Post a Threat to Retailers.

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Veridian Solutions

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Supply chain conferences are an excellent way to connect with industry professionals, learn about new technologies, and refine your operation through the experience of others. ProMat (NO COST) Dates: April 8 – 11, 2019 in Chicago, IL ProMat is among the nation’s greatest no-cost conferences. Download WhitePaper.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 11, 2021

US Air Force wants a commercial Rocket Cargo Vanguard to fly stuff anywhere on Earth. Over the last few years, the rocket industry has been taking off (pun intended), as companies continue to look at sending satellites into space. And by wonder and optimism, it means it will be bringing samples. UPS explores same-day delivery option.

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DAT Solutions

DECEMBER 27, 2018

DAT load boards provide the largest and most trusted digital freight marketplace in the trucking industry, with more than 279 million loads and trucks posted annually, plus insights into current spot market and contract rates based on $57 billion in real transactions. Eastbound: Chicago to Buffalo gained 10¢ to $3.10/mile,

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

What’s your primary carrier’s cargo acceptance rate? What is happening in the industry in key areas such as average freight rates per mile and transportation spend? A watching brief on industry trends. There are countless industry reports and indices you can draw on to help you keep pace with broad market developments.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

These are, historically, the biggest disruptors that occur in our industry: Chinese New Year (aka Spring Festival). The major impact will be to hazardous cargo (majority of classes), with a hold on Xiamen port from August 1st to September 7th, including imports to Xiamen, exports from Xiamen, and transfers via Xiamen.

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Freight Plus

MARCH 14, 2019

Last month, XPO lost $600 million in business from its largest customer whom most industry analysts believe was Amazon. British Navy saves 27 aboard doomed cargo ship. Seattle to Salt Lake City, Buffalo to Chicago, and various lanes in California all saw the biggest declines in rates. billion of its own stock.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 14, 2022

And while there are some concerns about whether robots will take the place of their human counterparts in a number of industries, the owners of a restaurant employing four robot servers said it is a resounding “no.” US cargo airlines up in arms over Saudia flying rights request. JD.com opens robotic shops in Europe.

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Veridian Solutions

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Supply chain conferences are an excellent way to connect with industry professionals, learn about new technologies, and refine your operation through the experience of others. The NRF Conference brings together buyers and exhibitors to learn more about the innovations driving the industry. Download Whitepaper. ProMat (NO COST).

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

As a result, nearly every industry has created on-demand metrics to gauge market performance, hedge risks, and to power intelligent decisions. As containerized freight has been slow to digitize in general, a reliable, data-driven, and actionable index has eluded the industry as well. The FBX Daily Difference.

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DAT Solutions

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Even from a great distance, three September storms had an impact on California cargo in mid-October. Cargo ships were re-routed or delayed en route to and from ports from Savannah to Baltimore. On the down side, some lanes out of Chicago had big drops last week. It wasn't just Chicago, either. Blame the weather.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

billion in chemicals cargo a week. Additionally, Pickle Robot has added growth-oriented industry veterans to its leadership team to accelerate commercialization of the company’s flagship robotic unload systems. Boston, and Chicago. arm of the $65 billion Japanese real estate firm Mitsui Fudosan Co.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

While the industry continues to be rocked by world events, uncertainty has become the new normal. But, before we dig into the data – let’s start on a positive note: Supply Chain Statistics Show Challenges, but the Industry Remains Resilient. Global semiconductor industry sales reached a total of $555.9 Consultancy UK).

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Tropical Storm Harvey has forced UPS, FedEx and the United States Postal Service to cease delivery to major swaths of Texas and Louisiana, posing disruptions in the medical, food and packaging industries. Another option being explored is for carriers to unload cargo at other ports in order to take in lighter loads upon entering Houston.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

There is good news and bad news for the trucking industry. The good news is that there is more interest from people in joining the industry. The bad news is that truck driver training programs are in need of more resources and instructors to handle an influx of people interested in joining the industry.

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Supply Chain Network

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

The Chanje all-electric large delivery style van is equipped to haul up to 6,000 pounds and up to 580 cubic feet of cargo, all with zero vehicle exhaust emissions. markets, as well as in the Chicago and New York markets, with the latest technology in commercial electric vehicle (EV) charging. “The About Chanje.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

With more than 30 cargo ships anchored offshore, countless supply chains scrambling, and the prospect of a $2 billion per day hit on the U.S. According to the press release, “TMC’s newest Global Control Tower® location complements the Chicago-based division’s other worldwide hubs in Amsterdam, Mumbai, Shanghai, and Wroclaw.

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DAT Solutions

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Ships arrived late, and containers were unloaded and drayed to warehouses late, so that cargo is finally heading east and north. to Chicago , Dallas , Phoenix , and Denver. Some shippers preferred to deliver cargo there by sea, bypassing the Los Angeles-area ports altogether. Rates fell on the lanes from L.A. Not So Hot.

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FLEXE

MAY 20, 2016

This strategic shift in the industry requires that companies expand outside of the largest or most obvious markets to establish new facilities in their expanding warehouse network. Across the East Bay region, the cost of industrial real estate continues to climb and vacancy has dropped to ten year lows.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2022

FedEx plans to test autonomous drone cargo delivery with Elroy Air. Air Canada wants more cargo jets 3 months after launching service. FedEx also plans to test autonomous drone cargo delivery, partnering with Elroy Air. Israel Aircraft Industries is remodeling older Air Canada passenger jets to carry heavy freight.

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DAT Solutions

JANUARY 29, 2019

Expect a rush of reefer demand this week in areas hit by sub-zero temperatures, as shippers attempt to prevent sensitive cargo from freezing. Rates rose 11¢ from McAllen to Chicago , but the lane to Northern New Jersey lost traction. The whole state is quiet, and you could have trouble finding a decent load out of there.

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DAT Solutions

AUGUST 31, 2017

Trucks can’t get in or out of Houston , which is a huge freight hub – it’s the number 1 source of loads for flatbeds, thanks to the oil and gas industry, and one of the top 5 or 6 markets for both van and reefer freight. Chicago to Buffalo got a 14¢ boost, to $2.73 Buffalo to Charlotte added 20¢ to $1.88

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2022

Just last year many were chartering their own cargo ships to get all these goods to their destinations.) He founded FourKites in 2014 after recognizing pain points in the logistics industry and designing elegant and effective systems to address them. He lives in Chicago.

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FLEXE

MAY 12, 2016

This strategic shift in the industry requires that companies expand outside of the largest or most obvious markets to establish new facilities in their expanding warehouse network.</p> Across the East Bay region, the cost of industrial real estate continues to climb and vacancy has dropped to ten year lows.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 14, 2015

The change is most evident for cross-border intermodal shipments between the United States and Mexico: In the past, an intermodal train originating in Chicago, for example, used to stop at the border [before crossing into Mexico]. First, you have to differentiate between general cargo and intermodal trains,” said Carlos.

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Techgistics

JULY 30, 2016

In general the manifesto was in line with the assumed direction of the industry - fully autonomous cars, autonomous commercial vehicles, and the ability for your Tesla to drive other people/cargo around for money while you are not using the car. The autonomous truck can drive non-stop to it’s destination.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 1, 2022

Some retailers are waiting weeks to move cargo by train out of Southern California’s ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, while others are giving up on the railroads and shifting shipments of furniture, apparel and other consumer goods to trucks for long inland journeys on highways.

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Freight Plus

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Additionally, carriers are faced with an industry-wide driver shortage. As driver shortage threatens industry stability trucking firms offer up lucrative bonuses to lure drivers. While a recent deal to acquire Chicago-based Load Delivered Logistics fell through, all indications are that Uber looks to expand in the market place.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 29, 2019

are set to launch on Friday [March 29, 2019], testing whether an old-school industry will embrace a new financial tool designed to protect cargo haulers and shippers against swings in freight rates.” But as history has shown in the transportation industry, overcoming “the way we’ve always done things” is always the biggest obstacle.

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Freightos

JULY 23, 2015

Logistics is the prime example of a changing industry – colossal, ripe for disruption and utterly opaque. Enough to go through every single article published in the top tech blogs – Techcrunch, Verge, Mashable and Recode – since 2007 to count how often articles about logistics startups, freight or cargo were published.

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