Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 12, 2023
It means being able to see where a shipment or an order is while it’s in transit — whether on a truck, a railcar, an ocean liner or a cargo plane — anywhere in the world. He lives in Chicago. In layman’s terms, it’s fundamentally about seeing everything, everywhere.
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
It was recently reported that one of the world’s biggest container logistics companies, Maersk, will only handle cargo from direct shippers, cutting out freight forwarders. He lives in Chicago. The third new reality: Consolidation is inevitable.
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Operations and Supply Chain Management
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
Planes, Cranes, and Barges: How America Is Adapting to Supply Chain Chaos. With global cargo lanes clogged, businesses are turning to new ways to deliver goods. Mississippi River cargo traffic near Luling, La. And 25 miles north, Intel Corp. We had a good cargo business before the pandemic. Businessweek.
Cathy Roberson
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Meanwhile, 75% of furniture retailer, Ethan Allen’s products are made in North America. Joann’s is spending on average $8 million on transloading because of congestion on the Chicago and Cleveland rail systems. Much of the shift is to the US, which, according to the CEO lowers its merchandising lead times.
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 29, 2016
Robinson announced that it opened “a new state of the art certified cargo screening facility (CCSF) in Carson, CA.” The new facility is the second for the company, which opened its first CCSF on April 18, 2012, in Chicago, IL. Once cargo is screened, it can be quickly transferred to or from the airlines.”
Supply Chain Network
NOVEMBER 6, 2017
(NYSE: R), a leader in commercial fleet management , dedicated transportation , and supply chain solutions , announced today it has started to take delivery of 125 medium-duty electric panel vans, the first of their kind in North America, now available for lease or rent.
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
Amazon experienced “critical fire or arc flash events” at six sites in North America with solar installations, representing about 12.7 The containers would then be loaded onto a UP railcar in Chicago bound for the West Coast. percent of all applicable facilities.
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