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The Benefits of IoT And Real Time Actionable Data

Gravity Supply Chain

customer service. When data only gets fed back along the cargo’s journey from certain checkpoints throughout the critical path, it is near to impossible for businesses to know: the geographical location of goods in transit. overall environmental/health status of cargo. overall environmental/health status of cargo.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 25-29, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Robinson announced that it opened “a new state of the art certified cargo screening facility (CCSF) in Carson, CA.” Once cargo is screened, it can be quickly transferred to or from the airlines.” rural vs. city environment, developed vs. emerging countries, inside the warehouse or yard vs. public airspace).

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This Week in Logistics News (May 2-6, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Amazon partners with Atlas Air Worldwide for cargo services (MarketWatch). Amazon expands European logistics role with continent-wide 3PL service (Lloyd’s Loading List). New components, like LeanDex for freight rate indexing, have applicability across many of our 7,500 customers.

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Experts Discuss How to Streamline Global Supply Chain

Supply Chain Opz

Reducing lead times from suppliers can help turn inventory faster, freeing up cash and ultimately satisfying customers.

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Ship Anywhere on Demand

Freightera

You’re a small or medium business owner and you just need to get your cargo from point A to point B. Then you need to move your cargo from point A to point C. They don’t service that lane or they’re asking for a fortune. What about customer service? find that their customer service is severely lacking.

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2023: Year in Freightera Customer Reviews

Freightera

I booked, pait at about 16h00 on Tuesday and by 07h05 on Wednesday my cargo was picked up and delivered the next day. Great pricing and great service. Honest, efficient, and conscientious service… I really appreciate the way they communicate and troubleshoot! Customer service was available to help and prompt with replies.

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Which States are Making the Grade in Logistics?

Material Handling & Logistics

Content Summary: Kentucky ranks 3rd in the nation in total air cargo shipments. Kentucky offers the UPS World Port in Louisville, DHL Americas hub in Northern Kentucky and several large FedEx ground hubs throughout Kentucky. The Port brings over 13-million tons of cargo through the Cleveland Harbor, resulting in $3.5 Media Type.