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This Week in Logistics News (January 29 – February 4)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Airline group says global cargo volume grew 6.9 Earlier this week, FedEx announced a partnership with eight historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to build a pipeline of logistics and supply chain professionals. So after nearly forty years, I say thanks for the memories.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 25 – July 1)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. 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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Technology and Culture: The Cultural Obstacles to Better Logistics

Freightos

The Cultural Obstacles to Better Logistics. Technology has never been more critical for logistics than now. DHL seeded its empire by moving ocean documentation faster than cargo ships. And while air cargo is a bit more advanced, only 37% of air shipments use electronic air waybills. Technology and Culture.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 13-17, 2018)

Talking Logistics

Back at work, getting caught up on all of the supply chain and logistics news from the past two weeks. During the 12-month trial, Maersk and IBM worked with dozens of ecosystem partners to identify opportunities to prevent delays caused by documentation errors, information delays, and other impediments. The fun never ends.

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What’s the Difference Between FTL, LTL, FCL, and LCL? (Infographic)

BR Williams Supply Chain Management

Often you’re drowning in acronyms, and it can be hard to know what the best shipping method is for your cargo. In this case, the cargo is transported over the ocean. When you’re selecting a shipment method for your freight, it’s essential to keep in mind its size, your budget, how fragile your cargo is, and any time requirements.

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Collaborative Logistics’ Role in the Emergence of the Physical Internet

Material Handling & Logistics

Imagine moving cargo across continents as smoothly as computers process data. He says, “I believe that collaborative logistics platforms demonstrate and validate the need for the physical Internet. Key infrastructure such as “fully operating open logistics networks,” however, won’t be fully functional until at least the 2040s.

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Top Benefits of Drayage Services for a Better Business

BR Williams Supply Chain Management

Incorporating drayage services into your logistics process by working with a third-party can give your business a leg up on your competition: Cost Savings. When working with a third-party logistics (3PL) provider , you limit the providers you need. One of the most significant benefits of drayage comes down to the almighty dollar.