DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Editor’s note: This is a guest blog post by Tom Malloy, director of sales and membership for the Transportation Intermediaries Association. There are many trade associations and organizations that represent carriers, but what about about freight brokers and 3PLs? Who looks out for their interests?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 6, 2015

We first featured the most popular manufacturing blog posts followed by the top Supply Chain blog posts, then logistics, transportation, business, 3PL, and then finally we round out our series today featuring the most popular blog posts focused on freight and freight management. The 12 Most Popular Freight Blog Posts from 2014.

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QAD

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Turkey also has 24,082 km of paved roads, so transportation by truck is easy. Turkey has 91 airports with paved runways, many of which are capable of handling jets and cargo planes. Twenty heliports can help with the speedy delivery of air freight when necessary. Turkey’s workforce consists of 31.3 million people. in services.

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

According to FreightWaves, the FreightTech 100 2023 is “[…] a selection of the most innovative companies in the freight technology space.” Freight Rail and Union Members Reach Tentative Agreement. Air Cargo Volumes Normalizing YoY, but Concerns Remain. In a welcome turn-of-events for the U.S. With the agreement, the U.S.

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Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

Transport Intelligence, the well-respected U.K. Air Cargo World. This American based niche news site specialises in air cargo. So much so that it is split into seven topics – aircrafts, airports, capacity and demand, carriers, freight trends, traffic and viewpoints. Transport Topics. Cargo Business News.com.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 12, 2017

This includes getting visibility into empty trailers, freight waiting to be loaded and delays during exiting. Educate Team Members, Drivers, Vendors and All Others Involved. Twitter Facebook LinkedIn The post 7 Ways to Overcome Yard Management Challenges appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 4, 2018

Cerasis is excited to announce the release of an all new, exclusive, & educational resource “Making Full Truckload a Strategic Move in Freight Management” white paper! This is a must read for those manage transportation, especially over the road modes like Full Truckload, to stay on top of their games!

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Turvo

OCTOBER 14, 2021

In fact, the yearly turnover rate for major truckload carriers increased to 92% in 2020, while it increased to 74% for smaller freight carriers. Historically, as evidenced by a 2019 poll by the American Transportation Research Institute, turnover rates in the trucking business are substantially greater than in most occupations (ATRI).

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Third party logistics (3PL) is the function by where the owner of goods outsources numerous components of the supply chain to a 3PL company that can perform the management function of the clients’ customs, inbound freight, distribution, warehousing, order fulfilment and outbound freight to the client’s customers. Order Fulfilment.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Typical manufacturing products made in Belgium include engineering and metal products, automobile assemblies, transportation equipment, scientific and precision instruments, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, glass, petroleum and food and beverages. Belgium’s transportation and communication pathways are robust. percent, France 9.5

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NC State SCRC

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

The biggest issue today that shippers have to worry about is freight loss claims, personal injury, and of course, liability! The idea of profitable transportation providers is something that is inherently “bad” And these plaintiff lawyers will follow up with “we all know that these transportation corporations are all bad!

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QAD

MAY 23, 2019

The Netherlands has a total of 29 airports, five of which are considered major airports, and two of which have paved runways capable of handling cargo planes. In 2015, registered air carriers moved more than 5 billion kmt of air freight. Transportation of goods inside the country is also smooth and easy. A mere 1.2%

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MIT Supply Chain

AUGUST 14, 2014

How do companies overcome regulatory speed bumps in sprawling urban areas where government is highly fragmented and the movement of passenger vehicles often takes precedence over freight flows? In an effort to smooth the way for their trucks in city environments, the company partners with municipalities to address freight issues.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 26, 2015

It’s been said that the one area that most shippers are the least knowledgeable in is that of claims for freight loss and damage. However, this does not mean that an understanding of freight claims isn’t vital to running an efficient transportation and logistics department. Freight Claims in Plain English.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 3, 2016

It’s a great time to be in the freight brokering business, and there are plenty of reasons to consider starting your own brokerage now. an increasingly stable and growing industry , and increasing demand for new brokers, you have all the external conditions to become a successful freight broker. What does a freight broker do?

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

This is invariably down to not sufficiently involving and educating the right people. Start by involving and educating the board and work your way down the rest of the company. Work with your broker to see if you can get priority on unloading the ship and inland transport.

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Supply Chain Network

OCTOBER 3, 2011

and packaging sufficiently to handle long distance transportation. Collins, Managing Partner, Transportation & Logistics – Americas, Heidrick & Struggles. supply chain education and research in the world. SC&IS offers supply chain programs for every educational. Because electronics. Along with.

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3PL Insights

APRIL 5, 2018

As the economy continues to positively progress, it’s a good time to become a transportation broker. However, freight will always need to be shipped, regardless of the economy’s health. Transportation brokers act as the middlemen between shippers and authorized motor carriers. How to Become a Transportation Broker.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 8, 2023

Is your company one of the many that take a minimalist approach to freight management? Yes… I did say minimalist, not lean. When I say minimalist, I’m talking about the many companies which, while reliant on freight to keep supplies coming in and products going out, don’t see freight management as a core competency.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 19, 2014

How do companies overcome regulatory speed bumps in sprawling urban areas where government is highly fragmented and the movement of passenger vehicles often takes precedence over freight flows? In an effort to smooth the way for their trucks in city environments, the company partners with municipalities to address freight issues.

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MIT Supply Chain

MARCH 5, 2015

It appears that ports on the US West Coast are back in full swing after a protracted labor dispute delayed cargo worth billions of dollars and caused untold reputational damage to the companies caught in the crossfire. And no industry has ever been able to win the struggle against technological development and corporate flexibility.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 3, 2014

The federal government began tackling this problem with the Veterans’ Job Training Act of 1992 , and since then laws like the 2009 amendment to the GI bill have helped returning veterans obtain education for future careers. The FMCSA, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Department of Transportation all agree, seeing this as a win-win.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 3, 2015

CVSA member jurisdictions are represented by various Departments of Transportation, Public Utility and Service Commissions, State Police, Highway Patrols and Ministries of Transport. The special emphasis for International Roadcheck 2015 is cargo securement. What Should I Do to Get Prepared for the RoadCheck?

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Freight Center

AUGUST 12, 2019

Is the Cheapest Freight Quote Always the Best? Rising freight rates have made it necessary for shippers to try to save every dollar possible. Some shippers who use the freight quote tool on freightcenter.com always select the cheapest freight quote for their shipment. Freight does not move on the weekend.

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DAT Solutions

JANUARY 29, 2019

The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) has appointed three new vice presidents to enhance its new membership and government affairs efforts. TIA is North America's leading association for freight brokers and 3PLs, with more than 1,700 members. He, too, serves as staff liaison on several transportation policy committees.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

While it’s undeniably important to source products responsibly and produce recyclable or reusable products, companies also need to focus on making the transportation and distribution of products more sustainable. greenhouse gas emissions can be attributed to the freight transportation sector. Educate Your Staff and Suppliers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2022

Cargo losses escalate as thieves target cars, electronics. The Port of Oakland reported cargo in April dropped 7 percent compared to the same period a year ago due to factory and port shutdowns in China. With the reduction in cargo coming out of Shanghai, some carriers aren’t able to fully load a vessel. s CargoNet.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 1, 2022

US port backups are extending into freight rail supply chains. The deliveries will take place as part of a pilot that’s being conducted by Waymo and JB Hunt Transport Services to test out self-driving trucks along certain shipping routes in Texas. Waymo’s self-driving trucks will deliver home goods for Wayfair.

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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. According to the American Trucker Association, there are 3.5

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Freightera

JULY 7, 2022

That’s why, in this article, we’re going to cover the differences and hopefully make it easier for you to make an educated decision on which companies to work with in the future. Don’t get us wrong, the freight industry is a major contributor to pollution and the industry-wide changes are slow. Actual sustainability vs. vagueness.

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 9, 2023

. <sigh> The last bullet point is a particular pain point for many shippers, logistics, and transportation providers and is one of the many lessons learned from the pandemic. Catch my twice-a-week column on air cargo, freight forwarding, and the express markets, and the occasional podcast on Air Cargo Next.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Border leaders sign agreement for Rio Grande Valley’s 2nd cargo bridge. Prevention involves educating vulnerable populations about risks. In return, the municipalities will be allowed to keep the increased revenue once fully-loaded cargo trucks start crossing. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

This shift is driven by increasing awareness of environmental impacts, customer demand for green products and services, and the potential for operational efficiencies and cost savings linked to more sustainable freight shipping. Employee Engagement and Training.

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Freight Plus

AUGUST 1, 2018

When it comes to LTL freight that is easier said than done. That's because the rules that apply to other forms of transportation don't necessarily apply to LTL freight. Let me explain, when you have a full truckload shipment, that freight is typically picked up by one truck, hauled by one driver, and delivered to one location.

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 20, 2023

However, many of these retailers had to resort to mark-downs, at the expense of revenue, to move out most, if not all, inventories that filled up warehouses and arrived at inopportune times due to transportation delays throughout 2022. Thanks for reading Rethinking supply chains! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 28, 2020

While drayage services are typically completed in a single work shift, the short distance your freight travels matters. Transporting freight short distances can be much cheaper as far as time and money go. Working with a 3PL with sophisticated warehouse management systems (WMS) reduces the handling of cargo. Efficiency.

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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

A European Commission (EC) initiative called Horizon 2020 – 2105 Smart, Green and Integrated Transport will facilitate collaboration between logistics clusters on developing supply chain solutions, particularly projects that promote environmental sustainability.

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