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Real Time Container Tracking with Kyle Henderson

The Logistics of Logistics

Prior to his current venture, Kyle dedicated three years to developing a cutting-edge control tower solution for supply chain management. Traditionally, cargo owners and freight forwarders had to rely on manual methods such as calling carriers or visiting websites to track containers across ocean and rail.

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When it Comes to Ocean Shipping, We Have to See Beyond Today’s Squalls and Plan for the Long Term

Logistics Viewpoints

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. 1 carrier stopping its dealings with even a portion of the world’s freight forwarders? It seems to me small freight forwarders, in particular, are at risk.

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

Talking Logistics

Robinson Opens Second Air Freight Screening Facility. November 2015 North American Freight Numbers. Robinson announced that it opened “a new state of the art certified cargo screening facility (CCSF) in Carson, CA.” This adds a level of visibility that is often missing during the screening process.

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Experts Discuss How to Streamline Global Supply Chain

Supply Chain Opz

Ultimately, effective SRM can increase supply chain visibility, improve quality and supply consistency, drive down costs, improve customer service, create a higher mix of strategic versus active suppliers, and make an organization more competitive.

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Meet Ecommerce Demand with Best Practices in Less than Truckload Shipping

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Brands supplying those stores and delivering directly to consumers found themselves overwhelmed. These ecommerce trends aren’t going away, and shippers will continue to face the challenge of moving smaller quantities of freight at a higher frequency while navigating capacity issues. One of the ways C.H. That’s just one example.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 6-10, 2017)

Talking Logistics

CX North America Integrates Its Freight Collaboration Platform With Active Aero Group’s Technology. January 2017 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Is blockchain a better mousetrap than existing technology for supply chain visibility and tracking? Department of Transportation.

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Overcoming the 5 Supply Chain Barriers that Threaten the Growth of Renewable Energy

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Rising material costs and historically high freight rates can eat into the profitability of your renewable energy project. The supply chain for wind and solar farms is vast and complex, starting in precious-metal mines and culminating in some of the most remote places on Earth. Lack of supply chain visibility.