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How a 3PL Empowers Shippers With LTL Transportation Stability

GlobalTranz

the past 13 months of sustained rising freight demand and widespread shortage of labor up-and-down supply chains has brought the LTL trucking sector, and the shippers that depend on it to move palletized shipments, to a turning point.”. freight and delivery needs. State of the LTL Market. As reported by the? TMS technology.

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The State of the Trucking Market in 2021

GlobalTranz

High freight volumes across all industries in the trucking market are expected to continue into 2022.? The added strain on resources is on track to force high freight volumes to continue well into the next year. Port backlogs, cargo limitations on container ships, and a lack of available equipment and port facility staffing.?

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Reverse Logistics emerging from the "dark side" and into earnings calls

Cathy Roberson

Regarding sustainability, we have launched exciting partnerships with Homeboy Industries, to facilitate a program to recycle clothing returned by customers. According to its website , it barters in real estate and media/fulfillment. Carlos Alberini, CEO of Guess Inc. I wear a number of hats these days.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 13 – 19)

Logistics Viewpoints

HelloFresh boxes sustainability. Washington farm exports crimped by cargo-container shortage. Global transportation is at the forefront of sustainability efforts. And while most people think of over the road trucking first, ocean freight is making waves. Dropshipping is getting a second look.

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Supplier Risk Management: 4 Things To Look Out for During On-Site Evaluations

GlobalTranz

Does the training cover how to properly perform pre-trip inspections, how to properly secure cargo, or what to do in the case of emergency? According to a 2011 Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance study , the most prominent securement violations are “failure to prevent shifting cargo, and “leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo.”

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This Week in Logistics News (November 12 – 18)

Logistics Viewpoints

billion in chemicals cargo a week. Part of its analysis is based on the recent strike preparation among freight rails that took place in September before a last-minute deal was reached, which caused a drop of 1,975 carloads. arm of the $65 billion Japanese real estate firm Mitsui Fudosan Co.

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Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2018

Material Handling & Logistics

Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2016 : robot pickers, bridge-inspecting drones, autonomous freight shuttles, and more. Sustainability. Last-mile distribution demand is transforming urban real estate in various ways, including: ? Content Summary: Autonomous Boats Could Ferry Cargo in Busy Cities. Media Type.