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Ocean Freight Survival Guide with Nathan Strang

The Logistics of Logistics

Nathan Strang and Joe Lynch discuss the challenging shipping environment and why shippers need an ocean freight survival guide. He holds an MS in Business Leadership from the University of San Diego and a BA in International Relations from Manhattan College (NY). Key Takeaways: Ocean Freight Survival Guide.

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How Carrier Technology Affects Your Supply Chain

CH Robinson Transportfolio

After all, without carriers, your freight wouldn’t move. Those relationships mean that when my customers have freight to move, I have reliable carriers to call on to make it happen. Those relationships mean that when my customers have freight to move, I have reliable carriers to call on to make it happen. I started with C.H.

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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. Boston, and Chicago. That’s all for this week.

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Ryder Places First Medium-Duty Electric Vehicle Order with Chanje Energy and Begins to Roll Out Charging Stations

Supply Chain Network

The Chanje all-electric large delivery style van is equipped to haul up to 6,000 pounds and up to 580 cubic feet of cargo, all with zero vehicle exhaust emissions. Ryder also plans to equip its maintenance facilities in the San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, and San Jose, Calif.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 7 – 13)

Logistics Viewpoints

I was in San Diego for Kinaxis Kinexions , and it was a great trip (I will have a full recap of the conference next week). Ford expedites freight to alleviate supplier disruptions in China. After more than two years, I finally traveled for a conference again. Amazon recruiting mom-and-pop shops for rural deliveries.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 18 – 24)

Logistics Viewpoints

it will carry less cargo and be able to drive a shorter distance. San Diego-based Platform Science is backed by Daimler Truck AG, as well as venture investors. In the latest sign of volatility in the freight sector, a measure of trucking conditions rebounded slightly in April, only to achieve a nearly two-year low point.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 29 – June 4)

Logistics Viewpoints

Sri Lanka braces for oil spill from sunken cargo ship. cities, including Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, San Diego, San Francisco, and Seattle. This often comes down to implementing improved technologies such as telematics, blockchain, digital freight brokering integrations, and trucking optimization platforms.