CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 20, 2014

Case in point: the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) began contract talks on May 12, with lots of contentious issues on the agenda. Communicate with the destination distribution centers and warehouses to ensure they have the ability to plan and receive the additional inventory.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 15, 2014

Negotiations are still underway between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association. While there is no contract extension in place, both parties have pledged to keep cargo moving. The post Market Update: Transportation Industry News appeared first on Transportfolio.

Negotiating Skills 54

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Intelligent Audit

JULY 5, 2022

In a continued effort to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, UPS has chosen to test out an electric cargo bicycle within crowded urban cities. The pedal-powered “E-Quad” resembles a miniature version of the traditional brown boxy cargo vans that UPS is known for, without the size that makes navigating urban areas difficult.

Quality 52

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

On August 26, 2014, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) reached a tentative agreement on terms for health benefits, subject to agreement on the other issues in the negotiations. The post Market Update: Transportation Industry News appeared first on Transportfolio.

Negotiating Skills 49

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

In this February 10, 2023 edition of Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech we highlight news related to Shopify and Flexport , as well as Frieghtos , each in the transportation and logistics visibility tech segment. Shopify itself has been growing inherent logistics services by way of acquisition.

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TMC

DECEMBER 8, 2016

When the expanded Panama Canal opened this June, a new set of routes became available for shippers and beneficial cargo owners (BCOs). Cargo can enter the country via East coast or West coast ports depending on variables such as the type of product being shipped. New Panama Canal Options: Running the Numbers with a TMS.Connect by TMC.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 26, 2023

Added safety and health protections, to include vehicle air conditioning and cargo ventilation in all larger delivery vehicles, sprinter vans, and package cars purchased after Jan. All existing delivery vehicles will be equipped with two fans and air induction vents in cargo compartments.

Negotiating Skills 52

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The Wall Street Journal reported this week (Paid subscription or metered view) that ocean container freight rates related to the most active global shipping lanes continue to decline amid what is traditionally considered the peak shipping period leading up to the holiday fulfillment season in the November-December period.

Report 52

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 3, 2020

For example, the fashion industry regularly relies on strategies that incorporate all three types of transportation to extend their production cycles as long as possible while delivering goods at one time to their destination warehouses. Cargo insurance. Would you like to reduce your carbon footprint?

Asia 46

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 29, 2016

To get from the factory to a retail shelf you have ports, terminals, rail, trucks, warehouses, and much more to consider. For example, the G6 alliance has six different cargo interests on one vessel, all of which might have different terminal and intermodal interests. So, bigger is better and will yield better cost savings, right?

Shipping 34

Shipping Panama Purchasing Training Purchasing Skills 34

CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 29, 2016

To get from the factory to a retail shelf you have ports, terminals, rail, trucks, warehouses, and much more to consider. For example, the G6 alliance has six different cargo interests on one vessel, all of which might have different terminal and intermodal interests. So, bigger is better and will yield better cost savings, right?

Shipping 34

Shipping Panama Purchasing Training Purchasing Skills 34

CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Because the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) didn’t reach an agreement until February 2015, most of the beneficial cargo owners (BCOs) had moved their volumes ahead of the peak season in order to avoid possible delays at the port.

Forecasting 34

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 6, 2023

The most significant news in global transportation and logistics circles late last week and this week are U.S. Reportedly, one terminal at the Port of Los Angeles cancelled cargo movement operations on Monday of this week while two terminals at the Post of Long Beach closed.

Los Angeles 52

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

There are shortages of factory workers, warehouse workers, truck drivers as well as big challenges in finding supply chain planning talent to help address the demand/supply imbalances that the businesses are currently trying to manage.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 98

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

billion on air cargo hub, fans talk of bigger ambitions (Reuters). billion to build a large air cargo hub in northern Kentucky. The increase was a result of growth from both new and existing customers (see October 2016 press release Microsoft Selects TMC as Global Transportation Management System Provider ).

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Jason Rosing is the Managing Partner at Veridian, a third-party integrator, heavily working with major names, like Manhattan Associates, HighJump and JDA, to bring visibility and maximum use of warehouse management systems. Cathy Morrow Roberson (Air Cargo World, Logistics Trends & Insights). Bridget McCrea.

Supply Chain Planning Software 9

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2021

Washington farm exports crimped by cargo-container shortage. Global transportation is at the forefront of sustainability efforts. The effort would raise $5 billion through “mandatory contributions” by containership companies in a push to decarbonize the maritime transport sector. HelloFresh boxes sustainability.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 23, 2016

export commodity base is a diverse mix of goods and is well balanced across many commodity segments and cargo values. This is a global requirement. A Diverse Mix of Goods is Driving U.S. Consider this: The U.S. Aside from scrap and recycled products, the remaining two thirds of U.S. export growth between now and 2030. Final Thoughts.

Forecasting 34

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2021

Bill of Lading (BOL) : A document between a shipper and carrier acknowledging the receipt of goods for transport and now available in electronic format (eBOL). Describes the nature of the cargo, amount of cargo by weight, size and/or number of pieces, and the origin and destination of the cargo.

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