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How a 3PL Empowers Shippers With LTL Transportation Stability

GlobalTranz

No carrier or mode has been excluded from the increased demand of e-commerce and a customer base that’s anxious for a return to normalcy, including the LTL transportation sector. Port backlogs, cargo limitations on container ships, and a lack of available equipment and port facility staffing. State of the LTL Market. GlobalTranz?today.

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CSR Initiatives in the Global Supply Chain

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Recently, CEVA Logistics joined the Singapore Changi Airport community in a humanitarian aid project to transport 14,000-kilogram of oxygen concentrators from Los Angeles to Jakarta via Singapore. We want to support and enrich these local communities through what we do best: logistics and transportation services. Acting for Planet.

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An Upcoming Challenging Week in U.S. Transportation and Logistics

Supply Chain Matters

A walkout would impact the movement of upwards of 20 to 25 million packages daily. While transport providers including FedEx , the U.S. Consider that the cost to ship a ten pound package between 600 to 900 mile distance via UPS Ground has risen to $13.79, a 58 percent increase in five years. All rights reserved.

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How to Lower Your Ocean Freight Costs!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Even within the FCL option, optimization maybe achieved using the right type of container for the right type of cargo – like 20’ container for weight based cargo and 40’container for volume based cargo. Optimize your cargo packing. Audit your quotations/invoices. Auditing your quotation/invoice will help with this issue.

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5 Ways a TMS Can Help You “Go Green”

Talking Logistics

One of the easiest ways to get started is by investing in a Transportation Management System (TMS). With control tower visibility across all business units, divisions and geographies, you can build enterprise plans across your transportation network to ensure that all shipments move using the most efficient route possible.

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Now or Never: Why Supply Chain Sustainability is Non-Negotiable in 2022

Locus

Transportation was redirected to be used in providing first aid, leading to supply chain bottlenecks, shortages and price hikes. The latter was so severe that cargo ships had to run at half their usual capacity. In the case of manufacturers, it means procuring green and sustainable raw materials. Green packaging.

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From Exports to Delivery: Simplifying PPE Shipping

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Policy 53 increases CIQ inspection on all PPE products, labels, packaging, and documentation. From there, other factors like labeling, packaging, and marketing of the product can influence these regulations as well. Lastly, we understand your need to continue moving your PPE cargo as quickly and cost-effectively as possible.