Talking Logistics

MARCH 12, 2014

One of the fastest growing forms of cargo theft is deceptive pick-ups (aka fictitious pick-ups). Then the con artists offer low bids to freight brokers who handle shipping for numerous companies. Overall, cargo theft is on the rise , as FreightWatch International reported last week. Keep the cargo moving.

Cargo 168

Cargo Florida Security New Jersey 168

CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Mexico Shipping Series Part 3: Transportation Success is More than a Low Rate per Mile.Transportfolio by C.H. More than ever before, shippers have better access to information, and better quality information about how to find transportation savings. Let’s not forget, they also saved six figures in cargo claims and reshipments.

Mexico 34

Mexico Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction 34

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 15, 2018

By knowing what to expect, they can decrease the number of total vehicles needed for transport and direct them to the locations where the demand is expected, which leads to significantly lower operational costs. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 135

Logistics Network Optimization Software Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing 135

CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 18, 2014

It is fascinating to learn about the intricate processes required to move different items on cargo ships or cargo planes, then through the rigorous customs process. Related white papers: Global Shipping: Protecting the Value of Goods. I am particularly interested in this area of our business.

Global 63

Global Cargo Brazil Global Transportation 63

GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2018

To combat the problem here’s a way to improve freight labeling for transport and logistics management. Goods in’ depots are unlikely to receive mislabelled freight, while incorrect shipping details could result in cargo ending up at the wrong delivery address. Lost labels and mislabelled freight are irritating.

Freight 226

Freight Optimal Sourcing Transportation Cost Reduction Strategies 226

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2018

As explained by Todd Dills of Overdrive , the use of LTL shipping apps is experiencing a boom. Convoy has managed to secure an additional $185 million to develop its freight brokerage app further and once released, and it will accelerate the use of LTL shipping apps around the globe. Download White Paper.

Supply Chain Network Software 176

Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software Shipping Demand Planning Software 176

Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

Transport Intelligence, the well-respected U.K. Shipping Gazette Daily News. One of the most comprehensive daily summaries, and by far the leading Asian-based summary, China’s Shipping Gazette provides daily information about carriers, forwarders and technology. Air Cargo World. Transport Topics. ACWmagazine.

Resource Reduction 120

Resource Reduction Resources Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics 120

CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 20, 2015

What’s probably the number one reason shippers avoid transporting their cargo by air? Air freight is often more expensive than any other mode of transportation. When considering the cost of a modal shift to air cargo, keep in mind that the freight cost is only one component of the equation. You guessed it: Cost.

Supply Chain Optimization 34

Supply Chain Optimization Price Mitigation Strategies Freight Supply Chain Strategy 34

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Implementing an e-commerce shipping strategy may lead to problems with visibility, channel isolation, delays in fulfillment, poor returns management, international trade issues and more. Since LTL involves the consolidation of multiple shipments from numerous shippers, it inherently has fewer costs of transportation. Be present.

Shipping 137

Shipping Price Reduction Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Network Software 137

TMC

JANUARY 5, 2017

As reported recently by Supply Chain Management Review ( SCMR ), the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMA) is analyzing container dwell time at all 12 international container terminals in the San Pedro Bay area. Here are three ways that shippers and beneficial cargo owners can mitigate the risk of excessive dwell time in any port.

Freight 48

Freight Supply Chain Planning Software Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning 48

CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 1, 2015

And the canal was too small for the Post-Panamax vessels, which carry two to three times as much cargo as the ships that currently squeeze through the Panama Canal. football fields, make up about 16% of the global container fleet but carry 45% of the container cargo. The Post-Panamax vessels, which are the length of four U.S.

Panama 34

Panama Research Logistics Asia 34

CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 26, 2015

However, that may not be the case when shipping your cargo. When it comes to quickly getting what you want, when you want it, there is no service better than air charter for your cargo. This is especially true when the transportation industry faces disruptions, whether they be natural catastrophes, strikes, or shortages.

Optimal Sourcing 34

Optimal Sourcing Cargo Supply Chain Optimization Capacity 34

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

FedEx Introduces Enhancements to Deep Frozen Shipping. A strike would have shut down ports along the Eastern seaboard, which together handle 110 million tons of import and export cargo. Descartes Extends Cloud-Based Air Messaging Services for Forwarders & Brokers. UPS to Rollout Fleet of Electric Vehicles in California. Time to go.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software Modeling 100

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Transportation managers are spending upward of 80 percent of working hours just looking for available shipping capacity, reports Talking Logistics , reflecting a portion of companies that have not leveraged the power of a TMS. Get Your Free White Paper. How Surface Mode Shippers Can Compete in E-Commerce Logistics.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 161

Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Management Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Software 161

CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Transporting goods around the world is not without certain risks. And if you’ve ever shipped something internationally, you realize just how many things could go wrong while goods are in transit. That’s where cargo insurance comes in. What is cargo insurance? I often compare cargo insurance with car insurance.

Cargo 34

Cargo Purchasing Skills Policies Freight 34

GlobalTranz

JUNE 21, 2018

Surging e-commerce, demand for faster and cheaper shipping, and unrelenting demand for superior customer service are enough to make any shippers has been, but as shipping costs soar throughout 2018, shippers will be looking for ways to manage over the road modes better. Download White Paper.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 120

Logistics Network Optimization Software Demand Planning Software Modeling Software How To 120

CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 22, 2016

For other products, the cost savings of shipping through the Panama Canal will likely outweigh the extra time in transit. These observations—along with the thoughts and insights shared in previous blog posts ( first post , second post , and third post )—came from the white paper by Boston Consulting Group and C.H.

Panama 34

Panama Price Reduction Columbus Inventory Reduction 34

GTG Technology Group

OCTOBER 5, 2016

If it ever comes to fruition, the Hyperloop One will be a giant step for the future of intermodal freight transportation. Elon Musk published the concept for Hyperloop One in a 2013 white paper. Intermodal Transportation and Hyperloop One: The Possibilities. Where the Hyperloop One Project Is Today.

Transportation 36

Transportation Modeling Software Demand Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 36

GlobalTranz

MARCH 6, 2018

The Freight & Transportation Management Trends to Know in 2018. Download White Paper. Autonomous cars drop their passengers off at the curb by day, trucks drop off cargo at night. The benefits to the economy could be even greater than the benefit to our collective mental health. per hour per vehicle.

Expense Reduction 168

Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Logistics Network Optimization Software Columbus 168

Resilinc

MARCH 5, 2024

Drought in China Impact on Supply Chain The Yangtze River Basin, home to Asia’s longest river, boasts a staggering annual cargo volume of over 3 billion tonnes. This drought impacted hydropower, disrupted shipping, and affected five million people in southern China, according to the World Meteorological Organization.

Supply Chain Planning Software 107

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Panama Supply Chain Strategy 107

GlobalTranz

JUNE 6, 2018

Shippers need a way to mitigate risk of full truckload shipping , regardless of what promises a driver makes in casual conversation. As explained by Lisa Terry via Inbound Logistics , transportation liability grew more complex with economic growth and an increasing number of contracted drivers and carriers. Download Here. New Series.

Cargo 139

Cargo Freight Shipping Price Reduction 139

Talking Logistics

MAY 16, 2016

Putting production and labor costs overseas aside, transportation becomes the prime target to help drive down costs. Another valid concern about larger vessels is that a ship carrying 18,000 to 19,000 TEUs will need about 100 acres of terminal within the port to carry out efficient operations. Lack of Terminal Space.

Shipping 101

Shipping Panama Cost Reduction Strategies Purchasing Skills 101

GlobalTranz

JULY 23, 2018

At the same time, this technology helps decrease the amount of fraud and cargo theft. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER. Influence of Blockchain on the Transportation Industry Our way of life depends on the transfer of products, service, and value.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 229

Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software 229

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 16, 2021

All parties along the transport chain need to be well joined up. Within the European initiative of the Digital Transport Logistic Forum ( DTLF ) , concepts for a federated environment of networks of networks are also emerging and being validated within the FEDeRATED and FENIX projects.

Supply Chain Design Software 257

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Network Software Modeling Software 257

TMC

JUNE 30, 2016

In December, the Port of Los Angeles handled the largest container ship ever to call at a North American port. These big ships are expected to alter the distribution of cargo between U.S. Two what-if scenarios created by the white paper illustrate the point. East versus West Coast ports. East Coast.

Panama 48

Panama Los Angeles Logistics Nicaragua 48

TMC

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

In December, the Port of Los Angeles handled the largest container ship ever to call at a North American port. These big ships are expected to alter the distribution of cargo between U.S. These big ships are expected to alter the distribution of cargo between U.S. East and West Coast ports. East Coast.

Panama 48

Panama Los Angeles Nicaragua Logistics 48

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). These enterprises are no longer reliant on the Suez Canal route for shipping freight on Post-Panamax container vessels to the United States. Triad of factors.

Panama 48

Panama Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 48

CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 27, 2015

Of course, cost isn’t the only factor—overall shipping time, flexibility, and reliability matter, too. They serve regional markets and are unlikely to receive large volumes of cargo headed to the battleground region. These observations were made in the white paper by Boston Consulting Group and C.H.

Panama 34

Panama Los Angeles Seattle Long Beach 34

CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 21, 2016

Of course, cost isn’t the only factor—overall shipping time, flexibility, and reliability matter, too. They serve regional markets and are unlikely to receive large volumes of cargo headed to the battleground region. These observations were made in the white paper by Boston Consulting Group and C.H.

Panama 34

Panama Los Angeles Seattle Long Beach 34

CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 22, 2017

Look at ocean cargo consolidation (less than container load, or LCL). The process of cargo consolidation results in better freight rates for you, and better cargo security measures. Cargo consolidation is a strategic option for many shippers—especially those with a lean supply chain or in a just in time environment.

Negotiating Skills 34

Negotiating Skills Global Third Party Logistics Cargo 34

6 River Systems

OCTOBER 12, 2020

trillion on logistics and transportation services in the United States in 2018, an increase of 11.4% billion, while transportation costs increased by 10.4% billion, while transportation costs increased by 10.4% billion, while transportation costs increased by 10.4% transportation network and other logistics challenges.

Cost Reduction Strategies 98

Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Material Savings Inventory Reduction 98

CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 25, 2016

Look at ocean cargo consolidation (less than container load, or LCL). The process of cargo consolidation results in better freight rates for you, and better cargo security measures. Cargo consolidation is a strategic option for many shippers—especially those with a lean supply chain or in a just in time environment.

Negotiating Skills 34

Negotiating Skills Global Third Party Logistics Cargo 34

CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 29, 2016

Putting production and labor costs overseas aside, transportation becomes the prime target to help drive down costs. Another valid concern about larger vessels is that a ship carrying 18,000 to 19,000 TEUs will need about 100 acres of terminal within the port to carry out efficient operations. Lack of Terminal Space.

Shipping 34

Shipping Panama Purchasing Training Purchasing Skills 34

CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 29, 2016

Putting production and labor costs overseas aside, transportation becomes the prime target to help drive down costs. Another valid concern about larger vessels is that a ship carrying 18,000 to 19,000 TEUs will need about 100 acres of terminal within the port to carry out efficient operations. Lack of Terminal Space.

Shipping 34

Shipping Panama Purchasing Training Purchasing Skills 34

Shipchain

MARCH 6, 2020

We recently partnered with Keep Truckin, released a new white paper, launched the Delivery Experience Manager for Final Mile logistics, won the Blockchain Innovation Award at #DataccioConnect Singapore, queued up our next industry webinar, joined the United Nations Center for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business (UN/CEFACT), and a lot more.

Report 12

Report Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software 12

Arena Solutions

JANUARY 3, 2022

Effective supply chain collaboration is critical to ensure quality products are shipped to customers on time. These events can delay transportation of raw materials and cause workforce instability, which ultimately impacts your production schedule. Read White Paper.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing 52

Shipchain

DECEMBER 17, 2019

He’s also the author of the blog, Critical Cargoes, where he encourages the industry to upgrade systems and leverage new technology to improve supply chain processes and reduce unnecessary freight spend. . He’s also the owner and editor of the blog, The Lost Annals of Transport. Bridget McCrea. Rachael Premack (Business Insider).

Supply Chain Planning Software 9

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Gartner 9