The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 18, 2013

There are 7 main types of warehouse services offerings. While each warehouse company has it’s own unique specialties, these are the predominant warehouse service offerings. Everyone knows what a warehouse is, but I decided to publish Wikipedia’s definition because it was really good. Warehouse Definition. A warehouse is a commercial building for storage of goods. The 7 Warehouse Service Offerings. Warehouse Service Offering 1 – Pick and Pack.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2016

As shoppers count down the days until they can score deals on the hottest products, cargo thieves are counting on cashing in on opportunities to swipe unattended trailers and shipments. 3PL Guest Commentary Guest Commentary - CH Robinson Supply Chain Risk Management Black Friday cargo theft

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Adjuno

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

But, in a world of real time supply chain management, the lack of proactive approaches to timely decision making when it comes to transporting goods is startling, particularly when dealing with sea freight cargo.

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Supply Chain Link

JULY 12, 2016

The Transported Asset Protection Association’s (TAPA) reported a five-year high in cargo incidents in 2015 with a large percentage of growth in freight thefts year over year 1. Distribution Supply Chain Transportation 3pl Warehousing

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BluJay Solutions

JUNE 9, 2015

Sometimes, though, we are lucky enough to get to share these customer stories – this is the case with Lufthansa Cargo. The project was so successful that Lufthansa Cargo wanted to share their supply chain success story.

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Transportfolio

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Countdown to Black Friday: Are You an Easy Target for Cargo Theft? As shoppers count down the days until they can score deals on the hottest products, cargo thieves are counting on cashing in on opportunities to swipe unattended trailers and shipments.

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PLS Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2018

During holiday weekends when shipments aren’t normally delivered, truck drivers park their trucks and warehouses close for either the day or an extended period of time. This pause on production during a holiday or holiday weekend can increase the chances of cargo theft occurring.

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FLEXE

JUNE 19, 2018

FLEXE Co-founder and CEO, Karl Siebrecht, gave a presentation on how you can “Future-Proof Your Warehousing.” So, back to future-proofing your warehousing. Warehouses wherever, that I can tap into at any time. These are all operating warehouses.

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FLEXE

MAY 20, 2016

Many retailers and wholesalers are recognizing the need to expand their warehouse networks, so they can locate products closer to customers, compete with Amazon and establish more competitive omni-channel strategies. Demand for dynamic warehouse space is highest in Cleveland. #2

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Global Trade Management

MARCH 27, 2015

implications on the physical integration among the factories, warehouses, suppliers etc. arviem cargo monitoring Control Tower digital supply chain Industry 4.0 It means reduced costs and improved efficiencies. It means greater speed and scale. It means smarter products and services. It means Industry 4.0.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Billion Valuation After $1 Billion Investment Led By SoftBank (Forbes) US and China are sketching the outlines of a deal to end the trade war (CNBC) Import Wave Jams California Warehouses (WSJ – sub.

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FLEXE

MAY 12, 2016

<p>Many retailers and wholesalers are recognizing the need to expand their warehouse networks, so they can locate products closer to customers, compete with Amazon and establish more competitive omni-channel strategies. This strategic shift in the industry requires that companies expand outside of the largest or most obvious markets to establish new facilities in their expanding warehouse network.</p>

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FLEXE

JUNE 19, 2018

FLEXE Co-founder and CEO, Karl Siebrecht, gave a presentation on how you can “Future-Proof Your Warehousing.” So, back to future-proofing your warehousing. Well, there’s this inconvenient truth: you can’t be fast or cheap without a broadly distributed warehouse network.

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Cerasis

AUGUST 25, 2016

Following up our announcement that we have negotiated lower cargo insurance costs and now offer a zero deductible for that cargo insurance, we thought we’d take a deeper look at freight insurance (also known as cargo insurance). Specifically, what is cargo insurance, and should shippers even request it. What Is Cargo Insurance? Therefore, shippers can request cargo insurance to protect their goods from loss, damage, or theft while in transit.

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BluJay Solutions

JUNE 14, 2016

While piracy on the high seas regularly makes headlines, the inland version – cargo theft – has quietly been on the rise for years. One needs to look no further than the FBI, which began tracking cargo theft statistics a few years ago after recognizing its impact on the economy – and realizing it also posed a threat to national security. Only 29 states submitted data, and 12 of those reported no incidents of cargo theft.

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Savi

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

As needed goods and equipment were rushed to support the active conflict, 40,000 containers began to stack up in ports and warehouse yards because there wasn’t a system to identify what goods were inside and direct them to the required destination. The post New Savi IoT Sensors Reduce Theft and Diversion of Sensitive Cargo While Supplying and Protecting Troops appeared first on Savi Technology.

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DAT Solutions

DECEMBER 27, 2018

No surprise – the Buffalo metro area is home to countless warehouses and distribution centers to support cross-border trade, and they've been busy this month. If you're covering a load from Buffalo, NY, there's a good chance it actually originated in Canada.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

This morning, my mailbox was bombarded with the news of tentative agreement of the settlement of the nine-month labor conflict between the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU).

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Cerasis

JUNE 6, 2018

The Problem: Full Truckload Carries Less Risk, So Shippers Forgo Cargo Insurance Risk exists in all transportation modes, and failure to consider risk in full truckload shipping is a poor strategy that will result in loses. Therefore, shippers should review existing policy or contract liability and opt for additional cargo insurance to reduce risk, depending on freight fragility. This includes purchasing freight or cargo insurance.

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Cerasis

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Poor planning on the part of warehouse managers can lead to extensive demurrage or detention charges, irritability and anger among truck drivers and employees, and excessive gait, congestion, reports PINC.com. Coordinate Yard Management and Warehouse Systems.

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Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), air cargo demands grew at double the rate of capacity in 2017. The growth of ecommerce is expected to add continued momentum in the air cargo business worldwide in 2018.

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BluJay Solutions

MARCH 13, 2013

And the resulting delays in processing cargo imports are set to impact heavily on the logistics industry, with logistics services providers of all types affected, in particular freight forwarders.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 8, 2016

Air cargo firms feel the pressure from plunge in freight prices (Reuters). Honeywell To Acquire Intelligrated, A Leader In Supply Chain And Warehouse Automation Technologies. This is the second large acquisition in the warehouse automation space in less than a month.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 6, 2013

I wrote a similar overview for warehousing: The 7 Warehouse Service Offerings. Transportation Service Offering 2 – Air Cargo. Air transportation is used to transport air cargo by plane. Air cargo or air transport is a vital component of many international logistics networks. Air transport involves integration of information, transportation, inventory, warehousing, material handling, and packaging. Rail transport utilizes freight trains to haul cargo.

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BluJay Solutions

MARCH 20, 2014

Indeed for many IATA members whose operations largely center around air cargo, near-shoring is cause for concern, with manufacturing shifting closed to ‘home’ a risk to the sustainability of air freight volumes longer term. .

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Supply Chain Movement

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Exhibitors at Multimodal represent every logistics sector – road, rail, aviation, maritime, warehousing, storage services. Multimodal 2015. Date: 28 – 30 April 2014. Venue: NEC Birmingham. Organiser: Clarion Events. URL: www.multimodal.org.uk. Entering its eighth year, Multimodal has grown to become the UK and Ireland’s premier freight transport and logistics event.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

One of the largest warehouse thefts in U.S. history occurred in March 2010 and involved the theft of an estimated $80 million worth of pharmaceuticals from an Eli Lilly warehouse in Enfield Connecticut. According to reports at that time, the arrests were described as a takedown of a major prolific cargo theft ring.

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BluJay Solutions

AUGUST 19, 2013

Yet this poses questions about the ability of the global supply chain, which has by necessity streamlined the availability of scheduled cargo services in recent years due to low or volatile demand, to cope with a potential increased spike in peak season demand.

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BluJay Solutions

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

DHL, for example is rolling out 60 certified, temperature-controlled cargo-handling stations for the life sciences and healthcare industries by end 2014 (story reported here ). After a turbulent few years, news of global air freight volumes is hotly anticipated and feared in equal measure.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 14, 2018

As globalization continues to increase the amount of freight shipped across international boundaries, so too does it increase the risk of losses through cargo theft. Already this year (2015)`, a spate of cargo vessel hijackings in the Asia Pacific region has resulted in millions of litres of fuel oil and, to a lesser extent, chemicals, being lost to the black market. Cargo Theft Update as at End of 2017. Freight Management Transport cargo theft prevention

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 1, 2015

The best freight forwarders offer “all risk” door-to-door cargo insurance to protect against major damage, theft or physical loss to shipments. Warehousing. For the ultimate supply chain management, the top freight forwarders provide warehousing options. These options should feature robust warehouse space across the nation, including pick and pack fulfillment services. I often hear from novice shippers: “How can I find a great freight forwarder?”.

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Material Handling & Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

The stores and warehouses are full, and it’s time for the shopping to begin,” says Jonathan Gold, NRF’s vice president for supply chain and customs policy. A TEU is one 20-foot-long cargo container or its equivalent.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 1, 2015

The best freight forwarders offer “all risk” door-to-door cargo insurance to protect against major damage, theft or physical loss to shipments. Warehousing. For the ultimate supply chain management, the top freight forwarders provide warehousing options. These options should feature robust warehouse space across the nation, including pick and pack fulfillment services. I often hear from novice shippers: “How can I find a great freight forwarder?”.

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EMERGE App

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Cross Docking Versus Warehousing. By contrast, traditional warehousing requires that wholesalers and distributors have goods on hand to ship to customers. This means receiving products at the unloading bay of a warehouse, unloading and inspecting them, and then storing them on racks.

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Cerasis

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

These types of services include distribution and transportation management, public warehousing, contract warehousing and freight consolidation. These services include: Warehousing. Typically, a 3PL business will take care of your warehousing necessities.

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