Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

For example, urban planners in Charlotte, NC, have “designated a 60-acre, 50-square block area as a place for modern, urban redesign, dubbed the North Tryon Vision Plan. ”[1] Such areas sound idyllic; but, pedestrian only, limited traffic areas could create logistics challenges. .”[1] Ignorance is never bliss.

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Logility

JULY 13, 2023

Third Party Logistics providers (3PLs) are many and diverse. For example, your optimum East Coast distribution point might be Charlotte, NC but anywhere from Atlanta, GA to Roanoke, VA is equivalent in terms of cost and service time. Then the task is simply to find 3PLs that can support warehousing and freight in that area.

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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

We’ve seen a big increase in van freight moving from Atlanta and Charlotte down into the state. Transportation and logistics professionals are urged to contact the American Logistics Aid Network , if you can help provide trucks, trailers, or warehouse space. Charlotte to Lakeland soared 42¢ to $3.32/mile

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

Labor and management work out deal at Port of LA/Long Beach ( Logistics Management ). There are still plenty of problems to fix, but our roads and bridges aren’t crumbling,” said David Hartgen, lead author of the Reason Foundation report and emeritus professor of transportation at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 28, 2017

She was quickly able to identify that the Charlotte, NC, location had demurrage charges at 10 times the rate of other similar warehouse locations. . A new manager started looking closer into the details driving that 4% number, rather than just the total amount, which was millions of dollars annually.

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Kanban Logistics

JULY 13, 2023

And factors related to logistics in North Carolina remain a big reason. It contains multiple freight rail systems and is also home to seaports in Wilmington and Morehead City as well as two inland ports. Lower logistics costs: As noted by FORBES , North Carolina ranks #4 in the U.S. in terms of favorable business costs.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 8, 2017

Given that the study was funded by an Atlanta-based group, the results are hardly authoritative (for instance, a number of major cities, such as Boston, Charlotte, Denver, Philadelphia, Phoenix and Washington, are not included in the study), but they do offer an interesting view on the supply chain capabilities of seven major regions.

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Kanban Logistics

MARCH 26, 2020

And, when a location is this good for business, it’s bound to be a great place for logistics as well. In this article, we’ll examine the business and logistics characteristics of the state and explore the advantages your operation can enjoy by locating your distribution centers in North Carolina. in terms of favorable business costs.

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Freight Plus

OCTOBER 16, 2018

It’s no secret that this has been a challenging year for ground freight. The first step to knowing you are making the right decisions with your freight is understanding the impact mode can make on cost, speed, and risk. Generally, a trailer mixed with freight from two or more customers, shippers, or consignees. The trucking.

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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Less than ten days after Hurricane Harvey, trucks are already moving freight out of Houston, with almost the same volume as before the storm. Houston is also a major freight hub for rail and sea traffic, as well as trucking, including trade with Mexico by land and with South America and other regions by sea. It's just not safe.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 10, 2025

CarrierSource , the leading platform for transparent carrier and brokerage reviews in the logistics industry, has announced the release of its groundbreaking new feature, Shipper Intent Data. Thousands of shippers use CarrierSource every day to find new freight partners,” said Rob Light, CEO of CarrierSource, in a statement.

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Freight Waves

JULY 15, 2025

The layoffs, which will be effective Friday, include two facilities near Charlotte, as well as factories in Detroit, Portland, and Saltillo, Mexico. The job cuts include truck assemblers, painters, supervisors, material handlers, office supervisors, technicians, and logistics staff. and Mexico amid weak market demand, the company said.

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Freight Waves

JULY 1, 2025

Let’s get into how to pick a niche that fits your operation—and how to keep the freight moving while you lock it in. Why Niching Down Matters More Than Ever In this market, general freight isn’t stable. Step One — Niche Your Equipment, Not Just Your Freight Start by looking at what your equipment can naturally specialize in.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 17, 2025

But it’s one of the fastest ways to destroy margins and wear out equipment chasing freight that isn’t worth the move. Build Freight Zones, Not Freight Hops Most carriers think lane to lane. Instead of jumping from city to city chasing random freight, identify 3 to 5 origin zones where you consistently find strong outbound loads.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 27, 2025

You don’t need to be a freight analyst to know that profit in trucking is made—or lost—between the loads. mile from Charlotte to Atlanta (245 miles) Then you deadhead 100 miles to grab your next load That next load pays $2.10/mile mile going back to Charlotte On paper, it looks good—because both loads pay decently.

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American Global Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2025

TARIFF TITLE PAGE TERRA WORLDWIDE LOGISTICS LLC DBA AMERICAN GLOBAL LOGISTICS (a non-vessel operating common carrier) FMC ORGANIZATION NO.: RULE 5 Payment of Freight Charges 5.1 Carrier" means Terra Worldwide Logistics LLC, on whose behalf this Bill of Lading has been signed. RULE 2 Application of Rates and Charges 2.1

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

JULY 22, 2020

Charlotte News & Observer). Logistics Management). Freight forwarder Kuehne + Nagel International’s second-quarter operating earnings fell 28.5% Trucker Schneider Nationa l is investing an unspecified amount in software startup Mastery Logistics Systems led by Coyote Logistics founder Jeff Silver. (DC

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Among the over 10,000 small businesses on Freightos.com , the world’s largest digital freight marketplace, many are small eCommerce businesses who use Freightos.com to ship directly to Amazon FBA warehouses and other fulfillment solutions. Adaptability of SMBs. How does this help importers? Dallas, TX. Joliet, IL . Phoenix, AZ. Stockton, CA

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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Rates rose across the region, with shippers moving freight out of the way of the coming storm. Transportation and logistics professionals are urged to contact the American Logistics Aid Network , if you can help provide trucks, trailers, or warehouse space. Baltimore to Charlotte added 36¢ at $1.89 per mile.

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

While some EaaS providers also offer logistics services, logistics is an incredibly complex industry in and of itself that requires dedication and investment to master. million in freight costs after leveraging the ShipBob fulfillment network. ecommerce platform hosting, marketing, checkout portals, etc.)

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