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Tech-Driven Drayage: A PortPro Perspective with Corey Abbott

The Logistics of Logistics

Corey spent over a decade at STG Logistics, the nation’s leader in containerized freight, and XPO Logistics, where he built operational, financial, and back-office solutions to help companies and users across the globe. He holds a Masters degree in accounting and finance from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

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Walmart Looks to Expand Drone Deliveries to Five Cities

Supply Chain Brain

As part of its partnership with drone company Wing, the retail giant intends to bring drone deliveries to Houston, Tampa, Orlando, Atlanta and Charlotte by June of 2026, and will expand existing services in the Dallas-Fort Worth region.

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The big picture with 3PL: Does it fit your supply chain strategy?

Logility

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. The network study will give a zone of acceptability for a node.

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Freight Rates Adjust to Post-Hurricane Irma Demand

DAT Solutions

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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How Do You Measure “Free Time” Across Your Global Supply Chain?

Talking Logistics

She was quickly able to identify that the Charlotte, NC, location had demurrage charges at 10 times the rate of other similar warehouse locations. . Once the manager confirmed the accuracy of her numbers, and discussed them with the local warehouse manager, they were able to identify the root cause of the demurrage costs.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 4-8, 2016)

Talking Logistics

MercuryGate Launches Global, Omni-modal Freight Procurement Solution. Manhattan Associates Empowers Warehouse Managers With New E-Commerce Capabilities. Descartes Showcases Logistics Technology Platform Innovations at Global User and Partner Conference. Swisslog acquires Power Automation Systems (PAS).

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Advantages of Basing Your Distribution Center in North Carolina

Kanban Logistics

Whether a company requires inbound logistics services or more standard warehousing and distribution services, there are major advantages to basing distribution center operations in North Carolina. Quicker transportation times result in lower freight costs. Advantages of distribution centers in North Carolina.