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National Logistics Day 2023

Enterra Insights

The staff at the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) note, however, that the logistics industry plays an “out-sized — and often underappreciated — role … within the greater transportation ecosystem.”[1] Logistics also creates jobs in the transportation industry, helping to stimulate economic growth.”

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When Government and Business Global Supply Chain Forces Can Collide

Supply Chain Matters

As an example, specific mention was made of semiconductor producer Intel , with its intention to build a $20 billion semiconductor “ mega site ” consisting of up to eight state-of-the-art production contracted fab and other production facilities in one campus location near Columbus, Ohio. ” Modified U.S. Trade Policy.

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2017 Outlook: The Freight Recession is Over

DAT Solutions

The freight recession is over. Energy exploration and fracking petered out, and the accompanying freight dried up. Freight volume and rates finally began to revive in May 2016, and year-over-year volume comparisons turned positive in August. As we have learned from the current freight season, it's not business as usual.

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New Panama Canal Options: Running the Numbers with a TMS

TMC

These enterprises are no longer reliant on the Suez Canal route for shipping freight on Post-Panamax container vessels to the United States. A transportation management system (TMS) can help shippers weigh the pros and cons of each option. The expanded Panama Canal has added many variables to freight transportation equations.

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Air Cargo Got It Wright: 9 Incredible Air Cargo Facts

Freightos

That came a mere seven years later, in 1910, when a Wright Model B aircraft was flown 65 miles (105 km) to deliver 200 pounds (91 kg) of silk from Dayton to Columbus. Source: Imugr. million tonnes) of loaded and unloaded freight. Be a freight hero. Compare international freight quotes from top forwarders in seconds.

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