Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Freight Companies Scramble to Reroute Goods in Wake of Harvey (WSJ – sub. Although the Port of Houston is reopening today and package carriers are resuming operations to some affected areas, it will take some time (weeks and months) for transportation and distribution networks to return to normal.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2015

The transportation mode LTL, or Less Than Truckload, has grown to become the predominant, preferred means of freight transportation across the US. But, absolute gains in LTL freight volumes have been decent, such that tonnage in 2014 passed the pre-recession highs. Afterward, he expects the annual growth to return to the previous 2.5

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Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 24, 2022

Anomaly Detection in Freight & Shipping Data. With the support of artificial intelligence , machine learning can find anomalies in data related to freight and shipping. The company responded to this information by changing its shipping settings for large packages and giving customers new options for delivery.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 13, 2021

4 Ways Packaging Optimization Can Improve Business Processes! In comparison, the external dimension refers to the outside size. The results of these tests are usually printed and posted on manufactured boxes. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. This is usually represented as ECT such as ECT.

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Industry respondents said they don’t see an end to current freight conditions, and 2022 TL rates are expected to be up approximately 5.25% compared to this year.” Within the United States, freight transportation price increases get reported 30 days prior to going into effect. Automate and Secure Freight Payment Management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Global trade has eased as warehouse inventories of retailers and manufacturers remain elevated,” Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said. Flight activity in May and June, by comparison, was relatively stable. All of it is designed to help drivers deliver packages more efficiently and safely.

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AFFLINK

JUNE 14, 2016

Was there too much packaging? Pro Tip: If reducing the amount of packaging required for your product is not an option, try swapping out the packaging with an eco-friendly alternative like biodegradable mushroom packaging. Could alternative sustainable products be implemented? Energy Use. Load Density.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 12, 2020

A shift to manufacturing critical goods like pharmaceuticals in the United States would lead to higher production costs, for instance. Product responsibilities have ranged from medical electrical equipment all the way down to a single wall hypodermic needle, each product with its own logistics and packaging issue.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Under the service, called Return a Package, an Uber driver will pick up sealed and prepaid packages at a customer location and drop them off at a local post office or FedEx Corp. Uber charges a $5 flat fee for up to five packages tendered at a time or a $3 fee for Uber One members. or UPS Inc. or UPS Inc.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 19, 2023

A few ways companies can begin to offset their carbon footprint is to take a deeper look at product packaging, energy efficiency, alternative fuels, route optimization, and returns and recycling programs. One area of concern for the long-term health of the world is the use of packaging in both the manufacturing and shipping of products.

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

FedEx kicked off the holiday season with announcements of peak surcharges for additional handling and oversized packages effective September 5th. UPS will follow on October 2nd with its peak holiday season surcharges for additional handling, large packages, and over-maximum packages. per package to $6.50 per package.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

And by comparison and with apparently so much to gain, why do some logistics service providers and their clients fail to team up effectively? For example, a manufacturer may start to package finished goods in a way that eases handling by a logistics service provider who can then offer better prices for stocking and transport.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Shipping air inside expensive freight containers has never been a cost-effective approach to transportation. Today though, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s even more critical to try and improve capacity utilisation , given the skyrocketing costs of container freight shipping. Products and Packaging.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

And by comparison and with apparently so much to gain, why do some logistics service providers and their clients fail to team up effectively? For example, a manufacturer may start to package finished goods in a way that eases handling by a logistics service provider who can then offer better prices for stocking and transport.

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ShipBob

MAY 11, 2020

Sometimes, packages will be handed off to a different carrier (e.g., If a buyer is not aware upfront of the additional duties they will have to pay to receive their package, they may never claim it and you are liable for packages that get held up at customs. Here are some tips on how to start selling in the United States.

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Freight Plus

AUGUST 20, 2020

We are moving into the traditional peak season for ocean freight as retailers ramp up for holidays. This is a general outlook for manufacturing, and anything above 50 indicates expansion and growth. . Consumer confidence is falling again, and the government stimulus packages won’t continue forever. orders continue to increase.

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Freight Plus

AUGUST 20, 2020

We are moving into the traditional peak season for ocean freight as retailers ramp up for holidays. This is a general outlook for manufacturing, and anything above 50 indicates expansion and growth. . Consumer confidence is falling again, and the government stimulus packages won’t continue forever. orders continue to increase.

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Elementum

AUGUST 2, 2017

Logistics, the complex operation involving the movements of people, facilities, and supplies, is applied in every industry from manufacturing to retail to trade. Competition: In comparison to the USA, sending and receiving packages within China can be quick and inexpensive. Forecast to grow by a CAGR of 7.5%

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Australia’s beer sector is a significant driver of economic activity and domestic jobs, from farming, brewing, packaging, and distribution. By comparison, the US market is worth almost 10 times more yet only has a 2.7% Liquor retailers sell packaged beer, wine, spirits and ready-to-drink mixes. 79% of sales volume. on average.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2021

There are many terms in logistics to consider, such as last mile logistics and last mile delivery , but they end up sounding confusing because all freight has a last mile portion. Broker (freight): Individual or company that serves as a liaison between another individual/company that needs shipping services and an authorized motor carrier.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 23, 2018

If your company’s freight spend is $1 million, that 1 percent amounts to lost opportunities of $10,000. Now, imagine the savings if 1 percent of your parcel shipments, which make up 75 percent of total freight spend, cost half as much as they do now. Start with your organization’s existing freight spend on parcel shipping.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 26, 2015

Manufacturing Renaissance?…… This sounds like a comparison to warring civilizations; however, this concept remains applicable to the manufacturing industry of modernity. This sounds like a comparison to warring civilizations; however, this concept remains applicable to the manufacturing industry of modernity.

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