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GXO Direct to Use AI To Drive Labor Efficiencies

Logistics Viewpoints

Steve Lewis, the president of GXO Direct, the shared services division of GXO Logistics, spoke at Blue Yonder’s ICON user conference. Blue Yonder is one of the world’s largest providers of supply chain software solutions. It is breathtaking to think that they plan to take the implementations down to 8 weeks.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 5 – 11)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Intel turns to reverse logistics to create “circular economy”. MIT spin-off ISEE brings autonomous trucks to shipping yards. If the project, called Rocket Cargo, goes as planned, it would take advantage of this fast-growing market. UPS explores same-day delivery option.

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Logistics Market Stays Flat as May Begins

Zipline Logistics

Currently, we are seeing little fluctuation in the domestic logistics market when compared to the past few weeks. . But the Logistics Manager’s Index skyrocketed from the end of Feb ruary through April. Zipline Regional Logistics Market Updates . Northeast Logistics . Midwest Logistics . 01 per mile.

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Outbound Tender Rejections Increase for the First Time Since March Peak

Zipline Logistics

Produce shipping is showing signs of strengthening and should begin building activity for the remainder of the month before leveling off in June. Regional Logistics Market Updates. Each group oversees freight that enters their region and plans for specific market trends in their respective states. Midwest Logistics.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 29 – May 5)

Logistics Viewpoints

Well, ARC Advisory Group , the owner of Logistics Viewpoints, has been conducting research on the PLC market for decades. And now on to this week’s logistics news. million-square-foot warehouse in Connecticut Flexport announced the acquisition of Shopify Logistics’ assets, including Deliverr. Come on – not a chance!

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Freight Volume Rebounds to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Zipline Logistics

Each group oversees freight that enters their region and plans for specific market trends in their respective states. Logistics? ? . Midwest Logistics ? . Logistics? ? . Logistics ? . Shipping in or out of Alabama should be?back Here is what each region is seeing currently:? . Arizona ? . Colorado ?

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The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

Zipline Logistics

Produce season transportation can have an impact on your freight, even if you do not ship grains, fruits, or vegetables. Peak produce shipping season refers to the time period when the largest volume of fruits and vegetables are harvested and subsequently shipped to markets across the US, impacting truck capacity.