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Transforming Freight Benchmarking

Logistics Viewpoints

Carriers move shippers’ freight. For example, if a shipper needs to ship goods from Chicago to Detroit, the TMS will have a record that on this lane, the transportation planner should contact Carrier A first. Because of this, it is feasible for Emerge to provide freight analytics. Scale is Necessary for Freight Benchmarking.

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Global Supply Chains in Flux as U.S. Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China Take Effect

Logistics Viewpoints

Key border crossings, including Laredo, Texas, and Detroit, Michigan, are experiencing delays of up to 24 hours, as U.S. Freight rates have surged due to increased demand for ocean and rail transport, particularly for industries like consumer goods and industrial manufacturing. Vehicle production costs in the U.S.

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Freight Recession: Opportunity or Threat with Steve Elwell

The Logistics of Logistics

Steve Elwell and Joe Lynch discuss freight recession: opportunity or threat. He earned an MBA from Wayne State University in Detroit, and a BA in Economics and Management from Albion College, in Albion, MI. His consulting clients include large publicly traded corporations and family businesses in industries from logistics to aerospace.

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Global Giants: ICAT Moves the World’s Largest Cargo with Chris Cser

The Logistics of Logistics

Chris is the Director of Operations at ICAT Logistics Detroit where they handle the shipments that other companies don’t, can’t, and won’t. Customers have come to depend on the experience, knowledge and capabilities of ICAT Logistics Detroit and its established partnerships around the world.

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Benefits of Using a Detroit Warehouse

3PL Insights

This article will explain the strategic advantages of having a dedicated warehouse based in Detroit. The transportation capabilities for the city of Detroit are quite impressive. Having the capability to ship freight via truck, rail, and even ship makes Detroit an adaptable location for any of your transportation needs.

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3 Priorities for Future Success in Logistics with Sarah Banks

The Logistics of Logistics

Sarah is Global Lead for the Freight & Logistics Industry at Accenture , a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Sarah Banks is Global Lead for the Freight & Logistics Industry at Accenture. Sarah Banks is Global Lead for the Freight and Logistics Industry at Accenture.

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Avoiding Logistics FUD with Steve Elwell

The Logistics of Logistics

He earned an MBA from Wayne State University in Detroit, and a BA in Economics and Management from Albion College, in Albion, MI. His consulting clients include large publicly traded corporations and family businesses in industries from logistics to aerospace. Steve, his wife Kris, and their two children live in Farmington Hill, MI.