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Blockchain and You

Freight Plus

If you've ever used a shared document service, like GoogleDocs, you have experienced something similar to blockchain. A goal that they believe can speed up the velocity of information, create new efficiencies, and reduce shipping costs by up to 20%. The food industry has also been an early adopter of Blockchain.

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Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2016

Talking Logistics

It’s also important to note that shipping and aviation, two industries with significant greenhouse gas emissions, are not included in the COP21 agreement. There will be a lot less air shipped in boxes, trailers, and containers next year. Abercrombie & Fitch Inc. and L Brands Inc.’s

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Every Shipment Matters With Jim Waters

The Logistics of Logistics

This gives you the ability to set parameters and get real-time alerts on conditions like temperatures and shock and detailed documentation on the activity of your package en route to where it should be. If you’re only shipping six loads three times a year, that cost is going to be considerably higher. Number one, yes. It depends.