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Freight Data Trends for 2019 and How a TMS Will Grow in Value

GlobalTranz

The application of data can help shippers gain control of shipping costs and make informed decisions, and the top freight data trends for 2019 exemplify how the use of a transportation management system (TMS) can further this cause. As omnichannel shopping becomes the standard for consumers, the use of freight data will excel.

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Lingering Port Congestion with Paul Brashier

The Logistics of Logistics

Paul Brashier and Joe Lynch discuss lingering port congestion and other issues causing shipping delays. Having been featured in CNBC, the Wall Street Journal, MarketWatch, Bloomberg, The Loadstar, CBS News, Freight Waves, and Transport Topics, Brashier lends his expertise on US and global supply chain matters. The Greenscreens.ai

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Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

As of January 1, 2022, it was taking a company an average of 73 days to deliver goods to truck or rail carriers after booking with an ocean carrier and completing the cross-ocean journey, according to E2open’s Ocean Shipping Index. In fact, global freight rates have increased tenfold since the start of the pandemic.

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Tips for Retailers (And All Shippers) to Overcome the Amazon Effect

GlobalTranz

There is no doubt, that the retail landscape is increasingly looking like an online one as traditional brick-and-mortar retailers, such as Toys R Us, Foot Locker, and Best Buy mobile shutter hundreds of stores unable to keep up with the changing customer that wants fast, free delivery all with just a click of a button. trillion, a 3.8

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Top 12 New Logistics Startup Companies Making Noise

ShipBob

Think about your most recent purchase. This sequence of events involves many moving parts, including purchasing, packaging, shipping, and transporting materials to distributors to sell to the end customer. Freight forwarding. expecting same day delivery, two-day shipping, etc.) Warehousing and storage.

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State of Logistics Industry: Recent Reports Indicate Logistics to Excel in 2019 in Key Ways

GlobalTranz

At Walmart, shoppers could use the large purchase vending machines to pick up their orders in New Braunfels, or consumers could scan a barcode and enjoy a relaxing moment in the plush sofas at the Walmart in Lubbock. The Move to LTL Digital Shipping. How New LTL Technologies & Processes are Changing the Shipping Game.

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Last Mile eCommerce: Why eCommerce Logistics Now Requires Expertise in Last Mile & White Glove Logistics Services

GlobalTranz

It can include assembly and installation, furniture repair, pickups, and exchanges, reports Brian Straight of Freight Waves. More importantly, the most popular store for purchasing large, bulky items, such as furniture and appliances, is still Amazon, followed by the Home Depot. White glove service. If personalized service.