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The Economics of Space Freight: Reducing Costs, Addressing Challenges, and Defining Future Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

Space freight is becoming more accessible, offering a new dimension for logistics operations. For logistics professionals, the cost and limitations of space freight require careful evaluation to determine practical applications. The materials and engineering involved in refurbishment reduce costs only incrementally.

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Transforming Freight Benchmarking

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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. Google maps would be an example of this kind of application. Scale is Necessary for Freight Benchmarking.

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Modern TMS Solutions: Driving Sustainability in Supply Chain Operations

Logistics Viewpoints

Freight transportation makes up over 10% of total global carbon emissions. With rapidly increasing freight demand worldwide, it is expected to become the highest-emitting sector by 2050.1 For example, reduced emissions could result from streamlined routing or fewer trips due to improved demand forecasting.

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The Overturning of the Chevron Doctrine: Implications for the Supply Chain and Logistics Industry

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For the logistics industry, this could mean delays in adopting critical policies, such as emissions standards for freight vehicles, safety protocols for autonomous trucks, and infrastructure funding allocations. Furthermore, the absence of clear federal direction may lead to regulatory fragmentation.

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Autonomous Drones vs. Autonomous Vehicles: Analyzing Logistics Applications of Amazon, UPS, Tesla and More.

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Autonomous Vehicles: Autonomous ground vehicles, such as self-driving trucks, address long-haul and heavy freight logistics. This limitation confines drones to specific, smaller deliveries, whereas autonomous vehicles are suited to freight. Their agility could support efficient last-mile operations in urban logistics.

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Empowering Freight Forwarders with AI: Insights from Industry Leaders

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More Resources Home Empowering Freight Forwarders with AI: Insights from Industry Leaders AI Popup #2 Gaurav Bajaj July 8, 2024 Dive deeper into freight data that matters Learn More Empowering Freight Forwarders with AI: Insights from Industry Leaders For years, technology has been cast as a threat to freight forwarders.

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CTSI-Global’s Role in Transportation Management Technology

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At the heart of CTSI-Globals portfolio is its TMS, which supports essential logistics tasks such as load planning, routing, parcel management, and freight auditing. With a global footprint, CTSI-Global manages $30 billion in freight annually and employs 500 staff across multiple countries.