GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Global challenges, including port congestion, fuel costs, governmental policies and the ongoing pandemic will be among the factors affecting over-the-road hauling across North America as we look forward through this year and beyond. How to Manage Truckload Macro Trends. How to Become a Shipper of Choice.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

But how to do this was very ambiguous. Mars Wrigley chose Transplace, now UBER Freight, for North America and a partnership with Maersk/E2Open for ocean freight. Initially, Mr. Beery found the technology intriguing, but he was not sure how to leverage their solution. Now we’re operationalizing it.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Their network of talent spans across all functions (sales/operations/analytics/leadership) and the CS team prides themselves on knowing how to identify and evaluate talent for key positions. We partner with clients across North America to help them identify the most qualified candidates for their niche hiring needs.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 22, 2021

Adam Compain is the Founder & CEO of ClearMetal, a software company that specializes in international freight visibility, dynamic planning, and customer experience. And for 21 years, Adam has been the Executive Director of the nonprofit he founded to export charitable goods from North America. About Adam Compain.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 26, 2015

Are you up-to-date with the latest events in freight shipping and logistics? As you know, the atmosphere for freight brokers is only getting more competitive. Staying current in the world of shipping and freight also takes strong networking and communication. 7 of the Best Freight Shipping Events to Attend in 2015.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JUNE 25, 2020

Will the trend toward a return to “regional manufacturing” boost volumes in over the road transportation in North America as manufacturers move away from Asian overseas operations? Instead, these organizations would be able to move freight over the road, via rail and multimodal carriers.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Floral season’s imbalance shifts toward the Southeast and produce season primarily impacts the West and Southeast regions of North America. How can I prepare for the four temperature controlled shipping seasons? Robinson has the largest network in North America and can provide the scale you need in any market.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

That''s why we ask our experts a very simple question " How to improve the operational efficiency in global supply chain? ". Hence, the fundamental need is to consider a new entity, the supply chain, and how to account for its activities. We believe many practices in global supply chain management can be applied in every industry.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 2, 2016

Mike Challman is Vice President of North American Operations at CLX Logistics, LLC , where he leads ChemLogix’ Managed Services throughout North America, including freight management operations, benchmarks, bids and carrier procurement, rail fleet operations and brokerage services.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 4, 2021

How to Grow a Trucking Company with Brian Fielkow. Brian Fielkow and Joe Lynch discuss how to grow a trucking company. The companies’ operations include intermodal, flatbed/heavy haul, van, and freight brokerage. Key Takeaways: How to Grow a Trucking Company with Brian Fielkow. About Brian Fielkow. Brian Fielkow LinkedIn.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

Initiatives planned to reduce lost containers include the MARIN Top Tier project, which was founded in 2021 by several member lines and a range of maritime stakeholders to perform research on concrete data about the causes of containers overboard and how to prevent further incidents.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 20, 2018

From import space and export space tightening up and a hot drayage market causing capacity constraints to volatile air freight rates – international transportation has had its share of challenges the last 10-12 months. Soaring Air Freight Rates. This has driven quite the demand for air freight.

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2022

While salespeople are fantastic at closing deals, their expertise doesn’t usually include understanding each retailer’s delivery expectations or how to meet them logistically. The more shelf space you land and expand at a retailer, the more freight you’ll be delivering. It’s a win-win for everybody.

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Gravity Supply Chain

JUNE 24, 2020

Advances in platform capabilities such as Gravity create opportunities for shippers making use of North America’s green and efficient freight network.

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Cathy Roberson

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Meanwhile, 75% of furniture retailer, Ethan Allen’s products are made in North America. Ocean freight solutions Ocean rates and capacity have been a big concern for all shippers for quite some time. Ocean freight solutions Ocean rates and capacity have been a big concern for all shippers for quite some time.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 17, 2015

The primary challenge is figuring out how to locate and gather the right data, and then delivering it along with existing order documentation. Prior to GT Nexus, Michelle was Vice President of North America for Inttra and Vice President of Sales and Business Information Systems for Maritime Direct in New York City.

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I.C.E. Transport

JUNE 27, 2019

As of June 2019, the spot rate for shipping ocean cargo from Europe to North America was $2,044 per 40-foot equivalent unit (FEU). So how can you keep ocean freight costs as low as possible? That’s 42 percent higher than the rate one year ago.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

billion (net profit) Profit by Region/Country: North America is a major market, followed by Europe and Asia. Sales by Region/Country: North America is likely the biggest contributor (395.64 Perishable goods like fresh food may utilize air freight for faster delivery to distant locations.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 22, 2018

The comment caught my attention because later that morning I was going to moderate a discussion with Dan Dershem , General Partner at Supply Chain Ventures, about emerging technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence and machine learning, autonomous trucks, and digital freight. Digital Freight. Blockchain.

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TMC

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

How to deal with growing supply chain complexity. Complex routes or freight may require a specialized or dedicated provider. In other words, small carriers own most of the available capacity in North America. Time truly equals money when it comes to air freight.

Transportation 62

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Daimler Trucks North America launches 3D printed parts program (Commercial Carrier Journal). freight trains in federal crosshairs after crashes: GAO (Reuters). UPS Acquires Sandler & Travis Trade Advisory Services. Fetch Robotics raises $25 million to automate warehouses (VentureBeat). Growing length of U.S.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 20, 2022

… Authorities have now imposed restrictions on Beijing, while the central Chinese city of Zhengzhou, a gateway for air freight, also limited the movement of people in May.” In some key trading routes, such as Asia–Europe and Asia–North America, the rate spikes are even higher and the delays more frequent.”[4].

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 8, 2014

Prior to joining Starbucks, he worked at the executive leadership level in Europe, Latin America and North America at ICI, a global chemical company. So many times, clients call me to ask how to measure XYZ without thinking about these points. He joined ICI Fibers after graduating college. Thanks Peter.

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TMC

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

How to deal with growing supply chain complexity. Complex routes or freight may require a specialized or dedicated provider. In other words, small carriers own most of the available capacity in North America. Time truly equals money when it comes to air freight.

Transportation 48

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TMC

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

How to deal with growing supply chain complexity. Complex routes or freight may require a specialized or dedicated provider. In other words, small carriers own most of the available capacity in North America. Time truly equals money when it comes to air freight.

Transportation 48

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 20, 2017

How to deal with growing supply chain complexity. How to deal with growing supply chain complexity | Transportfolio. Complex routes or freight may require a specialized or dedicated provider. In other words, small carriers own most of the available capacity in North America.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

With multiple freight handoffs, service gaps, and surging demands, global ceramic proppant manufacturers have one of the most complex supply chains in the oil and gas industry. In the “before” diagram below, you’ll see a typical supply chain experience when a manufacturer ships ceramic proppant from China to North America.

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Both Bumble Bee and Fruit of the Loom commented during the event’s opening session “The Shipper Perspective: What’s Working and What Isn’t” that they are switching up their transportation strategies, responding to lessons learned in tougher freight markets like 2018. Bumble Bee Details Its Shift in Logistics Strategy.

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Freightera

APRIL 28, 2020

BM: For society, the Physical Internet (PI) enables order-of-magnitude improvements in the efficiency, sustainability, security, trustability and resilience of supply chains, logistics, and freight transportation, all around the world, within each company and across industries. We are thinking how to guide collective action.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Perhaps surprisingly, companies that sell sofa beds, dining tables and other bulky, heavy items often do the same, because return freight is so expensive. Liquidity Services operates eight regional warehouse-size facilities in North America. A NEW INDUSTRY BLOOMS If you leave money lying around, someone will pick it up.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Impact: This is resulting in procurement teams scrambling to find new supply sources, while engineers are looking for substitutions alternatives, and other company leaders are figuring out how to bring more in-house for a vertical integrated approach.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 12, 2018

After a strong finish in 2017, flatbed demand has continued to soar in 2018 resulting in historic supply and demand imbalances across North America. Freight is often project based with seasonal demand. This means flatbed carriers have limited opportunities to build a “freight network” or plan routes that optimize drive time.

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Freightera

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

We will discuss how other services and companies compare to Freightera using ground freight shipping in North America as the baseline. Array of Services, Features, and Ratings HOW TO READ THIS TABLE. Empty circle: No or Not applicable Freight Carriers Freight carriers are the backbone of our industry.

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Freightera

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

We will discuss how other services and companies compare to Freightera using ground freight shipping in North America as the baseline. Array of Services, Features, and Ratings HOW TO READ THIS TABLE. Empty circle: No or Not applicable Freight Carriers Freight carriers are the backbone of our industry.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2022

The Normalcy Index calculated weekly by the Economist projects that North America is 67% of the way back to normalcy from COVID, but globally, it is lower at 50% with many flare-ups. Deaths in Hong Kong are at a record level as COVID outbreaks slow freight at Shenzhen and Qingdao ports in China. The impact was multi-faceted.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JUNE 7, 2018

May 17, 2018 – Fair Lawn, NJ – UltraShipTMS development teams have set June 26, 2018 as the release date for the next platform update of their award-winning logistics automation solution for high volume shippers in North America. . UltraShipTMS version 5.15 Other improvements being released in v5.15

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Supply Chain Collaborator

MAY 15, 2018

May 17, 2018 – Fair Lawn, NJ – UltraShipTMS development teams have set June 26, 2018 as the release date for the next platform update of their award-winning logistics automation solution for high volume shippers in North America. . UltraShipTMS version 5.15 Other improvements being released in v5.15

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