Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2024

Some have automated, gateless check-in; some direct the drivers to check in with the shipping office. For various reasons, many drivers show up unexpectedly and at the same time. Bottom line: yards are hard. And in this economic environment, hiring more people to streamline yard and facilities management is a non-starter.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

“Spot Market Freight Indices Continue Surge to Three-Year Highs”. These three headlines from Transport Topics and Food Shippers of America magazine tell the story of one of the most important challenges facing shippers in North America leading into 2018. The Value in Orchestrating a Scheduled Transportation Plan”.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 17, 2020

What’s the Difference Between Freight Management and Logistics Management? Freight Management services article and permission to publish here provided by Saheer Gurjot. According to Steele’s Transportation Group , freight management services help companies more efficiently move freight from one point to an end destination.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 2, 2021

Shipping container shortage article and permission to publish here provided by Sam White at Argentus. The massive global shipping squeeze. In their story about the shipping shortage, the CBC quoted shipping analyst Alan Murphy, who detailed how this changing demand has massively disrupted the global shipping market.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JULY 19, 2020

Less than container load (LCL) shipping is rapidly becoming a go-to service option for businesses seeking help in a complex global logistics industry. As COVID-19 affected businesses around the world, the need for expedited LCL shipping grew significantly. The right level of LCL shipping expertise. Our team of experts at C.H.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 15, 2024

The latest updates on shipping delays in the Red Sea in January 2024, including which businesses and industries have been impacted. This response is driven by ongoing threats to crew and cargo safety, necessitating the rerouting of ships around the Cape of Good Hope, resulting in substantial delays and escalated shipping costs.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 2, 2023

Joe Chandler and Joe Lynch discuss how to build a successful freight brokerage. Joe Chandler is the President and COO of SPI Logistics , one of the top logistics firms in North America, boasting a robust network of 65 offices and over 54,000 carriers across Canada and the United States.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

Mars Wrigley chose Transplace, now UBER Freight, for North America and a partnership with Maersk/E2Open for ocean freight. Mars Wrigley chose Transplace, now UBER Freight, for North America and a partnership with Maersk/E2Open for ocean freight. Mars took that recommendation.

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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. It’s not as easy as just building more trucks. How to Manage Truckload Macro Trends.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2022

As I spent the time reflecting over the last three weeks, the number of articles streaming into my feed on supply chain implications was high, but most of them were wrong. Deaths in Hong Kong are at a record level as COVID outbreaks slow freight at Shenzhen and Qingdao ports in China. My brain struggles to communicate with my fingers.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 4, 2021

These ecommerce trends aren’t going away, and shippers will continue to face the challenge of moving smaller quantities of freight at a higher frequency while navigating capacity issues. Build in flexibility to improve shipping performance. Build in flexibility to improve shipping performance. You need a Plan B at all times.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 22, 2020

Do you have a Freight Management Strategy or are you Spinning your Wheels? In the shipping industry, automatic equipment identification (AEI) tags are the lifeblood of data collecting. In the shipping industry, automatic equipment identification (AEI) tags are the lifeblood of data collecting. Real-Time Tracking.

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Freightera

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

How Freightera compares to traditional carriers and brokers and online solutions, with pros and cons for each provider If you are trying to compare Freightera with other shipping solutions, this article will make it easier for you. Empty circle: No or Not applicable Freight Carriers Freight carriers are the backbone of our industry.

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Freightera

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

How Freightera compares to traditional carriers and brokers and online solutions, with pros and cons for each provider If you are trying to compare Freightera with other shipping solutions, this article will make it easier for you. Empty circle: No or Not applicable Freight Carriers Freight carriers are the backbone of our industry.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

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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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

The Freightos System is SaaS for freight contract management, automatic price quotations, and business intelligence. There are two ways to view the History of Shipping Containers. Below, you can also view the history of shipping containers in one infographic. Malcom McLean and the History of Shipping Containers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2022

And their operating conditions are extremely challenging and unpredictable, from skyrocketing fuel costs and tariffs to blocked shipping lanes and ongoing geo-political conflict. Just as important, they connect the end-to-end value chain digitally, so all partners can participate in a shared response.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

In the race to fill distribution centers and store shelves with inventory for the holidays, some of the world’s largest retailers and ecommerce sellers are jumping ahead of smaller competitors by chartering ships, shifting freight to air, re-rerouting inland shipments, and hiring more staff for distribution centers and other supply chain nodes.

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Freightos

APRIL 24, 2016

The History of the Shipping Container. 26 April 2016 marks the 60th anniversary of the maiden voyage of the Ideal X and the birth of modern container shipping, a development that played a critical role in spurring the global economy. But the modern shipping container has changed much more than one industry. Category Key.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 29, 2020

Robinson put together information on four key subjects that will help your PPE supply chain run smoother during a time when simplicity is what you need most. So, it’s important you’re up to date on the latest regulations to avoid your freight being held up. Metered freight solutions. Exporting PPE from China.

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BlueYonder

MAY 14, 2021

Just a couple of months out from the Suez Canal blockage, companies are still trying to get a handle on reacting to the aftermath while bracing for further impact. One of the factors in that evaluation would also be the freight costs you incurred for that container and any additional costs if you are expediting another shipment.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis. Thanks to container prices rising as much as 600%, money that could be used for advertising went to freight companies instead. The Semiconductor Shortage and Plans to Increase Chip Production. Chain Store Age ). AdAge ).

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 13, 2022

Ford expedites freight to alleviate supplier disruptions in China. As e-commerce continues to grow, companies are looking at new and innovative ways to ensure they get orders delivered on time to their customers. After more than two years, I finally traveled for a conference again. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Is wearing a jacket and hat while watching the Red Sox game in your family room a visual cue that the time has come? Passport, a customer service company focused on shipping, has raised $3 million in seed funding (TechCrunch). Ryder Expands Last-Mile Delivery Network in 11 North American Markets.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 17, 2020

At the time we bought more packages than we should have, just in case, not realizing there was going to be a full blown run on toilet paper. At the time we bought more packages than we should have, just in case, not realizing there was going to be a full blown run on toilet paper. Every store is sold out of toilet paper.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2018

3Gtms Releases Quick Ship Portal. 3Gtms Releases Quick Ship Portal. CMA CGM and Freightos sign landmark agreement advancing digitization in the shipping industry. Maersk wants to slash carbon emissions from shipping to zero. 3Gtms Releases Quick Ship Portal. Which candy is mentioned the most in songs?

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

Prime Membership: Amazon Prime – Subscription service offering benefits such as free two-day shipping, access to Prime Video, Prime Music, and exclusive deals. The inner workings of logistics at Amazon are a marvel of efficiency, precision, and constant innovation. In this blog post, we’ll explore how Amazon does it all.

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Zipline Logistics

OCTOBER 5, 2021

While it remains to be seen whether the coming quarter will live up to expectations, there are multiple powerful predictors hinting that the freight market will not wane in intensity over the coming months. Typically, freight experiences a seasonal boom, starting with back-to-school shopping and concluding following year-end holidays.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

In going door to door trying to sell a Freight Management service, as well as in my experience working in companies, I have had the opportunity to see a variety of ways in which companies, large and small, were managing their Freight and Logistics spend. Freight and Logistics. You must manage Freight and Logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

The output from the monthly process is an updated plan that balances demand with supply over a 24-month time horizon. The company has 11 production facilities across North America and China. The company ships directly to customers and also to distributors. Dean Sorenson concurs. An analogy to peanut butter is often used.

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Survey insights reveal that 90% of retail buyers say a supplier’s ability to deliver on time impacts their purchasing behavior of that brand. Just like retailers benefit from your product being on the shelf, so does a specialized 3PL. The more shelf space you land and expand at a retailer, the more freight you’ll be delivering.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Jim Hackett, the CEO of Ford at the time, was quoted as saying: “We didn’t realize there was an off switch. Oil prices jumped, with Brent rising above $105 a barrel for the first time since 2014, after Russia’s attack on Ukraine exacerbated concerns about disruptions to global energy supply. The Nord Stream Pipeline.

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Turvo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

What’s in this article : A crisis that is affecting the world economy – record-high shipping rates. A problem also linked to shipping companies. Record-high shipping rates are affecting the world economy. Fewer ships in operation . And it wasn’t just about docks and warehouses.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2017

In the meantime, here’s Trump, Amazon, and the rest of this week’s supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention: Amazon Expands Into Ocean Freight (WSJ – sub. Freight on digital fast track: DHL launches CILLOX. CX North America Information Services Inc. I’ll keep working on it. in December.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 18, 2021

Unlike the Suez Canal incident or other recent port issues, which have impacted a more limited number of regions and trade lanes, the Port of Yantian is a major export hub for multiple large markets like Europe, North America, Latin America and Oceania. At this time last year, it was around 80%+. The result?

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 22, 2017

Intermodal Shipping is Growing and the Railroads are Ready | Transportfolio. Tight truckload capacity usually means more intermodal shipping. Railroads across North America are heavily investing capital in their intermodal offerings—and have been for the past five years. Intermodal shipping visibility.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 13, 2022

Each year around 700 million TEUs are shipped across the world keeping global trade and businesses running and more than eighty percent of global goods trade volumes are carried by sea, with about a sixth of that volume in shipping containers. Supply Chain KPI Dashboard.

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