Talking Logistics

MAY 3, 2019

Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon’s Freight Push Rattles Logistics Sector (WSJ – sub. Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon’s Freight Push Rattles Logistics Sector (WSJ – sub.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2014

Freight companies are eventually going to face severe challenges finding drivers to get your shipments where you want them when you want them there. Steve Gordon says, “A shortage will change everyone’s behavior, even companies used to viewing transportation strictly as a commodity—especially when freight gets left on the dock.”.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Santosh started his first company, Razor Studios when he 13 years old that provided IT support to small business in his hometown in Maryland. The team is made up of Ted Alling and Barry Large who previously built Access America Transport, a logistics business that subsequently merged with Coyote Logistics and sold to UPS for $1.8B.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

The folks from Manugistics left not knowing how they would get back home to Maryland, and I joined my colleagues next door at the Hilton to watch the events on TV. Remembering 9/11 seems more important to me, even if it doesn’t directly relate to supply chain and logistics. DAT Solutions Launches Freight Market Analytics Service.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Brad is a highly recognized senior supply chain leader with over 23 years of managing, designing, and implementing freight transport technology. Brad has a BA in Logistics Management from Michigan State University. Payment, auditing, and freight claims. Experience and expertise in freight technology integration is a big plus.

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Savi

MAY 28, 2020

Department of Defense (DoD), and your product is critical logistics technology for the Army National Guard’s first responders and warfighters, however, failing to deliver is simply not an option. How 3 Organizations Worked Together to Get New Logistics Equipment to the Army National Guard – in the Midst of A Pandemic.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 5, 2015

The assessment needs to be data-driven, so start by collecting freight data. Gathering the freight spend data and summarizing it at 30,000 feet helps uncover the modes or flows where the most achievable savings will be captured. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland.

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Third-party logistics companies ( 3PLs ) specialize in distribution, warehousing and fulfillment services. The core competency of these companies is logistics , and they do it well. Even Amazon used third-party logistics companies when the company first started, until reaching sufficient scale to have a logistics arm of its own.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2015

Shippers and Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) are constantly evolving – more rapidly than ever due to increasing activity in mergers and acquisitions, carve-outs, changing client and consumer demands, converging business models, and decreasing IT costs. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 19, 2020

As we move into the back half of May, the freight market is starting to show signs of an expedited rebound. . Th ese conditions have caused a more favorable freight environment. That is e specially the case for outbound freight in southern states and California where produce season is in full swing. . Logistics? ? .

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

The Tesla Semi Truck Will Change Freight. Freight innovation frequently focuses on moving data better – like visibility, eBookings , and the new generation of forwarders and brokers. What The Tesla Semi Means For Domestic and International Freight. What Elon Musk’s Blueprint Means For The Freight Industry.

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Freightos

APRIL 2, 2024

More Resources Home April 2, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. China – N. Europe weekly prices fell 6% to $3.31/kg.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 22, 2024

Dave also talks about his company’s expansion into freight transportation and the benefits of outsourcing fulfillment for growing ecommerce businesses. Additionally, he shares his experience with podcasting and how it has helped build trust and attract clients for his logistics business.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 24, 2025

In addition to increasing delivery speed through improved use of logistics and technology, Amazon is also increasing the types of essential items available to Prime members for expedited delivery. The hybrid approach allows Amazon to position products closer to customer households and reduce transportation distances.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2020

Produce season transportation can have an impact on your freight, even if you do not ship grains, fruits, or vegetables. Refrigerated transportation is particularly at a premium and can be difficult to secure if not working with a logistics provider with an expansive network. What is produce season? Heaviest Peak: September.

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Freight Plus

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

“With Platinum’s support, we will continue to execute on our customer-centric growth strategy, which focuses on offering best-in-class customs brokerage, trade compliance and logistics services to more than 30,000 businesses in the U.S., Meanwhile, it's this week's, "Where's my freight?!". Walmart taking control of its rail shipments.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2020

Freight Forwarding Catches Up with Sharm Chelliah. Sharm Chelliah and Joe Lynch discuss the topic, “freight forwarding catches up” which refers to the recent technology advancements made in freight forwarding that has enabled it to offer a customer experience and visibility on par with tech-enabled 3PLs and freight brokers.

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 12, 2022

When they track carbon emissions for each shipment, they can make better decisions on carriers and the best ways to optimize the logistics network to reduce emissions. Note that these numbers include more than shipping and logistics; it encompasses the entire transportation sector. Shippers have a lot of power. and the top of Virginia.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

Accenture Acquires Global Logistics Consulting Firm Flo Group Global based consulting and other services firm Accenture has reportedly acquired European based global logistics consulting services firm Flo Group. The deal reportedly will further enhance Oracle’s logistics software deployment capabilities across Europe.

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NC State SCRC

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Our prior post discussed the benefits and challenges of visibility in logistics. The biggest issue today that shippers have to worry about is freight loss claims, personal injury, and of course, liability! Maryland has a cap on non-economic damages, but is one of very few states with a cap.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2023

I saw an interesting story earlier this week about how a police department in a small Maryland city is using drones in its effort to thwart illegal dirt bike riding within city limits. And now on to this week’s logistics news. The logistics provider has already deployed 3,000 AMRs globally with over 2,000 in North America.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

Freight Shipments Rose 0.8% University of Maryland Selects Resilinc as Supply Chain Risk Partner. According to Jeff Starecheski, Vice President Logistics Services at Sears Holdings, “Customer service is of paramount importance to Sears Holdings, our members and customers. Note: Descartes is a Talking Logistics sponsor.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 5, 2020

To effectively track each state’s progress in reopening and how freight is impacted, we will publish a market update for the coming weeks as the country eases out of lockdowns. . Currently, we are seeing little fluctuation in the domestic logistics market when compared to the past few weeks. . Northeast Logistics .

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2015

Since I didn’t have much time to analyze this week’s supply chain and logistics news, I’ll just leave you with the links and provide my commentary next week. June 2015 North American Freight Numbers. Drone with drugs, porn seized near Maryland prisons, two arrested (Reuters). Amazon expands Prime Now, offers U.S.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 12, 2020

Currently, this has not made a substantial impact on the freight market, but we are seeing signs that the industry is beginning to recover. Additionally, according to Freight Waves, “outbound tender rejections have increased week-over-week for the first time since the OTRI peaked at 19.25% on March 28.”. Midwest Logistics.

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American Global Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2025

TARIFF TITLE PAGE TERRA WORLDWIDE LOGISTICS LLC DBA AMERICAN GLOBAL LOGISTICS (a non-vessel operating common carrier) FMC ORGANIZATION NO.: RULE 5 Payment of Freight Charges 5.1 Carrier" means Terra Worldwide Logistics LLC, on whose behalf this Bill of Lading has been signed. RULE 2 Application of Rates and Charges 2.1

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news: Amazon in the news: Amazon closes, abandons plans for dozens of U.S. Earlier this week, the company warned officials in Maryland that it plans to close two delivery stations next month in Hanover and Essex, near Baltimore, that employ more than 300 people. And what a glorious season it is.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 10, 2025

“This unprecedented backlog of unobligated grants delayed critical investments in communities across the country.”

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