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Easier than reducing carbon footprint – 5 Steps to make a dent in the Huge and Hidden Cost of CPG Sustainability

GlobalTranz

WorldShipping.org cites data from The Network for Transit and the Environment that shows that measured by grams/kg/km air freight as the largest carbon footprint impact and steamships as the lowest. David Hoerig is a Systems Sales Manager with Lantech, the Louisville, KY based inventor of stretch wrapping. The Author.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 16-20, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Amazon Looking to License or Acquire Freight-Management Technology (WSJ-sub. Kewill Introduces SOLAS-Compliant Freight Forwarding Solution by Integrating INTTRA eVGM Service. and Fast Radius’ On Demand Production Platform™ and 3D printing factory in Louisville, KY.” UPS To Launch On-Demand 3D Printing Manufacturing Network.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 4-8, 2016)

Talking Logistics

MercuryGate Launches Global, Omni-modal Freight Procurement Solution. Best Buy rolls out same-day delivery in 13 markets (Star Tribune). Descartes Showcases Logistics Technology Platform Innovations at Global User and Partner Conference. Manhattan Associates Empowers Warehouse Managers With New E-Commerce Capabilities.

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Creditors claim millions as freight bankruptcy filings roll in

Freight Waves

The company transports general freight, fresh products, liquids/gases, meat, chemicals, refrigerated food, beverages and paper products. million, and Labor Solutions LLC in Louisville, Kentucky, claiming $259,914. The company hauls general freight, metal, building materials, fresh produce, grain, U.S. million, U.S.

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Groundbreaking tool offers clearest view of freight trends

DAT Solutions

Pricing freight is all about supply and demand, and nothing lets you measure the markets faster than DAT's Hot Market Maps. If you've got a truck in Louisville, KY, would you get a better rate if you posted it at noon or 4 pm? If you've got a truck in Louisville, KY, would you get a better rate if you posted it at noon or 4 pm?

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Van Rates Fall 3¢, in Mid-Winter Slump

DAT Solutions

It's February, so it should be no surprise that freight availability is down, and so are rates. TriHaul Adds $500 to Roundtrip Pay: Chicago - Columbus - Louisville - Chicago. For example, a TriHaul from Columbus to Chicago via Louisville, KY will boost your average rate from $1.82 Spring can't come too soon.

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Getting Your Carrier Authority - Myth and Reality

DAT Solutions

Post your truck to the industry's largest digital freight market exchange. I will be speaking more in detail about these myths and much more, in the DAT booth #64196 at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Kentucky, from March 22 to 24. Again, I make my money going down the road not working with government offices.

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