Elementum

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

The answer is… transportation. But before lithium can meet its full potential, the problem of transportation must be addressed. Many of the country's railroad tracks and services are still not fully equipped to handle dangerous chemical transportation, and regulators are hurrying to catch up with the burgeoning market.

Transportation 60

Transportation Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies South America 60

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2023

freight rates have reached their lowest levels in nearly six years. In essence, it is confirmation of a freight recession condition. The sub-index index Transportation Utilization of 50 was noted as indicating no upward movement for the first time in 2023. percentage points below the February value of 54.7, Separate U.S.

Freight 52

Freight Manufacturing Procurement Supply and Demand Nevada 52

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 9, 2024

Note: values of this index above 50 are indicative of an expansion of overall logistics industry activity levels ) The summary narrative communicated for July 2024 was indications of “ positive movements in the transportation market contrasting with a moderate contraction in inventories and slowing rates of expansion in the warehousing market.”

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Transportation Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics 52

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from our friend Kevin Hill with Quality Scales Unlimited who shares his expertise regarding the key trends in supply chain and transportation management. . This is the value of having a transportation network. Stagnation of Air Cargo and Sea Freight Rates. 6 Key Trends in Supply Chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Trends Supply Chain Strategy 120

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Those are two of the most common questions I hear about driverless trucks, or to use the term preferred by the Department of Transportation, autonomous vehicles, which includes both cars and trucks. Department of Transportation (DOT) issued federal policy for the safe testing and deployment of automated vehicles.

Supply Chain Software 100

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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. Even if you don’t grow or ship produce, your transportation performance and spend can still be directly impacted. How Produce Season Transportation Affects Rates and Capacity – State by State.

Transportation 59

Transportation Rhode Island New Hampshire North Carolina 59

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 7, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights additional developments, evidence and added signs that reinforce that there will be no peak holiday focused surge in transportation and logistics in the latter half of 2023. While 209,000 workers were added in June, 14,000 freight and parcel carriers were cut and 6,900 warehousing and storage jobs were lost.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software Transportation Logistics Warehousing 52

Supply Chain Matters

MAY 22, 2023

freight and logistics industry continues to mitigate recessionary conditions including the April 2023 Logistics Manager Index reaching its lowest level lowest level in six years and one-half years. freight, logistics and parcel movement industry. Freight rate reportedly fell 37 percent. The LMI has now declined 6.7

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction 52

Cathy Roberson

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

The war concluded with Mexico losing a significant portion of its territory, including present-day California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Nevada, Utah, and parts of Colorado and Wyoming. Just twenty-five years after gaining its independence, Mexico faced a war with the US - The Mexican-American War (1846-1848). –Mexico border.

El Paso 56

El Paso Mexico Manufacturing Procurement Pricing Training 56

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? ? .

Freight 52

Freight Rhode Island New Hampshire Delaware 52

Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 22, 2016

In the near-term, hosted software and cloud computing are making sophisticated warehouse, transportation and labor management systems accessible to organizations that could never support the significant capital investment required to discretely license the same software. All of your denied party lists are already loaded for screening.

Predictive Analytics Software 100

Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Network Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Analytics Software 100

Techgistics

DECEMBER 22, 2016

7-Eleven and Google teamed up for drone deliveries from a 7-Eleven store in Nevada, Amazon delivered an order via drone in the UK , Domino’s delivered a pizza by drone in New Zealand , and JD.com delivered orders in rural China via drone. Drones for Good Like self-driving vehicles, there was plenty of press surrounding drones in 2016.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Software 100

Logility

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Find the case where a customer node is right near the Alabama warehouse but is shipped from the Nevada warehouse. Inevitably, key transportation lanes will not be found in the historical data. But this is the real world and reflects the optimum use of the freight market. Great, see how I saved $948K?

Modeling Software 130

Modeling Software Modeling Optimization Modeling Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2022

We now add highlights of March and Q1-2022 key global transportation and logistics indices. Global and Domestic Transportation and Logistics Indices. March and Q1-2022 data would tend to indicate that global transportation and logistics disruptions are easing, but fast-moving events in February and now March indicate to the contrary.

Global Transportation 52

Global Transportation Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction Strategies Transportation 52

Supply Chain Matters

MAY 23, 2022

This index complies 27 different variables to include transportation movement and costs, global PMI sub-indexes reflecting delivery times and order backlog. The authors point to the delivery time disruptions occurring in China , an increase in air freight costs from the U.S. Further was a dip in Transportation Price expansion, down 15.8

Supply Chain Planning Software 59

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 59

CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 26, 2014

The oil and gas industry impacts freight transportation in four significant areas: Diesel Prices. I was chatting with Ben Spilger from our Reno office about this when he said, “I can’t count the number of people I’ve met in Nevada with friends or family at least considering moving to North Dakota.” Driver Shortage.

North Dakota 72

North Dakota Pricing Training Supply Chain Libya 72

Freight Waves

JUNE 27, 2025

Fleetworthy launches industry-first expedited inspection in Nevada (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves) Fleetworthy on Tuesday officially launched its Expedited Inspection feature, only available through Drivewyze by Fleetworthy, starting with deployment in Nevada. You’re halfway there!

Nevada 78

Nevada Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies North America 78

Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 12, 2022

This index compiles 27 different variables to include transportation movement and costs, global PMI sub-indexes reflecting delivery times and order backlog. Interestingly, Transportation Utilization is the outlier here, as both utilization metrics in the index were up significantly in September. ”. up from an August reading of 59.7.

Inventory Reduction 59

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Warehousing Price Reduction 59

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 7, 2023

Transportation utilization reportedly dipped a hefty 9.5 Consequently, transportation prices reportedly declined 8.9 Noted was that one of the busiest times in freight logistics, the seasonal back-to-school retail stocking period, likely did not materialize. The reported May value of 47.3 compared to the April value of 50.9,

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Third Party Logistics 52

Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 6, 2023

and Transportation Capacity (+5.2) and Transportation Utilization (-10.7). The canal disruption is further noted as having more freight being routed to U.S. The reported November value of 49.4 declined a significant 7.1 percentage points from that of October. and slowdown in Warehousing Utilization (-14.0)

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software Trends Logistics Scenario Planning 52

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 7, 2023

Both metrics contributed to the overall contraction in the LMI along with contracting price levels for transportation. Transportation utilization reportedly dipped a hefty 9.5 Consequently, transportation prices reportedly declined 8.9 The June value of 45.6 declined 1.7 percentage points from the May value of 47.3,

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Reduction Negotiate Pricing 52

The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 24, 2013

LTL Carrier Profile: YRC Freight. YRC Freight is the third largest less than truckload (LTL) carrier with approximately $3.2B YRC Freight has 9.2% YRC Freight is the largest subsidiary of YRC Worldwide Inc. Yellow Transportation was founded in 1924 by A.J. LTL Carrier Profile: YRC Freight Equipment & People.

Puerto Rico 100

Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Freight Oklahoma City 100

Talking Logistics

MARCH 7, 2014

Con-way Freight Introduces Drive Safe Systems™. FedEx Freight to Increase Shipping Rates. Meanwhile, Con-way Freight announced the full deployment of Drive Safe Systems™, a suite of advanced on-board “monitor, sense and alert” technologies. Is Walmart’s WAVE Concept Truck The Fuel-Efficient Future Of Semis? Yahoo Autos ).

Logistics Network Optimization Software 154

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Canada Supply Chain Network Software 154

CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 17, 2016

Recently, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will issue guidelines for driverless cars by the middle of this summer. The first challenge featured 15 self-driving cars trying to navigate a 142-mile course between California and Nevada.

Supply Chain Software 34

Supply Chain Software Nevada Massachusetts Logistics Network Optimization Software 34

DAT Solutions

OCTOBER 6, 2016

New Overtime Rules "A Slap in the Face" to Freight Brokers. Regarding the Texas lawsuit, it’s unclear whether the court will hold a hearing or issue any decision before December 1, according to Will Sehestedt, government affairs manager for the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA), a trade organization for freight brokers.

South Carolina 120

South Carolina Nebraska Utah Texas 120

Elementum

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

We’ve talked about the truck driver shortage and its potential to disrupt domestic freight shipping: fewer people are choosing to become truck drivers, leading to a serious dip in truck capacity in only a few years. Automakers like Volvo are already testing prototypes in Nevada. A few companies have found the answer.

Forecasting Software 60

Forecasting Software Demand Planning Software Freight System 60

GTG Technology Group

DECEMBER 23, 2015

With all the craze about new self-driving cars, it’s easy to overlook what may be a more impressive feat: self-driving freight trucks. Right now, the truck is only licensed in Nevada, but this is just the beginning. For the time being, these trucks are limited to the highways of Nevada.

Freight 50

Freight Nevada Industrial Industry 50

3PL Insights

AUGUST 8, 2017

We all know about the recent spectacular failure of the Google self-driving prototype, which reassured many skeptics that robotic revolutions in transportation were still safely located in the distant future. It’s not just manufacturers who are keeping the futuristic potential of transportation management in mind either.

Michigan 65

Michigan Nevada Modeling Software Warehousing 65

Freight Center

MAY 31, 2019

We aren’t fortune tellers at FreightCenter, but we have been in the logistics business long enough to predict what you’re about to ask: H ow much is the cost of freight to (insert destination) ? We’ll break it down and give you an idea of what’s involved in calculating freight cost wherever you’re shipping. Classification.

Puerto Rico 40

Puerto Rico North Carolina New Jersey Freight 40

Freight Center

JANUARY 1, 2019

Several factors can impact the cost of freight shipping, including your shipment’s weight, dimensions and any special handling requirements, such as temperature or shape. Yes indeed, freight shipping prices do vary by state. Additionally, our freight experts are here to guide you through the process if needed.

Freight 40

Freight Shipping Rhode Island South Dakota 40

Freight Center

JANUARY 1, 2019

Several factors can impact the cost of freight shipping, including your shipment’s weight, dimensions and any special handling requirements, such as temperature or shape. Yes indeed, freight shipping prices do vary by state. Additionally, our freight experts are here to guide you through the process if needed.

Freight 40

Freight Shipping Rhode Island South Dakota 40

Freight Center

JANUARY 1, 2019

Several factors can impact the cost of freight shipping, including your shipment’s weight, dimensions and any special handling requirements, such as temperature or shape. Yes indeed, freight shipping prices do vary by state. Additionally, our freight experts are here to guide you through the process if needed.

Freight 40

Freight Shipping Rhode Island South Dakota 40

Elementum

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Located in Nevada, the factory has begun producing batteries at a significantly lower cost by leveraging economies of scale, innovative manufacturing, reduction of waste, and the convenience of housing most of the process under a single roof. But now, Tesla’s gigafactory is hoping to solve the problem. The result for Tesla?

Expense Reduction 185

Expense Reduction Manufacturing Procurement Price Reduction Waste Reduction 185

DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Rates rose across the region, with shippers moving freight out of the way of the coming storm. Transportation and logistics professionals are urged to contact the American Logistics Aid Network , if you can help provide trucks, trailers, or warehouse space. Rising diesel costs added extra pressure and pushed prices higher. per mile.

Las Vegas 70

Las Vegas Baltimore Fort Worth Houston 70

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Amazon says its new robotics system, named Sequoia after the giant trees native to California’s Sierra Nevada region, is designed for both speed and safety. In 2022, there were at least 22 workplace injuries at DHL’s CVG operations that required transport to a hospital or emergency room. September imports, at 2.54 million TEU tally.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 300

Logistics Network Optimization Software Memphis Mississippi Logistics 300

Cathy Roberson

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Photo courtesy of GLS UK-based postal operator, Royal Mail further expands its international operations through its subsidiary, General Logistics Systems (GLS) with the acquisition of Canadian freight operator, Rosenau Transport, announced on Oct 8. How does this all benefit postal operator Royal Mail? International cross-border.

Canada 52

Canada Europe Idaho Utah 52

Freight Waves

JUNE 28, 2025

Link: Transport Topics: Rail Theft Surge High-End Audio Theft Location: San Bernardino, CA, USA Date: Q3 2024 Value: $400,000 Details: A theft ring used stolen identities to steal audio systems from a warehouse. Context: Rail theft, up 40% in 2024, exposes intermodal vulnerabilities. Context: Agricultural goods are targeted for export.

Pharmaceutical 121

Pharmaceutical Los Angeles El Paso Industrial 121