Cathy Roberson

MARCH 31, 2025

In early 2024, Happy Returns and UPS collaborated with Geek+, a robotics company, to transform Happy Returns’ East Coast hub in Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania into an automated returns hub to accelerate processing times. According to a Modern Retail article , the median time for returning items to retailers was reduced by 35%.

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Consumer Goods Logistics

JUNE 26, 2014

freight consolidation | retail inbound transportation l Pennsylvania freight' Retailers today face an opportunity to save millions of dollars a year, simply by fixing a structural flaw built into most retail supply chains. That same fix can drastically lower carbon emissions. White Paper: The Purchasing-Logistics Disconnect.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Andrew Semisch and Joe Lynch discuss smart freight sourcing, which starts with an RFP tool purpose built for freight sourcing. Andrew is Vice President of Commercial Development for Emerge , the leading freight procurement platform. Key Takeaways: Smart Freight Sourcing. About Andy Smisch. About Emerge.

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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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Supply Chain Network

OCTOBER 3, 2011

Penn State is designated as the sole land grant institution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. University’s main campus is located in State College, Pennsylvania. intercontinental Air and Ocean Freight with comprehensive Value-Added Logistics Services and Supply Chain. For more information: www.capgemini-consulting.com.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Analysts from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business explain, “Globalization can bring numerous benefits, but these come with risks. They write, “Supply chains across the globe need a better mousetrap to keep freight spend under control and efficiently manage freight. ”[7].

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QAD

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

At 99,720 sq km in size, the country is slightly smaller than the US state of Pennsylvania. This robust infrastructure makes it easy to move freight in or out of the country quickly and easily. The annual freight traffic on registered carriers was 11.297 billion mt-km in 2015. The country also has 466 heliports.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 28, 2022

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania issued a House Resolution naming National Logistics Day as an official state holiday; the States of Ohio and South Carolina both issued formal proclamations; and with the support of Congressman Kelly, the U.S. But that was not the only support. ”[6]. Concluding Thoughts.

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Stord

APRIL 7, 2019

Rail freight volumes continued to fall at the end of March alongside service outages due to flooding in the Midwest. True Value is investing $150 million in upgrades to its supply chain that will cover a new distribution center in Pennsylvania, ordering software, and more.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 26, 2014

There are similar scenarios playing out in Texas and Pennsylvania as well. The oil and gas industry impacts freight transportation in four significant areas: Diesel Prices. My brother-in-law lives within a half a mile of the main freight rail track in the Twin Cities. So why does this matter for supply chain professionals?

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2022

All road and rail freight duties and regulations regarding the entry of road carriers are under the jurisdiction of the International Chamber of Commerce. During the 1980s, and specifically in the world of transport, deregulation continued with the Motor Carrier Act of 1980, which reduced regulation of road freight rates and entry conditions.

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Consumer Goods Logistics

MARCH 5, 2019

On February 11, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced plans for a commercial vehicle ban on all major highways in Eastern Pennsylvania in anticipation of a predicted snow-ice mix the following day.

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Supply Chain Network

OCTOBER 13, 2011

Suffice it to say I was more than pleased, and very excited, to hear what Ahold, Del Monte and ES3 have now created in York Pennsylvania. Key to this success was very tightly synchronized multi-vendor product and data flows creating significant inbound transport & process savings and service improvements. Jeff Ashcroft.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2022

Felipe Capella is President, COO and Co-founder of Loadsmart , a leading digital freight technology company. Felipe holds Master degrees from the University of Pennsylvania (valedictorian), from Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (Spain – full scholarship) and an MBA from Fundacao Getulio Vargas (Brazil). About Felipe Capella.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

He has decades of experience in the insurtech, mobility, and freight and logistics markets — and the intersection between these three industries. He earned an MBA from the Wharton School, and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. About Chuck Wallace. Chuck Wallace is the CEO and Co-founder of HDVI.

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Turvo

JULY 31, 2020

As further reported by DC Velocity , “Pennsylvania-based omnichannel technology provider Radial surveyed 1,000 consumers across the United States about their 2020 holiday shopping plans and found that, despite the pandemic, most do not plan to change their spending significantly or shop earlier compared to 2019.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 25, 2023

According to the announcement , Ryder will acquire 15 operations across Florida, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah , and California. The transaction is expected to add approximately $250 million in annual total revenue to Ryder ’s supply chain solutions business segment and be accretive to shareholders.

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Cathy Roberson

DECEMBER 17, 2022

But, it looks like state legislation for bathroom access for truck drivers in Pennsylvania is still pending. Catch my weekly column on air cargo, freight forwarding, and the express markets, and the occasional podcast on Air Cargo World. I wear a number of hats these days.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

DHL avoided this problem because it had planned for alternative freight methods in the event of a disaster and was able to enact the strategy when signs of an eruption began to emerge. The shortest of the top six took place in Eastern Pennsylvania and lasted almost 224 hours.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

DHL avoided this problem because it had planned for alternative freight methods in the event of a disaster and was able to enact the strategy when signs of an eruption began to emerge. The shortest of the top six took place in Eastern Pennsylvania and lasted almost 224 hours.

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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. Kansas’ produce season transportation spikes influence freight capacity and rates in early summer continuing through August. If dealing with North Dakota freight, expect some capacity fluctuations around this time.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 30, 2021

Do you have a Freight Management Strategy or are you Spinning your Wheels? And the Rover (Real Time Optimizer for Vehicle Routes) computer package produced by DART, based on research through the University of Pennsylvania with DuPont de Nemours. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 13, 2021

Felipe Capella is President, COO and Co-founder of Loadsmart , a leading digital freight technology company. Felipe holds Master degrees from the University of Pennsylvania (valedictorian), from Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (Spain – full scholarship) and an MBA from Fundacao Getulio Vargas (Brazil). About Felipe Capella.

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DAT Solutions

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

It's the fastest-growing city in Pennsylvania, with over 120,000 residents and a one-day roundtrip to major population centers on the East Coast. With its distribution centers and access to multiple freight corridors, Allentown was exceptionally busy for a short holiday week.

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ShipBob

MARCH 30, 2020

Shipments to brick and mortar stores may contain hundreds of items that are sent to one destination on pallets via freight. “With ShipBob, we have access to live inventory management, knowing exactly how many units we have in Texas vs. Chicago vs. Pennsylvania. Size of shipments and order volume.

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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

Van freight availability rebounded 3% on the spot market last week , and truck posts increased 2%. Some individual markets offered a lot of loads , and trucks were relatively scarce, creating opportunities in Southern and Eastern Oregon, Eastern Washington, Southern Idaho, much of Wisconsin and Indiana, and Western Pennsylvania.

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DAT Solutions

MARCH 14, 2017

That'll no doubt affect freight movements, with trucks banned from some highways in the Northeast while Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Virginia declare states of emergency. Charlotte joined Atlanta as an early leader ahead of the spring freight season, but the story for the past few weeks has been Houston. mile on average.

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DAT Solutions

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Demand has been weaker in Florida and Pennsylvania this month. Florida has a balance problem, where the demand for inbound freight is much higher than the demand for outbound trucks. Continuing the regional theme out of Nevada: Flatbed rates from Reno to Seattle rose to $2.97/mile. That pushed rates lower out of Tampa.

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DAT Solutions

JULY 28, 2016

Van Rates Decline in 3 Biggest Freight Markets. Pennsylvania (2.0). Pennsylvania (2.8). A downturn in July is a normal seasonal trend on the spot market, but it’s sometimes followed by a rebound in August and September. Reefers may get a pay raise then, too, when grocers stock up on fresh food for back-to-school season.

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DAT Solutions

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Spot market freight has stabilized in recent weeks, and last week we saw load-to-truck ratios rise for every trailer type. For one, lackluster contract freight volumes has led to more contract carriers putting trucks on the spot market, and the extra capacity has kept rates from rising in many places. The other 13 lanes were neutral.

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DAT Solutions

MARCH 14, 2017

All commercial vehicles have been banned from I-84 in Pennsylvania, and New York State has closed I-84 to all traffic. If you're relatively new to the freight brokerage business, you may be asking, "How do I find capacity in a snowstorm?" Do you broker freight out West? Winter Storm Stella has arrived. Reach drivers on the road.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 6, 2015

The top 10 states ranked by total manufacturing employment in 2013 are California (1,251,400 jobs), Texas (871,700 jobs), Ohio (662,100 jobs), Illinois (579,600 jobs), Pennsylvania (563,500 jobs), Michigan (555,300 jobs), Indiana (491,900 jobs), Wisconsin (458,400 jobs), New York (455,100 jobs), and North Carolina (442,500 jobs).

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Consumer Goods Logistics

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Back in 1957, KANE Freight Lines was still in the early stages of growth, with a very small fleet serving the valley cities of Northeast Pennsylvania. Culture and tradition are sustained by stories. Here’s one from the KANE archives. But KANE was slowly adding new customers and one of them was The Wilson Ham Company. read more'

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Robinson as we work together to provide safe and reliable services to those who care about their freight and the care of which is it handled.”. What the award means to Dayton Freight. Dayton Freight. What the award means to Old Dominion Freight Lines. Old Dominion Freight Lines. Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

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