Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 8, 2017

Given that the study was funded by an Atlanta-based group, the results are hardly authoritative (for instance, a number of major cities, such as Boston, Charlotte, Denver, Philadelphia, Phoenix and Washington, are not included in the study), but they do offer an interesting view on the supply chain capabilities of seven major regions.

San Francisco 82

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DAT Solutions

AUGUST 16, 2017

We expected the sizzling hot freight market to cool off a little, and it did. A seasonal transition is underway in produce harvests, as we head into the back-to-school season, so there is lots of demand for temp-controlled transportation. Van Freight Abounds, but Rates are Down. The rest of the Southeast is pretty quiet now.

Freight 79

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 16, 2021

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) publishes weekly reports on the state of produce transit, and across the board, markets from Atlanta through Philadelphia report shortages. However, the real advantage rests in connecting the pieces to ensure the right type of transportation mode is used. That’s the real risk.

Capacity 178

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

more near-shoring and larger, less frequent shipments to minimize transportation costs). How will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in light of this cheap oil environment? The Rebirth of Transportation Marketplaces (UberCARGO, Cargomatic, and Freight Friend). Abercrombie & Fitch Inc.

Predictive Analytics Software 120

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Freight Plus

APRIL 19, 2018

At the recent CONECT 22nd Annual Northeast Trade and Transportation Conference in Newport, RI it was clear that the transparency blockchain intends to provide has left some shippers skeptical. and celebrate our 30th Anniversary with a complimentary freight audit and consultation. Will blockchain be that solution?

Supply Chain Design Software 40

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Supply Chain Network

OCTOBER 13, 2011

Held again in Philadelphia, this year’s event brought back memories of 2004, the year the old CLM: Council of Logistics Management became today’s CSCMP: Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals! NonStop was a consortium of major 3PL and Transport firms which proposed 29 similar facilities across the US in the 1990?s

Supply Chain Software 68

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DAT Solutions

OCTOBER 27, 2015

In fact, there were more load posts on DAT Load Boards from January through September 2015 than in any other year except 2014 -- which was an exceptional year in freight transportation. Rate trends out of Philadelphia were mixed. What's different this year? The Hot State Map for the week of Oct.

Minneapolis 70

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2015

Warehouse Management and Transportation Management were in their infancy. It should not be functional, with a narrow focus on a singular function like manufacturing or transportation. Stage 2: All about Transportation. It is usually driven by the logistics and transportation functions. Let me continue with my story.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 30, 2023

Loadsmith says its newly formed entity, Loadsmith Transportation, is the first freight transportation company built specifically for self-driving trucks. The Biden administration sees the expanded use of lower-emission biofuels as critical to decarbonizing the transportation sector.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 227

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DAT Solutions

MAY 22, 2018

The looser capacity up north were offset by intense demand for dry van freight transportation across the southern band of states, from California through the entire Southeast region last week. On the top 100 van lanes, the biggest jump was on the lane from Atlanta to Philadelphia , up 28¢ to $3.28/mile. loads per truck.

Los Angeles 70

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 29, 2019

A New Market Seeks to Draw Freight Bets (WSJ – sub. A New Market Seeks to Draw Freight Bets (WSJ – sub. are set to launch on Friday [March 29, 2019], testing whether an old-school industry will embrace a new financial tool designed to protect cargo haulers and shippers against swings in freight rates.”

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 8, 2016

MercuryGate Launches Global, Omni-modal Freight Procurement Solution. Marten Transport Ltd. Shippers are under enormous pressure to cut transportation costs and seem not to be satisfied with the massive fuel surcharge reductions racked up over the past year and a half.”. Analysts at Stifel Inc. Hub Group Inc.,

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Freight Plus

OCTOBER 16, 2018

It’s no secret that this has been a challenging year for ground freight. The first step to knowing you are making the right decisions with your freight is understanding the impact mode can make on cost, speed, and risk. Generally, a trailer mixed with freight from two or more customers, shippers, or consignees. The trucking.

Charlotte 40

Charlotte Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Boston 40

ShipBob

MARCH 12, 2023

Zone skipping is a shipping strategy that involves consolidating parcel or freight loads based on region and then sending them out in a single shipment. The shipment is transported directly to the target region without going through a sortation process at multiple zones. How does zone skipping work?

Inventory Reduction 52

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

A behemoth in the logistics industry, UPS has operations in shipping, air freight, trucking, last-mile delivery and drone delivery. FedEx Corporation FedEx , previously known as Federal Express, is an American multinational freight company founded in 1971 as a system for urgent deliveries. Kuehne + Nagel Inc. Revenue: €17 billion/ $19.42

Warehousing 111

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

They will range from order fillers to freight handlers at the company’s more than 250 distribution centers, fulfillment centers, and transportation offices. The pilot program will be available at its store in the Philadelphia suburb of Conshohocken through September 19 and will eventually roll out to additional markets.

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