Talking Logistics

JULY 11, 2014

Amazon wants an exemption from the FAA’s drone restrictions (Washington Post). May 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Cass Freight Index June 2014. billion to the Highway Trust Fund by relying on financing mechanisms unrelated to transportation spending.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 15, 2022

This has been especially the case over the last two plus years with the onset of the global-wide Covid-19 pandemic and with consequent and unprecedented supply and transportation network disruptions. The company was eventually forced to transport its bikes and equipment by more expensive air freight to avoid congested U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2021

HelloFresh boxes sustainability. Washington farm exports crimped by cargo-container shortage. Global transportation is at the forefront of sustainability efforts. And while most people think of over the road trucking first, ocean freight is making waves. Dropshipping is getting a second look.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Ryan Collier is a Principal Designer at Convoy focused on understanding the problem space and designing solutions to meet the needs of transportation professionals. Ryan earned a Master of Science in Human-Centered Design and Engineering from the University of Washington. Convoy is the nation’s most efficient digital freight network.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 4, 2023

The Teamsters union has already said it is “putting infrastructure in place to help affected members get the assistance they need to find good union jobs throughout freight and other industries.” Of the 176 local unions with UPS members, 14 affiliates did not show up to a meeting in Washington DC to review the agreement. O’Brien.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

While leadership and supply chain teams around the world are fighting against the impact of Covid-19, trade and technology 2020, prevented rate increases in certain lists and reduced some tariffs, but since the driven tensions between Beijing and Washington, never went away. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – September 2020.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2022

Earth Day roundup: companies announce sustainability goals. Bank of America sounding the alarm on collapsing freight demand. Here are some of the higher profile announcements around sustainability initiatives: AIT Worldwide Logistics set a net-zero emissions target for 2035 in its first sustainability report.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 30, 2023

Starting next week, Amazon will start actively recruiting existing small businesses in 23 states including Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Florida, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, South Dakota, and Washington. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 6, 2023

So, when it comes to sustainability, we should be focusing on reducing emissions in the ocean that can kill off plant life. The reports underscore how private air fleets of express delivery companies are coping with a yearlong downturn in parcel volumes amid a broader freight recession that is also hurting airlines that carry general cargo.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Starting in 2024, Amazon will require suppliers to share their emissions data , set emissions goals, and report on their progress, the e-commerce giant said in its recently released sustainability report. The question is whether the upgrades can get the funds they need in time despite a huge influx of cash from Washington.

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Freightera

APRIL 18, 2019

From the press release by CleanTech Alliance: “One of this year’s keynote speakers for the Showcase include Eric Beckwitt, the Founder and CEO of Freightera, the North American platform for automating and reducing emissions from freight transport.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Editor’s Note: This is our second post in a two part series about how to get your logistics and transportation practices in order in time for holiday shipping or peak season crunches. We lose valuable transit days with shipments when carriers aren’t moving freight. Central Freight Holiday Shipping Rates.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 30, 2022

Prior to this, Paul worked as a transportation reporter where he covered state and federal policies, regional economics, and transportation technology. . During his 23-year tenure at Amazon, Dave and his teams built much of their legendary fulfillment, logistics, and transportation network. Twitter: @ChadBown. Emma Cosgrove.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 9, 2015

Editor's Note: This is our second post in a two part series about how to get your logistics and transportation practices in order in time for holiday shipping or peak season crunches. We lose valuable transit days with shipments when carriers aren’t moving freight. Central Freight Holiday Shipping Rates.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 4, 2021

Debbie Abrams Kaplan ( @KaplanInk ) notes, “Urban freight is expected to increase 40% by 2050, going hand-in-hand with the slew of retail stores closing due to e-commerce growth. As the New York Times points out, the George Washington Bridge, the main thoroughfare for delivery trucks, has become the most congested route in the country.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

On the other hand, if you told me your company hasn’t been able to sustain any progress in supply chain cost reduction, I wouldn’t be surprised at all. The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost-reduction efforts and keep expenses under control.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

One is time to recover (TTR), the time it would take for a particular node in the supply chain — a supplier facility, a distribution center, or a transportation hub — to be restored to full functionality after a disruption. In addition, be sure the team balances a quick response with a long-term sustainable approach.”

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6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

Our supply chain involves a contract manufacturer, a third-party testing facility, warehouses to store inventory and a freighting company. For example, if my contract manufacturer is late with an order it can cause me to incur excess costs with the freighting and warehousing companies, respectively. from Washington University St.

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Resilinc

JULY 20, 2021

The common theme of the last year-and-a-half has been how to redesign supply chains for greater sustainability and resilience,” said Vakil. Closer proximity—as compared to Asia—alone could reduce shipping times and inventory costs, as well as the greenhouse gas emissions from ocean and air freight, according to the three.

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MIT Supply Chain

JULY 31, 2014

As the US Congress struggles to find a long-term solution to funding the Highway Trust Fund, a new approach to prioritizing investments in transportation systems could greatly improve the infrastructure planning process. There were two main goals. First, expand the thinking of planners to consider multiple potential outcomes and futures.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The provisional political agreement on the so-called Global Steel and Aluminum Arrangement is expected to be announced at an October 20 summit in Washington, according to people familiar with the plans. Uber Freight and others that are testing autonomous big rigs in Texas and surrounding states. Maersk joins FedEx Corp.,

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