Talking Logistics

APRIL 4, 2018

economy in 2017 and so far in 2018, manufacturers have been producing more goods than usual and requiring more freight to be shipped. Southern states, such as Georgia and Florida, will seek additional capacity to transport and distribute their perishable produce throughout the country during the annual produce season. 3PL Support.

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RFgen

MARCH 19, 2015

A recent labor dispute between unions and the West Coast port employers has been resolved, but the economic aftershock of the gridlock could cost the U.S. ports to make up the current backlog of ships and container inventory, the standoff’s impact is expected to be more far-reaching than initially thought. ’s East Coast.

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RFgen

MARCH 19, 2015

A recent labor dispute between unions and the West Coast port employers has been resolved, but the economic aftershock of the gridlock could cost the U.S. ports to make up the current backlog of ships and container inventory, the standoff’s impact is expected to be more far-reaching than initially thought. ’s East Coast.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2020

Prior to year’s end, the two nations announced they have made slight progress in trade negotiations. ” 2019’s lessened shipping volume have driven down freight rates to combat falling demand thus cutting into many carriers’ revenue stream. Trucking Insurance Costs on the Rise. Diesel Price Volatility.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2023

Single boxes of the cookies, which have a crispy raspberry-flavored center coated in chocolate, cost from $4 to $7, but they are selling for as much as $35 on the secondary market. By right-sizing the boxes, the technology minimizes the costs and environmental impact of unneeded corrugated box material, Salt Lake City-based Packsize said.

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QAD

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Among many other specific investments announced November 9, 2021, the Act will: Allow port authorities to redirect project cost savings toward tackling supply chain challenges. Fund the Georgia Port Authority pop-up container yards project by reallocating more than $8 million . Recommendations for Manufacturers.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 11, 2019

The rise in single item orders or simply the transition from bulk distribution to each level picking alone is cause for an infrastructure alignment in most warehouses and consideration on how to more efficiently ship goods for every brand. However, key real estate investments can be expensive if not strategically selected.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 11, 2019

The rise in single item orders or simply the transition from bulk distribution to each level picking alone is cause for an infrastructure alignment in most warehouses and consideration on how to more efficiently ship goods for every brand. However, key real estate investments can be expensive if not strategically selected.

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ShipBob

MARCH 12, 2023

Ecommerce businesses are on a constant quest to cut shipping costs without sacrificing speed and customer experience. Yet, it’s tempting to do so by finding the cheapest carrier to ship customer orders. One strategy that ecommerce businesses are taking advantage of is a shipping concept known as “zone skipping.”

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Ware2Go

OCTOBER 14, 2021

One measure of this is the daily tally of container ships idling outside the congested ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach — the entry point for about 40 per cent of goods imported into the US. Some large retailers, including Walmart and Costco, have resorted to chartering ships to deliver goods. Fallon/Bloomberg.

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