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According to CoStar Group, a provider of commercial real estate information, the number of malls with vacancy rates greater than 40 percent — which generally means the mall is in “a death spiral” — has increased from less than 0.5 MORE
Joe Skorupa, Group Editor-In-Chief for RIS News , recently spoke with Supply Chain Nation as part of our Expert Insights series to share his views on Black Friday, Cyber Monday and other holiday shopping issues. MORE
Now that the fireworks are over and New Year’s resolutions are set, it’s time to prepare for global shipping in 2020. Recapping 2019’s top global shipping disruptors. was a drastic change that will likely continue to affect shipping costs and capacity availability. MORE
Understanding how less-than-truckload (LTL) freight shipping rates are calculated is critical to surviving and thriving in logistics. Cassidy of JOC.com, overall freight shipping rates are decreasing. Rather than blindly paying these fees, you need to know what affects LTL shipping rates and how you can leverage this information to secure the best possible rate for your LTL shipment. What Goes Into LTL-Shipping Rates? MORE
Unfortunately, e-commerce shipping practices, although different from traditional retail shipping, still fall short. Supply chain leaders need to understand why logistics fundamentals will continue to shape e-commerce shipping strategy. What’s Wrong With E-Commerce Shipping Practices? In addition, e-commerce shipping practices must consider labor management, specifically loading and unloading, as well as yard management. MORE
IBM and Maersk have been joined by CMA CGM Group and MSC on the TradeLens, a blockchain-based shipping platform. Together CMA, MSC and Maersk, along with other carriers already on TradeLens, represent nearly half of the world’s container shipping volume. MORE
The question of necessity affects full truckload shipping decisions, and shippers might overlook full truckload options. However, shippers do need full truckload shipping, but they need to know how to take advantage of it properly to avoid ballooning freight spend and shipping costs. The Issue: Shippers Face More Challenges When Trying to Avoid Full Truckload Shipping. Spring shipping has not yet peaked & therefore, shippers need to prepare now. MORE
The New First Moment of Truth: Can We Ship It Profitably? In this age of free shipping, it seems that for online orders, there’s a new first moment of truth: can we ship it profitably? Previously, the retailer would ship those items, regardless of distance or shipping cost. MORE
Shipping containers are an integral part of the world’s supply chain. With smart sensors on the rise and connectivity increasing, there is a bright new future ahead for the shipping container. High-Connectivity in Shipping. Between each barcode scan, shipping containers go quiet. MORE
Blue Ridge , a global leader in cloud demand forecasting , planning, replenishment, allocation and analytics, today announced Merchants Market Group will implement Blue Ridge Supply Chain Planning. About Merchants Market Group. MORE
Although there are several factors shifting the costs of shipping we will focus on the TOP 5 REASONS SHIPPING RATES ARE CHANGING & WHAT TO EXPECT. Without an influx of new drivers, the industry group predicts it will be 110,000 drivers short by the end of the year. MORE
In related news, Maersk downgraded its forecast for ocean shipping demand. It warned that capacity growth was outstripping demand after Maersk and others took delivery of new, massive ships such as the Danish group’s Triple-E container vessels, the largest in the world. . MORE
A few months ago we wrote a tongue in cheek post about 5 Upfront Tips you can do to save on less than truckload shipping (a capitalization of Less than truckload). When it comes to less than truckload shipping, it’s no different. LTL less than truckload shipping MORE
On November 6, 2018 nine leading ocean carriers and terminal operators announced that they are forming a consortium to develop the Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN), an open digital platform based on blockchain technology. MORE
While few companies use augmented reality solutions today, the shift toward augmented reality shipping is beginning to take place. The post Augmented Reality and the Future of Shipping appeared first on GTG Technology Group. MORE
Along with the group of vital positions is that of the freight trucker. Freight ShippingWe are seeing the term “essential worker” a lot these days. MORE
Those electronic goods are bought on a website in China or a different country and shipped individually to the end customer. Local retailers and distributors will need to excel at “drop-ship” operations with their overseas suppliers. MORE
The outcomes have provided visibility to track food with up-to-the-minute data, rather than relying on shipping information that is days or weeks old. MORE
Port Logistics Group , an omnichannel logistics services provider, has acquired Whiplash Merchandising, Inc. The move comes just over a year after Port Logistics Group took an ownership interest in Whiplash: since February 2018, Port Logistics Group has fulfilled more than 1.5 This brings Port Logistics Group’s warehouse space up to 6.3 Port Logistics Group is investing in the technology and software to further drive innovation. MORE
While civil unrest could slow down production or shipments in a foreign country, natural disasters can accomplish just as much shipping disruption in North America. Even Canada, a country that’s not exactly famous for shipping disasters, was virtually cut in half by a single unexpected bridge collapse in 2016. Eric Robinson is a Senior Project Engineers at Kenco Group. MORE
On-demand manufacturing, ordering, shipping, and even custom creations are the final frontier for impressing jaded customers; speed and precision are more important than ever before. Guest Commentary Guest Commentary - Kenco Group Supply Chain & Logistics Trends Supply Chain Technology Trends Kenco Group robots supply chain innovation warehouse labor management warehouse robots MORE
Shipping your alien and their UFO is probably your best bet! Luckily, 3PLs have evolved to give you custom tailored shipping solutions no matter what your shipping needs are. How to ship your alien. These are assigned by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) to classify items into groups and ensure unbiased pricing. Shipping the Big Stuff. Now, what about your alien’s UFO ship? How can a vehicle like that get shipped? MORE
It’s part of the reason why Descartes acquired ShipRush last year, a provider of e-commerce multi-carrier parcel shipping solutions. Global Trade Retail Supply Chain & Logistics Trends Transportation Management Systems cross-border e-commerce customs compliance Descartes Systems Group e-commerce parcel shipping Pitney Bowes ShipRush UPS MORE
Even more, WooCommerce offers flexible shipping options and settings, including the opportunity to work with tech-driven order fulfillment companies and other platforms that can help you grow your business. In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about shipping for your WooCommerce store, including WooCommerce shipping setup, available plugins, and ecommerce fulfillment options. Shipping on WordPress: your top 3 options. Table Rate Shipping Pro. MORE
This has been an interesting year for the ocean shipping industry. 2019 Ocean Shipping Trends. We saw tariffs and retaliatory tariffs enacted, leading many importers to ship earlier than normal to avoid paying higher tariffs. Ocean Shipping Technology. MORE
The MetaPack Group Acquires U.S. Shipping Vendor ABOL Software to Help Retail Customers Drive International Sales. Shipping startup Shyp comes to New York and soon Miami (VentureBeat). UPS, FedEx Want Retailers to Get Real on Holiday Shipping (WSJ – sub. MORE
Revolutionary concepts plus the evolution and advancement of existing platforms are providing unparalleled growth opportunities for shipping and related transport and supply chain infrastructure. Digital Ship’s 4th Annual Maritime CIO Forum Rotterdam will investigate how we can harness all these opportunities and will debate which are going to stick and make a difference. Roundtable Discussion Groups. Discuss top challenges in small groups with your peers. MORE
Atlanta, GA, 02 March 2018 – Chainalytics, a global leader in supply chain consulting, and Drewry, the global shipping consultancy, have partnered to launch an innovative ocean freight procurement solution for shippers. MORE
Robinson Reports 2018 Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results TPG Capital to sell Transporeon Group to Hg BluJay Hires Andrew Kirkwood as Chief Executive Officer Tool Company Claims IPS Worldwide ‘Misappropriated’ Millions (WSJ – sub. MORE
Robinson , Descartes Systems Group , MercuryGate , Transplace , Opus9 , Paragon , and TranzAct Technologies. Okay, turning the corner, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon offers free shipping on all orders for the holidays (CNN). MORE
As two-day shipping has quickly become the norm in e-commerce, data collection to increase awareness into costs and efficiency is critical. Guest Commentary Guest Commentary - Kenco Group Robots Warehouse Management business intelligence ecommerce Kenco Group material handling equipment MHE omnichannel MORE
Learn about: Key differences between LTL and FTL shipping Shipping options offered by Walmart. Two widely used means of transportation are less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping and full-truckload (FTL). If businesses need to get something shipped fast, FTL could be the best option. MORE
How Are the New Tariffs Affecting International Shipping? Here are a few things to keep in mind about the new international trade policies and their effect on the shipping industry. The post New Tariffs and Their Effect on International Shipping appeared first on GTG Technology Group. Industry News gtg technology group INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING logistics management supply chain technology TRUCKERS trucking industry MORE
Learn about: Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping Advantages of LTL Factors determining shipping rates. Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping is a system of transporting a smaller shipment than a typical truck filled with one order. Get better shipping rates. MORE
This has been an interesting year for the ocean shipping industry. 2019 Ocean Shipping Trends. We saw tariffs and retaliatory tariffs enacted, leading many importers to ship earlier than normal to avoid paying higher tariffs. Ocean Shipping Technology. MORE
December 15, 2016 – Fair Lawn, NJ – UltraShipTMS proudly announces the latest addition to its bumper crop of food shipping customers – Castellini Group of Companies. MORE
SupplyPike
APRIL 17, 2020
Learn about: Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping Advantages of LTL Factors determining shipping rates. Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping is a system of transporting a smaller shipment than a typical truck filled with one order. Get better shipping rates.
SupplyPike
MAY 20, 2020
Learn about: Key differences between LTL and FTL shipping Shipping options offered by Walmart. Two widely used means of transportation are less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping and full-truckload (FTL). If businesses need to get something shipped fast, FTL could be the best option.
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Supply Chain @ MIT
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
On November 6, 2018 nine leading ocean carriers and terminal operators announced that they are forming a consortium to develop the Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN), an open digital platform based on blockchain technology.
ShipBob
JANUARY 10, 2020
Even more, WooCommerce offers flexible shipping options and settings, including the opportunity to work with tech-driven order fulfillment companies and other platforms that can help you grow your business. In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about shipping for your WooCommerce store, including WooCommerce shipping setup, available plugins, and ecommerce fulfillment options. Shipping on WordPress: your top 3 options. Table Rate Shipping Pro.
CHAINalytics
MARCH 2, 2018
Atlanta, GA, 02 March 2018 – Chainalytics, a global leader in supply chain consulting, and Drewry, the global shipping consultancy, have partnered to launch an innovative ocean freight procurement solution for shippers.
EFT
JUNE 17, 2019
Port Logistics Group , an omnichannel logistics services provider, has acquired Whiplash Merchandising, Inc. The move comes just over a year after Port Logistics Group took an ownership interest in Whiplash: since February 2018, Port Logistics Group has fulfilled more than 1.5 This brings Port Logistics Group’s warehouse space up to 6.3 Port Logistics Group is investing in the technology and software to further drive innovation.
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Cerasis
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
Unfortunately, e-commerce shipping practices, although different from traditional retail shipping, still fall short. Supply chain leaders need to understand why logistics fundamentals will continue to shape e-commerce shipping strategy. What’s Wrong With E-Commerce Shipping Practices? In addition, e-commerce shipping practices must consider labor management, specifically loading and unloading, as well as yard management.
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 9, 2018
Robinson , Descartes Systems Group , MercuryGate , Transplace , Opus9 , Paragon , and TranzAct Technologies. Okay, turning the corner, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon offers free shipping on all orders for the holidays (CNN).
GTG Technology Group
OCTOBER 10, 2018
How Are the New Tariffs Affecting International Shipping? Here are a few things to keep in mind about the new international trade policies and their effect on the shipping industry. The post New Tariffs and Their Effect on International Shipping appeared first on GTG Technology Group. Industry News gtg technology group INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING logistics management supply chain technology TRUCKERS trucking industry
GTG Technology Group
JULY 20, 2016
Shipping containers are an integral part of the world’s supply chain. With smart sensors on the rise and connectivity increasing, there is a bright new future ahead for the shipping container. High-Connectivity in Shipping. Between each barcode scan, shipping containers go quiet.
GTG Technology Group
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
While few companies use augmented reality solutions today, the shift toward augmented reality shipping is beginning to take place. The post Augmented Reality and the Future of Shipping appeared first on GTG Technology Group.
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CH Robinson Transportfolio
JANUARY 6, 2020
Now that the fireworks are over and New Year’s resolutions are set, it’s time to prepare for global shipping in 2020. Recapping 2019’s top global shipping disruptors. was a drastic change that will likely continue to affect shipping costs and capacity availability.
Talking Logistics
JUNE 6, 2017
While civil unrest could slow down production or shipments in a foreign country, natural disasters can accomplish just as much shipping disruption in North America. Even Canada, a country that’s not exactly famous for shipping disasters, was virtually cut in half by a single unexpected bridge collapse in 2016. Eric Robinson is a Senior Project Engineers at Kenco Group.
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
The outcomes have provided visibility to track food with up-to-the-minute data, rather than relying on shipping information that is days or weeks old.
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
On-demand manufacturing, ordering, shipping, and even custom creations are the final frontier for impressing jaded customers; speed and precision are more important than ever before. Guest Commentary Guest Commentary - Kenco Group Supply Chain & Logistics Trends Supply Chain Technology Trends Kenco Group robots supply chain innovation warehouse labor management warehouse robots
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Talking Logistics
APRIL 25, 2019
As two-day shipping has quickly become the norm in e-commerce, data collection to increase awareness into costs and efficiency is critical. Guest Commentary Guest Commentary - Kenco Group Robots Warehouse Management business intelligence ecommerce Kenco Group material handling equipment MHE omnichannel
Talking Logistics
MARCH 29, 2018
It’s part of the reason why Descartes acquired ShipRush last year, a provider of e-commerce multi-carrier parcel shipping solutions. Global Trade Retail Supply Chain & Logistics Trends Transportation Management Systems cross-border e-commerce customs compliance Descartes Systems Group e-commerce parcel shipping Pitney Bowes ShipRush UPS
CH Robinson Transportfolio
DECEMBER 20, 2018
This has been an interesting year for the ocean shipping industry. 2019 Ocean Shipping Trends. We saw tariffs and retaliatory tariffs enacted, leading many importers to ship earlier than normal to avoid paying higher tariffs. Ocean Shipping Technology.
CargoBarn
SEPTEMBER 8, 2018
Although there are several factors shifting the costs of shipping we will focus on the TOP 5 REASONS SHIPPING RATES ARE CHANGING & WHAT TO EXPECT. Without an influx of new drivers, the industry group predicts it will be 110,000 drivers short by the end of the year.
Talking Logistics
MAY 17, 2013
In related news, Maersk downgraded its forecast for ocean shipping demand. It warned that capacity growth was outstripping demand after Maersk and others took delivery of new, massive ships such as the Danish group’s Triple-E container vessels, the largest in the world. .
Supply Chain Nation
NOVEMBER 21, 2013
Joe Skorupa, Group Editor-In-Chief for RIS News , recently spoke with Supply Chain Nation as part of our Expert Insights series to share his views on Black Friday, Cyber Monday and other holiday shopping issues.
EFT
AUGUST 25, 2019
IBM and Maersk have been joined by CMA CGM Group and MSC on the TradeLens, a blockchain-based shipping platform. Together CMA, MSC and Maersk, along with other carriers already on TradeLens, represent nearly half of the world’s container shipping volume.
Cerasis
JUNE 10, 2015
A few months ago we wrote a tongue in cheek post about 5 Upfront Tips you can do to save on less than truckload shipping (a capitalization of Less than truckload). When it comes to less than truckload shipping, it’s no different. LTL less than truckload shipping
Freight Center
AUGUST 7, 2019
Shipping your alien and their UFO is probably your best bet! Luckily, 3PLs have evolved to give you custom tailored shipping solutions no matter what your shipping needs are. How to ship your alien. These are assigned by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) to classify items into groups and ensure unbiased pricing. Shipping the Big Stuff. Now, what about your alien’s UFO ship? How can a vehicle like that get shipped?
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 3, 2014
The MetaPack Group Acquires U.S. Shipping Vendor ABOL Software to Help Retail Customers Drive International Sales. Shipping startup Shyp comes to New York and soon Miami (VentureBeat). UPS, FedEx Want Retailers to Get Real on Holiday Shipping (WSJ – sub.
The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 19, 2017
Revolutionary concepts plus the evolution and advancement of existing platforms are providing unparalleled growth opportunities for shipping and related transport and supply chain infrastructure. Digital Ship’s 4th Annual Maritime CIO Forum Rotterdam will investigate how we can harness all these opportunities and will debate which are going to stick and make a difference. Roundtable Discussion Groups. Discuss top challenges in small groups with your peers.
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 30, 2018
Those electronic goods are bought on a website in China or a different country and shipped individually to the end customer. Local retailers and distributors will need to excel at “drop-ship” operations with their overseas suppliers.
CH Robinson Transportfolio
DECEMBER 20, 2018
This has been an interesting year for the ocean shipping industry. 2019 Ocean Shipping Trends. We saw tariffs and retaliatory tariffs enacted, leading many importers to ship earlier than normal to avoid paying higher tariffs. Ocean Shipping Technology.
Supply Chain Collaborator
DECEMBER 6, 2016
December 15, 2016 – Fair Lawn, NJ – UltraShipTMS proudly announces the latest addition to its bumper crop of food shipping customers – Castellini Group of Companies.
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
Robinson Reports 2018 Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results TPG Capital to sell Transporeon Group to Hg BluJay Hires Andrew Kirkwood as Chief Executive Officer Tool Company Claims IPS Worldwide ‘Misappropriated’ Millions (WSJ – sub.
Freight Center
APRIL 14, 2020
Along with the group of vital positions is that of the freight trucker. Freight ShippingWe are seeing the term “essential worker” a lot these days.
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
The New First Moment of Truth: Can We Ship It Profitably? In this age of free shipping, it seems that for online orders, there’s a new first moment of truth: can we ship it profitably? Previously, the retailer would ship those items, regardless of distance or shipping cost.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 21, 2015
According to CoStar Group, a provider of commercial real estate information, the number of malls with vacancy rates greater than 40 percent — which generally means the mall is in “a death spiral” — has increased from less than 0.5
Cerasis
MARCH 29, 2018
The question of necessity affects full truckload shipping decisions, and shippers might overlook full truckload options. However, shippers do need full truckload shipping, but they need to know how to take advantage of it properly to avoid ballooning freight spend and shipping costs. The Issue: Shippers Face More Challenges When Trying to Avoid Full Truckload Shipping. Spring shipping has not yet peaked & therefore, shippers need to prepare now.
Cerasis
MAY 19, 2016
Understanding how less-than-truckload (LTL) freight shipping rates are calculated is critical to surviving and thriving in logistics. Cassidy of JOC.com, overall freight shipping rates are decreasing. Rather than blindly paying these fees, you need to know what affects LTL shipping rates and how you can leverage this information to secure the best possible rate for your LTL shipment. What Goes Into LTL-Shipping Rates?
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