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Shipping Containers and Supply Chain Snarls: Is There a Way Out?

Enterra Insights

Much of the finger-pointing involved the movement of shipping containers into and out of port facilities. For the supply chain to work smoothly, a complex and highly choreographed dance, involving both full and empty shipping containers, must be performed. More than 80 ships stretched to the distance — a new record. ”[1].

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[INFOGRAPHIC] The History of Shipping Containers

GlobalTranz

As a logistics service provider, focusing on over-the-road surface transportation management solutions via technology and managed transportation services, we find the following information on the history of shipping containers of great significance to the logistics and supply chain community at large. Readers' choice! Significance.

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The History of the Shipping Container

Freightos

The History of the Shipping Container. 26 April 2016 marks the 60th anniversary of the maiden voyage of the Ideal X and the birth of modern container shipping, a development that played a critical role in spurring the global economy. But the modern shipping container has changed much more than one industry. Category Key.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 24 – 30)

Logistics Viewpoints

As I wrote about two weeks ago, Domino’s is now partnering with Nuro in Houston to make robocar deliveries. The partners help to fund and pilot start-ups in their sustainability innovation plans. The agreement will help businesses that sell on Adobe’s platform offer free two-day shipping and other services, such as easy returns.

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The State of Freight with Anne Reinke

The Logistics of Logistics

from Rice University in Houston, and a J.D. Established in 1978, TIA has consistently demonstrated its commitment to fostering excellence and innovation within the logistics and transportation sector. Features 21 showcase presentations with innovations that will advance the industry. She received a B.A.

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Today’s Freight Capacity Crisis: Where Do We Go from Here?

Talking Logistics

Of course, all of this is easier said than done, but new challenges tend to require new strategies and new innovation. The recovery efforts in both areas sucked up a lot of capacity, just as many retailers and agriculture companies were headed into peak shipping season. Freight Capacity Crisis: How Did We Get Here So Quickly?

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This Week in Logistics News (October 22 – 28)

Logistics Viewpoints

Last night, Ravens outside linebacker Justin Houston sacked Brady on back-to-back plays in the second quarter to make Brady the most-sacked quarterback in NFL history. UPS earnings rise as higher prices offset shipping slowdown. billion, as revenue per piece shipped rose 8.6%, offsetting a 2.1% United Parcel Service Inc.’s