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[INFOGRAPHIC] The History of Shipping Containers

GlobalTranz

Editor's Note: This is a guest blog from Freightos , is a SaaS-enabled marketplace for the logistics industry. There are two ways to view the History of Shipping Containers. Below, you can also view the history of shipping containers in one infographic. Malcom McLean and the History of Shipping Containers. 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. One visionary, Malcom McLean , features prominently in the industry’s development.

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Logistics helps North Carolina Reach CNBC Best State Status Again

Kanban Logistics

That extends to logistics as NC has lower costs for industrial space, lower labor costs, and lower transportation costs (i.e., Lower logistics costs: As noted by FORBES , North Carolina ranks #4 in the U.S. in terms of favorable business costs. access to lower-cost rail, and the ability to reach 70% of the U.S.

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On-Demand Webcast – Supply Chain Transformation: Avaya’s Journey

Kinaxis

More specifically, Avaya saw their on-time ship rate jump from 86% to 94%, their past due revenue decrease from $42M to $10M and their employee engagement scores increase by 57%. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of North Carolina and Master’s in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Tech. Benji Green.

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Early winter storms could cause freight schedules to slip

DAT Solutions

Over the weekend, Winter Storm Diego blanketed Charlotte, Raleigh and many miles of highway in North Carolina, extending east to Tennessee and north to Virginia. Major e-commerce providers have promised free shipping on all orders, and some of their delivery commitments are pretty aggressive.

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SCRC Meeting – Tom Linton’s “Supply Chain Eight” and Golden Winged Warblers : Questions Every New CSCO Should Ask Their CEO

NC State SCRC

Philosophy: What approach to supply chain fits the industry, culture, time, technology, capabilities and objectives of your organization? . You can either ship it by boat from China (30 days) or by plane (FedEx). Practices: The Supply Chain “Scope of Practice” within your industry and company is defined as what?

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Advantages of Basing Your Distribution Center in North Carolina

Kanban Logistics

North Carolina industries. Major industries in the state include agriculture, automotive, aviation/aerospace, banking, defense, energy, pharmaceuticals, and textiles. The state’s labor pool is also loaded with young talent, especially in the manufacturing and logistics industries.