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Supply Chain Cartoon Caption Winners for Nov. 8, 2016 Contest
Supply Chain Digest
DECEMBER 8, 2016
Melinda Scott of Jacksonville, FL and Murillo Xavier Take Home the Prize
Jacksonville Related Topics 
This Week in Logistics News (January 20 – 26)
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 26, 2018
In yet another impressive comeback, the New England Patriots topped the Jacksonville Jaguars 24-20 in the AFC title game to move on to their 10th Super Bowl, and 8th in the Belichick – Brady era. They will meet the Philadelphia Eagles, who crushed the Minnesota Vikings 38-7 in the NFC title game, a week from Sunday in Minneapolis, MN. Logistically, hosting the Super Bowl is no easy feat, given everything that goes into it. The […].
Hurricane Matthew: What You Need to Know
Elementum
OCTOBER 7, 2016
Today, the Category-3 is headed for Jacksonville, Georgia, South and North Carolina. Orlando and Jacksonville airports are closed; Miami is open but hundreds of flights have been cancelled. Hurricane Matthew has wreaked havoc throughout the Caribbean and along Florida’s coast.
Hurricane Michael halts shipments
DAT Solutions
OCTOBER 16, 2018
Road closures halted shipments on major trade routes like I-10 between Houston, New Orleans and Jacksonville , and I-75 up from Florida to Atlanta. Once again, the supply chains were dealt a major disruption last week from Mother Nature.
Outbound Logistics
LeanCor
MARCH 20, 2014
I learned that this expedited rail service, a unit train that never gets split up during its journey, can leave Delano, CA and reach Rotterdam, NY or Jacksonville, FL in 5 days. Outbound Logistics: Think Outside of the Trailer. By Susie Sterling, Supply Chain Solutions Director at LeanCor.
This Week in Logistics News (October 8-12, 2018)
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 12, 2018
Here are some details from the press release: The newly acquired intermodal operations, with locations in Jacksonville, FL, Cincinnati, OH, Memphis, TN, Chicago, IL and Dallas, TX, will operate as part of Transplace’s intermodal division – Celtic Intermodal, which is led by President Doug Punzel.
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Customer Advisory – Hurricane Michael
CH Robinson Transportfolio
OCTOBER 11, 2018
Jacksonville. The Port of Jacksonville remains at Port Condition WHISKEY and all gates remain open. Current as of October 11, 2018. Hurricane Michael made landfall on the Florida Panhandle yesterday as a Category 4 storm and continues to move across Georgia and into the Carolina’s. The region is experiencing extensive flooding from storm surges and rainfall. 900,000 homes and businesses are experiencing power outages in Florida and Georgia.
Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2019
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 12, 2018
TMSA 2018 Logistics Marketing & Sales Leadership Conference , June 9-11, Jacksonville, FL. Editor’s Note: This is one of the most popular posts we publish every year: our list of supply chain and logistics events to attend in the coming year. Most of the conferences on our list are in the U.S., although some are in Europe, South America, and Asia. Many of the leading ERP and supply chain software vendors have customer events in various countries around the world.;
Northeast Florida: America’s Logistics Center Drives Global Business
Inbound Logistics
MAY 20, 2013
Jacksonville, Florida’s transportation infrastructure, skilled workforce, and available land makes it an attractive site for businesses siting new locations for logistics services and manufacturing, writes Michael Breen of JAXUSA Partnership
Baseball and Logistics: The Top Four “Rules of the Diamond”
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 11, 2016
A graduate of the University of West Georgia, she is a resident of Jacksonville, FL. With baseball season in full swing, fans are out supporting their favorite teams in ballparks across the country.
Northeast Florida: America’s Logistics Center Drives Global Business
Inbound Logistics
MAY 20, 2013
Jacksonville, Florida’s transportation infrastructure, skilled workforce, and available land makes it an attractive site for businesses siting new locations for logistics services and manufacturing, writes Michael Breen of JAXUSA Partnership
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The Top 5 Reasons You Need a Transportation Sourcing Solution
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
A graduate of the University of West Georgia, she is a resident of Jacksonville, FL.
Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2015
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 5, 2015
The Logistics & Supply Chain Forum , May 31 – June 1 in Jacksonville, FL and November 1-3 in Scottsdale, AZ. Last January, I shared 5 New Year’s Resolutions for supply chain and logistics executives to improve as leaders. Of the five resolutions, the one you should always recommit yourself to every year is “Make the time for learning — and teaching.”
Flatbed rates move lower, but they're still pretty high
DAT Solutions
JULY 31, 2018
Outbound markets with double-digit price increases included Jacksonville, FL, Roanoke, VA and Las Vegas. Jacksonville to Miami increased 43¢ to $3.16/mile. Flatbed rates are coming down from record highs, but remain elevated even after some sharp drops.
Vacancies for US Industrial Space Lowest Since 2000
EFT
JULY 24, 2018
down 430 bps), Tucson (down 310 bps), Sacramento (down 260 bps), and Jacksonville, (down 220 bps). Vacancies in the US industrial sector, which includes warehouses, distribution centres and other facilities, dropped by 10 basis points (bps) to 7.2
Who said supply chains are boring?: Disney 'Imagineers' a Supply.
Supply Chains Rock
JULY 12, 2012
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts recently announced it will be importing almost all of its merchandise through Jaxport , the state-of-the-art logistics hub in Jacksonville, Florida, instead of through the previous port in Savannah, Georgia. Who said supply chains are boring? Whenever I tell a friend, colleague or family member about my job as soon as the words "supply chain" are muttered I immediately see glassy eyes followed by a yawn or two.
Flatbed rates and volumes move upward
DAT Solutions
APRIL 2, 2019
On the other hand, flatbed prices trended down in a handful of key markets, including Jacksonville, Las Vegas, Cleveland, Pittsburgh , and Roanoke. While van and reefer rates saw a decline in March compared to February, flatbed bucked the trend, making gains in both freight volumes and rates.
Top 5 Markets for Dynamic Warehousing Demand
FLEXE
MAY 20, 2016
3 Jacksonville, FL: Many major retailers and suppliers are establishing facilities and seeking dynamic warehouse space in Jacksonville to streamline their supply chains and reduce logistics costs.
Flatbed Rates Hold Steady at 2-Year Highs
DAT Solutions
JULY 21, 2017
WHAT'S HOT – Rates were on the rise last week in two Atlantic seaport markets: Baltimore and Jacksonville. Flatbed volumes didn’t slip as expected in the first half of July.
Where to Find Loads in the Slow Season
DAT Solutions
FEBRUARY 9, 2017
Highest Volume Lane: Miami to Jacksonville. In the past 7 days, reefer rates on the lane from Miami to Jacksonville have been the highest they’ve been in more than a year, fetching $2.37/mile on average (again, negotiate for more than that if you can).
Top 5 Markets for Dynamic Warehousing Demand
FLEXE
MAY 12, 2016
</p> <p><strong>#3 </strong><strong>Jacksonville, FL:</strong></p> <p>Many major retailers and suppliers are establishing facilities and seeking dynamic warehouse space in Jacksonville to streamline their supply chains and reduce logistics costs.
Flatbed Rates and Ratios at Record Highs
DAT Solutions
MAY 14, 2018
Jacksonville, FL market to Miami, FL market. #17. Lakeland, FL market to Jacksonville, FL market. While van and reefers prices have moderated after peaking in early January, flatbed prices and demand have been red-hot for months.
Rebuilding Efforts Fuel Flatbed Demand
DAT Solutions
OCTOBER 4, 2017
Flatbed rates have been down in port cities that were affected by Irma: Tampa, Jacksonville and Savannah. The immediate impacts from Harvey and Irma first showed up in van freight, then reefers. Now it's looking like flatbed’s turn.
Hurricane Irma Updates
Elementum
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
Preparations remain underway for Hurricane Irma’s potentially catastrophic arrival in the continental United States as the strongest hurricane in the Atlantic makes its way through the Caribbean.
Economic challenges continue springtime
EFT
MAY 18, 2016
Current offices include Jacksonville FL , Cleveland OH, Pine Bluff AR, Dallas, TX, Omaha, NE , Clinton, IA, Edgerton, KS, and Kansas City MO and KS. Manufacturing is steady.
Spring Starts Slowly
EFT
APRIL 27, 2016
Current offices include Jacksonville FL , Cleveland OH, Pine Bluff AR, Dallas, TX, Omaha, NE , Clinton, IA, Edgerton, KS, and Kansas City MO and KS. Retail Sales . . households cut back on purchasing autos in March contributing to the weak GDP performance in the first quarter.
Cargo and Container Shipping Basics
The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 27, 2013
For instance, for those looking to find a vessel chartering service that ships to the Caribbean, should look at shipping companies based in the Jacksonville, FL area. Andrew Lazaunikas is a guest contributor affiliated with Trailer Bridge, a Jacksonville, Fla., Successful international shipping requires a good understanding of cargo and container shipping basics.
Flatbed Markets Continue to Boom
DAT Solutions
MAY 1, 2018
Gains out of Las Vegas and Jacksonville, FL , suggest that construction equipment and material are on the move. While the van markets might be showing signs of heating up, flatbed has been hot all winter long, and getting hotter.
Everything You Do Now Paves the Way for the Rest of Your Life
Supply Chain Nation
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
I was stationed at NAS Mayport in Jacksonville, FL, NAS Barbers Point on Oahu, and the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA. Meet JDA’s Tonjah Wilkins, senior telecommunications specialist and U.S. veteran, having served for nearly 14 years in the U.S. Navy and Navy Reserves.
The Economy is on a Roll
EFT
DECEMBER 19, 2016
Current offices include Jacksonville FL , Cleveland OH, Pine Bluff AR, Dallas, TX, Omaha, NE , Clinton, IA, Kalamazoo, MI, Charlotte, NC, Memphis, TN, Edgerton, KS, and Kansas City MO and KS.
Van Rates Peak in July, Flatbed Prices Rise in Southeast
DAT Solutions
AUGUST 4, 2016
Hot Markets include: Jacksonville, Savannah, Raleigh, and Roanoke. Spot market freight showed signs of renewed life last week, even though rates slipped lower compared to the week before last. The good news: average van rates were higher in July than in June, which is not the usual trend.
A New Year, a New Administration Begins
EFT
FEBRUARY 1, 2017
Current offices include Jacksonville FL , Cleveland OH, Pine Bluff AR, Dallas, TX, Omaha, NE , Clinton, IA, Kalamazoo, MI, Charlotte, NC, Memphis, TN, Edgerton, KS, and Kansas City MO and KS. The rising Consumer Price Index ( CPI ), up 2.1 percent year over year in December, companies gain the ability to raise wages, boosting the consumer economy. It also provides the Federal Reserve with their targeted 2 percent CPI goal allowing them to begin raising the Fed lending rate this year.
Catch-22 Trucking
Tailwind
MAY 10, 2016
have a load of cereal that I need to move from Battle Creek, down to Jacksonville, Florida” “Okay, we can do that for you.” How about this, I can send over our Yoga-Pilates schedule to you and your customers in Jacksonville.
Major Freight Markets Saw Biggest Rate Surge of the Year
DAT Solutions
MAY 31, 2017
Flatbed load counts are still strong in Texas , but it was the port cities of Los Angeles and Jacksonville that propelled rates, along with inland markets like Cleveland, Raleigh, and Rock Island, IL. Rates on the top 100 van lanes showed the strongest surge of the year.
How to Make Money on "Backhaul Tuesday"
DAT Solutions
MAY 10, 2017
Also, Atlantic seaports of Jacksonville, Savannah, and North Charleston are driving strong numbers. Van rates subtracted two cents from the national average on Tuesday, dropping it from $1.71 to $1.69/mile.
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