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For Many, the Annual Freight Bid Season is Not “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”

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The original intent may have been for shippers to secure capacity at agreed-upon rates and for carriers to ensure they have enough volumes to keep their trucks loaded and moving. At the same time, a retailer whose product demand drops sharply has less need for transportation capacity and therefore tenders lower volumes to contracted carriers.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 11 – 17)

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9, according to Xeneta, a Norway-based transportation data firm, reflecting lower freight demand as retailers cut orders and consumer spending continues to decline. In its January survey of grocery executives and consumers, Grocery Doppio, a Jacksonville, Fla.-based West Coast was $2,618 as of Feb.

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What to Do in an Accident with a Commercial Vehicle!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Once the police arrive on the scene, they will quickly set up a secure parameter around the site to divert traffic away from the accident scene. You may want to contact your Jacksonville criminal lawyer , so they can reach the scene and advise you on the legal ramifications of the crash. Assist the Police When They Arrive.

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Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech- October 10 2023

Supply Chain Matters

The technology start-up secured $30 million in Series A funding in 2022. Each relationship adds risks like data security, privacy, and fraud. is being established cooperatively by OCEMA , Georgia Ports Authority, Jacksonville Port Authority, North Carolina State Ports Authority, SACP, and CCM.

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Cargo and Container Shipping Basics

The Logistics of Logistics

When large cargo pieces have to be transported by sea, the best and most cost-effective way to transport them is through cargo and container shipping companies. For easy transportation they’re located along all 3 U.S. These transport fleets also serve export companies, government agencies and private individuals.

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Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech November 6 2023

Supply Chain Matters

Jacksonville Florida based ProcureAbility was founded in 1996, and is a provider of procurement services and staff augmentation spanning end-to-end procurement, category management, sourcing execution, contracts administration and supplier relationship management needs. No financial terms were disclosed regarding this acquisition.