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Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Fuel prices and a shortage of drivers are putting transport logistics under immense pressure. The biggest challenge in the transport sector today: there just aren’t enough drivers. Taking all aspects into account is the only way for logistics companies to have a solid foundation for decision making and holistic optimization.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 19, 2024
And now on to this week’s logistics news. cargo imports in May could hit highest level since last October Transloading is heating up again Hundreds of cargo ships lost propulsion in U.S. cargo imports in May could hit highest level since last October Transloading is heating up again Hundreds of cargo ships lost propulsion in U.S.
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Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 19, 2024
And now on to this week’s logistics news. In the past weeks, ocean freight rates have risen as much as $10,000 per 40-foot container, as container ships seeking to avoid the attacks embarked on long detours around the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa, diverting more than $200 billion of cargo away from the critical trade artery.
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 2, 2023
When looking at over the road transportation, there are first mile, middle mile, and last mile deliveries. First mile is a trip to a local or regional transportation or distribution hub. billion tons of freight (primary shipments only) was transported by trucks in 2022. percent of the nation’s freight by weight.
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
Shipping freight across the world is a complex matter. A recent study claims that as much as 20% of invoices are incorrect, making billing accuracy a significant industry problem. Billing inaccuracy and payment challenges are massive problems in the logistics industry. Billions of dollars are thrown overboard every year.
Logility
JULY 27, 2022
And that is answer (d) — put the warehouse at Customer A’s location and then ship 300 miles to customer B. This answer minimizes the net unit miles shipped. We all wish logistics problems were so simple, but when we complicate the network, we can often lose the picture of what we are trying to accomplish. Simplicity!
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 22, 2024
And now on to this week’s logistics news. The study forecasts a realistic infrastructure buildout for the electrification of medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, exposing what the CFC calls a massive investment gap as state and federal policymakers mandate increased adoption rates of battery-electric commercial vehicles.
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