Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 6, 2023

These states include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C. Jobs in retail, restaurants, trucking, and warehousing are particularly hard to fill.

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JULY 17, 2024

Founded in 1992 in Baltimore, ICAT Logistics has expanded across the United States and Europe, specializing in handling unusual, high-value, and oversized freight that often falls outside the scope of standard containerized shipping. Warehousing, if necessary. In his off hours, Chris is a sports enthusiast who enjoys cooking.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

IPL Group specializes in Latin American warehousing and distribution. Panama’s history as a distribution and shipping center dates back to the Spanish colonization, leading to the construction of the Panama Canal, a vital global maritime trade route.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

American Eagle, Walmart invest in direct shipping to avoid congestion. Over 80% of oil output in Gulf of Mexico still offline a week after Ida. US ports see shipping logjams extending through mid-2022. The jets have primarily been used to move goods between Amazon warehouses across the country.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 12, 2023

customers $10 to pick up a purchase rather than have it shipped to a home address, as the e-commerce giant joins other retailers in racing to slash costs for home delivery and returns amid slack consumer demand. At 2022’s end, the company had around 17 million square feet of “healthcare-compliant warehousing,” according to its 10-K.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2024

based carrier’s role in Mexico as nearshoring manufacturing trends drive more cross-border trade. Based in Mexico City, Estafeta handles both packages and larger freight shipments and delivers domestically in Mexico and across the border with the U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg broke ground on a $1.6

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TransAudit

MARCH 25, 2025

Supply Chain Disruptions and Risk Mitigation The COVID-19 pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in long-distance supply chains, with shipping delays, port congestion, and material shortages disrupting operations worldwide. Aerospace and transportation equipment companies are investing in Arizona and New Mexico. Southwest U.S.

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Freight Waves

JULY 2, 2025

million in methamphetamine concealed in a shipment of tomatillos from Mexico. million in methamphetamine concealed in a shipment of tomatillos arriving from Mexico in Pharr, Texas. Authorities said the shipping container was bound for Spain. Border agents found $6.7 Officers discovered 1415.37-pounds

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

That said, implementing Lean concepts would undoubtedly be part of that strategy, for example, - Lean Warehousing : Many firms (both retailers and manufacturers) are now aggressively rolling out Lean in their warehouse operations. Eliminate Before You Automate : Automation is critical to large, efficient warehouse operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2022

Shipping companies added capacity, but now containers are stuck in port. During the peak of port congestion in 2021, as many as 30 ships were waiting to enter an Oakland berth. Shipping’s peak season usually starts at the end of June when importers begin ordering products for the back-to-school and holiday seasons.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2022

Employees at an Amazon warehouse on New York’s Staten Island voted late last week to join a union, which is a painful defeat for the e-commerce giant that has aggressively fought unionization efforts in recent years. Mexican factories gain in supply chain revamps. Jokr prepping world’s first carbon-negative grocery delivery.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 12, 2025

Featured Product Popular Stories Ship Traffic Through Red Sea Remains Sparse, Despite Houthi-U.S. Timely, incisive articles delivered directly to your inbox. Truce Ocean Transportation J.B.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 16, 2014

Latest Versions of SAP® Transportation Management and SAP® Extended Warehouse Management Now Available. Transplace and Celtic Expand Intermodal Services in Mexico. Speaking of SAP, the company announced the latest versions of its transportation management and warehouse management solutions this week. Echo Global Logistics, Inc.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 15, 2025

Hunt, BNSF and GMXT Launch Intermodal Freight Delivery Service in Mexico Freight Forwarding/Customs Brokerage The Top 8 EDI Myths - Debunked! Timely, incisive articles delivered directly to your inbox. Featured Product Popular Stories J.B.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 13, 2025

Hunt, BNSF and GMXT Launch Intermodal Freight Delivery Service in Mexico Freight Forwarding/Customs Brokerage The Top 8 EDI Myths - Debunked! Timely, incisive articles delivered directly to your inbox. Featured Product Popular Stories J.B.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Walmart shipped one quarter of its U.S. I-40 is one of the most traveled roadways in New Mexico – and the country – largely because of all the freight traffic coming from southern California. imports from India between January and August this year, according to bill of lading figures shared by data firm Import Yeti.

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West Coast and California Logistics

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

For many companies, Mexico has long been an ideal manufacturing location due to lower costs and close proximity to American consumers. Mexico logistics is often fraught with hurdles such as border uncertainties, inadequate warehouse capacity, and security concerns. logistics facility for distribution.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 24, 2017

There was a lot of shipping-related news this week. At launch, eBay will guarantee delivery in 3 days or less on 20 million eligible items – millions of which will offer free shipping. Mexico trade, the value of U.S.-Mexico Mexico freight flows increased by 6.3 Looking at U.S.-Mexico percent to $43.0 billion, or 91.4

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 24, 2016

Other refrigerated transportation modes include airplanes, ships and railcars. Information management systems are transforming the cold chain by providing route optimization, warehousing and shipping documentation, key performance indicators, scanning equipment phone apps and the ability to turn data into actionable insights.

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Kinaxis

JUNE 26, 2017

Innovation in the warehouse: Markus Kückelhaus of DHL trend research, in two separate panels gave very compelling presentations on the innovation DHL is driving in the warehouse. Through the pilots that DHL conducted, AR is showing tremendous productivity gains in the warehouse such as a 25% gain in picking productivity.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 11, 2021

The department educates students to succeed in careers such as procurement, manufacturing, inventory management, warehousing, transportation, and customer service. The skillet was shipped via rail to a distributor who eventually sold it to a retailer. The skillet was shipped by truck (rather than rail) directly to the retailer.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2015

In other news this week… DHL successfully tests Augmented Reality application in warehouse. Billion Ship Order (WSJ – sub. Staff was guided through the warehouse by graphics displayed on the smart glass to speed up the picking process and reduce errors. CubanLivingInNewEngland. Maersk in Talks Over $1.5

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

DHL made several major acquisitions in 2022, including an Australian logistics company and a Mexico-based health care logistics company. Trend 2: Nearshoring operations Companie s have been rethinking their supply chain strategies ever since the COVID-19 pandemic put a chokehold on worldwide shipping lanes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2021

The company has 18 plants and operating locations in the US, Canada, and Mexico as well as plants and labs in the UK, China, and Indonesia. They also have 20 sourcing locations across North America from which they can ship make to stock products. The sourcing centers shipped over 130,000,000 pounds of product last year.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 25, 2017

Mexico Shipping Series Part 4: Preparedness for Cross-Border Shipping | Transportfolio. A supply chain that crosses the United States and Mexico border tends to have more links than those that exist in domestic shipping. Shipping across the border tends to require additional carrier relationships.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 7, 2013

New Distribution Strategy For Market Leading Kewill Clippership® Parcel Shipping Software. percent for non-contractual shipments in the United States, Canada and Mexico. In this week’s news… UPS Freight Announces 2013 Rate Adjustment. OzLINK Adds NetSuite SuiteApp Extensions, Improving Customers’ eCommerce & Fulfillment.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JULY 15, 2016

Mexico Shipping Series Part 1: Door to Door Service Providers.Transportfolio. Mexico cross-border shipping. Mexico cross-border logistics provider. When shipping across the U.S./Mexico Mexico border you need a carrier in Mexico, and a Mexico customs broker, a drayman, a U.S.

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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Nowhere are these changes more evident than in warehousing. The warehouse, a mainstay of supply chains, is getting a makeover as retailers move closer to customers so they can fulfill buyers’ unquenchable thirst for instant gratification. Adapting existing stores to function as warehouses is another example.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 24, 2016

Other refrigerated transportation modes include airplanes, ships and railcars. Information management systems are transforming the cold chain by providing route optimization, warehousing and shipping documentation, key performance indicators, scanning equipment phone apps and the ability to turn data into actionable insights.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 24, 2016

Other refrigerated transportation modes include airplanes, ships and railcars. Information management systems are transforming the cold chain by providing route optimization, warehousing and shipping documentation, key performance indicators, scanning equipment phone apps and the ability to turn data into actionable insights.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 12, 2017

As I wrap up this series, I realize just how much information we’ve already covered about shipping freight across U.S./Mexico Mexico borders. Having them visit one of your warehouses or production facilities is a great way to help them understand even more about your company and your products. Mexico Shipping Series: U.S./Mexico

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2018

Ocado to wheel out C3PO-style robot to lend a hand at warehouses (The Guardian). From Mexico to the U.S., Under that strategy, employees take items from a physical store and ship it to customers, which allows Target to ship orders faster and avoid some costs related to distribution and fulfillment centers. to WTO, U.S.

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RFgen

APRIL 18, 2025

This approach avoids the need for reactive measures such as suddenly leasing a warehouse in New Jersey to store six months of inventory. This would lock up cash and drive-up warehousing costs. That could mean shipping through tariff-friendly trade zones or taking advantage of agreements like USMCA. Another trend?

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 24, 2024

The Cheat Code for Shipping to ‘Big Box’ Retailers A recent survey revealed that 66% of retail buyers have ended relationships with suppliers over delivery issues. Shipping to Aldi You might be enticed to shop at Aldi if you don’t mind cheaper prices, non-name brand products, and a smaller selection of goods.

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QAD

AUGUST 22, 2024

From a worldwide shipping container shortage, to backed up ports of entry and constantly changing global policies – it’s tough out there. Today’s businesses are beset by a multitude of challenges around trade compliance.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Mexico Shipping Series Part 2: A Presence on Both Sides of The Border.Transportfolio. Mexico cross-border shipping, I covered some of the key benefits of a door to door service provider. Mexico cross-border shipping series in the coming weeks, which will discuss measuring total cost of ownership, not just rate per mile.

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QAD

JULY 18, 2024

While this lowers the actual product cost, it may result in increasing transportation, inventory, warehousing and Customs costs. Shipping Strategy Optimization – Monitoring landed cost over time can help identify opportunities to reduce shipping expenses. It can affect your purchasing and shipping expenses.

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