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Enterra Insights
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Much of the finger-pointing involved the movement of shipping containers into and out of port facilities. For the supply chain to work smoothly, a complex and highly choreographed dance, involving both full and empty shipping containers, must be performed. More than 80 ships stretched to the distance — a new record. ”[1].
GlobalTranz
MAY 14, 2018
Understand Accessorial Charges Contribute to 20 Percent of Total Transportation Costs Parcel cost control must underscore the importance of controlling accessorial charges, including fuel surcharges and surcharges not otherwise specified, like Saturday delivery, next-day delivery, and hazardous material handling. DOWNLOAD WHITEPAPER.
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Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
The American and Canadian militaries believe that the balloon was for surveillance, while the Chinese government said it was a civilian meteorological research airship that had blown off course. Now that the SU military has retrieved the wreckage, new details are emerging. Retailers in the U.S. West Coast was $2,618 as of Feb.
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
AUGUST 14, 2023
Additionally, the superior speed vs. ground transportation is unquestioned. UAVs or “drones”, well known in the military world are slowly but surely making life better in the civilian world when speed and security are highly prized. Singapore for example has allowed for delivery to ships in its waters.
BR Williams Supply Chain Management
MAY 27, 2022
Improving efficiency can mean getting products into the hands of consumers faster, cutting shipping costs, and reducing labor costs – or a combination of all three. So it’s no surprise that the process was first created for military shipments in the 1950s. Making it work for you. Benefits of Cross-Docking.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
APRIL 13, 2022
Even before the pandemic, global supply chain were fragile thanks to factors such as the US-China trade war, less efficient shipping routes and a huge drive to cut costs by consolidating loads. Rising oil prices will also have a cascading impact on supply chains in areas such as higher line-haul trucking rates and other transportation costs.
Supply Chain Matters
MARCH 27, 2024
A day has passed after a container ship lost power and crashed into a support pylon of Baltimore, Maryland’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in the early morning hours of March 26. Coast Guard authorities are assured that the bridge debris and/or underwater obstacles are sufficiently cleared for cargo ship navigation.
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