Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Jennifer McKeehan, SVP, transportation and delivery for Walmart U.S., The new parcel stations will allow Walmart’s private fleet to transport even more online orders. Walmart shipped one quarter of its U.S. Walmart plans to expand the new capability to additional locations in the new year.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The warehouse and transportation industry had a record 490,000 openings in July. The Washington Post article quoted Sabrina Wnorowski, vice president of human resources at Radial, as saying “Every year we say, ‘Wow, this is really difficult’ — and every year, it gets more challenging.” The Warehouse Labor Shortage.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

Cargo ships lost 661 containers at sea in 2022, down from the 15-year average of 1,566 lost per year, according to the latest figures from the World Shipping Council (WSC). Some major ocean carriers have also announced new fees for goods shipped on the route as of June 1 in response to the canal restrictions.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2020

Produce season transportation can have an impact on your freight, even if you do not ship grains, fruits, or vegetables. Peak produce shipping season refers to the time period when the largest volume of fruits and vegetables are harvested and subsequently shipped to markets across the US, impacting truck capacity.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 25, 2022

An award-winning business journalist with extensive experience covering the logistics sector, Eric spent nearly two years as the Washington, D.C., As associate editor at American Shipper Magazine for more than a decade, he wrote about trade, freight transportation and supply chains. Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 24, 2023

Faced with economic uncertainties, transportation industry leaders are focused on building supply chain resiliency. No matter which way you look at it, 2023 is off to a challenging start for much of the transportation industry. Teamster Leadership Meets in Washington Ahead of UPS Negotiations On Jan.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Today, more than 1% of the world’s container ships are stuck off major ports. Warehouses are full–often with the wrong stuff resulting in the slowing of the forty million shipping containers around the world. We are making slow progress on transportation visibility, but not supplier visibility. See You There?

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The shipping industry plays a significant part in this equation, as carbon emissions from shipping make up a substantial portion of the problem. Also, shipping is connected to every industry that sells goods or products. Shipping Emissions Statistics & The Impact Carbon Emissions from Shipping Have on the Climate.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Anne is the President & CEO of Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) , the trusted voice for third-party logistics companies of all sizes. Before joining CSX, she worked at the Association of American Railroads and High-Speed Ground Transportation Association. Anne Reinke and Joe Lynch discuss the state of freight.

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Savi

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Intermodal Transportation Landscape In a 2017 American Shipper Report on global sourcing, 58% of shippers indicated that their biggest concern today is rising intermodal transportation costs. These numbers signal a robust year for the transportation sector and the economy in general. percent increase in volume and a 17.3

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

Top Five Transportation Trends ; Chris Cunnane. From a transportation standpoint, this has included major technological advancements. In my presentation, I highlighted five key transportation trends that are changing supply chains from a technology standpoint. Supply chain disruptions have brought about an age of innovation.

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Multichannel Merchant

OCTOBER 14, 2022

from Seattle to Austin to Los Angeles, San Francisco and Mountain View, CA and Washington, D.C. It would be especially beneficial for overseas brands as they should ship in bulk to TikTok warehouses rather than having the complexity of shipping internationally to individual customers.” Europe and Asia.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 2, 2019

Work with your account managers and transportation service providers to review time critical and urgent freight shipments. Access a broad network of transportation modes to mitigate against the risk of closures by leveraging air and rail services to make sure your freight keeps moving. Actively communicate with your procurement team.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 3, 2023

Tucker is the President and CEO of the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) , a Washington D.C.-based PERC is operated and funded by the propane industry, and its programs benefit a variety of markets including transportation, agriculture, commercial landscaping, residential, and commercial building.

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Freightos

JANUARY 12, 2017

International Air Freight Shipping: Definition. While 90% of everything is shipped by ocean, air connects the world faster, cutting China-US freight shipping time from 20-30 days by ocean to only 3 days by air cargo. Why Ship Cargo by Air? Why Not to Ship Cargo by Air? Definitely not the greenest way to ship.

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QAD

APRIL 14, 2020

Singapore is about three and a half times the size of Washington D.C. Typical manufactured products include electronics, chemicals, oil drilling equipment, petroleum refining, biomedical products, scientific instruments, telecommunications equipment, processed food and beverages, ship repair and offshore platform construction.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Sendle levels the playing field for small businesses by offering simple, reliable, and affordable shipping across North America, with no hidden fees, subscriptions, or warehousing required. The company was founded in Australia in 2014 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia; Seattle, Washington; and Toronto, Canada.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

A recent article on Heavy Duty Trucking featured some interesting information from The American Transportation Research Institute. Transportation teams would do well to have a freight rate based budget and a fuel budget that add up to a total budget. Expect Washington’s influence to continue. gallon for diesel.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

A recent article on Heavy Duty Trucking featured some interesting information from The American Transportation Research Institute. Transportation teams would do well to have a freight rate based budget and a fuel budget that add up to a total budget. Expect Washington’s influence to continue. gallon for diesel.

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Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

Transport network disruption. West Coast Port Strike Disrupts Shipping Lanes. When a breakdown in labor negotiations led 20,000 dockworkers to go on strike at two of Washington state's largest ports in October 2014, cargo-laden ships were left stranded as the flow of goods came to a halt for six months. Weather event.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 20, 2016

Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping is one of the most efficient ways to move shipments when you cannot justify the cost of a full truckload. Unfortunately, shippers may be losing money on LTL shipping if they do not know how to maximize efficiency and cost-effectiveness in each shipment. Not Using Freight Broker.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 15, 2022

This has been especially the case over the last two plus years with the onset of the global-wide Covid-19 pandemic and with consequent and unprecedented supply and transportation network disruptions. Containers of fitness equipment shipped from Asia were delayed by major port and inland logistics disruptions.

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Logichain Solutions

AUGUST 5, 2019

Marijuana is still illegal on a federal level, but ten states and Washington, DC have legalized marijuana for recreational use for adults over 21. You can now ship CBD products across the United States with USPS and some courier services, but certain guidelines must be followed. Medical marijuana is legal in 33 states.

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Logichain Solutions

AUGUST 5, 2019

Marijuana is still illegal on a federal level, but ten states and Washington, DC have legalized marijuana for recreational use for adults over 21. You can now ship CBD products across the United States with USPS and some courier services, but certain guidelines must be followed. Medical marijuana is legal in 33 states.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2021

She spent her childhood and much of her professional life managing people, originally on processing ships in the Bering Sea, then later in manufacturing. Cathy holds a degree in Industrial Technology from Western Washington University. Cathy makes her home in Bellingham, Washington. They specialize in transporting frozen food.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 15, 2016

Pitney Bowes Expands Shipping Logistics Portfolio with Acquisition of Enroute Systems Corporation. November 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). The solution also facilitates inbound shipping processes from vendors/manufacturers to retail stores and warehouses.

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 1, 2022

This collaboration helps carriers plan capacity needs, temporary seasonal labor requirements, third-party transportation purchases, and more down to the zip code level. The offering allows the merged company to reach 74% of the US population across 30 states and Washington DC, according to a blog post announcing the launch.

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Freight Plus

MAY 30, 2018

Joyce Brenny, head of Brenny Transportation in Minnesota, tells. The Washington Post. At last month's CONECT 22nd Annual Trade & Transportation Conference it was clear just how wide sweeping the issue was. The Washington Post. Consider this, transportation and logistics account for roughly ten cents of every dollar.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2021

Washington farm exports crimped by cargo-container shortage. With the third vaccine authorized, these manufacturers are pressing for more companies to be authorized to ship the vaccine. Global transportation is at the forefront of sustainability efforts. HelloFresh boxes sustainability. Dropshipping is getting a second look.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 12, 2020

Produce shipping is showing signs of strengthening and should begin building activity for the remainder of the month before leveling off in June. Shipping in or out of Alabama should be back to pre-pandemic difficulty. When shipping to or from California, check to ensure that facilities are online and operational. Status: Open.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 6, 2019

” With both parties already gearing up for next year’s election, dysfunction will remain the operative word in Washington. The American Journal of Transportation reports supply chain risk management company Resilience360 also published a list of the Top 10 Supply Chain Risks for 2019.[3] Weather disruptions. Footnotes. [1]

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Elementum

MAY 22, 2015

Washington Post. In the past, China has happily relied on trucks and ships to transport freight; however, the burgeoning amount of freight being moved across the country has risen dramatically in recent years. As efficiency at customs increases, expect transport times to decrease. Slow Train to Europe.

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PLS Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2021

There were many new transportation updates in the shipping industry last month. Check out some of the top stories and transportation updates in March 2020!There There were many new transportation updates in the shipping industry last month. Check out some of the top stories and transportation updates in March 2020!

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 19, 2020

Shipping in or out of Alabama should be?back When shipping to or from California, check to ensure that facilities are online and operational. Shipping to or from Colorado should not be restricted.?? . If shipping to or from DC, ensure your supply chain partners can handle freight.?? . Transportation?could

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 18, 2023

The man visited Brothers Liquors on Old Fort Road in Fort Washington and bought 15 identical tickets for the same Pick 5 drawing and ended up hitting the jackpot, winning $50,000 per ticket. The Port of Kahului is fully operational, and interisland freight and transport company Young Brothers noted in an Aug. 11 release. 11 release.

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Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

Transport network disruption. West Coast Port Strike Disrupts Shipping Lanes. When a breakdown in labor negotiations led 20,000 dockworkers to go on strike at two of Washington state's largest ports in October 2014, cargo-laden ships were left stranded as the flow of goods came to a halt for six months. Weather event.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 4, 2023

Of the 176 local unions with UPS members, 14 affiliates did not show up to a meeting in Washington DC to review the agreement. The center, known as YXU1, will see employees work alongside robotics technology to pick, pack and ship up to 750,000 items a day. O’Brien. Graduates earn their commercial driver licenses.

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