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Wing Partners with FedEx, Walgreens on Drone Delivery Pilot in Virginia
Multichannel Merchant
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
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Amazon Selects New York City and Northern Virginia For Its New HQ2 Locations
Supply Chain 24/7
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
Amazon to invest $5 billion and create more than 50,000 jobs across the two new headquarters and announces Nashville as new Operations Center of Excellence with more than 5,000 jobs
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This Week in Logistics News (February 14 – February 20)
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 20, 2015
In particular, there were two large and destructive oil train derailments, one in West Virginia and another in Ontario, Canada. Thankfully, no serious injuries were reported from the CSX derailment in West Virginia or the Canadian National accident […].
Supply Chain New on Is Truck Platooning Almost Right Around the Corner
Supply Chain Digest
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
Another Succesful Test in Virginia have Some Thinking Platooning May be Ready for Prime Time Soon
A Kitty Hawk Moment in Drone Delivery?
Talking Logistics
JULY 20, 2015
The first drone delivery approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was conducted last Friday in rural Virginia. A drone operated by Australian drone startup Flirtey delivered 24 packages of medicines to a remote health clinic in Wise County, Virginia.
Planning for a Gas-Fueled Nation
Supply Chain @ MIT
FEBRUARY 21, 2019
Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio have become prominent exporters of natural gas, alongside historically productive states such as Texas, Wyoming, and Oklahoma. America’s energy portfolio has undergone drastic changes since the early 2000s.
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FAA Grants Drones Permission to Take Off
Elementum
JULY 21, 2015
Last Friday, a drone delivered medicine to a remote clinic in a coal mining region of southwest Virginia. The Virginia drones flew over largely uninhabited land, causing no disruptions and making it easy for lawmakers to condone the flight.
Hurricane Florence path includes 4 port cities
DAT Solutions
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Port of Norfolk, Virginia - There's currently a tropical storm warning for southeastern Virginia, and the port of Norfolk is expecting heavy rain and tropical storm force winds Thursday evening through Saturday.
COVID-19 UPS and CVS will use drones to deliver prescriptions in Florida
Operations and Supply Chain Management
APRIL 27, 2020
Google offshoot Wing launched a drone delivery service of its own last year in Virginia , which delivers over-the-counter medicines and other health and wellness items. COVID-19 presents an opportunity to expand limited drone delivery tests. By Andrew J.
The KANE story – in the style of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Consumer Goods Logistics
DECEMBER 27, 2019
Yes Virginia, it is all about logistics. It’s the evening of Christmas day. I’ve retreated to my home office after enjoying an outstanding day filled with family, great food, and the sharing of presents.
This Week in Logistics News (November 2 – 8)
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 8, 2019
Recently, a group of rats at the University of Richmond in Virginia have mastered the ability to drive miniature cars to collect food. Over the years, rats have shown an ability to navigate a maze in search of food. Well, it turns out that rats are becoming a bit more sophisticated. For the experiment, the rats were given custom-made vehicles, which were constructed out of a plastic food container with an aluminum floor and a […].
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Alternatives to UPS and FedEx
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 20, 2014
Lastly, US Cargo has locations in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Introduction. Although UPS and Fedex may seem like the best options due to their prevalence, it’s important to look into alternative small parcel carriers.
Hurricane Florence Update: Impacts, Forecasts, and Operational Best Practices
Elementum
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
Response: State of Emergency declarations were already made in the states of Georgia, North and South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. Meanwhile, about 245,000 residents in the low-lying areas of Virginia were also evacuated. Hurricane Florence has officially reached the Southeast United States.
3 Ways to Spot Supplier Risk in Communication
Cerasis
APRIL 23, 2015
Ben is a graduate of the University of Virginia.
Bring Out the Best in Your Supply Chain
Kinaxis
FEBRUARY 8, 2016
A few examples of how all these people helped each other: The small port in Norfolk, Virginia, took on 57 vessels and 10,000 containers that were diverted from New York (and Norfolk was not used to that kind of volume).
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What is Supply Chain Compliance and Why is it Important?
AB&R
JANUARY 10, 2019
Virginia. West Virginia. When you hear the word compliance , what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Here is a good question to help you understand what compliance should look like in your organization. What are your customer, partner, regulatory, and vendor expectations?”.
Digitized Procurement: Your Setting-off Point to Autonomy
Jaggaer
MAY 12, 2020
Also in higher education, at the University of Virginia : UVA’s previous processes required users to input exception invoices from scratch, then handle it all the way from the mailroom to the file room.
Freight Visibility and Control: Introducing the Freightos Baltic Index (FBX)
Freightos
APRIL 24, 2018
In 1744 , the Virginia and Baltick [sic] coffee shop in London was the go-to place for traders to discuss maritime pricing. Freight Visibility and Control: Introducing the Freightos Baltic Index (FBX). By Zvi Schreiber, CEO, Freightos.
Alternatives to UPS and FedEx
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 20, 2014
Lastly, US Cargo has locations in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Introduction. Although UPS and Fedex may seem like the best options due to their prevalence, it’s important to look into alternative small parcel carriers. These carriers may be able to provide greater flexibility at a similar or lower price. This article will explore some alternative small parcel carriers that could be a substitute or additional option to UPS and Fedex.
Alternatives to UPS and FedEx
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 20, 2014
Lastly, US Cargo has locations in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Introduction. Although UPS and Fedex may seem like the best options due to their prevalence, it’s important to look into alternative small parcel carriers. These carriers may be able to provide greater flexibility at a similar or lower price. This article will explore some alternative small parcel carriers that could be a substitute or additional option to UPS and Fedex.
Freight Volume Rebounds to Pre-Pandemic Levels
Zipline Logistics
MAY 19, 2020
Virginia? ? . Vendors need to ensure their logistics operations will not be disrupted when doing business in Virginia.?? . West Virginia ? . interruptions in West Virginia.?? .
Florence Et Al.
Supply Chain Shaman
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Georgia sit squarely in the storm’s path. This morning the Washington Post rang. The reporter wanted to discuss the implications of Hurricane Florence.
Outbound Tender Rejections Increase for the First Time Since March Peak
Zipline Logistics
MAY 12, 2020
Virginia. Vendors need to ensure their logistics operations will not be disrupted when doing business in Virginia. West Virginia. Shippers should not expect to deal with logistics interruptions in West Virginia.
Supply Chain: The True Game of Risk
Supply Chain Shaman
AUGUST 11, 2015
When I was a small child growing up in the mountains of West Virginia in the United States, on snowy days, my family would gather around the kitchen table and play board games.
Bomb Cyclone Hits East Coast
Elementum
JANUARY 4, 2018
With freezing temperatures hitting as low as negative 18 degrees Fahrenheit and snowfall projected to reach up to 12 inches , Georgia , North Carolina , and Virginia have preemptively declared states of emergency. The inclement weather system has resulted in the closure of the Port of Virginia as well as most of the terminals in South Carolina’s Port of Charleston.
The Importance of Confidence in Career and Life
JDA software
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
I moved back to Maryland while my husband got his MBA from the University of Maryland then to the Northern Virginia area where we still live today with our two kids who are 15 and 18.
Customer Advisory – Hurricane Michael
CH Robinson Transportfolio
OCTOBER 11, 2018
At this time, Southeastern Virginia is preparing for the possibility of tropical storm force winds (34+ knots/39+ mph) beginning late on Thursday, October 11, and continuing on Friday October 12. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, has declared port condition WHISKEY for Hampton Roads, meaning sustained gale force winds are expected at the Virginia Capes within 72 hours. Current as of October 11, 2018.
Rhode Island Named Bottom State for Infrastructure and Transportation as US Underinvestment Takes Toll
EFT
JULY 18, 2018
Other poor performers alongside Rhode Island in both reports include Maine, New Hampshire, West Virginia, Connecticut, Mississippi, and, surprisingly, Massachusetts, all of which came in the bottom 10 in both reports. Virginia. Virginia. #30. West Virginia.
Logistics Market Stays Flat as May Begins
Zipline Logistics
MAY 5, 2020
Virginia . Vendors need to ensure their logistics operations will not be disrupted when doing business in Virginia. . West Virginia . Shippers should not expect to deal with many interruptions in West Virginia. .
Thanksgiving 2018
Enterra Insights
NOVEMBER 22, 2018
Minnesota leads the nation in turkey production followed by North Carolina, Arkansas, Indiana, Missouri, and Virginia. Other states with significant turkey production include Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, South Dakota, Utah, and California. As we sit down to Thanksgiving dinner, letting our eyes devour the feast ahead of the actual eating, one of the things for which we should be thankful is the supply chain that brought the bounty to the table.
This Week in Logistics News (April 22-26, 2019)
Talking Logistics
APRIL 26, 2019
It plans to begin routine deliveries of small consumer items in two rural communities in Virginia within months, the company said. Have you seen the video of the chimpanzee using Instagram? Here it is in case you missed it: Here's a video of a Chimpanzee using Instagram.
Supplier Risk Management: 4 Things To Look Out for During On-Site Evaluations
Cerasis
APRIL 30, 2015
Ben is a graduate of the University of Virginia. Editor’s Note: We continue our collaborative blog series with Ben Goldwasser of Spendrix, a company who helps shippers determine which carriers operate best in certain regions, and conditions, allowing you to be more thorough.
Nestlé USA and Enterra Solutions Sign Multi-Year Cognitive Computing Agreement
Enterra Insights
JULY 16, 2019
Most of the data analytics and modeling will be performed at Nestlé USA in Northern Virginia and Enterra’s offices in Pennsylvania. It is with a great deal of pleasure I announce Enterra Solutions ® has signed a multi-year solution-as-a-service contract with Nestlé USA®. The agreement calls for Enterra to provide a next generation analytics and insights platform along with other business applications to Nestlé.
The 5 Largest LTL Carriers
The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 16, 2013
UPS Freight is based in Richmond, Virginia. The 5 largest LTL carriers together have $16.2 billion in annual revenues and 46.4% market share. Each of the top five companies has a national footprint with tons of resources and top notch teams. There is a brief profile of each of the carriers below. The 5 Largest LTL Carriers. Largest LTL Carrier: FedEx Freight. FedEx Freight is the largest less than truckload (LTL) carrier with approximately $5.3B in sales (estimated 2012).
Letter from the CEO: Market Update April 23, 2020
Transplace
APRIL 23, 2020
Port of Virginia is temporarily closing container operations at Portsmouth Marine Terminal (PMT) starting May 4 due to reduced import volumes. Vessel services and containers will shift to Virginia International Gateway (VIG) and Norfolk International Terminals (NIT).
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