Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

TL volumes are barely above levels seen in the 2019 freight recession, and most experts believe we haven’t reached the bottom. Freight precedes the economy by six months, which means that if the market rebounds in the second half of 2023, one can expect to see an end to the recession shortly thereafter.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

As we head into a new year it is a good time to take a look at the coming year and see what it may hold in the way of trends. We kick off today a month-long focus on trends in the following categories: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Management. Do you have the right people in place?

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

What’s in the article: The Supply Chain Bullwhip. The nearshoring trend. Steamship lines are racing empty containers back to Asia to pick up high-paying freight. That makes rushing empties back to Asia less attractive and steamship lines more likely to pick up export freight. The Nearshoring Trend Continues.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 24, 2023

Logistics companies of all types, from freight brokers to warehousing and fulfillment providers, are pursuing closer collaboration with their shipper customers and carrier partners. BlueGrace, a freight brokerage and provider of managed transportation services, got its start in 2009 amid a particularly weak freight market.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Knowledge of the existing trends can also provide insight into what one may expect from the trucking industry in the coming year. Knowledge of the existing trends can also provide insight into what one may expect from the trucking industry in the coming year. The trend is expected to continue at the start of 2019.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Learn the characteristics of the best freight shipping support teams. What’s in the article: What 3PL support teams need to know. Receiving excellent support from your freight shipping partner frees you to focus on other elements of your business while your 3PL attends to transportation details. The Logistics Blog®.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 20, 2023

Shipper's Guide to Planning Ahead Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - March 20, 2023 Data shows there is a consensus that revenue will increase and inventory levels will build. The latest LCI forecasts an upwards trend for Q2.

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ShipLilly

MAY 19, 2021

This trend was experienced among both semi-skilled and skilled workers. A Wall Street Journal article in April indicated that storage and warehouse operators had hired 8200 people in the previous month. The industry must contend with a trend towards automation of essential operations. Automation and the Future.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 2, 2023

electric car maker to open a $5 billion plant in Monterrey, highlight the growing nearshoring trend.” electric car maker to open a $5 billion plant in Monterrey, highlight the growing nearshoring trend.” READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE “Manufacturing exports currently represent about 40% of Mexico’s $1.3

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Poorly optimized networks can have many undesirable outcomes, including loss of customers, runaway freight and labor costs, and siloed — rather than integrated — supply chain management. Improvement of the payments process starts with a freight audit by the MLP. freight industry. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE. Whitepaper.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

What’s in the article: Why start with a demand forecast. These are important factors to consider as you think about next year’s freight transportation needs. Are they going to provide high-quality coverage and service levels—not routinely late or destroying your freight? . The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper. Case Study.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2017

In the below article I propose to have a look at the main benefits and advantages of the cloud-based logistics management. These branches also have characteristic trends. Journal rated her articles as "chart-topping storytelling" in the field. A Better Quality Evaluation. Helen works and lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 27, 2018

If you are the owner of a logistics business or in the role of a logistics business manager then make sure to read on as this article will give you the best insights to optimize your business to make the most out it. The Top Logistics Trends that Will Impact Logistics Management in 2018. Plan Ahead. Download Here.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Since we promised to update you regularly, we’ve collated some of the latest stories from the world of freight shipping, warehousing, logistics services, and supply chain technology, so that you can keep your finger on the pulse of the fast-changing logistics landscape. Ocean Freight Demand Falls Away, Rates Start to Slide.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2015

Today we finalize our most viewed articles from the Cerasis blog by featuring the most read freight articles published in 2015. As a recap, and for easy to access link, we have showcased the following: Most Read Manufacturing Articles of 2015. Top Supply Chain Articles of 2015. Top Logistics Articles of 2015.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 31, 2018

This article will cover some five tips that you can use to write an effective transportation management plan: 1. The Freight & Transportation Management Trends to Know in 2018. Government regulation that touches on aspects of volume and carriage is another force that’s in play in the industry. Download White Paper.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

Riding a rising five-year trend, retail juggernaut Walmart® grossed $476 billion in the fiscal year that ended in January 2014, up from $408 billion in fiscal 2010, according to The Wall Street Journal’s MarketWatch. ” The Key’s To Walmart’s Supply Chain Management Excellence over the Year. Decades in the Making.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

A recent article by Steve Banker of ARC Advisory Group described the varying levels of “smarts” that differentiate automated guided vehicles (AGVs) from autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). A recent Lucas webinar focused on these challenges and suggested opportunities for better coordinating and directing the activities of robots and people.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 20, 2015

In fact, in order to combat these ever pressing issues and competition, we recently shared our insights on trends for 2015 facing manufacturers and distributors on the Cisco-Eagle Blog. The Cerasis “e-commerce” blog category has great articles on developing your strategy. What should you do? Differentiation.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 19, 2016

Some of these transportation management trends reflect real worries for the logistics industry. Take a look at six of the trends to watch for in transportation management this year. Outsourcing of Freight Data and Payment Management. Previously, rates were determined by freight classification.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2015

IMPO Executive Editor, Anna Wells provides insights into the complicated issue in her article “Why The Manufacturing Skills Gap Is Serious”. Averting this outcome depends upon business leaders and government policymakers to actually implement measures to reverse the present trend. The primary reasons for the growing problem in the U.S.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

For instance, the hangover from the pandemic, which has not yet permitted ocean freight from China to return to anything like normal service, is a problem that continued COVID outbreaks and associated port closures are exacerbating. Near-shoring, Onshoring Trend Gains Momentum in the West. The issues don’t stop there, however.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

Learn how shippers are rethinking LTL freight management. What’s in the article: Shippers’ sentiments and adjustments amid continuing market instability. Our survey revealed that port congestion on the West Coast has made shippers more receptive to using alternate ports when bringing freight into the U.S. Whitepaper.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2020

These new technologies are being leveraged by both traditional and tech-first logistics companies in the freight and logistics space to help build digital and integrated supply chains that provide end-to-end visibility to all the stakeholders. They are: Autonomous trucks: We’ve been hearing about autonomous trucking for a while now.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2015

As we head into 2016, we are featuring our most read articles of 2015 in our five main categories: Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation Management, and Freight. Yesterday we published the top 10 most read manufacturing articles of 2015. . Top 10 Supply Chain Articles from 2015.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 31, 2015

We have also now published an e-book , put out several white papers , and held several webinars. 50 Most Read Articles of All Time From the Cerasis Blog. We will feature the 50 most read articles of all time from the Cerasis blog by covering the 50th most read counting down to the most read blog of all time.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 26, 2016

In fact, the following evidence indicates this trend will continue: Imported goods reached approximately $717 billion, but U.S. In a recent Quality Magazine article, companies actively reshoring manufacturing to the U.S. Freight costs of offshoring may exceed the freight costs of domestic shipping. . manufacturers.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Bridget McCrea, writing in “Logistics Management,” identifies 8 trends that are currently impacting the industry: Wireless now accommodates a sharper focus on efficiency and transparency. For the details on each of these trends, please read Bridget McCrea’s full article. shared logistics networks. Manage regulatory compliance.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2014

It is our mission to provide education around transportation management, trends in transportation, pertinent regulation changes and impacts on transportation, and anything related to trucking and carriers. Let’s take a look at these trucking industry trends and what kind of facts they provide. Read the Full Blog Post.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Today, we kick off our annual year end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 7 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , 3PL , Business , Transportation , Freight. What are some issues and trends you see coming to the world of Manufacturing in 2015? These will only contain posts written in 2014.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

Supply Chain is just one of our five main categories we are covering all this week, which consist of: Logistics, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Freight, and Transportation. On the Cerasis blog, our goal is to offer tips, news, best practices, and trends so you, the reader, find a lot of value in our expertise. We hope you enjoy!

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

When you are looking to choose a carrier when it is time to ship your freight, it might seem obvious to go with the carrier that provides you with the lowest “sticker price.” You have to think about several factors beyond just the freight rate. Paying a little more to get the freight to them on time is worth it.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 15, 2015

Gone are the days of tactical moves with freight. Freight shippers are now more efficient thanks to technology, such as transportation management systems. Three key trends are changing the way of life for industrial companies and their employees today. The core of Digital Industry 4.0 Digital Industry 4.0 Revolution.

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