Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 22, 2021

While the transportation industry is highly dependent on fossil fuels, there are several sustainability solutions to achieve a reduction in emissions, the benefits of improved fuel efficiency, and a lower logistics carbon footprint. What this blog is about: Freight transportation’s positioning in the market.

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Now, That's Logistics

JULY 5, 2023

Welcome to my blog series, where we delve into the dynamic world of the land transport industry. From advancements in autonomous vehicles to the impact of sustainable transportation solutions, this blog series aims to keep you informed, engaged, and at the forefront of this rapidly changing field.

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 17, 2023

Third-party logistics providers (3PLs) that invest in new technologies will be well-positioned to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase accuracy, to remain competitive and meet the demands of the market. By nearshoring, companies can reduce transportation costs, improve lead times, and increase flexibility. Nearshoring.

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Locus

OCTOBER 12, 2022

It will require a herculean effort to re-invent and redefine climate technologies to carry out decarbonization and a global net zero emission is only possible in 2050 if the production of clean hydrogen and low-carbon energy carriers increase seven-fold. The dangers it poses are grave but not impossible to combat. Download the Ebook.

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3PL Links

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Image source: Flickr | Navigating Trends and Projections in Logistics for 2024 The logistics industry is always changing due to fluctuations in the market, technology advancements, and the never-ending quest for efficiency. Growth of E-commerce: E-commerce kept growing, increasing the need for effective logistical services.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The new returns fee is aimed at “deterring customers from using UPS when they have lots of other choices, presumably as a way of reducing the cost of returns for Amazon.” to smaller logistics operators scrambled to fill jobs at fulfillment centers. Employment at U.S. Employment at U.S.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 15, 2022

To end the blog the way the first one started, today is again about one of the most important topics of the future AI. Over the years, logistics has become more and more holistic and, above all, cross-company management tasks. The market volume within the logistics sector in Europe amounted to around 1,150 billion euros in 2020. (1).

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Locus

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Returns is an integral component of logistics and supply chain management. What are Returns in logistics? Returns, in the context of logistics, is the process of moving goods from their final destination back to the manufacturer or point of origin for multiple reasons. Better product handling should be done to reduce this issue.

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 22, 2024

While often seen as practicing carbon footprint reduction or manufacturing with bio-friendly materials, supply chain sustainability encompasses social responsibility and includes fair labor practices and other regulations protecting workers and communities.

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MercuryGate

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Transportation carbon emissions are a major threat to the planet, and left unchecked, they have the potential to cause vast devastation and limit the abilities of humanity to thrive. Carbon emissions have risen in recent years, but as social media has grown and politics have evolved, ESG initiatives have become more commonplace.

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CLX Logistics

MAY 26, 2023

Logistics professionals need to make critical decisions about their freight every day, including selecting the optimal modes of transport. Each airline receives a tradeable allowance covering a specific level of emissions from its annual operations. Air cargo has a larger carbon footprint compared to sea freight.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 18, 2023

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the transportation sector accounts for approximately one-quarter of global energy-related CO2 emissions. By integrating ESG principles into supply chain management, companies can play a pivotal role in reducing the environmental impact of transportation.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MARCH 29, 2021

Many articles of this blog talk about the big company, Amazon. This new 100% electric delivery system has created as part of the aim of Amazon to achieve net cero carbon emissions across its operations by 2040. As you know, this company always use new technologies to improve their process and ways to deliver their products.

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

While the COVID-19 pandemic brought down CO2 emissions by 5 percent —to 34.81 billion metric tons—the emissions have rebounded in 2021 and 2022. Economic growth bears a direct relation to carbon dioxide emissions and emission intensity can be an effective measurement of that. A slow-moving crisis. Download Now!

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Freightera

JUNE 14, 2023

Reduced Environmental Impact Pallet shipping promotes a significant reduction in carbon emissions compared to alternative shipping methods. This consolidation lowers fuel consumption, decreases vehicle emissions, and ultimately reduces the impact of freight shipping operations on the environment.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 6, 2022

Data and optimization can improve efficiencies in supply chains, save shippers money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, according to logistics experts who shared insights last Friday in honor of National Supply Chain Day. “In 3PLs are kind of the cloud platform as a service of logistics and supply chains,” Ratzki said.

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Morai Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

It helps reduce an organization’s carbon footprint, and also ‘builds brand awareness, mitigates risk and develops long-term profit opportunities’. As Omni-channel transportation relies on a variety of transportation methods that release emissions, skeptics may argue that it’s very challenging for a holistic supply chain model.

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GoShip Blog

JULY 19, 2022

In the fast-changing logistics world, shippers constantly research new ways to optimize their supply chain and stay competitive. Route optimization (RO) is one of the most popular logistics technologies that help shippers find suitable routes for delivering their products. Reduced shipping costs. What is route optimization?

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Morai Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

It helps reduce an organization’s carbon footprint, and also ‘builds brand awareness, mitigates risk and develops long-term profit opportunities’. As Omni-channel transportation relies on a variety of transportation methods that release emissions, skeptics may argue that it’s very challenging for a holistic supply chain model.

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Locus

MAY 9, 2023

That’s an enormous chunk of change, and it underscores the importance of optimizing logistics operations, particularly last-mile deliveries , to tap into this market. Customization Conundrum and Reverse Logistics: Retailers are often stymied by their inability to efficiently manage returns. trillion by 2027.

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Locus

JUNE 15, 2023

As supply chains move past the uncertainties of 2020, they are met with new challenges while continuing to meet demands for greater efficiency, reduced operational costs and memorable consumer experiences. Shippers must consider reverse logistics to reduce the cost of returns.

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Locus

JULY 20, 2023

And in the world of logistics and supply chain management, the more time spent by vehicles on the road in making deliveries, the better. This is where reducing Time Under The Roof becomes critical. They say that time is money. The truth is: much of their time is spent under a roof waiting to load or unload their next shipment.

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Locus

JUNE 16, 2023

The biggest challenge that logistics providers face is rising last-mile carrier delivery costs. Retailers and logistics providers should not shift the burden of costs on the consumers as it makes them unhappy and leads to churn. What do you mean by last mile delivery costs in logistics?

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 7, 2021

A business that mandates shipping policies targeted at reducing ecological impact will inevitably be better positioned in the market. . E-commerce has started a revolution in deliveries, translating into yet another challenge for logistics stakeholders, especially with the last-mile. Reverse Logistics.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This is important for reducing waste and ensuring that products like fruits, vegetables, and pharmaceuticals reach consumers in the best possible condition. Reduced Risk of Contamination: The enclosed and controlled environment of reefer containers reduces the risk of contamination from external sources.

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Locus

APRIL 7, 2022

As delivery times become shorter, logistics providers are faced with increased volumes of goods, high delivery costs for customers, less flexibility with delivery time slots and more traffic on the roads. Covid-19 drove the demand for deliveries and in 2020 alone, the last-mile delivery logistics market size amounted to 2.54

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3PL Links

AUGUST 13, 2023

Greening the Supply Chain: Top Sustainable Warehousing and Distribution Practices | Image source: Pexels Any firm needs logistics to make sure that products are delivered to clients successfully and efficiently. We’ll talk about sustainable logistics for warehousing and distribution in this article.

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Locus

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Retailers need to have economical shipping prices by optimizing fleets and third-party carriers to reduce shipping costs. On-demand delivery: Retailers used to get by just fine by using manual logistics management methods to cater to the delivery demands of their customers, which weren’t evolving or unpredictable.

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Locus

JANUARY 29, 2023

Introducing Locus Last-Mile Maturity Assessment Take the Assessment Now Seven minutes on the route to last-mile excellence The Last-Mile Maturity Assessment is a product of nearly a decade of learnings taken from enabling 850 million deliveries, saving $275 million+ in logistics costs, all while ensuring the rate of on-time deliveries is at 99.5%.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

As costs increase with inflation at its highest in over 40 years, now is the time to review your current situation to understand where you can improve efficiency or reduce costs. Review your stock levels to identify SKUs where you could reduce order levels since you know demand will fall.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

As costs increase with inflation at its highest in over 40 years, now is the time to review your current situation to understand where you can improve efficiency or reduce costs. Review your stock levels to identify SKUs where you could reduce order levels since you know demand will fall. Supply chain digitalization. Cybersecurity.

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Locus

MAY 18, 2023

In the world of supply chain logistics, the final mile of delivery to the end customer is pivotal for businesses to thrive and succeed. That said, there are many tech strategies that shippers and carriers can leverage to reduce routing challenges to gain maximum efficiency in the last mile.

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Locus

MARCH 6, 2023

Companies need to optimize their supply chain to reduce costs and improve their bottom line. Overcoming these challenges requires a comprehensive approach that includes improved logistics technology, optimized routing, and enhanced visibility throughout the supply chain.

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Locus

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Retailers need a robust logistics solution that helps them align their capacity with customers’ delivery preferences. Managing millions of orders itself is a herculean task for retailers, coupled with huge spikes in demand during the holiday season can really put a load on their logistics. percent in North America in 2022.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

In this blog, we’re going to dive into some of the latest trends in the food and beverage industry. Recently, there’s been an increased demand for temperature-sensitive drugs (think covid vaccines and biologics), rising demand for better food quality, a surging need to reduce food waste, and growing demand for generic drugs.

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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

Truck freight rates are at the heart of these transformations, a key factor influencing the logistics and transportation industry. This knowledge is not just about cost-saving; it’s about optimizing logistics strategies in a world where efficiency and timeliness are paramount.

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Freight Center

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Shippers everywhere are getting ready for their hectic shipping season and with a dramatic increase in online shopping, there are steps that can be taken to reduce your carbon footprint. These factors all contribute to the global plastics crisis and the release of carbon emissions. FreightCenter Goes Green.

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