GoShip Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Here are a few useful tips on how to get armed for the busy season as a small business: How to prepare your small business for the peak season? Now is the best time to start shopping around for competitive freight rates, expanding your freight carrier network, and securing truck capacity. Competitive rates.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 21, 2020

Weather events can put a drastic slow down on your operations and unfortunately, it’s practically impossible to predict exactly when these events will happen. Sure, there are seasonal weather events like snow and hurricanes, which gives us a reasonable timeframe in which to expect these types of events.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2021

In addition to temperature-control needs, freighters will feel the crunch with capacity related constraints. Of course, this also increases costs by needing to pay a two-driver team for every shipment. Unforeseen events have already taken place, like the Wisconsin pharmacist who allegedly ruined a shipment of vaccines under his care.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 5, 2023

In this post, we’re sharing our top tips for cost reduction in each of these three areas, so let’s get to it, beginning with truck expenditure. The following tips should prove helpful in getting those truck running costs down. You could look for a training organisation that offers train-to-train courses.

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Locus

MARCH 27, 2024

By leveraging data on real-time traffic, driver schedules, delivery priorities, and vehicle capacities, retail businesses can carve out the most efficient paths for their fleets. This involves timely updates on order progress, sharing driver contact information, offering rescheduling options, and proactively communicating real time ETAs.

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IoT World Today

MAY 21, 2020

Shortages for in-demand products abound, while shipment delays are common and production lines run at a fraction of capacity. Supply chains will survive COVID-19, of course, but not without interim pain and structural change. Shortages, consumer hoarding and delays all signal a tipping point. “We

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Of course, as this is an ultimate guide to product slotting, it would only be fitting to leave you with a statement about the cost benefits if it includes an explanation of how they come about. Those calculations, of course, will necessitate using some digital software. Slot dimensions (cubic capacity of each slot).

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 15, 2020

In the two years or so before 2020, capacity growth had been outstripping the rate at which demand was rising, keeping air freight rates down. But of course, freight still needs to move, and for some commodities, such as personal protective equipment, a rapid supply chain is more critical now than it has been in many decades.

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Conger

JULY 20, 2020

Of course not. Bonus Tip : The Fair Labor Standards Act prohibits anyone under 18 years old from operating forklifts in non-agricultural environments. Forklift capacity, stability, steering, maneuvering, and visibility . Now that we have that out of the way, let's talk about what you can expect from online courses.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

This is even more likely thanks to tight capacity , fewer drivers on the road and even refusals to ship freight from full truckload carriers. Cassidy of JOC.com , UPS has already announced freight sales events and expectations for higher package volumes. The truck driver shortage is lowering capacity. According to William B.

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Turvo

MAY 29, 2020

Few events carry the notoriety of black swans, and the COVID-19 pandemic is the most unprecedented and disruptive event to affect supply chains in decades. However, the path to success lies in taking a holistic view of the operation and what needs to happen to achieve the desired result.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Amazon, of course, has been leading the way in e-commerce sales for the better part of the year as quarantine and lock down restrictions forced many shoppers to go online, rather than in-store. Capacity rates are going to be at a premium and even then, might not be available. percent increase in consumer spending to a 3.5

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The next generation of solutions could also plan and configure loads based on packaging dimensions and the capacity of vehicles. It also allows them to communicate proactively with customers in the event of vehicle maintenance issues, heavy traffic, or other conditions that might delay delivery. Could Drones Ease Road Congestion?

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Logistics in War

JULY 8, 2023

Supply chain resilience is, of course, a part of this narrative – as we are reminder every time we hear about guided-weapons or military fuels. The recognition that Government, and Defence, must reinvest in Defence logistics and health capacity is instructive to a more serious view of preparedness than in the past – as alluded to above.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

With visibility being ubiquitous across the industry, the overall market can learn to handle volatility better, especially in the context of economic recession or a black swan event like the COVID-19 pandemic. This is where digital freight management, specifically third-party logistics providers (3PLs), shine.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 13, 2018

The right 3PL will also have a network density that connects you with the right carrier, at the right location and with the right capacity and expertise. The right 3PL will also have a network density that connects you with the right carrier, at the right location and with the right capacity and expertise. Are trucks secured?

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Conger

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Scissor lift safety tips. Thus, their weight lifting capacities are generally limited. You can find a scissor lift’s weight capacity on decals, the data plate, or the owner’s manual. Scissor lifts are used in many applications, like construction, maintenance, and event planning. The top scissor lift hazards.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The answer depends, of course, on your company’s objectives and, particularly, on your customer service promises. What’s Good for Customers is Good for Amazon Another advantage of Amazon’s random slotting approach is that it maximises warehouse capacity utilisation. What Next for Toyota IM?

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Of course, safety is also a concern for the trucking industry, but with the Hours of Service ruling and the Electronic Logging Device mandate, truckers are having to operate on a very tight schedule. The more aware you are of your freight movements, the easier it is to reroute in the event of an emergency.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

6 Strategic and Proactive Tips to Stay Ahead of Distressed Shipments. When a business’s existing system reaches capacity, the ability to enter more orders and generate a profit become hindered. The capacity of a current system is comparable to a speed limit for business. Scalability to Take on More Orders.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Use Cherry’s Warehouse Safety Guide to help build out your safety program, identify safety risks, check OSHA regulations , and get tips to maximize the safety of your warehouse. Human-caused events like fire, gas explosions and even terrorist events are examples of emergencies. Tips for Maximizing Safety in Your Warehouse.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

As we see this year, there are more cars on the road (meaning carriers want that attractive freight), and we are also seeing tight capacity. To pull off logistics effectively, it takes a lot of expert planning, assembling the right mix of people, communication, working together, and of course, if something goes wrong, contingency planning.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

APRIL 27, 2020

Carbon emissions, of course, was not the reason the Panama Canal came into existence. As years passed by, new events would cause the idea of an interoceanic canal to shift up to the next level. These dimensions were, of course, applicable to the “old” or “Panamax” locks. pic.twitter.com/3ODD6vuuwZ.

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Women in Trucking

JULY 23, 2019

Stress tolerance “A measure of the capacity to remain unworried about possible negative consequences. Those showing high scores may remain unconcerned when faced with events beyond their control. Resiliency/ Ego-strength “A measure of one’s capacity to handle setbacks, criticism, and rejection.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 8, 2023

If so, they may not have the necessary chops to proactively manage things like rate forecasting and the response to changes in carrier capacity. You must ensure you can plan for unexpected eventualities and anticipate potential issues. You must evaluate the option in detail to know if it presents more pros than cons or vice versa.

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