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DP World trumpets European green credentials

Logistics Business Magazine

Over the next decade, consumer choice and corporate procurement responsibilities will drive this type of emission tracking and data capture from being a ‘nice to have’ to a ’must have’ and we want to be at the forefront of driving that highly significant change in attitudes. The studied highlighted how trucks – operating off 4.5

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The Carrier Scorecard: Measuring the 11 Things that Matter

GlobalTranz

While many shippers and carriers have moved toward digital, automated data capture, it is still necessary to create a carrier scorecard, which helps you see what carriers are better suited for your needs. Audits are part of shipping, and you need to have access to the data gleamed from audits. Ease of Access During Auditing Processes.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 1-5, 2018)

Talking Logistics

For Cloud Logistics, this acquisition will help the company expand its solution footprint (which today is mostly over-the-road and intermodal transportation) and grow its geographic presence beyond North America.

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Transloading Vs. Intermodal in Logistics & Supply Chains

CLX Logistics

The main goal of transloading is always to achieve the most cost-effective and timely transportation solutions possible. What is Intermodal Transportation? Intermodal transportation uses two or more modes or carriers to transport freight from shipper to consignee. The post Transloading Vs.

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5 Best Practices for Chemical Logistics Success in Times of Crisis

CLX Logistics

With every US state and many countries around the world implementing work and travel restrictions, it’s more vital than ever to minimize unknowns and gain complete control over your shipping process, essential data, and your decision points. A robust reporting system is essential, but too much raw data can be overwhelming.

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5 Ways We’re Helping Our European Customers Surpass Their Sustainability Targets

CH Robinson Logistics

Using this unique, tech-enabled platform our customers, carriers and employees can connect, facilitating collaboration, visibility and powerful data insights no matter where your operations are or what mode of transport is being used. Actionable data insights. Intermodal transportation. New technology solutions.

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5 Transportation Management Optimization Practices

GlobalTranz

Using a pooling strategy does not increase handling costs as it substitutes pool point costs for an LTL carrier’s terminal distribution costs. For instance, if the stop-off occurs near a rail ramp, it’s possible to leverage intermodal, while also still meeting the long-haul LTL needs and leveraging the benefits of consolidation along the way.