The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 7, 2019

I’m Tyler Hildebrand and I am an account executive at Reliable Transportation Solutions in Cincinnati, OH. As a freelance marketer, I often worked closely with clients in the transportation and logistics space, so I began to understand the business. Transitioned to transportation and logistics when a recommended me for an opportuniy.

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Trinity Logistics

MARCH 2, 2023

Currently, hazmat regulation penalties are: Maximum civil penalty violation is $84,424 per day, per violation, Maximum civil penalty violation that results in death, serious illness, severe injury, or large destruction of property is $196,992 per day, per violation, Civil penalty for a violation of hazardous training is $508 per employee, per day.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 20, 2023

A cargo freight claim is a legal demand by a shipper or consignee to a carrier for financial reimbursement for the loss or damage of a shipment while the carrier was transporting it. Submitting a freight claim for damaged cargo requires proper documentation of essential shipment details.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 26, 2024

While you may not be in the business of selling combustible materials, like lithium for example, all sorts of toys, electronics, and household items contain lithium-ion batteries, from cordless toothbrushes to vaping devices. But you do need to make sure that everyone has the proper training and certification to handle hazmat products.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 18, 2024

meters for the substantial field of horizontal transportation. These include, for example, the low-level transport of goods between defined transfer stations, for which AMRs with transport platforms are recommended. The vehicles can be used for distance transport and are also capable of lifting loads to medium heights.

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Trinity Logistics

APRIL 24, 2023

You might be transporting anything from fresh produce, frozen food, or important medicines like biologics. Whether you’re new to refrigerated trucking or a veteran, it’s important your company knows how to properly transport temperature-controlled products, from pick-up through delivery. Cleaning Your Refrigerated Trailer 1.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2021

That’s a massive problem for SMEs, for example, that last year might have been paying $4,000 to $5,000 (USD) to ship a 40-foot container from Asia to North America, and now face rates of $20,000 and above. The domestic transport in the country of import. Documentation fees. A Multitude of Cost Components. Export fees.

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Forto

AUGUST 17, 2021

Now it’s time to dive a little deeper into this transport mode. Formalities in Air Freight: From Air Waybill to Transport Insurance. Once the decision has been made to transport the cargo by air, the next step is to negotiate and sign the appropriate shipping contract. Important Characteristics of the Forwarding Contract.

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United World Transporation

JULY 25, 2019

The Sanitary Food Transportation Act (SFTA) is one of 7 foundational rules outlined by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) since January 2013 to create a modern, risk-based framework for food safety. In addition, the equipment must be capable of maintaining temperatures necessary for the safe transport of food. What is the SFTA?

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2018

The cost saving and service improvement benefits of a transportation management system (TMS) are well documented. Geoff says you still have to do the requirements document and set priorities, but it’s important to get the right people involved. What are the key ingredients to a successful TMS implementation?

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Conger

MARCH 14, 2024

If you are involved in transporting materials such as hay, paper rolls, or other irregularly shaped items, a clamp truck could be the ideal solution. The Power of Clamp Attachments Clamp Operator Responsibilities Technical Aspects of Clamp Trucks Training and Skills Development Conclusion What is a Clamp Truck? Let’s dive in!

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Kanban Logistics

MAY 26, 2023

For example, 8 items – milk, peanuts, eggs, soy, tree nuts, wheat, fish, and shellfish – account for 90% of allergic reactions in the U.S. For example, at Kanban’s warehouses, certain products can only be unloaded, stored, or transported within a designated section of the warehouse by authorized personnel.

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CLX Logistics

MARCH 17, 2023

Drawing on decades of experience in global logistics, we’re offering practical advice on effectively and safely transporting chemicals internationally while minimizing costs and maximizing efficiency. These requirements can vary depending on the specific chemicals being shipped and the mode of transportation being used.

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FourKites

DECEMBER 9, 2020

At its core, rolling out a real-time transportation visibility platform – or any enterprise technology, for that matter – is both a change management project and a leadership opportunity. Smithfield Foods is one such example. Step 3: Produce training and documentation. It was something new.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MARCH 13, 2023

For example, if we want to control the inventory, we would have three tables, one for the products (with all the information related to them), another for the stocks (with information about inputs and outputs about a determined product) and a third one in charge of relating a product with its stocks.

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United World Transporation

JUNE 18, 2020

The Sanitary Food Transportation Act (SFTA) is one of 7 foundational rules outlined by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) since January 2013 to create a modern, risk-based framework for food safety. In addition, the equipment must be capable of maintaining temperatures necessary for the safe transport of food. What is the SFTA?

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Shipping and Freight Resource

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Some examples and benefits of digitalisation in shipping are. Whether digital or manual, the business of shipping involves a lot of documentation. Here is a real life example. For example, seafood products are best shipped at -20°C (-4°F) or lower. The Global Trade Share in 2019 was as below.

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Freightera

OCTOBER 23, 2023

In this article, we’ll dive deep into the importance of disclosing hazmat shipments , ensuring both safety and compliance throughout the transportation process. By disclosing that your shipment contains hazardous materials, you’re taking the first step in ensuring full compliance with transportation regulations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 15, 2023

In Southern California, for example, they have a 670,000 square foot warehouse that serves eight different fast-growing ecommerce retailers. By operating hubs comprised of several warehouses located in a campus, GXO is able to increase operational agility, reduce reducing transportation costs, and speed up delivery times.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 18, 2021

While doing so, the software automatically documents the movements of the load carriers across different storage locations. Training and go-live support are part of every package solution. The source and destination of the transport order are also highlighted in colour. This also includes the charges for cloud hosting.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Accurate documentation: This metric tracks the percentage of sales orders accompanied by accurate documents throughout the process. Documents included in the metric can vary but usually include advance shipment notifications (ASNs), labels, and invoices. For example, suppose you can see the cycle time reducing.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Mobile robot solutions in transportation and logistics can help. Professional service robots are booming The benefits of robots for transportation and logistics are documented by latest statistics: on a global scale, more professional service robots were built for the transportation of goods or cargo than for any other function.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 14, 2018

On April 6, the new rules for the Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Foods will come into effect for small businesses. The Sanitary Transportation Rule. The Sanitary Transportation Rule which is part of the U.S. Read on for an overview of the main requirements! Who Must Comply? Compliance Requirements.

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Turvo

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Historically, as evidenced by a 2019 poll by the American Transportation Research Institute, turnover rates in the trucking business are substantially greater than in most occupations (ATRI). One of the top ten issues raised by transportation CEOs in the poll was driver retention. Provide education and training: .

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 11, 2019

All this article explanations are going to be based on this official document, presented by a Honorary Professor of the Federal Institute of Technology of Lausanne, Philippe H. Bovy, as part of a training seminar for the organization of the event. FIFA 2018 World Cup transport planning challenges and strategy.

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Logistics Manager

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Brett Turner, Vice President Supply Chain Management at DKSH (Thailand) to learn more about the strategy behind FMCG transportation and distribution in the ASEAN region and he also shared with us his vision focusing on future development of Thailand through this business.

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Globalior

MAY 19, 2020

Certain kinds of freight – The insurer may label hazardous material, particular electronics, and other cargo as ineligible for transport. Some modes of Carriage – Some insurance packages may not offer shipment through trucking; others may exclude airplanes or trains or even cargo ships. For example, a bedroom or a kitchen.

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Logistics in War

JUNE 10, 2020

Various problems at critical points can easily disrupt these assets, including manufacturing, transportation, and intermodal terminals. Supply chains provide the transportation and production of raw materials into finished products and include producers, warehouses, transportation companies, distribution centers, and vendors.

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Trinity Logistics

MARCH 18, 2020

Filing cabinets were full of paper documents. Fax machines, handwritten documents, and corded phones were the way of communication. Now documents can be saved to the cloud and sent in seconds through email. Technology such as digital freight matching and artificial intelligence are some examples of what is now available to 3PLs.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

CPG is common to transport, but there are still conditions that need to be met by the client and their LTL providers to ensure a successful pickup and delivery. Some examples of CPGs are personal hygiene products, food, beverages, and cosmetics. Examples of goods under this category are shoes, dresses, cars, jewelry, and perfumes.

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CLX Logistics

JUNE 27, 2023

In the realm of rail freight transportation, businesses often encounter a myriad of challenges when dealing with railroads. By highlighting viable alternatives to subpar rail service, we’ll empower shippers with the knowledge and assurance that superior options are available to meet your rail transportation needs.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

As a specialist for vehicle logistics and vehicle transport, COTRA in Switzerland counts among its customers not only car manufacturers but also dealerships, second-hand dealers, vehicle subscription services and other companies, providing these with a very broad range of upstream and downstream services. Future-proof and resilient.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 15, 2022

For those further down the path, integrating these technologies into operations means trained coordination between workers, automated systems and software to drive high-speed, high-volume warehouse execution. For example, a recent Interact Analysis report showed the mobile robot market is expected to grow from $3.6bn in 2021 to $18bn in 2025.

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RPA Labs

APRIL 7, 2022

A current chatbot can access the internal document management system to offer robust customer engagement opportunities in today’s technology. Real Clear Policy reports, “The Transportation Department projected last year that ground freight totals will rise by 50% by 2050 to 28.7 billion tons.” Misalignment Between Leadership and Sales.

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Trinity Logistics

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Only trained Team Members can select approved carriers for hazardous shipments. Required training takes place each year for those Team Members involved. This annual training keeps those Team Members up to date with any regulations or process changes regarding hazmat certification. Operations training.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

While doing so, the software automatically documents the movements of the load carriers across different storage locations. Training and go-live support are part of every package solution. The source and destination of the transport order are also highlighted in colour. This also includes the charges for cloud hosting.

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Trinity Logistics

JULY 14, 2020

Only trained Team Members can select approved carriers for hazardous shipments. Required training takes place each year for those Team Members involved. This annual training keeps those Team Members up to date with any regulations or process changes regarding hazmat certification. Operations training. Download Now.

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