Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

There are three responses in this question that address supply chain sustainability: align with our goals, mission, and values; meet consumers expectations; and increase profitability. The second reason to address sustainability topics, from a supply chain perspective, is to meet consumer expectations.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Only with complete transparency is it possible to increase efficiency and meet sustainability goals in the future. . Understanding the suppliers’ perspective can make decision-making easier to meet environmental ambitions of shippers. Freight Transportation Sustainability.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 13, 2022

The largest year-over-year increase in pressure in 2021 came from investors, governments, and international governing bodies, according to The State of Supply Chain Sustainability 2021 study from The MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics. Here’s how many companies are turning to their supply chains to meet their ESG goals.

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GoShip Blog

APRIL 14, 2022

The future of transportation holds many exciting promises. Transportation has transformed our society and opened the doors to many possibilities. Moving products across the globe in a matter of days once seemed unfathomable but has become possible through innovation and transportation. Autonomous Trucks and Cars.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Managed Logistics Meets Five Challenges for Complex Supply Chain Operations Show Submenu Resources. In searching for a provider, here are five tactical challenges that any MLP must meet. Our progressive approach to transportation management helps customers of all sizes drive savings and simplicity into their supply chains.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

If not managed properly, your transportation can cost you substantial money. With costs rising recently, it’s easy to see why the challenge for many companies has been to reduce their transportation costs. Before we jump into how to reduce your transportation costs, it’s essential to understand what factors are causing them to rise.

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TransAudit

MARCH 15, 2023

If your business relies on trucking, then you’ll want to know the current state of the industry. Understanding 2023 trucking projections will help you make smart shipping decisions and save money where possible. Trucking Projections for the Spot Market The spot market doesn’t look much like it did a year ago.

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Trinity Logistics

APRIL 24, 2023

Refrigerated trucking can be a complex, but rewarding job. You might be transporting anything from fresh produce, frozen food, or important medicines like biologics. But, no matter what it is, the items you’re hauling are vital to many and there’s great pride that comes with that. Cleaning Your Refrigerated Trailer 1.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 7, 2021

Pinnacle Propane implemented demand management, replenishment, and order promising solutions from John Galt Solutions with the goal of improving service – reducing what they call “out of gases” – while reducing transportation costs. For example, a warehouse might have a big propane tank they use with forklifts that run on propane.

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2020

However, for truck drivers, these feelings sometimes don’t go away after traveling and their mental health can be compromised because of it. We understand that loneliness and anxiousness are common issues for truck drivers. Another scary statistic that pertains to truck driving and mental health are suicide rates.

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Morai Logistics

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Experts on transportation supply chain and logistics say that truck platooning may help drive efficiency in today’s demanding market. In a special feature this month, Forbes revealed 4 Forces Transforming Logistics, Supply Chain And Transportation Today. In their article, truck platooning is referred to as the ‘next big step’.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 11, 2015

We conclude our series on supplier quality management (SQM) today with a look at some case studies and examples of benefits derived from the application of a supplier quality management system. We deal with our suppliers of transportation on a daily basis: our select carrier partners.

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Stord

OCTOBER 18, 2023

For growing brands, delivery consolidation fulfillment allows them to adopt new B2B partners without taking on excess outbound freight costs for unused truck space while meeting individual retailers’ shipping requirements. Services or features referenced are provided for example only and specific results are not guaranteed.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

CK Food Stores – the largest independent food retailer in South West Wales – has upgraded the material handling equipment at its Llanelli warehouse and distribution centre with the acquisition of a fleet of refurbished powered pallet trucks from the extensive range of Approved Used forklifts available from Toyota Material Handling UK.

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Trinity Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

Battling these issues is making it tougher for HVAC contractors and plumbers to meet their customer’s demands in the short term and perhaps even longer. WORK WITH MANY SUPPLIERS If current suppliers can’t meet your needs, then it’s a good time to explore other ones. Many

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Now, That's Logistics

APRIL 13, 2021

These and other shifts directly impacted companies’ logistics and transportation operations, right at a time when those functions were gaining in complexity and getting more expensive to run. That choice these companies make dictates their logistics, fulfillment, and transportation strategies,” Largeau points out.

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CLX Logistics

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

It’s pretty simple – intermodal transportation uses two or more modes or carriers to transport freight from shipper to consignee. This shipping strategy began in 18 th century England, and in the 1950s, the steel intermodal transportation container was standardized based on design specifications from the US DoD.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 9, 2021

That’s the onus of electronic freight tender trucking data when compared to lagging submitted data that may take 7 to 14 days to come in. Near-real time freight electronic tender trucking data offers reliable insights. Obviously, that’s only one example, but it shows the value of insight and using data that’s available now. .

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Railroads are mainly important for moving goods that are mostly heavy in weight and are bulky over long distances, as transportation makes up the majority of the total cost of delivery. The advantages of railroad transportation are too great to ignore. What are the advantages of railroads compared to other modes of transportation?

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 24, 2024

Shipping vessels, certain trucks, and natural gas transportation infrastructure all use LNG for some level of power/energy. For example, tankers that transport LNG around the world for use in multiple applications are forced to take larger routes to the risks of Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

With climate change firmly under the spotlight thanks to COP26, SNAP , a leading European smart payment solutions provider for lorry drivers and fleet operators, has unveiled what a truck park of the future might look like. A vision including eco-friendly technology to help the UK meet national and international environmental goals.

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United World Transporation

JULY 11, 2019

Being a professional truck driver comes with a stigma: that truck driving is not a wise or good long-term career choice. But there are some key statistics that support truck driving as being a wise career choice where an individual can achieve long-term success. Top 3 Statistics that Support A Truck Driving Career.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2024

The most obvious impact was the disruption of traffic and transportation. The bridge was a vital link for commuters, tourists, and truck drivers, who had to find alternative routes or modes of travel. The collapse had several immediate and long-term consequences for the region.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The original intent may have been for shippers to secure capacity at agreed-upon rates and for carriers to ensure they have enough volumes to keep their trucks loaded and moving. At the same time, a retailer whose product demand drops sharply has less need for transportation capacity and therefore tenders lower volumes to contracted carriers.

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WorkWave

APRIL 6, 2022

Driving a truck isn’t the same as driving a regular delivery vehicle. Routing is vital for transporting goods long distances. With all of that in mind, is it worth using Google Maps for trucks? With all of that in mind, is it worth using Google Maps for trucks? Time To Read: 6 minutes. Here’s why.

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Transporeon

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

The driver shortage is affecting available trucking capacity. Since the third quarter of 2017, many manufacturers have been regularly confronted by scarcity in the transportation market – a problem they haven’t encountered in years. Scarce available trucking capacity leads to higher shipping costs. Nearly half of U.S.

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Morai Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Experts believe that through digital freight matching, transportation supply chains can open a new way of driving efficiency and visibility. Advancements in technology have created many opportunities for transportation supply chains to develop game changing digital tools. Digital Freight Matching.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 8, 2022

Emerge has an interesting new platform to deal with the problems shippers are having procuring truck capacity. The vocabulary used in transportation can be confusing. Shippers” are companies that have goods that need to be transported. But shippers lack trucks. But shippers lack trucks. The Emerge Solution.

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Trinity Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

Battling these issues is making it tougher for HVAC contractors and plumbers to meet their customer’s demands in the short term and perhaps even longer. WORK WITH MANY SUPPLIERS If current suppliers can’t meet your needs, then it’s a good time to explore other ones. Many

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Now, That's Logistics

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

With fourth quarter upon us, it’s time to look at the key transportation trends that have unfolded in 2018 and take a peek into our crystal ball to figure out what lies ahead in 2019. Transportation pricing “equilibrium” isn’t likely to return any time soon, the publication adds, noting that the U.S. percent in the third quarter. .

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 2, 2021

Weisenberger is leading their digitally enabled shipping initiative, she works in distribution operations rather than transportation. FourKites is a leading provider of real-time transportation visibility solutions. Not surprisingly, many of FourKites’ users work in transportation operations.

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Logistics Management

JULY 17, 2020

For example, the company said that this offering has enabled it to send urgent medical shipments from China to the U.S. in 13-to-17 days.

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Trinity Logistics

JANUARY 18, 2024

Produce shippers face several hurdles that they need to overcome for their products to deliver fresh and meet the growing consumer demand. CHALLENGE 1: CHOOSING BEST TRANSPORTATION MODE Produce shippers first face the challenge of determining what transportation mode to use for their shipments. For example, in the U.S.,

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Penske Move Ahead

MARCH 20, 2024

Whether you’re being hired to relocate a household or hoping to diversify revenue streams by offering truck rentals at your storage facility, partnering with a trusted commercial truck rental provider like Penske is essential. Here are a few more ways professional movers can benefit from commercial truck rental solutions.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 18, 2018

Hyster Europe has launched an updated 8 to 16-tonne capacity lift truck. The most universal to date, the latest heavy-duty models provide optimal visibility, strength and reliability, making handling and transportation easier than ever. They will also find the truck easy to transport, he adds.

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 19, 2024

Whether it’s coordinating air and ocean shipments, trucking, or multimodal movements, minimizing risks is a crucial aspect within every shipping plan. Freight insurance, also known as cargo insurance, is a type of coverage that protects the value of goods being transported against loss or damage during transit.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 5, 2022

Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Trucking. Artificial intelligence (AI) has been, and will continue to be, a key component of transportation management systems (TMS). Aside from improved ETAs, AI plays a role in other aspects of transportation management. But AI is moving beyond this dynamic.

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