Turvo

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Third-party logistics, or 3PLs, help outsource business operations such as supply chain and logistics. The worldwide 3PL industry, estimated at roughly $1 trillion in 2020, is predicted to reach $1.75 The worldwide 3PL industry, estimated at roughly $1 trillion in 2020, is predicted to reach $1.75 growth over February 2020.

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United World Transporation

APRIL 23, 2020

Some are continuations of regulatory changes, some were related to operating expenses, and some were updates regarding drivers’ access to protective equipment. In this article, we’ll provide a review of these items and what carriers can expect for the second quarter of 2020. Q2 2020 Outlook. Regulatory Updates.

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FLS Transport

DECEMBER 15, 2020

This was evident throughout 2020. Read the article here. The Drug Clearinghouse was a major talking point coming into 2020… 10 months later, we get the first peek at the number and they’re pretty ugly… 46,000 drivers have had drug-related violations recorded in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse database. Get the details.

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Morai Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2019

With 2019 coming to an end, it’s important to know what the new year will bring the world of supply chains—here are 5 supply chain predictions for 2020. Going forward, many of 2019’s develops are set to continue into 2020. The year’s almost over. 2019 saw significant changes for supply chains all across the globe.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Sayers Logistics LLC , founded in 2020 by LTL industry veteran Scooter Sayers, is a boutique LTL-based transportation consultancy that helps 3PLs, shippers, and technology providers to develop best practices, reduce costs, optimize solutions, seize opportunities, and penetrate new markets. About Sayers Logistics.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 8, 2021

With driver safety maintaining itself as a priority, fleet owners and truck drivers can better prepare for the annual Operation Safe Driver Week. What’s included in this article: What is Operation Safe Driver Week 2021. Impact from the 2020 Operation Safe Driver Week. Impact of Operation Safe Driver Week 2020.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

This article is from Patrick Byers, DevOps Engineer at Lucas Systems, and looks at fortifying warehouse and distribution centers against cybersecurity attacks. The warehousing and distribution industry is highly reliant on technology for its operations. As such, it is vulnerable to devastating cyberattacks.

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Globalior

MAY 8, 2020

EXW Incoterms 2020 : A Few Quick Points Ex Works (EXW) Incoterms can be used for all modes of transport and even when there are multiple modes of transport involved in transportation. This would mean the seller has to pay for quality checks, weighing operations and/or counting etc.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

This week, learn how freight market participants, especially freight carriers, rely on FreightWaves SONAR’s Operating Ratio (OPRAT) index to monitor and understand carrier operating ratios. What is the Operating Ratio (OPRAT) Index? Background on Truckload Carrier Association and freight carriers operating ratios.

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Globalior

APRIL 10, 2020

DAP Incoterms 2020 : A Few Quick Points Delivered At Place (DAP)) Incoterms can be used for all modes of transport and even when there are multiple modes of transport involved in transportation. This would mean the seller has to pay for quality checks, weighing operations and/or counting etc.

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Globalior

APRIL 6, 2020

For example, if a company in Norway is selling on CIF terms to a company in Singapore, the sales contract should at least mention: CIF (Keppel Port, Singapore, Incoterms 2020) Shipping CIF Incoterms: Delivery & Transfer of Risks Delivery happens when the seller places the cargo on the vessel.

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Globalior

MARCH 21, 2020

DPU Incoterms 2020 : A Few Quick Points Delivered at Place Unloaded (CIP) Incoterms can be used for all modes of transport and even when there are multiple modes of transport involved in transportation. This would mean the seller has to pay for quality checks, weighing operations and/or counting etc.

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Women in Trucking

DECEMBER 29, 2020

While 2020 has been a challenging year, it has shone a light on the importance of the transportation and logistics industry and the crucial role truck drivers play in not only keeping the economy moving, but delivering critical food, supplies and equipment. Here are the top 10 articles of 2020: 1. 2020 Accelerate !

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Globalior

APRIL 2, 2020

FCA Incoterms 2020 : A Few Quick Points Free Carrier (FCA) Incoterms can be used for all modes of transport. This would mean the seller has to pay for quality checks, weighing operations and/or counting etc. We have a more comprehensive article on Incoterms 2020 that you can find here.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2020

And 2020 was certainly quite the year in logistics. We want to take this opportunity to reflect on the Top 15 most popular logistics articles written this year and see what our readers found to be the most interesting. So, without further ado, here are the most popular logistics articles from 2020.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

In all likelihood, robots by then will have acquired dexterity almost equivalent to a human’s and will be capable of operating in standard warehouses, with aisles and racks. With automation replacing expensive manual labour, operating costs will be slashed and many of the advantages of offshore outsourcing will fall away.

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Now, That's Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Come January 1st, 2020, industries dealing with the international transportation such as the ocean freight industry will bid farewell to the current version of Incoterms, and ring in the new. Incoterms 2020 will see significant changes that will affect importers and exporters across the globe. Main changes in Incoterms 2020.

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Locus

APRIL 3, 2023

This article will provide easy insight into the world of logistics management—from the key components and challenges to tips on optimizing it for your business. Logistics management is an essential part of supply chain management and is crucial in achieving operational efficiency, reducing costs, and boosting customer satisfaction.

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Turvo

DECEMBER 7, 2021

According to the Shanghai index (SCFI) , freight is around $2,900 for twenty-foot containers (TEUs), almost three times the $1,000 registered in the first week of January 2020 and 3.6 Global container production fell 40% in the first half of 2020 compared to the same period in 2019 due to the coronavirus.

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Logistics in War

JANUARY 5, 2020

For the military soldier or officer, or the defence public servant, they will exist in a field of military business unlike any other; where such a range of methods and activities will infringe upon their own daily activities in preparing forces or sustaining operations. I encourage all to contribute. I encourage all to contribute.

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2020

With heightened levels of consumer demand not looking to slow down any time soon, this article by business packaging experts, No1 Packaging , will provide you with three key logistics trends you need to be aware of in order to stay on top of future global supply chain management methods. Partnerships.

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Bulk Connection

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

In its 2022 Operational Cost of Trucking report , the ATRI revealed that the cost of trucking increased by the highest recorded percentage between 2020 and 2021. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the report and tell you why operating costs for bulk trucking companies are even higher.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

In this edition of “SONAR Indices & Insights,” the SONAR team showcases several operational-focused indices to aid asset-lite and asset-based carriers build trucking KPIs that will inform decisions that yield higher profit margins for those who run a trucking business. Operating Ratio (OPRAT).

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FLS Transport

AUGUST 6, 2020

Read the article here. And these rising insurance costs aren’t just bad news for the drivers already operating on thin margins. As operational costs increase… so do customer costs. Transportation to Invest in Tech for Improved Operational Efficiency. Rising Insurance Means Higher Rates for Shippers.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Below is a perspective from Durand Richard of Linsen Nambi Bunker Services on the impact of IMO 2020 on the South African maritime landscape. The post Impact of IMO 2020 on the maritime landscape of South Africa appeared first on Shipping and Freight Resource. Read more >>>.

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Trans Global Auto Logistics

MARCH 23, 2020

The introduction of emerging technologies and business processes has restructured the way logistics and transportation has operated, and this trend will likely continue beyond 2020, especially as technological innovation will lead to sustained growth. Visibility and Anti-Theft GPS.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 7, 2021

COVID-19 caused a global upheaval in order fulfillment processes throughout 2020. We obtained insights into experiences from the prior year (2020) and expectations for 2021 and beyond. More than 25 percent of survey respondents stated that they experienced a decrease of order throughput volumes in 2020.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 27, 2020

The diamond and gold, tea and coffee, beverage, food, and automotive industries all have participants with blockchain applications under test, operating as pilots, or implemented as digital solutions to improve supply chain operations. So how well is blockchain living up to commercial and organizational expectations?

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Sabinext

MARCH 8, 2020

International Women’s Day 2020 calls upon all of us to push for gender equality. As a logistics leader, I believe that correcting gender disparities in ‘profit and loss’ (P&L) and operational roles is a key strategy to fill the executive pipeline with more female talent. Logistics Operations: Is It ‘a Man’s World’?

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ShipLilly

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Both a leading third-party logistics provider (3PL) and a spot market load board operator have argued that the prices will experience a turnaround in 2020. They are of the view that after June 2020, the contract truckload rates are going to start rising again. by the second quarter of 2020. A Market Rebound Is Predicted.

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ShipLilly

DECEMBER 24, 2019

Anyone that is ordering goods to be delivered in February or March will be told that they are only likely to arrive between April and May 2020 due to the Chinese New Year festivities. This article highlights some of the critical issues that traders need to be aware of so that they can plan. When is Chinese New Year 2020?

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FLS Transport

JULY 30, 2020

Looks like this tight market is only warming up… Read the full article here. 2020 has seen two major market shifts in capacity and rates already… and all signs indicate that peak will be the toughest since 2017. And the lessons learned just might change the way it operate forever. Hurricane Hanna Slows Cross-Border Crossings.

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Turvo

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Despite this impact, many carriers also struggled to make ends meet and survive in 2020. According to Trucks.com , “While commercial truck fleets can competently operate hundreds to thousands of vehicles, collecting and interpreting truck data is still a new process for many. And 2021 is the continuation of the unknowns of 2020.”

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Globalior

JANUARY 27, 2021

What is Incoterm® 2020 DAP? The Incoterm 2020 DAP (Delivery at Place), requires that the cargo be delivered by the seller at a place designated by the buyer. Obligations of the seller and the buyer in the use of the Incoterm 2020 DAP. Incoterm 2020 DAP (Delivery at place): Quick Summary. DAP A1 / B1: GENERAL OBLIGATIONS.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Now operating in its fifth station, Flytrex’s three-minute delivery service will be available to approximately 140,000 customers across the United States. The CNBC article states, “ As delivery times and consumer demand rose this year, retailers responded by ordering inventory earlier than usual. the Nike article reminded me of it).

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The ability to operate in emerging domains such as ‘space’ and ‘cyber’, act in the ‘grey zone’, or investments in new technologies from hypersonic weaponry to automation and AI are seen as offsets to potential adversaries. The successful delivery of the ULAC has been greatly beneficial for both the Army and BAE Systems Australia.

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MTS Logistics

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

According to a recent article on JOC.com, the incredibly low rates experienced in mid-2019 are slowly beginning to creep back up, though, fortunately, they are not forecasted to reach the exaggerated heights of those seen in 2018. The new trucks began operating just as freight demand started to fall, directly affecting rates.

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