The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2021

Noam Frankel is the founder and CEO of FreightFriend, a cloud-based truckload procurement platform that helps shippers and brokers build deep carrier relationships and drive digital execution. In the podcast interview, Noam described his experience at American Backhaulers , a brokerage that was eventually acquired by C. Learn More: .

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 17, 2023

During her 4-year tenure in the role in the North American Division of Clarion grew by 4 times, putting them on the map of the leading event organizers in the U.S. Tusk save Shippers 40% or more on small parcel shipping. Courtney also oversaw two acquisitions, InsureTech Connect and The National Grocer’s Association Show.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Mark expanded MacroPoint’s visibility technology into Mexico and got MacroPoint into shipper markets which enabled its acquisition by Descartes in 2017 for $107 Million. In 2017, Mark recognized a need for logistics service providers to have better access to cost effective All-Risk Shipper’s Interest Cargo Insurance with focus on Mexico.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

For the past twenty five years, Andrew has worked at some of the most successful and fastest growing logistics companies in the logistics industry including American Backhaulers, C.H. In the podcast interview, Andrew explains that many shippers believe their problems with capacity is due solely to the tight market for trucks and drivers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2022

Felipe believes that while cost per load will continue to be important, savvy shippers will look for 3PLs who use technology and people to bring additional value to the shipping function. Joined the Inter-American Development Bank in Washington to advise on sovereign guaranteed development projects for Latin American countries.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 9, 2023

About DHL Supply Chain DHL Supply Chain , the global and North American contract logistics leader within DHL Group, offers a broad suite of integrated solutions, bringing greater flexibility, predictability, and speed to customers’ supply chains. Tusk save Shippers 40% or more on small parcel shipping.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 19, 2023

More than 15,000 shippers around the world trust Coyote to move 10,000 loads every day through their comprehensive multi-modal solutions portfolio. Industries included manufacturers, retailers, automotive, food & beverage, CPG and healthcare shippers. Businesses ranged in size from $250M to over $5B in annual revenue.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 31, 2023

In his role Peter leads The Journal of Commerce, the historic New York City maritime newspaper founded in 1827, today a team of specialized business journalists focused on the end-to-end international shipping supply chain including shipping, ports, airfreight, trucking, rail and home delivery, addressed to the needs of shippers.

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Logistics Management

MAY 6, 2020

firms in China say business is gradually returning to normal, but lower revenues and delayed payments are leading to changes in both short-term and long-term strategies.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 31, 2023

In the North American freight market, shippers are playing it cautious in both their procurement and their transportation planning. How should they allocate their freight between the spot market and contracts?

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Logistics Management

JUNE 7, 2021

North American shippers are producing considerable volume of cross-border freight. How shippers navigate the complexities revolving around border delays, near-shoring demands and Customs documentation will determine their transport efficiency.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2022

American Shipper has done a very nice article showing that LA/Long Beach is actually slowing down in throughput in the last two months or so. The graphs from their SONAR statistics show clearly that container processing is bottlenecked at those … Continue reading →

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 11, 2023

trillion in sales, with 75 percent of Americans receiving at least one package per week. Unfortunately, nearly eight in 10 Americans have had packages stolen from them in the last year. Beyond the use of technology, consumers can reduce the threat of package theft by using tools at their disposal from shippers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2022

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) continues to rank driver shortages, driver retention, and the costs of extensive regulatory compliance on carrier operations as top concerns for carriers. This continued imperative for shippers becomes more challenging with much of the low-hanging fruit of savings already harvested.

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Logistics Management

JUNE 3, 2020

COVID-19, introduction of USMCA, and added tariffs all pose hurdles to efficiency for shippers in North American trade lanes.

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Freightos

MARCH 19, 2024

American demand projections could also help keep N. Easing Panama Canal restrictions announced last week – which will increase daily transits to 27 – are also a good sign for transpacific shippers to the East Coast. Optimistic N. Demand out of China has also climbed in the last couple weeks, with growing e-commerce volumes one factor.

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MTS Logistics

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

On the other hand, other Asian countries continue to get more shares from the American market which they started before the pandemic. Chart: American Shipper based on data from Descartes Datamyne. Chart: American Shipper based on data from U.S. Imports from China have fallen faster than total imports. market, too.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 27, 2021

American Eagle Acquires Logistics Startup. Business Insider reported that American Eagle acquired a Walmart alum’s logistics startup. The Home – AirTerra website states that the company levels the e-commerce playing field by offering small and mid-size shippers the advantages enjoyed by larger shippers.

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CLX Logistics

AUGUST 23, 2023

Supply Chain 24/7 | Logistics Management Podcast | 7/27/23 The Impact of Canadian Port Labor Issues and Rate Environment for Chemical Shippers Featuring Matt Caine VP of Sales & Marketing, CLX Logistics In this episode of the Logistics Management Podcast, Matt Caine of CLX Logistics shares insights on logistics and supply chain management.

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Bulk Connection

MARCH 30, 2023

As such, shippers are getting loads on the move more quickly than just a year ago. When it comes to North American bulk transport, however, there’s a little more to the story than meets the eye. Capacity has been a bit easier to come by in the early months of 2023.

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Bulk Connection

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

With supply chain disruptions and the driver shortage affecting the trucking industry, many shippers have turned to intermodal rail as a CO2-friendly alternative. According to the Association of American Railroads (AAR), intermodal rail volumes were up 5.3% in 2021 compared to 2020.

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Freightos

MARCH 27, 2024

American container ports, and would represent less than 5% of total US ocean imports last year. Shippers that normally rely on the Port of Baltimore will face the challenge of urgently finding alternatives and will also likely incur higher costs for arrangements farther away from their desired hub.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Glenn Taylor | Sourcing Journal November 02, 2023 In an improving sign for the retail supply chain, the majority of shippers surveyed by third-party logistics (3PL) provider BlueGrace Logistics—64.4 Although more shippers anticipate revenue fluctuations negatively affecting inventory in Q4 (16.4 percent compared to Q3’s 13.3

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FLS Transport

MARCH 25, 2021

Here’s what’s happening this week: Strike looms as Port of Montreal labor truce expires Major intermodal merger is huge win for North American shippers Importers brace for doubled freight rates Trickle-down effect impacts all areas of the supply chain February weather disruptions increased shipper stress U.S.

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Logistics Management

JUNE 30, 2021

The companies said that this partnership will mesh Flexport’s international client base and Convoy’s North American carrier network, with a focus on providing shippers with what it called seamless logistics services, as well as expand business capabilities for both Flexport and Convoy.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 25, 2024

(Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves) SONAR customers run the gamut from multinational shippers to carriers, logistics companies, consultancies, government agencies, and buy- and sell-side stock analysts. Shippers can use intermodal volume data by lane for clues on whether other shippers are seeing value in rail intermodal compared to truckload.

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Logistics Management

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Robinson, Manager of North American Trade Policy & Compliance, about various topics related to the global trade environment and things shippers should keep an eye on, as 2020 comes to a close and 2021 on deck. Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman recenty spoke wiith Jeff Simpson, C.H.

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Now, That's Logistics

JUNE 29, 2022

Prohibits ocean common carriers and marine terminal operators from retaliating or discriminating against shippers because such shippers have patronized another carrier, or filed a complaint. This legislation will help American exporters get their goods to market in a timely manner for a fair price,” said Klobuchar, in a statement. “By

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FLS Transport

MARCH 3, 2021

It’ll show you exactly what’s going on in North American freight. For shippers, this means capacity is tight and rates remain high… Check out what’s driving the rebound. Port jam leads to increased shipper & consumer costs. To mitigate risks shippers, 3PLs, and carriers alike need the proper freight insurance.

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 14, 2020

This post is also available in: Spanish In place since 1994, the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was the playbook that all shippers involved… The post How USMCA Could Streamline North American Supply Chains appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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ShipLilly

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Tuesday, September 21, 2021 from American Shipper. To answer that question, American Shipper analyzed data from the Marine Exchange of Southern California on exactly which ships are stuck out there. To gauge how much capacity has been stuck waiting for how long, American Shipper looked at aggregate TEUs by arrival date.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 22, 2023

Redkik, a global software company with the mission to simplify and improve the supply chain with technology, has announced its collaboration with Cover Whale, an American commercial trucking insurtech. Cover Whale is always searching for tech solutions that help the transportation industry work better.

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GoShip Blog

MARCH 16, 2021

Starting on May 4th, inspectors all over North America will execute numerous road inspections to define the violations and equipment malfunctions according to the North American Standard Level I Inspection. What does an annual International Roadcheck mean to shippers? What is an International Roadcheck?

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

What you will learn in this blog: The Super Bowl Snack Lineup The Role of Logistics and Supply Chain Super Bowl Sunday is more than just a day to watch a football game; it’s a cultural phenomenon celebrated by millions of Americans every year. It’s estimated that Americans consume over 1.4

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ShipLilly

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

American ports managed 2,220,331 twenty-foot equivalent units of imports in October 2022. Many shippers have shifted traffic from the West Coast toward the Gulf and East coasts. The American Shipper often commissions surveys about marine traffic and ship position data and port queue lists. This is a minuscule change of 0.2%

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

American import hubs. With this overall success, not all shippers are coming out unscathed. Some carriers are also reducing vessel turnaround times by unloading Mediterranean-bound containers in Europe causing additional lead time for Mediterranean shippers, and intra-Middle East trade is now reliant on feeder vessels as well.

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Freightos

JANUARY 3, 2024

MSC is changing “free time” requirements for North American importers to try and get empty containers returned more quickly. If carriers begin to omit port calls and offload containers at alternate destination ports to keep up, it could contribute to delays for shippers and the possibility of congestion at larger hubs. Rates to N.

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