Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 1, 2024

Load consolidation: By consolidating shipments and maximizing load capacity, these platforms reduce the number of trucks on the road. In volatile markets, this efficiency can translate into substantial cost savings. This lowers transportation costs and contributes to sustainability efforts, a growing logistics industry concern.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Shippers Navigate Stable Market Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - October 10, 2023 Many of the concerns from earlier this year have dissipated and shippers are beginning to look for lengthier contracts with stable rates.

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Envase Technologies

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Larry and a lot of our executives come from the trucking space,” Allen explained. Envase is connected to more than 35,000 drivers, and the majority of them are independent owner/operators with fewer than four trucks. Allen explained that Envase’s vision started with founder and CEO Larry Cuddy Jr. Larry’s the CEO with a CDL.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 3, 2023

DOT Week 2023 Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search Jackie Syverson - May 3, 2023 Every year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Administration ( CVSA ) conducts its annual international road checks, also known as DOT Week or DOT Blitz.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 6, 2023

How Peeps Candy Finds Its Way to Your Easter Basket Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - April 6, 2023 Peeps, the popular marshmallow candy is an Easter classic.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 5, 2023

million trucks headed northbound from Laredo in 2022, with the crossing surpassing the volume of goods received by the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach by October. Expanded bridge infrastructure for trucks and trains is in the works in Laredo, where nearly 4 million square feet of warehouse space is under construction, theWSJ reported.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

We chose revenue, we chose inventory levels and orders because we felt like those were three primary metrics that can help us indicate what’s going to happen from a trucking standpoint,” Lockard said. READ THE FULL ARTICLE The index correlates growth or shrinkage to overall industry volume of freight shipments and product prices. “We

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Logistics, The Real Super Bowl MVP Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics Super Bowl requires logistics planning and execution to take advantage of the event’s revenue and profit opportunities. Here’s what’s involved.

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The Lean Thinker

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

The fact that a shipment of material hadn’t been loaded onto the truck to an outside process is brought up. I’ll let you read the article and see if anything resonates. Liz Ryan’s article is, I think, about how to spot these leaders and avoid taking jobs working for them. I am sitting in on a daily production status meeting.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 18, 2022

Case Study. What’s in the article: Port congestion. In an effort to shorten shipment delays, some retailers are shifting their cargo to trucks instead of trains. This is aggravated by vessel arrival delays, slower container processing, and trucking issues. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper. BlueGrace Logistics.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 9, 2023

The Supply Chain of Mother's Day Flowers Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - May 9, 2023 Mother’s Day is a special day to celebrate and honor mothers around the world.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Case Study. Carriers are going to price to get the stuff they want on their trucks,” he said. The softening in the past two to three months noted by Blankenship is clear in the monthly US Producer Price Index (PPI) for LTL trucking from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which dropped 6.5 The Logistics Blog®.

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Globalior

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Although in many cases this might not be a problem, it would become a hassle if the cargo is not easily unloaded or it is delivered to an inconvenient place. Case Study. In this case, the buyer would have failed to take delivery and be liable for any charges incurred.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

In this article, we explore how these AGVs are changing the warehouse industry by minimizing human error, reducing labor costs, and setting new standards for productivity and safety. They have evolved from simple tow trucks following wires on the floor to smart-tech machines navigating complex environments with lasers and cameras.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

In this article, we explore how these AGVs are changing the warehouse industry by minimizing human error, reducing labor costs, and setting new standards for productivity and safety. They have evolved from simple tow trucks following wires on the floor to smart-tech machines navigating complex environments with lasers and cameras.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Tech That Helps Small to Mid-Size Carriers Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - October 23, 2023 With inflation continually driving costs up and demand for freight down, experts say growth in the freight market will be modest throughout 2024.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 24, 2023

As supply chain disruptions have abated and truck capacity has loosened, negotiating power in the freight market has shifted from carriers back to the shippers. READ THE FULL ARTICLE Nonetheless, Harris expressed optimism that the freight market will improve in the second half of this year.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Technology Brings A New Dawn for Drayage Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - February 29, 2024 Tom Gresham | Inbound Logistics February 2024 The drayage industry has begun to come out of the shadows. READ THE FULL ARTICLE

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 19, 2022

I always joke that there’s this spectrum because guys who say, “I call the trucking company,” we have an EDI that tells you when the truck arrived and a truck that tells you when the truck picked up. Body parts go missing all the time, so we have a blog article that people can look up on our website.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Case Study. What’s in the article: How shippers are using technology. Shippers reported their key issues when challenged with securing LTL capacity include missed appointments, trucks not showing up, carriers changing routes, and labor shortage. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper. BlueGrace Logistics.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

Case Study. What’s in the article: Shippers’ sentiments and adjustments amid continuing market instability. They can work directly with asset-based individual trucking companies or partner with a 3PL (third-party logistics) provider with extensive experience and knowledge in LTL service. The Logistics Blog®.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The primary modes of transport include trucks, ships, and planes. Supply chain professionals face the challenging task of adapting to changing harvest locations throughout the year, which are influenced by weather patterns. Seasonality: As the name suggests, produce is available only at specific times of the year in each harvest region.

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CLX Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Shippers can skip the paperwork and solve pressing problems, and carriers save time and money by filling their truck capacity. Save yourself time, money, and headaches with this article. Do they publish case studies and whitepapers? Freight brokerage professionals are currently in high demand in the US.

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3PL Insights

AUGUST 15, 2017

There are hundreds (and probably thousands) of accounts related to warehousing, trucking, technology, transportation, and so much more. Share your white papers, case studies or articles from other key figures in your industry. Retweet, ‘like,’ and follow those people in your industry when you see something you like.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2018

I gave a keynote presentation on emerging technologies (drones, driverless trucks, 3D printing, blockchain, etc.) Tighter Trucking Capacity, Higher Rates Until 2019 (or Beyond). As many companies are experiencing already, stronger economic growth (coupled with other factors) is leading to tighter trucking capacity and higher rates.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Case Study. For example, opportunities will be quickly apparent to combine multiple less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments into more efficient truckloads, or when to make a shift from straight truck to lower-cost intermodal service. . READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper. BlueGrace Logistics.

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2017

American Trucking Associations’ seasonally adjusted for-hire truck tonnage reached 147.6 To read more about the truck tonnage surge, click here. Read more about this article here. Our Educational Center offers free downloadable guides and case studies, right at your fingertips. in October, up 9.9 Learn More.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Expedited Freight Questions Answered Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 10, 2023 Whether your organization uses expedited freight shipping every day or occasionally, it pays to understand how to use these services as effectively as possible.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

In this article, we will break down a major factor that affects transportation costs: the differences between less-than-truckload (LTL) and full-truckload (FTL) services. Yes, the perceived cost savings associated with sharing a truck with five other shippers is tantalizing, and a legitimate notion, but it’s not everything.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

UPS To Deploy First Electric Truck To Rival Cost Of Conventional Fuel Vehicles. Logistics Outsourcing: Another Case of Being “Penny Wise, Pound Foolish”. For another case study example, see The Boston Globe: A Home Delivery and Outsourcing Failure.). Missouri’s General Assembly has issued two ELD-related bills this year.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2020

Some ports in China are clogged with arriving containers of iron ore, while warehouses are choked with goods that cannot be exported due to lack of trucks. While most Chinese ports are operating normally, the flow of export goods has been significantly affected by roadblocks, lack of truck drivers, and closure of factories.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 19, 2020

General Motors: Has airlifted supplies for its North American truck production. Related Article: The Industrial Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis. These smart operators include: John Deere: The agricultural vehicle manufacturer says it expects to spend $40 million (USD) on expedited freight to ensure there is no disruption in supply.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2018

Severe congestion and the ban on trucks between certain hours of the day serve only to exacerbate the problem of distribution here. Network Optimization Mini-case-study: Building Products Supplier. Redesigning a distribution network is a considerable undertaking; at least once the implementation phase is reached.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

It was noticeably more difficult to book trucks if moving products to and from nearby areas. This refers to loading up product and moving it to a yard that is out of harm’s way where the trucks can unhitch and wait out the storm. A delay caused by administrative hold-ups could mean an available truck gets booked by someone else.

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Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

At the operational and tactical level, East Timor may not be a great case study for combat arms officers however for the logistician, there are lessons to be learned at every level from the Commander Joint Logistics down to the private soldier. Brigadier Kehoe’s experiences will conclude in a final article shortly.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2018

Are you paying full truck load (FL) rates, pallet rates, carton rates, KG rates? Ask around your colleagues to see where they are gaining the most value and look for programs that are very practical and case study based. By that I mean the speed of service. Do you really need so much air freight or express freight? &nbsp.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 9, 2018

After nearly a decade of so-so profits, the $36 billion less-than-truckload (LTL) sector of the trucking industry is poised for impressive – if not spectacular – growth in 2018. In the meantime, we’re making huge investments in trucks, drivers, and facilities.”. Last-Mile Conundrums.

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