The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2023

Sarah is a Shipper Sales Manager at DAT , an online marketplace that connects shippers and carriers in the transportation industry. Established in 1978, DAT established itself as the go-to source for industry trends and market intelligence for transportation brokers, carriers, shippers, news outlets, and industry analysts.

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MercuryGate

JANUARY 17, 2023

Space availability, spot market fluctuations, complex routes, and labor shortages are just a few conditions that have affected shippers’ ability to meet delivery times and control costs. When transportation variability is high, rates increase, and critical deadlines are missed more often.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Fuel prices and a shortage of drivers are putting transport logistics under immense pressure. The biggest challenge in the transport sector today: there just aren’t enough drivers. Big data for real-time optimizations in transport logistics. Which truck should be used for transportation? Look at the big picture.

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United World Transporation

APRIL 10, 2019

United World Transportation has recently launched a new UWT Carrier App which is designed to make it easier than ever for carriers to review available loads using their smartphone or similar digital device. The app shows you all the currently available loads, and you can click on a particular load to find out more detail.

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CLX Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Proper transportation management can help you mitigate risk, better control shipping speed, increase efficiency and adaptability, and lower costs. Do: Use a Good Transportation Management System. Transportation management systems have quickly become a necessity in the logistics industry, but not all TMS products are the same.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 6, 2021

The G-Log 2 data logger from Germany-based Aspion GmbH is the first shock recorder on the market to implement the continuous shock/vibration test of the European transport standard EN IEC 60721-3-2:2018 with its 2M4/2M5/2M6 classes during transportation. The result is either: the standard was complied with or it wasn’t.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2021

No carrier or mode has been excluded from the increased demand of e-commerce and a customer base that’s anxious for a return to normalcy, including the LTL transportation sector. Fewer labor resources are available to meet the rising demand in both the warehouse and in transit. State of the LTL Market. As reported by the?

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2022

Many leading companies have publicly committed to change but, as consultants McKinsey note, “In many instances net-zero commitments are running ahead of companies’ own plans to meet them”. The ecommerce sector has an opportunity, indeed, a duty, to use available technology to make right-sized packaging for each individual ecommerce order.

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Trans Global Auto Logistics

JANUARY 19, 2021

While transporting vehicles is popular for cars that are condition-sensitive, such as classic or collectors’ vehicles, it can be a necessity for your everyday needs as well. There are a range of options available to tailor your car’s long distance transport to your specific needs. Considerations When Transporting Your Vehicle.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Steve is the Vice President of Partnerships at FRAYT , an on-demand, last mile delivery solution that enables businesses to meet their customers’ same-day expectations, comparable to Amazon’s level of service. With FRAYT, businesses can meet their customers’ same-day expectations, comparable to Amazon’s level of service.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2020

It is available for hire and purchase. They all offer a versatile, modular, and economical solution for transporting light to medium products as well as loading and unloading containers. The post Specialist Range of Conveyors to meet Packaging Demands appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2022

Thus, they are subject to strict safety regulations during transportation and storage,” says Christian Hemming, Technical Director EMEA at ORBIS Europe. Transporting the large number of batteries in a safe and sustainable way can be a challenge.”. How E-Mobility Affects Supply Chains. Reusable Instead of One-Way.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 2021

The KTM42D is a fully reusable double-pallet temperature-controlled packaging container, for the transportation and extended storage of products that require an internal temperature range of -80?C The KTM42D is compatible with all major modes of transit delivery, including wide-bodied aircraft, reefers and all road-transport options.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 18, 2022

Transporeon , a leading Transportation Management Platform, announced today the acquisition of Tracks, a Berlin-based start-up with the mission to decarbonise the transport industry. Founded in 2018, Tracks is a carbon visibility tool providing data solutions to monitor and manage carbon emissions across all transport modes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2024

Mr. Elliott pointed to four main predictions for 2024, and then outlined the three pillars of how Körber will be able to meet the goals that align with these predictions. One of the more interesting capabilities from the Körber OMS solution is the intersection of “Available to Sell” and “Available to Promise.” Data Visibility.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

These cold transports are very important for getting perishable goods safely from one place to another. The Technology Behind Reefer Transport Reefer transport technology is sophisticated, ensuring perishable goods are kept in optimal conditions throughout their journey.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

It also provides a variety of shipping options, so clients can choose the one that best meets their needs. It is always available to answer questions and resolve any issues that may arise. Scalability: Amware Fulfillment can scale its services to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes.

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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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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Improving e-commerce platform use for business-to-business (B2B) shippers is an integral step to meet growing demand in the world of e-commerce. Shippers that fall into this category need to understand the available B2B e-commerce platforms and how they can be leveraged for dropshipping to meet the challenges of e-commerce.

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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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Now, That's Logistics

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

In some cases, the company had to wait up to 30 days to get its products into the e-tailers and available for sale to end consumers—virtually a lifetime in today’s fast-paced distribution environment. In many cases, companies have to both fulfill designated purchase order requirements and meet their end customers’ delivery needs. “If

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Locus

MARCH 4, 2024

In the fast-paced world of supply chain management, Transportation Management Systems (TMS) have become an indispensable tool for retailers seeking to optimize their transportation operations. This is what retailers thought. However, as time passed, new challenges surfaced.

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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. The loss of a small number of smaller customers was more than made up by savings in transportation.

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Using transportation management software (TMS) is a powerful way to gain control and visibility over your supply chain. But trying to decide which transportation management provider to use can be overwhelming. There are so many different software platforms available and providers who offer transportation management software.

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Penske Move Ahead

AUGUST 11, 2020

The first-ever State of Sustainable Fleets Report is now available at no cost for download at www.StateofSustainableFleets.com. In addition to support from Penske Transportation Solutions , this new publication has the backing of major corporations like Daimler Trucks North America , Shell Oil Company and Exelon Corporation.

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World Food Programme Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2019

Meet Ali’s cash cow, Sabah The Bekaa Valley is the agricultural heartland of Lebanon where many people own cows. The family had to make sacrifices which included withdrawing children from school because the fees needed were just not readily available. Ali’s cash cow, Sabah. He met his wife there and raised five children there.

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CH Robinson Logistics

JULY 8, 2021

Customers now expect reliability, speed, and convenience in their small parcel delivery experience and a company’s ability to meet those expectations can even be a source of differentiation. One estimate suggests that during the 2020 holiday season, demand for small parcel exceeded available capacity by nearly 7 million packages a day.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The road freight transportation market emerged from the pandemic with strength, but things have not been “business as usual” ever since. And what about fuel, the transportation sector’s biggest headache? The highest contribution to the annual euro area inflation came from the energy sector. Road freight rates on the rise.

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MTS Logistics

AUGUST 19, 2020

Most Thoroughbreds are accustomed to this type of transport. Bedding is available in lush piles on the bottom of the aircraft to simulate the familiar confines of a barn. In some sense, horse transport hasn’t changed much since its glory days in the Jazz Age and Depression. The post How Are Thoroughbred Horses Transported?

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Trinity Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Hemp transportation is one commodity that we see growing fast nowadays. The program went as far as offering draft deferments to those who would stay home and grow hemp to help meet demands of those supplies. Hemp In Transportation. What does that mean for the transportation industry? But it wasn’t always that way.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Thanks to a burst of innovation in the logistics tech sector, a host of powerful new tools—such as real-time tracking apps and digital freight-matching (DFM) platforms—are now widely available to shippers, carriers, and brokers alike. In fact, the wealth of options has led some users to complain of “app fatigue.” and FedEx Corp.

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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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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. What’s best for your product?

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WorkWave

JUNE 2, 2020

And when you are faced with delivery challenges, you need a system that can respond with the best available solution quickly; you need a high-performance modern optimizer. In addition to meeting customer demands such as delivery windows, Routing Engine also optimizes routes to operate within the parameters that come with your staff and fleet.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 16, 2021

The availability of seasonal workers and a labor shortage in general due to the pandemic, as well as its effects of personal transportation and ability to get to the field, remains. Lumber is driving increased use of flatbeds to meet the construction boom. What Are Shippers Doing to Find Capacity in a Tightening Market.

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MercuryGate

AUGUST 25, 2020

Usability Be up and running easily and quickly, enabling transportation teams to realize immediate and measurable results. Company Discover the company who is revolutionizing the transportation management industry. Leadership Meet the leadership team that is the driving force behind the success of MercuryGate. close Close.

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Logistics in War

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Strategic competitors adjust force posture and preparedness, deciding whether to position forces proximate to potential adversaries, or invest in strategic transportation to improve expeditionary mobility. We are, without a doubt, in a period where technology can meet our ambitions. In the future, more will be possible.

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