Talking Logistics

APRIL 4, 2018

From the last half of 2017 through today and beyond, a slew of market forces, some predictable and some unexpected, have combined to create a very real truck capacity shortage in the United States. The past, present and future market forces causing today’s extreme truck capacity shortage include: Strong Economy. Holiday Season.

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Logistics in War

JUNE 3, 2023

iii] The deliberate divestment of military logistic capabilities has necessitated that the US use contracted and host nation support for a number of logistic related services in combat operations. Contractors enable combat forces to concentrate on core military activities and focus on the development of warfighting capabilities. [x]

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 16, 2022

I always find the news round-up exciting to write, as I end up reading more about supply chain and logistics than I would have thought possible. All of us at Logistics Viewpoints would like to thank our readers for continuing to tune in every week. Without our readers and sponsors, Logistics Viewpoints would not be possible.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

More than a year into a freight capacity crisis that shows little sign of weakening, it’s time for all parties involved in logistics and freight transportation to meet this issue head on. Of course, all of this is easier said than done, but new challenges tend to require new strategies and new innovation.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

If you’ve ever paid $10 for an Uber ride to the cocktail lounge in the evening and then a “surge priced” $50 for the same distance Uber ride back to your home only a few hours later around closing time, you understand the dynamics troubling shippers in today’s capacity constrained transportation market.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 7, 2021

The United States is facing considerable logistics challenges in the temperature-controlled trucking industry. The e-commerce boom and need for refrigerated equipment to move COVID-19 vaccines will tighten capacity across the country, and ongoing driver shortage issues will further exacerbate those challenges.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 7, 2020

The investment forms part of the company’s strategy to expand its training portfolio to facilitate with the new CACES (certificate of safe driving skills) training reforms, which came into effect on 1 st January 2020. The post Encarna Invests in Hyundai and Expands Forklift Training Courses appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics in War

MAY 2, 2024

By David Beaumont On 17 April 2024, Defence’s Integrated Investment Plan was published as a companion to Australia’s National Defence Strategy. [1] 2] This is the largest, single-hit, planned investment in Defence’s logistics capability and capacity since the Second World War. Before this time, the situation was grim.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 16, 2023

In the realm of logistics, there are occasional events that leave an indelible mark on the industry, causing disruptions and chaos on a global scale. One such incident occurred in March 2021 when the world watched in awe as the massive container ship, Ever Given, became wedged in the Suez Canal, leading to a colossal logistics crisis.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2018

This will require an LTL and e-commerce focused shipping strategy. Shippers need to know the benefits of combined strategy and a few best practices to develop a winning LTL and e-commerce plan. How Surface Mode Shippers Can Compete in E-Commerce Logistics. Reduced paperwork errors. Get Your Free White Paper Today. Download Here.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Insights from Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020. Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020 offers some guidance. In the report, you will find capabilities across five categories: technologies, competencies, frameworks, operating model strategies, and organizational models. Firefighting is the norm.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 15, 2024

In 2023, the industrial installation specialist HARDER logistics once again executed relocations of machinery and equipment from Germany and other European countries to their new location. Pre-assembly division established For 2023, HARDER logistics reports 50 partial and total relocations of companies abroad.

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10xLogistics

DECEMBER 24, 2017

I generally do not like to comment on something so speculative however Friday ended with a huge bang in the supply chain industry with Amazon and a major retailer apparently thinking of buying XPO logistics. There is one other dynamic happening right now and that is the current capacity crunch. Hunt agreement with the BNSF.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 5, 2021

Carriers simply need to know where to send trucks and the proper freight rating or pricing strategies to use. Of course, it is also critical to apply data across all activities to identify which loads are ripe for the taking. Carriers have a finite amount of capacity. And it exists in the form of carrier benchmarking.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Schultz of Logistics Management with sales expected to surpass $3.2 As a result, shippers across the globe are looking for ways to keep up with the Amazon’s unrelenting approach, and these trends in trucking and freight reflect a few of the key ways shippers, third-party logistics providers and truckers will respond 2018.

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GoShip Blog

MAY 11, 2021

Here we will talk about the peak season of shipping and how to prepare your logistics operations for it. During this peak time, freight rates are at the highest and the capacity is tight. Now is the best time to start shopping around for competitive freight rates, expanding your freight carrier network, and securing truck capacity.

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ShipLilly

APRIL 7, 2021

It is a logistical nightmare trying to keep with demand that is not satisfied by the number of available ships. Even the resultant increase in TEU capacity since 2018 has not been able to quite satisfy the current demand. Such a move, if it happens, would restrict shipping capacity even more than it is now. Assessing Risk.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Most recently, the recent disruptions in the Red Sea that saw ocean freight rates from China to Europe by over 190% and saw transit times lengthen, sea-air services offered a strategic advantage for logistics professionals able to remain agile, by watching trends and jumping at opportunities to ensure a resilient supply chain.

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CH Robinson Logistics

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

In a recent global survey conducted by our team, shippers reported congestion and capacity as their main pain points in today’s ocean environment. In the following, I’ll share where we’ve seen shippers find success through LCL and why you should consider it if it’s not already a part of your shipping strategy. Expedited LCL options.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

I’ve said it before (right here in Logistics Viewpoints), but it’s worth repeating: the digital transformation of our complex global supply chains is an ongoing journey. That’s when you can course correct in any number of ways that make your business more efficient and your customers happier.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2022

The difficulties are pushing companies to come up with creative strategies that help encourage employees to find on-the-job fulfillment. By leveraging AMRs, an organization can easily add or remove robots to maintain optimal capacity, and limit adjustments to base labor staffing requirements.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

What Does the ELD Mandate Mean: Transit times, Capacity, and Rates . Long Haul (over 800 miles) The long haul runs are also affected by the ELD mandate, of course, but many carriers operating these runs were already in compliance. . Almost $32 million worth of fines had been racked up as of Feb. 22, totaling at $174 million. .

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MTS Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2023

Severe weather conditions require flexibility and preparedness, prompting ships to change course or delay voyages to escape the force of nature. Hurricanes and typhoons disrupt schedules, damage vessels, and endanger crew members. Challenge 4: Insurance Challenges The rise of extreme weather events creates dilemmas for the insurance industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Five Forces Reshaping Logistics as We Know it. Because warehousing and transportation represent significant cost centers, intelligent logistics decisions are critical. Forget what you knew about logistics. Historically, companies needing greater warehouse capacity would have invested in new construction ?

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Also, I felt a natural curiosity to learn more since I have a professional interest in the use of technology to improve logistics. So I decided to learn more about Amazon’s anticipatory shipping patent and share my learnings and perspective with Logistics Viewpoints readers. But is it applicable to individual packages?

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

As recently as 2016, the state of e-commerce logistics triggered a rush to expand warehousing. Challenges in Today’s State of E-Commerce Logistics The challenges of today’s e-commerce strategies were formed when supply chain leaders believed the only solution to e-commerce was expansion.

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ShipLilly

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

A logistical analysis and important tips for businesses. Utilizing outsourcing to fill the gaps that exist within your own supply capacity may be the key. Utilizing outsourcing to fill the gaps that exist within your own supply capacity may be the key. Is your business model struggling with stock space and capacity?

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 13, 2018

But logistics is a complicated business and when you are examining your choices, there are some factors to consider. The right 3PL will also have a network density that connects you with the right carrier, at the right location and with the right capacity and expertise. When your customers need change, you want to be able to say “yes.”

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 21, 2020

As explained by Logistics Management , “ it has become an increasing challenge for the logistics industry to stay on top of new advances in business processes. A finite group of logistics service providers (LSPs) will inevitably lead to less competition during truckload RFP processes and higher freight spend.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Inventory management is a crucial aspect of supply chain management, and effective strategies can help businesses reduce costs, improve customer service, and increase profits. But what does a great inventory management strategy look like? Amazon did not invent the random storage approach. Book your free consultation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

Achieving agility with a strategy to sell goods in the same region they are produced in, “has never been more important,” Mr. Bailey exclaimed. This is not a new strategy for VF, they have been working toward this for 4 years. To achieve this, VF has invested in their logistics infrastructure. This will be about a 1.2

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 30, 2021

Efficient and sustainable transport solutions are key concerns for the logistics provider Gebrüder Weiss, and now they are being systematically rolled out in Central and Eastern Europe as part of its overall sustainability strategy. The post Electric truck transports HP products in CEE appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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WorkWave

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Time To Read: 4 minutes Learn how B2B retailers and B2C home delivery businesses use Simulations to test various scenarios, utilize resources effectively, maximize capacities, evaluate job bids, examine long-term impact and more. Companies can identify the best course of action, minimize negative impacts and make more informed decisions.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

For freight brokers and third-party logistics providers, efficiency is king. And in the example of invoices, the unwieldy process of cross-referencing and auditing means that fraud in the logistics business is all too common. For logistics companies, ease of use matters. Key Features: Basic Auditing. contract, bill of ladings).

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 4, 2021

Truckload freight and transportation costs make up a large part of most logistical spending for shipping companies across the country. That’s even more true since transportation capacity, indicated by LMI.TPCP, is at 46.34, well below prior years’ averages in the above image.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Of course, no disruption comes close to those that have been experienced to date in 2020. As e-commerce peak season ramps up, more organizations will see available drivers and capacity dwindle. As e-commerce peak season ramps up, more organizations will see available drivers and capacity dwindle. Consider this example.

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CH Robinson Logistics

JULY 8, 2021

Having the right balance of shipping cost and performance to meet customer expectations while preserving margins requires a supply chain strategy that considers your company, markets, and customers. Developing the right strategy and executing it well has numerous benefits for both you and your customers.

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