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How cargo survey for refrigerated and frozen cargoes works

Shipping and Freight Resource

Global increase in demand and supply of perishable cargo for over a century has led to the development of long-distance transport which is today inevitable. Transportation is done exclusively in either refrigerated containers, conventional refrigerated ships and even by air carriage. Marine Cargo Survey Practices.

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Transportation Metrics That Matter Most to Track and Improve Performance

GlobalTranz

Creating a data-driven supply chain tracking important transportation metrics helps shippers respond and adapt as quickly as possible to known and unknown events. Why Monitor Transportation Metrics. Transportation metrics provide visibility that helps drive operative and competitive advantages.

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Digital Transformation in Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

This survey-based research gathers quantitative data as well as information on practices or performance drivers. The final report focuses on the current state of key practices in digital transformation in logistics, spread across multiple industries and over 1,100 respondents.

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A Shipper’s Guide to Stone Transport

Trinity Logistics

Stone materials are very versatile and often used in industries like construction, interior decorating, and landscaping. However, transporting stone can be a difficult task for many reasons. If you’re a shipper handling stone material, bookmark this guide for all you need to know about stone transport.

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Use Digitization to Transform Chemical Supply Chain Planning Copy

CLX Logistics

Within the chemical industry, challenges such as regulatory compliance, market volatility, and stringent safety measures require innovative solutions. 1] Chemical supply chain planning specifically refers to applying supply chain planning principles and strategies within the context of the chemical industry.

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Top 5 Logistics Challenges and Solutions for the Manufacturing Industry

GlobalTranz

The manufacturing industry faces many challenges, such as a skilled labor shortage, supply chain instability, and inventory management issues. Here are the challenges we’re seeing across the industry, and what they mean for your supply chain and your shipping processes. 5 Challenges Facing Supply Chain Managers in Manufacturing.

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The Cost-Saving Benefits of ELDs: Why Wait for Compliance?

Talking Logistics

Designed to improve highway safety by strengthening driver compliance with hours of service (HOS) regulations that prevent fatigue, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) initiated a ruling in 2015 that mandates the use of ELDs by all commercial vehicle drivers in the U.S. The ELD Opportunity. by December 18, 2017.