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Navigating the Logistics of Construction Materials Shipping

GoShip Blog

Shipping construction materials comes with its own set of puzzles, from dealing with heavy and huge items like concrete blocks to careful stuff like windows. For anyone in construction, figuring out these logistics can make a huge difference in keeping projects on track and within budget. Then, think about the weather.

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Enhancing Construction Logistics: Integrating 3rd Party Truck Management into Your Operations

Trux

In material production and delivery, mastering the logistics of dump truck fleets has become indispensable for contractors and large construction firms. This blog dives into the crucial role of efficiently managing third-party or independent trucks, which is pivotal in keeping projects on schedule and within budget.

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Importance of Logistics in Construction Projects

Trinity Logistics

By definition, logistics is the management of the transportation of materials or equipment from where they are to where they need to be. For everyone, materials or equipment need to arrive on time and with no damage, and this lies especially true for those coordinating construction projects. BEHIND SCHEDULE. EXTRA COSTS. REDUCED TRUST.

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Warehouse Project Construction Launched

Logistics Business Magazine

On 23rd January, Prologis and Yusen Logistics (Germany) GmbH celebrated the start of construction of the logistics facility in Bottrop in accordance with Japanese and German tradition. The buildings will be constructed in accordance with the BEG-40, WELL Building Gold and DNGB Platinum standards.

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Beyond6 to Construct Natural Gas Refueling Station for Detmar Logistics

NGT News

Beyond6 says it is building a renewable compressed natural gas facility for Detmar Logistics LLC, a Midland, Texas-based last-mile materials company focused on lower-carbon-intensity transportation.

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Channel Free Logistics with Bill Thayer

The Logistics of Logistics

Bill Thayer and Joe Lynch discuss channel free logistics. About Bill Thayer Bill Thayer is the Founder and CEO, of Fillogic a logistics-as-a-service platform for retail that converts underutilized space at retail centers into tech-enabled, micro distribution hubs. About Fillogic The leading platform for local market logistics.

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Enhancing Customer Satisfaction in Construction Logistics: A Trucking Dispatcher's Role

Trux

In today's fast-paced construction logistics industry, dump truck dispatchers play a critical role in ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction. This article delves into the importance of efficient dispatching and provides valuable strategies for delivering timely service.