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Technology Trends in Road Freight

GoShip Blog

Electronic logging devices and similar tools for truckers will create extensive, connected networks and will ease the data distribution across shippers, carriers, and consignees. This, in turn, leads to data-driven decision making, which 93% of companies believe to be the most efficient supply chain strategy. Automation .

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How Cargo Theft Stole Christmas

Logistics Viewpoints

I found a very detailed definition on the Texas Department of Public safety website. Fourth is the use of cyber-attacks, such as phishing scams and malware used to access sensitive data. On the East Coast, refrigerated trucks used to transport food have been a prime target for cargo thieves this year.

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The New Face of Grocery Delivery

Logistics Viewpoints

It definitely makes you wonder what Apple would have done with its music player without the use of the name. Venture-backed grocery companies have raised over $10 billion so far in 2021, according to data from Pitchbook. These staging areas are usually temperature controlled so frozen food stays frozen and refrigerated items stay cold.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 25 – March 4)

Logistics Viewpoints

And while this definitely points to an industry making strides, a recent Procurious survey found that 75 percent of women in supply chain experience gender-based adversity. Trade between China and Canada hit record levels in 2022, with imports breaking the $100-billion mark for the first time, Statistics Canada data show.

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What is Reverse Logistics?

GlobalTranz

Remanufacturing and refurbishing activities also may be included in the definition of reverse logistics.”. With ecommerce sales expanding into more non-traditional, oversized items (like refrigerators and other appliances), shippers need to be prepared for the incoming boom of returns. Imagine this scenario.

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Carrier Capacity Management Levels the Playing Field in a Carriers’ Market

Logistics Viewpoints

Multi-carrier shipping strategies also need rules in place related to delivery time requirements, special conditions (hazmat, refrigeration, etc.), and distribution points across a network. Based on this context, a shipper will send a parcel to Group A, Group B, etc., Widening our view of carrier capacity management.

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Produce Season and How It Affects Capacity

Blue Grace Logistics

This, in turn, results in an increased demand for refrigerated and dry vans. . According to data from the USDA, national refrigerated spot rates were up 28 percent (25 percent not counting diesel costs) over the same week last year. It’s definitely an area that we needed to call attention to this year,” the CVSA added. .