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Ocean Freight Contract Season: An Overview and Key Components

MTS Logistics

Other Considerations: Contracts pertaining to maritime freight may also include negotiations over the availability of equipment and containers, such as refrigerated containers (reefers) or specific containers for hazardous commodities. ” He then added, “Right now, it’s definitely not the preferred option.”

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Technology Trends in Road Freight

GoShip Blog

New technology keeps reshaping the transportation and logistics industry, and the trucking industry is not an exception. The trucking industry has changed a lot over the recent decade, and there are some key innovations that will be even more impactful. Sustainability is a huge trend in the trucking industry.

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The Impact of Modern Safety Systems on the Trucking Industry

United World Transporation

Undoubtedly, the trucking industry has experienced an abundance of changes. Arguably, it can be noted that the trucking industry is definitely embarking the technical revolution. The only thing that hasn’t altered in the trucking industry is the industry basics. Improved Safety. Enhanced Monitoring Systems.

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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. These staging areas are usually temperature controlled so frozen food stays frozen and refrigerated items stay cold. The E-Commerce Grocery Market. The e-commerce grocery market is continuing to grow at a rapid rate.

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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. The air cargo industry has seen softer market rates due to increased capacity and shippers flocking back to ocean freight services.

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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. . However, regulatory requirements including the recent Food Safety Modernization Act , which includes new rules covering shippers, receivers, loaders and carriers that transport food is having an impact on the industry. million by 2020. west coast.

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Shipping Carriers and Services Overview

Ship Monk

The shipping industry has many competitors that bring a variety of services and rates to the table, but the main players are USPS, UPS, FedEx, and DHL. Major Shipping Carriers In the shipping industry there are many competitors that bring a variety of services and rates to the table. Think – refrigerators, stereo systems, furniture.