Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2022

The new additions to the Mobility Package regulations will come into effect in February 2022, and a leading European digital trucking company, Girteka Logistics , says it is ready. Nevertheless, as companies prepared to adapt to the changes related to the package, some of the uncertainty was cleared up.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 27, 2021

Jörg Spiekermann, sales manager for palletising and packaging systems in the Consumer Goods area of Beumer Group , knows how to solve individual tasks with standard components. “For our customers, it is often not just a matter of packaging goods simply to protect them from environmental influences,” says Spiekermann.

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GoShip Blog

JUNE 30, 2022

Packaging is one of the most important parts of transporting your products – even more so when it is protective packaging, and not just aesthetic packaging. Protective packaging ensures that your products arrive intact, undamaged, and in a condition that will satisfy your customers. When to Use Protective Packaging.

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Freightera

OCTOBER 12, 2021

It helps the customs officials identify the packages they’d like to inspect, instead of inspecting each piece shipped individually. A dangerous goods declaration shows that your shipment has been labeled, packaged and declared as per the dangerous goods regulations. Wood packaging declaration . Dock/Warehouse Receipt.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

They are the definitive industry experts in the world of apparel fulfillment. Renewal is the leading 3PL for the fashion industry, serving some of the world’s largest apparel brands, fueling their fulfillment, returns, exchanges and more. Renewal Logistics provides an end-to-end logistics solution for apparel companies.

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Logistics Management

OCTOBER 14, 2021

While the parcel duopoly of UPS and FedEx remains alive and well, at a time when e-commerce activity continues to see no signs of slowing down, that, by no means, that the smaller regional small package delivery carriers have been left out in the cold. In fact, the regional carriers are starting to take a bigger seat at the table.

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The Lean Thinker

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

If improvement only happens as an event, then it is, by definition, not “continuous.” ” I believe that structuring those day-to-day interactions is the purpose of all of the so-called “lean tools” (and all of the other “tools” called out by other packages such as TQM, xSigma, TOC, etc).

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Logistics Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Driven by the rampant growth rate of e-commerce, coupled with the need to increase efficiency and lower residential delivery costs, Memphis-based freight transportation and logistics service provider FedEx announced late last week that in March, FedEx Express—its global, time-definite delivery service unit—will contract with FedEx Ground—its ground (..)

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Logistics Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Driven by the rampant growth rate of e-commerce, coupled with the need to increase efficiency and lower residential delivery costs, Memphis-based freight transportation and logistics service provider FedEx announced late last week that in March, FedEx Express—its global, time-definite delivery service unit—will contract with FedEx Ground—its ground (..)

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World Food Programme Logistics

OCTOBER 15, 2019

An interview with the WFP Food Safety & Quality Unit’s packaging expert A packaging engineer? knowing how to optimize packaging can be, quite literally, a lifesaver. To mark World Food Day, which shines the spotlight on the issue of food waste, I sit over a coffee with WFP’s packaging expert Carole Manceau.

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Logistics Management

MARCH 12, 2019

The “Amazon Effect” has had two definite impacts on the air cargo industry – increased package volumes and changing customer expectations.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 17, 2019

A national supply chain solutions firm based in Northampton is helping to make Britain greener by providing sustainable packaging for a multi-award-winning, natural lifestyle products customer. The packaging is a low-cost, ready-to-use, manual paper voidfill system made from 100% recycled paper.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 16, 2023

CMC Packaging Automation, a leading supplier of automated packaging and mailing solutions that is proud partner of KKR’s Global Impact team and backed by Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund, has launched its first annual sustainability report. CMC also hired a dedicated ESG Manager to oversee the implementation of the roadmap.

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Ship Monk

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Both the messaging and visual sides of branding should be represented in the way your products are packaged. It definitely makes more of an impact than a neutral, could-be-from-anyone brown box with no specific customization. Packlane Custom Packaging 2.) Lumi Custom Packaging 3.)

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 15, 2016

Small package and parcel shipping charges can account for up to 5 percent of a shipper’s total expenses, reports Gary Oswald of PARCEL Media. However, more shippers are taking advantage of the benefits of outsourced small package auditing. Outsourced Small Package Auditing is Faster Than In-House Audits. Auditing of Auditing.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 22, 2023

ORM-D – Materials classified as consumer commodities that may be subject to the regulations but presents a limited hazard during transportation due to their form, quantity, and packaging. This dictates how the goods are labeled, packaged, and handled while in transit. Proper classification of hazardous materials is essential as well.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 5, 2022

When eCommerce sellers don’t want anyone, even their customers, to know what’s inside the packages they’re sending, they use what’s called “discreet shipping”. You wish the manufacturer had skipped the neon pink packaging and settled for something subtler. Types of Discreet Packaging. Discreet Shipping Labels.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 27, 2016

Reusable packaging may be the one most effective way you can manage your costs better. It seems that no matter what industry you are in there is more and more buzz about the advantages of using reusable packaging and rightfully so. Reusable packaging goes far beyond just reducing packaging costs. The Evidence.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The definitions are confusing because the space is so dynamic and ever-changing. Small Package. Asset light – companies with assets and brokerage capabilities. The easiest way to look at 3 rd party logistics is by the service they provide, which fall into 5 buckets: 1.) Transportation 2.) Logistics 3.) Warehousing 4.) Technology 5.)

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Talking Logistics

JULY 17, 2018

With the 2018 General Rate Increase (GRI), FedEx and UPS are further “tightening the vise” for oversize packages. Overall, not only are fees increasing to $80 list for both carriers, but the definitions are tightening, and the minimum billable weight is changing (FDX). Additionally, examine packages that are less than 90 lbs.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 15, 2022

If you’re an eCommerce merchant that sells heavier goods, definitely investigate your shipping carrier thoroughly because the speed with which your products reach buyers, and the condition they reach those buyers, is crucial to customer satisfaction and, thus, the growth of your business. Dimensional Weight.

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LandLink

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Under the NMFC classification density was taken into consideration as was packaging and commodity but it was largely based upon weight. There is also the challenge of completing same-day deliveries or time definite deliveries. Carriers are pushing for dimensional pricing to manage the margins on lightweight shipments.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 17, 2021

While a consumer may be pleased with seeing a package sitting on the front doorstep when returning home, it is at an added risk. The package could be stolen, or the package’s contents could perish. White glove services are the services offered in transportation management that go beyond the standard expectations for delivery.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

And over the last month+ of the year, that equates to over 3 billion packages in the US alone. ARC’s definition of omni-channel fulfillment is end-delivery centric. The key component is to fulfill the orders through the most efficient channel for both the consumer and company.

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Trinity Logistics

MARCH 2, 2023

Example 1: Online Retailer Fined $91,000 An online retailer shipped a package by air containing flammable liquid adhesive. The freight’s packaging was incorrect and not marked or labeled as required. The freight’s packaging was incorrect and not marked or labeled as required. Take dry ice as an example.

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Ship Monk

JULY 14, 2023

In sum, a shipping label is meant to communicate important information about your package to fulfillment technology and trained personnel. However, it’s definitely helpful to understand the highlights of each shipping carrier, so here we go! Think – books, clothing, stuffed animals.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The definitions are confusing because the space is so dynamic and ever-changing. Small Package. Asset light – companies with assets and brokerage capabilities. The easiest way to look at 3 rd party logistics is by the service they provide, which fall into 5 buckets: 1.) Transportation 2.) Logistics 3.) Warehousing 4.) Technology 5.)

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PINC

AUGUST 3, 2020

The problem is that there is no standard definition for OTIF. To get industry perspectives on OTIF, the Trading Partner Alliance (TPA) and McKinsey surveyed major retailers and manufacturers of North American consumer packaged goods (CPG). A common definition for OTIF would also: Create a common view. So what’s the solution?

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 1, 2022

Pressured by their customers and staff into being demonstrably ‘green’, without transparency and clear definitions of ‘green’, confusion about which practices are actually sustainable can frustrate businesses and consumers alike. As of 2019, 59% of businesses claimed to have internal sustainability initiatives in place.

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Globalior

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Three packaging groups (PG) are available to highlight the level of danger found within these hazard classes. Hazmat Packaging. It is important to use certified packaging. The packaging should meet the performance standards set by the UN. There is no need for a definitive shipping name, UN number or even hazard label.

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Globalior

AUGUST 22, 2020

However, they cannot be “projected” For example, the buyer must have the clear the understanding that when he/she subsequently intends to export the shipment, the original seller will NOT be assisting with export clearance documentation and packaging. One such example is the Uniform Commercial Code in the United States of America.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 4, 2022

With 1,350 employees across eight locations on three continents, Utz says it is the global market leader for returnable packaging. With our clients seeking packaging solutions customised to their unique needs, the expertise and experience of our staff are highly valued.

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Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

And seeing how they impact your shipping timelines and shipping costs, the topic of Shipping Zones definitely needs to be explored. Shipping zones exist as a means for major shipping carriers to break down geography and dictate (when paired with package weight) how much to charge for shipping. FedEx Shipping Zones.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 27, 2023

Because, while supplier problems are out of your control, maintaining the right safety stock to minimize damage to your reputation and ecommerce business are most definitely within your control. Weight (actual weight in pounds) A general rule of thumb is that the larger and/or heavier a package is, the more it costs to send.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

But first a few definitions. Be sure to include testing multiple prototypes, product design, manufacturing, importing costs, website design and development, branding and marketing, legal fees to trademark and register your product, packaging, fulfillment and shipping. What is Crowdfunding? Whatever you need, they’ll be there for you.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MARCH 29, 2021

Amazon did not specify where it will test its drones, but back in June the company said it would begin delivering packages to consumers using UAVs “within the next few months.” An Amazon drone lands to deliver the package. Uber said it has already begun testing drone delivery in San Diego, California. Uber Technologies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

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. million packages a day, so redirecting even a small portion of its overall volume would be a notable boost to other carriers. The company’s Supply Chain 3.0

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