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. DoorDash also is a partner in the Lucky Now service, according to Fulfil’s website.

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 7, 2019

The chassis also features Schmitz Cargobull’s FERROPLAST technology which offers optimum insulation, helping cut fuel usage for the refrigeration unit. We’ll be running these trailers for eight years, so the benefits will definitely add up in cutting our carbon footprint, which is important to both us and our wider EV Cargo group.”.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 10, 2018

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. .

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2021

By definition, it refers to the handling of care used when moving products in which the movers or shippers literally wear white gloves to protect the product. Refrigerators, large household appliances, furniture, and expensive electronics are examples. This is where the term, white glove services, comes into play.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2021

Reefer: A trailer with insulated walls and a self-powered refrigeration unit. The post The Definitive Guide to Transportation and Logistics Terminology appeared first on GlobalTranz Enterprises, LLC. Rate Confirmation: A document that confirms the agreed-upon amount for the cost of service between the shipper and carrier.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

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.

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United World Transporation

MAY 16, 2019

Arguably, it can be noted that the trucking industry is definitely embarking the technical revolution. Moreover, time is critical, especially in an accident involving such a heavy vehicle, like a refrigeration truck. Many people, dislike change, which is understandable.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2017

By definition, white glove services refer to the handling of care used when moving products in which the movers or shippers literally wear white gloves to protect the product. Refrigerators, large household appliances, furniture, and expensive electronics are items that should have a level of a white glove service.

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Ship Monk

JULY 14, 2023

However, it’s definitely helpful to understand the highlights of each shipping carrier, so here we go! Think – refrigerators, stereo systems, furniture. USPS – United States Postal Service “The only carrier permitted to touch every mailbox in the US.” That’s more than double the USPS threshold.

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Locus

DECEMBER 14, 2021

If there is a special acknowledgement, it should definitely go to the field agents who delivered turkeys and fresh food before that special day. This is because frozen turkeys can be stored, refrigerated and used for consumption at a future date. What would Thanksgiving be without any fresh food and turkeys? Just one more normal day!

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Radius Logistics

JUNE 5, 2019

When you choose a dry van, your product is protected from the elements, and can even be refrigerated or heated if necessary. If your freight is especially heavy and requires a crane to load and unload, then the flat deck is definitely your best choice. Fragility of your shipment. Consider how delicate your freight is.

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Penske Move Ahead

JANUARY 26, 2018

One of the more unique requests has been for the rental of refrigerated trucks. Refrigerated units are not a huge part of our fleet, like you would see in Florida or Texas, where they have year-round demand. It is definitely go time for us all the way to Sunday.”. And, that means activating everyone for the big game. “We

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 3, 2017

From books and clothes to groceries and refrigerators, almost anything can (and is) being ordered online. DTC has just begun to pick up steam, so we haven’t found the bottom yet, but we’re starting to see some definition. The “Amazon effect” is real, and it’s being driven by consumers.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Getting a trucker a shower caddy isn’t the most glamorous gift you can buy, but it is definitely a practical present for a driver who spends days on the road. Portable Mini Refrigerator. Having a refrigerator in the truck can make a driver’s life so much easier. Shower Caddy. Tie Blanket.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Although Mr. Dein has been an elementary school teacher for 17 years, he is definitely not new to trucking. Since early conception, the advisory board members including Morning Star Trucking , Penske Logistics , Foster Farms , and Northern Refrigerated , have played a critical and vital role in the success of the program. .

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 12, 2018

Historically, the working definition of lights out is a facility without people. The long-time leader remains freezer and even refrigerated facilities. That’s a major factor changing the traditional definition of lights out. So, the lamp is still lit for lights out. What is lights out today? Lights out where possible.

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Locus

JULY 12, 2023

And for low-density packages or large items like refrigerators, it is $50. Read Also: The definitive guide to logistics route optimization Locus Customer Experience and Dispatch Management Platform: Unlock efficiency in deliveries with cross-fleet utilization Cross-fleet utilization comes in handy not just for two business verticals.

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Ship Monk

JULY 11, 2022

That being said, it is definitely helpful to understand the benefits each shipping carrier brings to the table. Think – refrigerators, stereo systems, furniture. If you’re an eCommerce business owner, definitely take ALL these factors into consideration if you’re about to embark on managing your own shipping relations.

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Ship Monk

JULY 7, 2022

Minimum Order Quantity Definition. For example, the same store may sell soft drinks in liter bottles, single-serve refrigerated bottles, six-packs, 12-packs, and cases of 24. If a customer doesn’t want to pay the high price-per-ounce for a refrigerated single serving, they have plenty of other options. Types of MOQs.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 20, 2021

Its 55-acre facility in Boroughbridge, Yorkshire is the biggest in Europe and the company is the UK’s largest single-site frozen food consolidator, delivering more than 12,000 pallets a day to food service and retail customers across the UK with its fleet of almost 200 refrigerated vehicles.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 19, 2018

Different definitions may exist, depending on the carrier used and type of the shipment, including the following: Dry Van. Refrigerated. First, as we head into a series on full truckload shipping, let’s make sure we’re all on the same page. Full truckload shipping refers to the use of an entire truck for a given shipment. Intermodal.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 20, 2023

For example, the same store may sell soft drinks in liter bottles, single-serve refrigerated bottles, six-packs, 12-packs, and cases of 24. If customers don’t want to pay the high price-per-ounce for a refrigerated single serving, they have plenty of other options.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2015

Definition: Solicit your suppliers to come into your company to assist you with Supply Chain Cost Reductions, and other important issues, rather than your suppliers soliciting your purchasing dollar. Do not be distracted by mere aggregate functions such as the rubber on a pencil’s end or the ice producing part of a refrigerator.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 12, 2018

This provides a definite plus for the retailer that’s looking for long-term solutions to their key distribution challenges.” . Walmart is already testing it with food safety; it’s definitely one of the most exciting transformational things that’s going to happen in the retail supply chain in the near future.”. . Autonomous Robots.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 1, 2019

The uncertainty of coal demand will definitely play a role in the future of the state’s freight exports. Most of the state’s food is imported, and therefore there are several refrigerated shipments that come into the state on a regular basis. More shipments travel into (rather than out from) the state of Alaska.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 1, 2019

The uncertainty of coal demand will definitely play a role in the future of the state’s freight exports. Most of the state’s food is imported, and therefore there are several refrigerated shipments that come into the state on a regular basis. More shipments travel into (rather than out from) the state of Alaska.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 1, 2019

The uncertainty of coal demand will definitely play a role in the future of the state’s freight exports. Most of the state’s food is imported, and therefore there are several refrigerated shipments that come into the state on a regular basis. More shipments travel into (rather than out from) the state of Alaska.

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Conger

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

ASRS Definition. The features of your operating environment, including heat, ambient temperature, refrigerated/freezer, etc. Now that we got that out of the way, what is an automated storage and retrieval system? They are systems designed to automatically put materials into storage or retrieve them for order fulfillment.

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