Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 14, 2022

At Logistics Viewpoints, we have written about how companies are looking to reduce carbon emissions, especially when it comes to transportation. As the world’s largest retailer, with a world-class transportation network, we have the ability to make a meaningful difference when it comes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 6, 2024

Road transportation is a key part of how goods and essential items move around Europe. But there is a rising concern: the transportation sector is running out of truck drivers. The International Road Transport Union (IRU) reports that we are short of over 233,000 professional truck drivers.

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GoShip Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Updated: 12/03/2023 Logistics and the transportation of goods are very diverse and complex industries. Shippers rely on overseas shipping, air transportation, and ground delivery to move freight. Therefore, it involves many shipping modes or different modes of transportation and ways of shipping goods.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 21, 2024

VisionNav Robotics launched its latest automatic trailer truck loading and unloading solution – featuring the newly unveiled VNST20 PRO AGV robotics – to a European audience at LogiMAT 2024, the international trade show for intralogistics solutions and process management in Stuttgart, Germany.

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Conger

MARCH 14, 2024

Are you familiar with forklifts but interested in learning about clamp trucks and what they can do? If you are involved in transporting materials such as hay, paper rolls, or other irregularly shaped items, a clamp truck could be the ideal solution. Table of Contents Toggle What is a Clamp Truck? Let’s dive in!

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Shippers need to reevaluate their existing last mile logistics processes and devise an effective last mile logistics strategy that aligns consumer and business expectation. In fact, an effective last mile logistics strategy must consider these nine key points. Planning Is Essential To Have an Effective Last Mile Logistics Strategy.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Having recently commissioned the UK’s fastest EV charger and the UK’s largest truck charging depot, Vital EV is raising the bar once again by being among the first to offer a MegaWatt Charging System (MCS) to help decarbonise the truck industry.

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Morai Logistics

MARCH 15, 2018

Omni-channel strategies prove to be an effective method for meeting on-demand delivery for consumers and providing efficient solutions for shippers. Research presented supports an industry shift from traditional to Omni-channel strategy, finding that it enables third party logistic (3PL) providers to offer all distribution initiatives.

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Now, That's Logistics

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

As shippers either figuratively or literally flipped the calendar page over to 2022, the hope was that at least some of the capacity crunches, driver shortages, labor issues and freight rate increases that took hold in 2021 would begin to heal themselves and create a more balanced transportation marketplace. Unfortunately, this didn’t happen.

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Log-hub

DECEMBER 8, 2023

But since you’re here, this must be the question you are asking yourself, and we’ll try to dig deep into the topic, helping you overcome the transportation costs obstacles. We witnessed a significant increase in the transportation costs. However, the question remains: how do you determine if the transportation itself will be optimal?

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Penske Move Ahead

MARCH 24, 2023

Penske Truck Leasing has received a $1 million grant in California from the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC) to deploy five Orange EV electric terminal trucks in support of its customer Costco Wholesale Corporation. By “Move Ahead” Staff

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CLX Logistics

JULY 13, 2022

There is a growing need to leverage sustainable freight transportation methods to help reduce carbon emissions and minimize damage to the planet. What is Intermodal Transportation? Intermodal transportation uses two or more modes or carriers to transport freight from shipper to consignee.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 14, 2021

The world of logistics and managed transportation is continuously evolving. Transportation professionals are tasked with reducing costs while increasing customer satisfaction levels. Transportation management optimization can help, provided shippers know a few things about its value and where to start.

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Locus

MAY 4, 2023

The logistics industry relies on the efficient transportation of goods between locations and line haul transportation plays a significant role in this. In 2021, in the United States alone, the total transportation logistics costs came to around 1.2 dollars and the global line haul truck market revenue is expected to grow at 6.1%

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 13, 2022

John is Strategic Advisor of Transportation & Logistics at Clarendon Capital , a private equity sponsor focused on developing investment opportunities and providing strategic advisory services to the transportation, logistics and distribution sectors. John Larkin and Joe Lynch discuss the logistics industry outlook.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The pandemic halted many supply chains last year, closing factories and stores, and limiting manufacturing and distribution operations. trucking industry, according to the American Trucking Association. With the lack of drivers and trucks picking up cargo, this is also causing U.S. ports to get backlogged.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 5, 2021

From humble beginnings in 1919 as a moving company in Jacksonville, Florida, The company has grown into a $600-million global transportation, relocation management and logistics company, serving 180 countries with 2,000 employees around the globe. About Scott Perry. About Suddath.

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GoShip Blog

JUNE 28, 2022

Shipping pallets represent one of the most popular means of preparing your items for safe transportation. Learn more about palletizing practices and improve your pallet shipping strategy! Applying a pallet shipping strategy can make your supply chain safer and diminish threats of cargo damage. What is pallet shipping?

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 28, 2022

In June, DB Schenker paid a visit to view its first fuel cell truck in Groningen, Netherlands on the premises of Hyzon, a manufacturer of hydrogen-powered trucks. We are proud to support DB Schenker’s pioneering work with our trucks,” says Sara Schiffer, Managing Director of hylane.

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Penske Move Ahead

MARCH 8, 2023

Wesco International , a global distribution and supply chain services provider, is experiencing success with operating a pilot program with Ford E-Transit electric vehicles, provided by Penske Truck Leasing. The units are being used in three major markets as part of the company’s overall electrification and sustainability strategy.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Data-driven transportation management , including the checks and reviews that accompany healthy data management practices, are part of the process of getting the most out of the tech stack. And pre-emptive strategies that help isolate and address real-time problems will inevitably rely on real-time freight data and easy-to-access systems.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The goal was to consolidate redundant distribution center (DC) locations, store the parts from both brands in all the DCs, and service the dealer networks while achieving an unprecedentedly high customer satisfaction target of 95% across the board. The project took close to nine months.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 24, 2022

Clean Logistics has presented its first hydrogen-powered zero-emission truck to the public, in Hamburg. With ‘fyuriant’, Clean Logistics is heralding a new era in the field of environmentally friendly solutions for road freight transport and reaching another important milestone in its corporate history.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 6, 2020

Following the cross-docking strategy, the goods remain in the warehouse for a very short time after receipt. It is in this context that cross-docking becomes popular, since the key to the success of this working methodology is the perfect coordination of all those involved: suppliers, warehousemen, transporters and end users.

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Locus

MAY 20, 2024

FTL – Full Truck Load Full truckload (FTL) shipping involves using the entire space of a truck to transport goods from one place to another, typically for large quantities that fill the entire truck. Impact of Mega Distribution Centers in Logistics 8. How to Improve Fleet Utilization?

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 5, 2023

Ltd (Westwell) have signed an agreement for an additional 100 battery-powered autonomous Q-Trucks. Hutchison Ports first introduced Westwell’s Q-Trucks at Terminal D in Thailand’s Laem Chabang Port in 2020. ” Delivery of the first autonomous trucks will commence in September 2023.

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Trinity Logistics

JULY 6, 2021

The bottom line is this is a reactive strategy focused on individuals’ tasks. Are your current strategies effective? You’ll usually find some of your distribution centers are better at procuring freight than others. While a siloed strategy may have made sense for you at one point, companies grow and change.

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Kanban Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2022

Between the truck driver shortage and many other supply chain labor shortages related to the pandemic, it’s important to maximize the time and productivity of the workers you have when you have them. This strategy mitigates two major problems in the current supply chain. Lean on Kanban for local transportation in Eastern NC.

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Dedola Global Logistics

JULY 17, 2023

While the task of transporting goods from one place to another can seem daunting and costly, the right strategy can turn this challenge into a smooth operation that boosts your business performance. A common and effective strategy is to leverage logistics services.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 13, 2015

Many of the following distribution center metrics to track closely mirror those found within transportation and manufacturing, but this listing will focus on those involved in distribution centers. What Distribution Center Metrics Need Tracking? On-Time Shipping. Accuracy in Order Fulfillment. Monitor Warehouse Capacity.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Today, Carl writes about his 5 tips for success Warehouse and Distribution center management. In order to maintain a successful distribution center in this business environment, you have to run an efficient operation in which you are constantly moving product and satisfying your customers. Take Advantage of Technological Innovation.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 6, 2021

The inaugural Innovation and Technology in Transport ( ITT Hub ) event made its debut on 30th June-1st July. It was the largest show of its kind in 40 years and helped spearhead the future of transport and revolutionise the commercial vehicle market as the industry transitions to net zero emissions and strives to reach maximum efficiency.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

In line with its five-year expansion strategy to meet the anticipated growth in cleaning demand from major truck manufacturers and operators, Ceramex has seen its diesel particulate filter (DPF) cleaning volume increase by 15% year on year.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 15, 2024

As global discussions intensify around decarbonizing transport and optimizing supply chains, adopting battery electric heavy goods vehicles (HDVs) emerges as a practical and effective solution. At the core of this project is a simple yet effective strategy: combining BEVs with intermodal rail transportation.

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 26, 2021

In the world of transportation and logistics, the chemical industry is a bit unique. The biggest differences come from the need for highly specialized containers to safely transport chemical freight, and the extensive regulations chemicals must comply with for transportation. Safely Transporting Chemicals.

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Transporeon

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

The driver shortage is affecting available trucking capacity. Since the third quarter of 2017, many manufacturers have been regularly confronted by scarcity in the transportation market – a problem they haven’t encountered in years. Scarce available trucking capacity leads to higher shipping costs. Nearly half of U.S.

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Trinity Logistics

AUGUST 22, 2023

While every mile driven takes a toll on the environment, research shows that deadhead miles account for over a third of carbon emissions in trucking. In fact, 36 percent of trucks travel empty in the U.S. WHAT IS DEADHEADING IN TRUCKING? The same winds that shake a passenger car have been known to flip an empty truck.

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