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The benefits of regional hauls

Fleet Owner

Driver retention, higher use of alternative-powered vehicles cited in new report.

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Warehousing News Roundup: May 6, 2019

Stord

Ocean freight volumes surged in the first quarter and the overall growth rate in global container trade is expected to rise from 4% in 2018 to 4.8% this year. Increased demand in January-March, partially driven by trade between Europe and North America, came as a surprise to many carriers. Nestlé announced that it has met 77% of its zero-deforestation goal in its agricultural commodities supply chain.

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Can transit time be guaranteed in shipping.??

Shipping and Freight Resource

"My container didn't reach the destination as per the transit time you indicated.!!!!". This is one of the common disputes/complaints that shippers have with carriers. What is transit time and can transit time be guaranteed in shipping.?? Read more >>>. The post Can transit time be guaranteed in shipping.?? appeared first on Shipping and Freight Resource.

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Webinar: Where is the U.S. Truckload Market Headed?

Coyote

Watch our May 2nd webinar that can help you understand where the market is headed.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

Artificial intelligence has quickly become a feature of everyday life: Using face ID to unlock a phone, communicating with online chatbots, and letting “smart” appliances help manage our homes are just a few of the ways that we interact with AI regularly. Forward-looking businesses are also using AI to transform their operations and gain a competitive edge.

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Trump: Tariffs on $200B Chinese imports will rise to 25% Friday

247 Customs Broker

Brief Dive Brief: Tariffs on $200 billion worth of imported goods from China will increase from 10% to 25% Friday, May 10, President Donald Trump tweeted Sunday afternoon. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has not sent an official notice of the tariff increase as of Sunday evening. “The Tariffs paid to the […]. The post Trump: Tariffs on $200B Chinese imports will rise to 25% Friday appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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