Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 8, 2021

COVID-19 has made a tremendous impact around the globe, and the United States was certainly no exception. The less-than-truckload (LTL) sector in particular saw volumes drop to levels not experienced since the Great Depression. However, for the 25 largest carriers in the US, the total revenue decrease was a mere 2.7 percent for 2020. Compare that to a staggering drop of 23.8 percent during the Great Recession a little more than 10 years ago. .

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

APRIL 8, 2021

Looking for new ways to reduce parcel freight costs? If you’re not already using the following strategies, then you are missing out on the best ways to whittle down the 75% of overhead that your firm funnels into outbound parcel costs every year. Check our our eBook on parcel cost reduction.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 8, 2021

The Suez Canal Blockage of 2021 has cleared, and cargo is again flowing through that crucial gateway from Asia to Europe. While the immediate impact may have subsided after a week of fingernail biting, significant delays, and forced re-routings, lessons learned will hopefully stay with the supply chain industry for a long time to come. Read more Will Supply Chain Technology Help Shippers When Next Crisis Happens?

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

APRIL 8, 2021

Amazon is the world’s largest e-commerce site, and its U.S. product sales alone are expected to exceed $367 billion in 2021. With close to 200 fulfillment facilities across the U.S., the company also operates the country’s largest fulfillment network. Given those statistics, it’s no wonder more than half of businesses selling through Amazon use the company’s Fulfillment by Amazon program (FBA).

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Logistics Management

APRIL 8, 2021

Through this acquisition, FourKites also announced it has rolled out a new offering, entitled Dynamic Ocean, which it described as a next-gen visibility offering for the end-to-end management for international ocean shipments, adding that Dynamic Ocean builds on technologies acquired by bringing Haven into the fold.

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Logistics Management

APRIL 8, 2021

With an eye on enabling shippers to further reduce carbon emissions, Minneapolis, Minn.-based global logistics services provider and freight forwarder C.H. Robinson announced today it has rolled out various offerings, for global shippers, with sustainability focuses.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 8, 2021

One of the most significant challenges facing logistics managers is route optimization. With so many shipping modes and options to choose from and a wealth of innovative technology to take advantage of, it can quickly become overwhelming and confusing. Data represents an integral part of daily life for most people, and it is no different within the transportation industry.

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NGT News

APRIL 8, 2021

The city of Porterville, Calif., and SRECTrade, a provider of cloud-based technology platforms to register clean energy assets, say they plan to continue reducing carbon emissions and improving air quality for area residents. Porterville is rapidly electrifying its fleet and getting paid to do so by SRECTrade via the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) […].

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 8, 2021

Many freight brokers know the common phrase: April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring? Produce. This time of year, carrier representatives prepare for the produce season, which typically runs in the United States from April to June. While a large amount of our produce comes from overseas, this is the time of year when the U.S. transports the most domestic produce along with exporting it as well.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 8, 2021

Demand for semiconductors is surging as life becomes increasingly digital, but all that computing power comes at a cost.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 8, 2021

During the pandemic, many industry players were caught off guard by inefficient business systems and manual processes. As workforces are being transformed, many manufacturers and distributors have started to see the true benefits of process automation. Businesses have realized that the digital toolkit available to them has grown and they can consider technology-centered solutions.

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NGT News

APRIL 8, 2021

Lightning eMotors, a provider of specialty commercial electric vehicles for fleets, has signed a new exclusive partnership with Soderholm Bus & Mobility in Hawaii to provide Lightning eMotors’ zero-emission powertrains for their commercial van and bus customers. Soderholm will be installing Lightning eMotors’ fully electric powertrain systems in repowered applications as well as buying new […].

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 8, 2021

For a glimpse of how quickly and unevenly economies are recovering from the pandemic, look no further than the market for shipping raw materials.

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Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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Overdrive Online

APRIL 8, 2021

Two researchers set out to answer the question, as one owner-op's plans to sit out the blitz to get the truck inspected himself illustrate the multifaceted nature of the consequences of announced enforcement. Also: Salute to a good shop, TCS of Missouri.

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Logistics Management

APRIL 8, 2021

Mercury Gate officials said that bringing Cheetah into the fold will enable the company to extend its TMS platform in order to deliver a last mile, parcel, and less-than-truckload (LTL) offering—and an enhanced fleet management capability—able to adapt, automate, and communicate real-time movements.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 8, 2021

C.H. Robinson, a global logistics solutions provider, has launched a series of services in order to aid companies in their sustainability efforts.

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PLS Logistics

APRIL 8, 2021

A bill of lading (BOL) is a legal document between a shipper of a particular commodity and the carrier detailing the type, quantity, and destination of the goods. The carrier issues the BOL to a shipper of the goods. Additionally, it is essential that the information on the BOL is accurate.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 8, 2021

With individual and public health at new risk from potentially more contagious virus variants, the quality of every dose of vaccine matters.

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Morai Logistics

APRIL 8, 2021

Supply chain management has undergone significant change in recent times due numerous external pressures—these are 4 more key elements shaping it today. When there are dramatic changes in the supply chain, there has to be an equally robust response. That is the challenge supply chain management has had to face over the past year and in recent years generally.

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Freight Center

APRIL 8, 2021

Customer satisfaction is a top priority for all business owners. Your customers are your biggest brand promoters and help set your business apart from the competition. Conversely, unhappy customers can negatively impact your business’ brand by influencing your customers to possibly shop elsewhere. With consumer shopping behaviors changing rapidly, it’s more important than ever to meet and exceed their expectations.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 8, 2021

Times may be uncertain, but one thing remains true. There is power in people coming together. That’s why this June's ProcureCon Interactive is 100% live for you to benchmark with your peers and collaboratively source solutions. ProcureCon Interactive will be taking place online on June 8, 2021.

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Procurement and supply chain leaders have faced their share of disruption and economic turmoil these past four years. Whether from geopolitical tensions or the havoc caused by the pandemic and its aftershocks, plenty of challenges remain. Despite this, leaders are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel — inflation is decreasing, interest rates are leveling off and supply chain volatility is easing.

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Overdrive Online

APRIL 8, 2021

Updated results show more than a fourth of readers planning to sit this one out, yet intentions are not the same as actual action, as past Roadchecks indicate. Find data here on likely May 4-6 inspection hotspots, perspectives on enforcement and more.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 8, 2021

Amazon workers at a giant warehouse in Alabama voted decisively against forming a union on Friday.

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I.C.E. Transport

APRIL 8, 2021

When you need a freight forwarder to handle your overseas shipments, you face a dizzying number and variety of choices, from huge global enterprises to smaller specialty firms. How to choose a freight forwarder that matches your needs? The answer isn’t simple. Here’s a look at what to expect as you evaluate possible partners, large and small.

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Overdrive Online

APRIL 8, 2021

Updated results show more than a fourth of readers planning to sit this one out, yet intentions are not the same as actual action, as past Roadchecks indicate. Find data here on likely May 4-6 inspection hotspots, perspectives on enforcement and more.

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United World Transporation

APRIL 8, 2021

The compliance, safety, and accountability (CSA) score is one of a fleet’s most important metrics. The score is based on different metrics like total accidents, unsafe driving, hours-of-service (HOS) noncompliance, vehicle maintenance, and more. The score is a percentile from 0-100, and the lower your score is, the better. A low CSA score will make it easier to attract good employees and lucrative business opportunities to your carrier.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 8, 2021

This past week, some of my family and friends from Manila and Doha posted on social media that they had been vaccinated for covid. They are the same age as me so I wonder what are the reasons why other places are delayed. As we all know, the producer of the vaccine is limited so I look on the internet to know the situation in distribution and here is what I discovered… Source: CBS Evening News [link].

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MercuryGate

APRIL 8, 2021

How often do you think about last mile delivery? The chances are good that the last mile is an afterthought in your overall transportation strategy, even while thinking about transportation technology procurement. However, the last mile can be the most critical aspect of delivery because it lies with the customer’s actual interaction. And over the […].

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