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What is Contract Warehousing and When is Your Operation Ready for it?

West Coast and California Logistics

When your business is growing, shared warehousing with a third-party logistics provider (3PL) enables you to scale your warehousing investment to match your order volumes. Need more or less space? You can add or remove it based on your needs. But, what happens with a mature business that is flying high and wants a more customized distribution solution?

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Do you have a Model Year 2012 Engine? Learn what you need to comply in California

United World Transporation

It’s that time of year again – time to start getting ready for upcoming CARB (California Air Resources Board) TRU Regulation deadline. Below, a review of each of the regulation, along with the important deadlines for carriers to mark in their calendars. What are TRU’s. TRUs (Transport Refrigeration Units) are refrigeration systems powered by integral internal combustion engines designed to control the environment of temperature sensitive products that are transported in trucks, trailers, s

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Why Freight Shippers Should Strive for Driver-Friendly Facilities

Bulk Connection

A little kindness goes a long way. It’s a true statement no matter the situation, including the hustle and bustle of bulk transportation. “Driver-friendly” is a term that’s come to describe freight shippers – including their customers and facilities – that apply this truism to their treatment of truck drivers. In this article, we’ll examine why a little driver-friendliness can go a long way in creating a successful transportation operation.

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How to Personalize Marketing Materials

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Here’s a disturbing statistic. According to research done by Sirius Decisions, somewhere between 60 and 70 percent of a typical company’s marketing collateral is never used by their sales people. Yikes! That’s a lot of wasted budget! There are several reasons this can happen, but one of the most common is that your sales team thinks your materials are irrelevant.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Adverse winter weather impacts some Cyber Week delivery on-time rates, says ShipMatrix

Logistics Management

Major parcel carriers delivery operations, for UPS, FedEx, the United States Postal Service (USPS), and global e-commerce titan Amazon, over Cyber Monday Week, were impacted by harsh weather conditions in various parts of the United States, according to data issued this week by ShipMatrix, a subsidiary of Pittsburgh-based SJ Consulting.

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Port of Oakland stays the course as PacRim export leader

Logistics Management

Amid all the trade tension talk between the U.S. and China, the Port of Oakland’s unique position as the Pacific Rim’s major outbound cargo gateway remains secure, as evidenced by November’s container throughput numbers.

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Ocean Network Express Joins NYSHEX Carrier Network

Logistics Manager

Ocean Network Express ( ONE ) has joins a group of innovative carriers who use the New York Shipping Exchange ( NYSHEX ) to offer their customers the ability to enter digital and mutually enforceable contracts. With seven of the leading global ocean carriers on NYSHEX, over 60% of global capacity is represented. The member carriers also represent all three container shipping alliances: 2M, Ocean Alliance and THE Alliance, providing NYSHEX shipper members a broad array of service options to choos

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Long Haul Paul’s ‘… in the Big Hole Now’; Will Beeley’s Texas history with Steve Earle

Overdrive Online

Trucker-songwriter Will Beeley sits down for a run back through shared history with well-known songwriter and actor Steve Earle. Long Haul Paul's new record spinning out into the world as we speak -- a sneak peek in this video from Rocky Mountain Bull Hauler Doug Worthing for "We in the Big Hole Now.

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The Benefits of Automating Your Small Pest Control Business

WorkWave

Time To Read: 4 minutes. Every day, you work hard to keep the moving parts of your pest control business running smoothly. New customers, incoming orders, scheduling, routing, your technicians in the field, the materials they depend on… the list of things that demand your attention goes on and on. Handling the operations of your small business is no small job.

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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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What do Product Rework Companies Do?

Kanban Logistics

When you’re looking for logistics services such as warehousing, one word that you might see pop up regularly is “rework.” In short, rework is a value-added service provided by many third-party logistics providers (3PLs). It’s also an umbrella term that encompasses a wide variety of distinct services. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of those services and examine what product rework companies can do for your business.

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Conflict eases as hunger deepens in South Sudan

World Food Programme Logistics

Hunger deepening in South Sudan as floods follow drought and unresolved conflict Threat of hunger looms unless food assistance is scaled up Nyabany Mun Roah prepares a local dish from sorghum for her family outside their home. Photo: WFP/Gabriela Vivacqua “We lost what we planted to the drought,” says Nyabany Mun Roah, as she prepares a meal outside the simple thatched hut that doubles as a living room and bedroom in Karam, Uror County.

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MODE Transportation’s acquisition of SunteckTTS is now official

Logistics Management

Following the November announcement that Dallas-based MODE Transportation, a non-asset 3PL offering truckload, less-than-truckload, intermodal, ocean, rail, air, and managed transportation services, said it entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire Jacksonville, Fla.-based SunteckTTS, a multimodal transportation solutions provider, MODE officials said this week that the deal is now official.

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TIACA Opens its Doors to New Air Cargo Players

Airfreight Logistics

The International Air Cargo Association ( TIACA ) says they are making significant changes in their approach to reach out to all stakeholders in the air cargo value chain in a rapidly evolving and challenging global trade and commerce. They are aiming to truly represent and unite the air cargo industry. As a first step, TIACA is restructuring its membership fee by introducing a separate category for these small, medium and start-up companies allowing them to become a full member at a reduced rat

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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“Ship Operating Costs Annual Review and Forecast 2019/20” points to overcapacity concerns

Logistics Management

According to a report from the Drewry Supply Chain Advisors,the costs of operating maritime cargo vessels rose in 2019, due to higher insurance rates and to repair & maintenance spending.

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New top-rate Members for Pallet Network

Logistics Business Magazine

TPN – The Pallet Network has finished a strong year of recruitment by signing two more first-class Member companies which will officially join the network in early 2020 and the company says it will have more member additions to announce in 2020. Coventry-based Hambridge Transport is a leading logistics firm, specialising in distribution and global logistics.

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Maersk Expands in North Vietnam with Opening of New Logistics Center

Logistics Manager

Maersk has officially launched a new logistics center in Bac Ninh, Vietnam in the presence of Danish Ambassador to Vietnam Mr. Kim Højlund Christensen, Vietbeko Head of Supply Chain Mr. Quang Le and Maersk senior executives. Constructed by Mapletree Logistics Park Bac Ninh Phase 3 (Viet Nam), the 11,000 square-meter warehouse is strategically located inside the VSIP Industrial Park in Bac Ninh, within 25km to Hanoi centre and 120km to Hai Phong port.

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Industry joins forces to safely move lithium batteries

247 Customs Broker

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is joining forces with other industry bodies to ensure lithium batteries are moved safely by air. By partnering… The post Industry joins forces to safely move lithium batteries appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

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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What is the Value of Integrating Route Optimization Software with Your Telematics System?

Paragon

The post What is the Value of Integrating Route Optimization Software with Your Telematics System? appeared first on Paragon Routing.

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How to assess risks in a globalized supply chain

247 Customs Broker

This is a contributed op-ed written by Jon Kirchoff, PhD, a professor of marketing and supply chain management at East Carolina University?. Risk is ubiquitous… The post How to assess risks in a globalized supply chain appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Improve Lead Times & Reduce Freight Spend With Real-Time Rates

MercuryGate

The post Improve Lead Times & Reduce Freight Spend With Real-Time Rates appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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U.S. Surface Transportation Market Update (Q4 2019)

247 Customs Broker

The truckload market cycle The market historically sees periods of undersupplied capacity, a transition to oversupplied capacity, and a transition back to undersupplied capacity (see… The post U.S. Surface Transportation Market Update (Q4 2019) appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Mastering Order Management: Backorders & Out-of-Stock Inventory

The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.

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Penske Logistics Recognized for Green Supply Chain Initiatives

Penske Move Ahead

For the seventh consecutive year, Supply & Demand Chain Executive has awarded Penske Logistics with the Green Supply Chain Award. The annual award listing recognizes companies making green or sustainability a core part of their supply chain strategy and are working to achieve measurable sustainability goals within the global supply chain. "We continue to equip our dedicated trucking fleet with the latest fuel-saving and emission-reducing technologies and safety features available," said Mike

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Port Logistics Market Overview, Scope, Precise Outlook 2019 to 2025 – 101Newsindustry

247 Customs Broker

The global Port Logistics Market study covers the projection size of the market both in terms of value (Mn/Bn US$) and volume (x units). The… The post Port Logistics Market Overview, Scope, Precise Outlook 2019 to 2025 – 101Newsindustry appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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U.S. Surface Transportation Market Update (Q4 2019)

Talking Logistics

The truckload market cycle The market historically sees periods of undersupplied capacity, a transition to oversupplied capacity, and a transition back to undersupplied capacity (see Figure 1). The duration and magnitude of these cycles varies based on freight demand and supply injection or contraction (from both the for-hire and private capacity pools).

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Dispatches from the Road: Paul Pantellis

247 Customs Broker

In our “Dispatches from the Road” blog feature, KANE shares the thoughts of our drivers – the men and women who live and breathe the… The post Dispatches from the Road: Paul Pantellis appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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GEP Outlook Report 2024

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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Dispatches from the Road: Paul Pantellis

Kane is Able

In our “Dispatches from the Road” blog feature, KANE shares the thoughts of our drivers – the men and women who live and breathe the transportation topics we often write about. In our latest installment, we interview KANE driver Paul Pantellis.

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A convenient solution to conveyor challenges – DC Velocity

247 Customs Broker

Material Handling December 12, 2019 applications Convenience-store wholesaler Chambers & Owen improves throughput, cuts processing time with upgraded conveyor system from TREW Hilmot and Modo… The post A convenient solution to conveyor challenges – DC Velocity appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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AAR reports U.S. carload and intermodal declines for week ending December 7

Logistics Management

Rail carloads, at 248,174, were down 7.2% annually, and intermodal units, at 268,956, slipped 11.3%.

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