The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 11, 2024

Anne is the President & CEO of Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) , the trusted voice for third-party logistics companies of all sizes. Before joining CSX, she worked at the Association of American Railroads and High-Speed Ground Transportation Association. TIA offers a Certified Transportation Broker (CTB) program.

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GoShip Blog

APRIL 8, 2024

The prefab home industry is witnessing a remarkable surge, driven by the appeal of faster construction times and cost efficiency. At the heart of this growing trend lies a critical challenge: efficiently shipping prefab home materials across the nation. Timing is the third pillar of efficient shipping.

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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 What is line haul transportation? trillion U.S.

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Dedola Global Logistics

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

In the fast-paced global economy, the efficient and timely movement of cargo is crucial for business success. They play a critical role in route optimization, documentation, and managing the entire transportation process, including warehousing and distribution.

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CLX Logistics

AUGUST 23, 2023

Chemical companies face various logistic challenges in managing their supply chains efficiently and sustainably, especially during economic uncertainty and volatility. Within the umbrella of modal transportation lies intermodal transportation , which combines different modes for efficiency.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 22, 2024

Upon completing his education, he relocated to Calgary, where he started his journey in the logistics industry with a prominent Fortune 500 company. About Linear Logistics A decade strong, Linear Logistics has solidified its reputation as a premier transportation and logistics solutions provider.

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Conger

MARCH 20, 2024

This vision can be a reality through utilizing industrial racking solutions. In this article, you will discover: – How to design your warehouse for maximum efficiency – Selecting the right pallet rack for your needs – Safety and Stability in Warehouse Racking systems – And More!

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 25, 2024

Smart automation solutions for the entire inbound and outbound logistics and intralogistics process are the key to increasing efficiency while reducing complexity for customized implementation. Small modules (SMS), small electrified linear axes, transport masses of up to 88 kg in an energy-efficient manner.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

How to Prepare an Efficient Transportation Budget Show Submenu Resources. Creating an efficient LTL transportation budget drives business success and customer satisfaction. How to define your transportation needs. Transportation budgeting can seem daunting at times. Define Your Transportation Needs .

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2024

Tom Curee and Joe Lynch discuss TIA Technovations, a logistics and transportation conference designed to explore technology trends and innovation driven by logistics industry leaders. He has served as the TIA Technology Committee Chairman the last few years, bringing awareness to the many tech solutions in our industry.

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Stord

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Doug King and Dan Klenkar bring 35+ years of collective industry experience to Stord to continue its accelerated trajectory and deliver exceptional customer experiences for DTC and omnichannel brands. As we think about 2023, there’s an even greater need for brands to have efficient and flexible supply chains.

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 19, 2021

Ocean transportation is the most-used model when it comes to delivering goods overseas. Consider the Costs of Different Transportation Models. The ocean freight industry is in a competition with a record number of mergers, acquisitions, and new alliances that affects the service in key trade lanes and reduces carrier capacity.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 17, 2024

Time To Read: 5 minutes Transportation companies are continually seeking innovative solutions to navigate complex logistics while enhancing efficiency. Optimized Route Efficiency Route planning software, on average, can reduce travel distance by 10-15%, resulting in significant fuel savings and reducing carbon emissions.

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The chemical industry is vital in producing goods and services that touch every aspect of our lives. It can help find savings, improve efficiency, and increase productivity. A Rising Demand for Specialty Chemicals Many other industries use specialty chemicals, like personal care, electronics, packing, and pharmaceuticals.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 3, 2024

(NASDAQ: MANH) has announced that Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL), a leading American discount retailer, has recently selected Manhattan Active® Transportation Management (TM) to unlock new levels of logistics planning and efficiency.

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Trinity Logistics

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

A growing subset in beer is the craft beer industry, known for its robustness, variety of flavors, and highlighting regional tastes. LOGISTICS CHALLENGES FACING THE CRAFT BEER INDUSTRY Knowing how to legally and efficiently manage their shipping networks is a crucial part of running a successful craft brewery business.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 30, 2023

In this article, we will discuss why benchmarking is so important, how it works, and how you can use it to maximize your efficiency when shipping goods. Benchmarking is the process of comparing current performance against current industry standards or previously established performance levels. What is Benchmarking?

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Transportation Strategy Profitability Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - February 26, 2024 Transportation strategy plays a pivotal role in ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and ultimately, profitability for businesses.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

From a transportation standpoint, this has included major technological advancements. In my presentation, I highlighted five key transportation trends that are changing supply chains from a technology standpoint. The first of the transportation trends is the network effect is at the heart of supply chain transformation.

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Kuebix

JULY 25, 2019

The transportation industry relies heavily on diesel to help it successfully transport products from manufacturers to consumers via trucks worldwide. The post 5 Alternative Fuels that Will Reenergize the Transportation Industry appeared first on Kuebix.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 15, 2023

Afterwards, Mr. Lewis spoke in more detail to industry analysts. By operating hubs comprised of several warehouses located in a campus, GXO is able to increase operational agility, reduce reducing transportation costs, and speed up delivery times. This is substantially higher than the industry average of 8 percent.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

We believe that our industry can make a significant impact on global greenhouse gas emissions, particularly in the areas of heating and cooling and food loss,” said Claudio Zanframundo (pictured), president, Thermo King EMEA, Trane Technologies. “We The session was aligned to the EU’s commitment of meeting SDG 12.3

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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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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Creating trucking efficiency through transportation management optimization is an essential part of supply chain management and network navigation. As capacity continues to fall short and lead to lost efficiencies, shippers can benefit from leveraging the regional networks of an MTS provider to strengthens their supply chain.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Join Aptean for an exclusive Lunch & Learn webinar, where the company will share new insights and knowledge to help drive continual improvements and create greater efficiencies across your business. This interactive session will also provide focused time for questions with Aptean’s industry experts.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 1, 2022

With its new T14 – T20 series, Linde Material Handling (MH) is launching compact pedestrian trucks for pallet transport with load capacities ranging from 1.4 They are among the most widely used vehicles when it comes to transporting pallets or other forklift-accessible loads over short to medium-length distances.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

The Traditional Method of Side Loading in Logistics Side loading, i.e. loading or unloading goods from the side of a truck, is common method in the logistics industry. Hydraulic Forks: The Future of Efficient and Safe Loading and Unloading In the dynamic world of transport and logistics, efficiency and safety play a crucial role.

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Trinity Logistics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The chemical industry serves as support for many other industries, like agriculture, automotive, construction , and pharmaceuticals. Chemical manufacturers often process raw materials into refined products used in other industries or within the chemical industry. Logistics Operating Costs in the Chemical Industry.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2023

The requirement to maintain operational logistical efficiencies has long placed the logistics industry at the forefront of technological advancement, writes Simon Kearsley (pictured), CEO of bluQube. Non-core back-office functions, like accounting systems, have typically been overlooked in their ability to boost efficiencies.

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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 31, 2024

Transporting big machines and equipment is a massive task in industries like construction and mining. Understanding Heavy Equipment Hauling Heavy equipment hauling transports oversized and overweight loads beyond standard legal road limits. Safety Concerns : Ensuring secure transport and minimizing accident risks.

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Penske Move Ahead

MARCH 20, 2024

The moving and storage industry requires efficiency, flexibility and reliability for customers. Moving Professionals We understand the moving services industry. Versatile Truck Capacity Using space efficiently is the key to success in the moving industry.

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CLX Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Every business needs to understand standards and best practices regardless of the industry. Proper transportation management can help you mitigate risk, better control shipping speed, increase efficiency and adaptability, and lower costs. Do: Use a Good Transportation Management System. Do: Focus on Data.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The climate change crisis has become a top priority for nations worldwide affecting everyone and all industries and therefore it is no surprise that governments are working to cut carbon emissions wherever possible. We take a deeper look at some of the ways to decarbonise the shipping industry. Alternative Fuels.

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 18, 2023

What is Multimodal Transport? Multimodal transport, also known as combined transport, is a transport system that involves the movement of goods using multiple modes of transport such as trucks, rail, air and ships. Multimodal transport supports various transport systems. Truck-Railroad. Truck-Ship.

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Locus

JULY 24, 2023

Supply chain management involves the transportation of freight between locations, and load matching is a small but critical aspect that drives supply chain efficiency. Load matching can be understood as the pairing of freight with the most suitable transportation carriers. This ensures efficient and safe transportation.

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MercuryGate

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Among these, robotic process automation (RPA) is a key element of supply chain automation that is moving the industry toward efficiency and productivity goals. RPA in transportation management can be applied to virtually any task, comparable to using a smart […].

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Loop Energy , a designer and manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cells for commercial mobility, unveiled its landmark 120kW fuel cell system at IAA Transportation 2022 in Hannover, Germany. The S1200 is designed to deliver up to 60% in net system efficiency.

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