The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

These factors have made managing last-mile delivery in retail ever more complex. As noted by DC Velocity , “ most freight forwarders, traders, and shippers expect more disruption in the 2022 third-quarter peak season than they felt last year. However, with that growth comes the expectation for more disruption.

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Locus

JUNE 16, 2023

Step into the world of last-mile delivery, the unsung hero of the e-commerce world. Customer satisfaction and keeping costs in check rests on optimal last-mile delivery operations. The biggest challenge that logistics providers face is rising last-mile carrier delivery costs. These include: 1.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2021

A TMS offers optimization capabilities across multiple modes to improve service levels and reduce freight spend. A TES is generally mode specific and lack optimization capabilities, but for shippers with simpler transportation requirements, that is often all they need. Invest in Last Mile.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Last week, I gave the keynote presentation at the Dangerous Goods Symposium , sponsored by LabelMaster and the DG Exchange. These freight savings can be attributed to simulation and network design, load consolidation and lower cost mode selections, and multi-stop route optimization. However, they are equally important for other modes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Looking at the example of route optimization, as a company takes more trucks off the road, or reduces the number of miles driven, it is better for carbon emissions, but also for profitability. The trucking industry has been making the shift to electric vehicles for first, middle, and last mile deliveries.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 25, 2021

The coronavirus pandemic is the most obvious of these hurdles, but everything from the threat of tariffs to the temporary blockage of the Suez Canal (and even the ongoing closure of the I-40 bridge in Memphis) could have had lasting ramifications for global commerce. In the U.S., In the U.S.,

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 2, 2022

TORC and Daimler Truck held an event for journalists last week at a TORC facility in Albuquerque. Broadly speaking there are first mile, middle mile, and last mile deliveries. First mile is a trip to a local or regional transportation or distribution hub. What kind of trucks will they be?

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Dedola Global Logistics

MAY 17, 2022

Last Mile Logistics Optimized – What to Know Before Choosing a Logistics Partner In logistics, the “last mile” refers to cargo movement from the entry port to its final destination – usually a storage warehouse, distribution center, or importer facility. We help avoid unnecessary port and rail fees.

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Dedola Global Logistics

MAY 17, 2022

Last Mile Logistics Optimized – What to Know Before Choosing a Logistics Partner. In logistics, the “last mile” refers to cargo movement from the entry port to its final destination – usually a storage warehouse, distribution center, or importer facility. Why We Focus on the Last Mile.

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Locus

JULY 24, 2023

Cost Considerations: A significant financial and environmental cost for shippers and carriers hides as empty miles. accounting for 61 billion empty miles and 87 million metric tons of unnecessary annual emissions. And according to the National Private Truck Council, 28% of a private fleet’s miles qualify as deadhead.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

A vehicle fitted with a RE-100 Range Extender is electric first, with 117km of electric range, making it ideal for ‘Last Mile’ deliveries. BEDEO came to national attention in 2019 manufacturing electric vans for significant players in the ‘Last Mile delivery’ market such as OCADO, DHL and TNT.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 9, 2018

E-Commerce requires intense coordination between supply chains and an understanding of how to achieve maximum efficiency in all modes of transportation, explains BigCommerce.com. As a result, it is important for shippers to understand the top challenges in OTR e-commerce lanes and how to achieve lasting success. Capacity is down.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 14, 2021

As logistics professionals, we can dive into the data to understand how we are performing operationally and rationalize the results against all of the last-mile challenges every retailer has been facing, but what do consumers actually think? Figure 1: Consumer Delivery Experiences in the Last 3 Months.

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The Lean Thinker

AUGUST 16, 2018

A couple of months ago I got the news that my 1995 Toyota Truck with 280,000 miles on it would require an engine rebuild plus a bunch of other stuff I wanted it to continue to be a reliable daily driver and for trips to Portland, etc. As a last resort, I went to the OEM “Help” page: US Customer Service – Chrysler Brand Site.

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Ottawa Logistics

MARCH 21, 2019

Final mile delivery: for many companies, it’s the most expensive and challenging aspect of getting goods to consumers. Referring to the last stretch of delivery — from a transportation hub or warehouse to the final destination — various logistical issues make last mile delivery a challenge. Customer Expectation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 17, 2021

There are tiers for rates, mode, and freight class, but there’s another layer of logistics. That’s where white glove means going the extra mile in the final mile. Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 23, 2021

And rather than waiting until things go wrong, shippers, carriers and brokers can apply these seven last-minute thoughts can help bring to light what strictly a business should focus on and how to apply predictive rates to measure the likelihood of improved operations. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

In this edition of “SONAR Indices & Insights,” the SONAR team describes how freight market participants can analyze contract shipping freight rates and get more clarity around annual rate increases and bids by using the contract rate per mile indices in FreightWaves SONAR, the freight forecasting platform from FreightWaves. .

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Shipchain

JANUARY 29, 2020

Final Mile, also commonly referred to as Last Mile, refers to the very last leg of any shipment’s journey: from the transportation hub to the end-user. That said, Final Mile is not just about parcel deliveries, even though that’s usually the first image that comes to mind when thinking about it.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 17, 2022

Diesel fuel prices hit an all-time high the week of March 7 th , 2022, rising 18.15% from last week and 57.85% from the same time last year, landing at a national average of $4.849 per gallon. Rate per mile costs can rise even higher in an increasing fuel market, beyond that of just the increase fuel prices. Modal Optimization.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 25, 2022

from last year. Green Vehicle Route Planning: Enables customers to design and plan last-mile delivery of products with an intelligent mix of green fleets (electric bikes, bikes and foot delivery), to achieve on-time delivery ultimately driving high consumer satisfaction with minimal or zero carbon footprint.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2021

There are tiers for rates, mode, and freight class, but there’s another layer of logistics. That’s where white glove means going the extra mile in the final mile. Thoroughly vetting all final mile service providers used and only working with those that have been properly trained and equipped is critical.

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Shipchain

APRIL 17, 2019

1) Shorter Shipping Windows and More Efficient Last Mile Deliveries. One of the significant trends in shipping and logistics that will continue into coming years will be an increase in the number of and efficiency of last mile deliveries driven by the surge in e-commerce sales. billion by 2025.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 2, 2023

And at last week’s FourKites Visibility user conference, the tech pioneer reported investment in a different form of artificial intelligence, Generative AI. In 2020, the company had expanded beyond providing over the road visibility to providing end-to-end visibility across multiple modes and regions.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 19, 2017

Over the past couple of years, we’ve seen a lot of activity related to last-mile delivery — from startups providing last-mile delivery services to advancements in transportation management systems and mobile technologies to more effectively plan, execute, and track last-mile deliveries, as well as several acquisitions in this space.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Cerasis is excited to announce the release of an all new, exclusive, & educational resource “How Surface Mode Shippers Can Get Ready to Compete in E-Commerce Logistics” white paper! Get a free copy of the white paper by filling out the form to the right.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2021

Blockchain monitors have access to the temperature data and whether that changes between modes. The continued growth of e-commerce is putting more emphasis on last mile deliveries, and parcel execution is becoming more important. This will be especially important when a COVID-19 vaccine is manufactured and distributed.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 11, 2021

The SONAR chart above shows the Intermodal Initial Contract Rate Per Mile (IMCRPM1.USA) USA) vs. the Intermodal Contract Rate Per Mile Final (IMCRPMF.USA) Reporting. Data size should offer an expansive view of all OTR modes and their contributing factors. Data analytics insights should align with observed values too.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 24, 2021

Cardinal Health wanted real-time visibility across all those modes. There have been fast advances in the last several years in this area.” While the goal is real-time visibility, that is in part mode dependent. Last mile modes are also not as reliable as truckload (TL) or less-than-truckload (LTL).

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FreightWaves SONAR

MAY 22, 2023

During the last freight cycle, there was a 56-day period when truckload spot rates increased by 25.6% Right now, transportation rates are unseasonably low and capacity is plentiful across most modes of traffic, from North America truckload to trans-Pacific ocean container shipping. per mile by May 17, a 10.2% per mile, a 25.6%

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2022

When it comes to executing mode-specific freight moves from origin to destination efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively, transportation execution and visibility solutions play a critical role. However, Infor Nexus is working to expand its connectivity to carriers in other modes and has made progress in air transportation.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 8, 2021

The SONAR tree map above shows the same AGRATE index but a percentage change of last value, giving you a better real-time view of the markets. Unfortunately, most are picking back up as produce season picks up, along with recovery from a slight decrease in rates from the last week, which was primarily end-of-quarter shipping. .

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Log-hub

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Regarding the modes of transportation, the roadways segment accounted for the largest transport market share of more than 41%. Last-mile delivery takes part in the biggest (53%) share of delivery costs, while 29 billion is the number of miles that truckers drive over with empty or partially empty truckloads. billion).

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2022

Increased shipping lead time: More than 6,000 miles of railroad runs through Russia and connects Eastern China with Western Europe. Last year, goods valued at about $75 billion were moved between China and Europe on these rail lines, making up about 4% of the total trade between the two sides.

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3PL Links

JULY 17, 2023

In the areas of storage, fleet management, cargo monitoring, and last-mile delivery, technology opens up a whole new world of considerably more driven options. Last mile logistics Improving the efficiency of the final delivery stage, one of the most time-consuming has become crucial with the rise in online sales.

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Locus

MAY 4, 2023

This blog will familiarize readers with line haul transportation by introducing the critical components such as line haul trucking and carrier tracking, and also give a brief insight into line haul optimization and last-mile delivery optimization. What is line haul transportation?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2021

Blockchain monitors have access to the temperature data and whether that changes between modes. The continued growth of e-commerce is putting more emphasis on last mile deliveries, and parcel execution is becoming more important. This will be especially important when a COVID-19 vaccine is manufactured and distributed.

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