GlobalTranz

JULY 17, 2017

Now more than ever, many logistics leaders are considering what they call the “smart” route, selecting regional parcel carriers as a complement to their overall shipping strategy. If you haven’t already, don’t you need to ask yourself - isn’t it about time I consider a regional shipping strategy for my company?

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GlobalTranz

JULY 21, 2016

Consumers are expressing an unprecedented amount of power through eCommerce, and in fact, eCommerce logistics is growing increasingly reliant on small parcel and package delivery options daily. As a result, warehouses can ship more packages. Predictive, Real-Time Analytics Are King of eCommerce Logistics Strategy.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

We’ll have to wait and see what happens in Florida and along the east coast in the coming days, but one thing is certain: transportation networks will experience more disruptions, which means trucking rates will continue to rise and capacity will continue to tighten in the days and weeks ahead. compared with the previous week.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Moller-Maersk, the company intends to “transform” its logistics and supply chain model to compete with package delivery behemoths like UPS and Fedex. A more realistic scenario, said Finley, would for Maersk to concentrate its “last mile” strategies in U.S.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 14, 2016

This allows carriers and shippers to take extra care during these riskiest parts of the package’s journey, resulting in an optimized supply chain. Furthermore, optimized small package delivery schedules are possible through audits of routes and transportation operations to find the fastest, cheapest way to delivery products.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 25, 2018

With this proposed investment in CEVA, CMA CGM makes a significant move, in line with its development strategy,” said Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and CEO of CMA CGM, in a statement. Earlier this year, Maersk said it intends to “transform” its logistics and supply chain model to compete with package delivery behemoths like UPS and FedEx.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 3, 2018

However, a third-party logistics provider (3PL) can help shippers persevere through the tough times with these capacity crunch strategies. . As explained by Edward Hildebrandt via Talking Logistics With Adrian Gonzalez , a strong carrier network is the cornerstone of shipping capacity crunch strategies. But, that is not all. .

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2023

Weekend package delivery services have seen their ups and downs, as Sunday deliveries at one point became a hot commodity. This week, FedEx announced that it plans to scale back even more on Sunday package deliveries as the courier grapples with faltering e-commerce demand.

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The Logistics Academy

JULY 6, 2016

Thanks to China’s e-commerce boom, the country’s package-delivery business has been growing at 30 percent a year. On the most recent Single’s Day—an online buying fest that takes place every November 11—consumers ordered 680 million packages, across all Chinese websites, that needed delivery. Source: Mckinsey.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2016

LTL shipping is used for packages that typically weigh between 150 and 10,000 pounds. Less-than-truckload shipments are usually transported by smaller trailers than a full-size semi, and LTL shipments are usually shrink-wrapped in pallets. When to Use LTL Shipping. When to Use a Combination of TL and LTL. LTL best practices are simple.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 15, 2016

A transportation management system (TMS) is often considered an ideal choice for less-than-truckload (LTL) and full truckload (FT) shipments. For small package shipments, a TMS can prove to be an invaluable resource by providing the following significant benefits.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JUNE 25, 2018

Department of Transportation to ban the product from air transportation. Intel sees its supply chain as a crucial component of its strategy to enter new markets. As a recent Reuters report notes, Inditex’s strategy is to seek emerging technologies that will allow it to maintain its fashion edge. Colgate-Palmolive.

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247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Gordon Glazer, senior consultant for San Diego-based parcel consultancy Shipware LLC , noted that there appears to be a disconnect relating to the Task Force report indicating that the USPS must pursue new cost-cutting strategies that will enable it to meet the changing realities of its business model. Contact Jeff Berman.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 1, 2019

req’d) Package delivery startup Roadie receives $37 million in funding (Fox Business). Yeah, you can say I’m skeptical about these delivery robots — especially in high-density, urban neighborhoods where the sidewalks are crowded enough. Transplace, 3Gtms, Kuebix, FourKites: Innovating Transportation.

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