The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 21, 2023

Chris’ passion for understanding US Truckload Freight Market dynamics and predicting the direction of spot and contract rates stems from his work at Coyote over this period where long-term contract commitments were often made based on an expected long-term cost of capacity in the spot market.

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 25, 2024

The ocean freight contract season is a critical time for businesses involved in global shipping and trade to negotiate advantageous terms and rates for delivering products across international borders. The terms, conditions, and prices for shipping products in ocean freight containers are governed by these contracts.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 19, 2023

It typically includes a breakdown of services, materials, labor costs, terms and conditions. Create a template: Design a standardized quote template that includes company details, client information, service description, costs, terms and conditions. Quote vs. Estimate vs. Invoice: How Do They Differ?

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2023

The DAT iQ platform offers streamlined data, high-level and granular reporting, and versatile analysis capabilities that enable shippers to optimize their networks, enhance supply chain resilience, and improve operational agility to adapt to dynamic market conditions. Sarah Bertram and Joe Lynch discuss navigating market uncertainty.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Global risk’” is defined as the possibility of the occurrence of an event or condition which, if it occurs, would negatively impact a significant proportion of global GDP, population or natural resources. It is not listed as a top risk in the short term – two years from now.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2023

As many know, drought conditions can lead to low water levels on rivers, ports, and other waterways. With the recent drought conditions in Texas, which have been severe enough to resurface World War-I era shipwrecks near Beaumont, waterway delays may have been the first thought in terms of transportation, but what about land transportation?

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Conger

APRIL 9, 2024

Ensuring your lift truck is in top condition through a detailed Forklift Inspection Checklist is paramount before beginning daily operations. To keep your equipment in good condition, go beyond the daily checklist and establish regular monthly and quarterly maintenance routines. Let’s dive in! The bottom line?

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2024

Wind power, for example, requires favorable wind conditions to generate enough energy for power. Any systemic upgrade to cleaner fuel will cost a significant sum of money over the long-term. Climate change continues to be a huge issue for shipping and the world. Solar energy is easily affected by the weather.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2024

In the short term the grid will retain the existing hydro and nuclear base load, which will provide about 25 percent of the grid power. The energy transition is driven by the goal to decarbonize the energy used for transportation , buildings, and industry. In 1990, coal accounted for 54.6 percent of the total electricity generated in the US.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 28, 2021

The evolving crisis and measures taken worldwide to contain the spread of the pandemic accelerated certain long-term and emerging trends. Survey 2021 expressing a healthy return to pre-pandemic trading conditions. 2021 has been a year of transition. Critically however is the lasting change. African industries bouncing back.

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Bulk Connection

JULY 14, 2022

As we’ve reached the midway point of 2022, not a lot has changed in the bulk freight industry in terms of capacity from the first quarter or from 2021 as a whole. In this update, we’ll share what we’re currently seeing in the bulk freight marketplace, and what shippers can do to take advantage of current conditions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 16, 2019

While conditions have certainly improved over the last year, no one knows when the market will shift again. And with the number of factors that could affect capacity in the short-term and long-term, including legislation, the driver shortage, supplier requirements from large […].

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WorkWave

MARCH 26, 2024

But does delivery route planning truly impact customer experience? Let’s delve into this topic to understand its significance and explore strategies for optimizing delivery routes to enhance customer satisfaction. While this may seem like a logistical concern, it directly impacts the overall customer experience.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

APRIL 22, 2021

Specifically, we will discuss the judgment by Popplewell J in Spar Shipping AS v Grand China Logistics Holding (Group) Co Ltd [2015] EWHC 718 (Comm) where it was held that payment of hire by the charterers was not a condition of NYPE 1993 charterparties. One of the forms of carrying out a maritime business is a time charter.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2024

American Airlines Cargo announces today that it reduced long-term plastic waste by more than 150,000 lbs, the equivalent of 8.6 hubs in early 2022, reducing long-term plastic waste by the equivalent of 6.4 BioNatur biodegradable plastics will biodegrade under landfill conditions in only 8 to 12 years.

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FW Logsitcs

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Common Tools and Technologies Used for Temperature Control Leading temp-controlled warehouses utilize complex refrigeration equipment, insulation techniques, and specialized digital tools to maintain interior climate conditions. On the other hand, ambient warehouses operate without thermal controls for dry, shelf-stable goods.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Proper conditions of transportation. As most fruits have their own requirements in terms of logistics, the crucial part is, in fact, refrigeration, to reduce immediate and latent deterioration in quality. The fruit production process might fluctuate according to weather conditions. Fruit production means flexibility.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 22, 2024

A senior administration official said that the Intel grant was expected to be the largest single grant administered through the CHIPS Act, and once the Commerce Department and Intel agree on final terms, the government expects to start delivering funds by the end of the year. As Steve Banker wrote earlier this week, robots are everywhere.

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MTS Logistics

JULY 19, 2023

Whether the White House stays out longer-term is a real question. The International Brotherhood of the Teamsters, colloquially known as the Teamsters, is staying firm in its demands. Should a UPS strike occur, it would mean nearly 350,000 drivers and other workers such as warehouse employees, striking and walking off the job. GDP each day.

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MTS Logistics

JUNE 5, 2023

In particular, the labor contract negotiations between ILWU and PMA hold immense importance due to their potential impact on labor conditions, productivity, and economic stability within the maritime sector. Hence, reaching a mutually-beneficial agreement is vital to maintain our nation’s long-term competitiveness.

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I.C.E. Transport

MARCH 14, 2023

Transatlantic container shipping rates, while trending downward , remain in a state of flux – and can vary widely depending on market conditions, fuel prices, global economic trends and more. It’s important for shippers to understand these factors to secure cost-effective transportation both today and in the long term.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 21, 2023

These rates are based on market conditions at the time the contract is written, as well as available future projections. These rates are based on market conditions at the time the contract is written, as well as available future projections. Spot rates Unlike contract rates, spot rates reflect real-time market conditions.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 27, 2023

The term “supply chain” started being used in the mid-1990s as global political conditions changed in ways that encouraged international commerce. It also coincided with the growth of the Internet and telecommunications technology. The belief in globalization is also now being challenged.

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ShipLilly

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Changing working conditions in a dynamic market. The pre-pandemic conditions are still being followed and yet they are woefully inadequate to deal with the post-pandemic period when there is a shortage of truck drivers. In addition, these working conditions may open the industry to expensive industrial disputes.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Under what conditions can an EPAL Euro pallet no longer be exchanged? These and many other queries are answered in the EPAL Quality Classification and Terms of Exchange. These and many other queries are answered in the EPAL Quality Classification and Terms of Exchange. What is the optimum quality for automated processes?

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SIPMM Professional Publications

JANUARY 11, 2019

A procurement contract is a document detailing the legally-binding agreement between a company (the buyer) and supplier who is promising to sell of products and/or services with detailed technical specifications and to fulfill the terms and conditions outlined in the agreement.

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ShipLilly

AUGUST 3, 2021

Historically, the word “lading” comes from an Old English term meaning “loading.” Primarily, the document serves as a legally-binding agreement which helps the carrier process the cargo according to the original contract terms set up by the carrier and shipper or freight owner. Why are Bills of Lading important?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 13, 2022

In the longer term, warehouse labor has been increasingly in high demand as retail shifts more and more from stores to e-commerce fulfillment. Of course, virtually everyone relied upon direct-to-consumer fulfillment at some point during the COVID-19 lockdowns, placing widespread reliance on warehousing capabilities. I was mostly wrong.

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PLS Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2021

HVAC is an acronym for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. The term encompasses all products and services related to the industry. What is HVAC and what does it stand for? Climate control systems and equipment are crucial for houses, facilities, and businesses around the world.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 6, 2021

Weather conditions. Tidal conditions. This in turn leads to melting ice caps, rising sea levels, and threatened biodiversity. Apart from the environmental consequences of sea and air pollution, they also affect global trade. Plus, extreme weather events and changing storm patterns challenge seafaring vessels. Maritime traffic.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 17, 2024

Ultimately, reduced operational costs not only contribute to immediate financial gains but also underpin a company’s sustainability and long-term viability in the dynamic transportation sector. Route optimization software has emerged as a game-changing tool, revolutionizing how these companies optimize routes and streamline operations.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

If your business receives or issues purchase orders or invoices for products or services on a regular basis, you may have encountered a situation where both the Buyer, i.e. a procurement professional in your supply chain and Seller, or the more often known as the supplier, have issued forms with different terms for the same transaction.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2023

It involves collaborating with suppliers to create long-term relationships that benefit both parties. The purchasing of products at companies can be looked at in terms of two major dimensions: supply risk and impact on production (Figure 1). This approach results in inefficiencies, higher costs, and missed opportunities.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 28, 2022

Apart from the fact that they’re swimming in a sea of paper, manual document distribution can cost big bucks in terms of wasted time, extra costs and decreased efficiency. Think about the time spent issuing invoices, statements, remittances, credit notes, certificates of conformity and terms and conditions to multiple customer contacts.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 10, 2022

Now, more than ever, we understand the importance of aligning long–term carrier sales strategies to gain a competitive advantage. Ford will lead a team of experts who understand the state of freight day-to-day, hour-to-hour, that are able to offer solutions for carriers under constantly changing market conditions. said Ford. “We

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MTS Logistics

AUGUST 18, 2023

Long-term contract rates are there and bigger BCOs have been trying to hold on to those in the hopes of maintaining their relationship with carriers. Long-term contract rates are there and bigger BCOs have been trying to hold on to those in the hopes of maintaining their relationship with carriers. Inflation pressures in the U.S.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 29, 2024

Real-time dynamic routing, on the other hand, leverages live data to continually optimize routes based on current conditions. Time To Read: 3 minutes Efficient route planning is crucial for optimizing operations and ensuring timely deliveries. How Do Static & Real-Time Dynamic Routing Work? What Is Dynamic Routing?

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