Talking Logistics

JUNE 17, 2016

Amazon Cuts Shipping Fees in Threat to Alibaba’s U.S. Uber for shipping startup Roadie picks up $15 million investment from UPS, others (Atlanta Business Chronicle). Descartes: The Impact of SOLAS on Ocean Shipping and Data Management. Business (BloombergTechnology). Transplace: July SOLAS Mandates: What You Need to Know.

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DAT Solutions

JANUARY 29, 2019

Cargo can also be damaged by the cold. If there are delays, or the truck is stranded on the highway, the cargo could be ruined. Reefers protect freezable cargo. Most LTL operations won’t pick up freezables, and shippers may be forced to ship products on temperature-controlled trailers that can provide heat.

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 21, 2022

Understanding the differences between small parcel and freight shipping allows fast growing eCommerce sellers to reduce shipping costs and maximize profitability. One way to minimize shipping costs is understanding the differences between small parcel and freight delivery. What Is Small Parcel Shipping?

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Countdown to Black Friday: Are You an Easy Target for Cargo Theft? As shoppers count down the days until they can score deals on the hottest products, cargo thieves are counting on cashing in on opportunities to swipe unattended trailers and shipments. The post Countdown to Black Friday: Are You an Easy Target for Cargo Theft?

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BlueYonder

MAY 12, 2017

This quick roundup of industry news includes a look at the skills gap in manufacturing, how small businesses are benefiting from a newer generation of robots, the development of an autonomous ship, as well as how some retailers are tackling e-commerce. . Autonomous Ships to Set Sail . Skills Gap Still an Issue for Manufacturers.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 31, 2022

Last-mile shipping costs have steadily increased along with a number of surcharges to support increased demand. Flexibility Rules A 2020 survey from consulting firm Deloitte found that 83% of consumers expect flexible shipping and fulfillment options like BOPIS. According to 3PL provider AFS, the cost per package increased 3.5%

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Freight Center

MAY 30, 2019

Shipping your freight by air is the quickest way to get your things where they need to be, but unexpected weather phenomena can put a damper on the supply chain. Flights follow strict safety protocols making air shipping especially sensitive to meteorological changes. Shipping During A Natural Disaster.

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BlueYonder

MAY 12, 2017

This quick roundup of industry news includes a look at the skills gap in manufacturing, how small businesses are benefiting from a newer generation of robots, the development of an autonomous ship, as well as how some retailers are tackling e-commerce. . Autonomous Ships to Set Sail . Skills Gap Still an Issue for Manufacturers.

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Freight Plus

OCTOBER 16, 2018

have many shippers rethinking which strategy they use to approach their inland cargo. Are you doing all you can to ensure efficient shipping over the road? Full truckload shipping typically means that one trailer is contracted to a single customer, shipper, or consignee. What you are shipping matters to an LTL carrier.

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Freight Plus

MARCH 14, 2019

British Navy saves 27 aboard doomed cargo ship. The ship ultimately sank to a depth of 2,800 miles. Lanes from Dallas to Los Angeles, Memphis to Atlanta, and Philly to Boston all gained ground. Last month, XPO lost $600 million in business from its largest customer whom most industry analysts believe was Amazon.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 14, 2022

FedEx warns of shipping delays as Omicron hurts staffing levels. US cargo airlines up in arms over Saudia flying rights request. The right means an airline can essentially operate a foreign hub, which is especially helpful for all-cargo carriers that often get booked for ad hoc charters to irregular destinations.

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Freight Plus

JANUARY 15, 2019

parcel shipping. Two cargo bikes can replace one motorized vehicle, Peters Mendes pointed out. FedEx Freight Direct will offer heavy and hard-to-handle item delivery to last-mile destinations in Atlanta, Omaha, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Dallas with a two-hour delivery window. strain areas not designed for the elevated traffic.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

The order states that you leave Missouri with the 5000 kilograms, drop 2000 kilograms in New York, then head towards Atlanta and drop around 1800 kilograms there and finally, the remaining 1200 kilograms need to be dropped in Washington. See a problem there? Is there something that can be improved there?

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The new facility will allow the company to offer two-day shipping to most (about 90%) of the U.S. When customers order items not stocked at one of Belk’s fulfillment centers, those items are shipped directly from the vendor. Belk @belk With more than 300 department stores in 16 states throughout the Southern U.S.,

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DAT Solutions

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Even from a great distance, three September storms had an impact on California cargo in mid-October. Cargo ships were re-routed or delayed en route to and from ports from Savannah to Baltimore. Ships in and near Hong Kong were delayed, which caused a disruption of traffic at the top U.S. Blame the weather. lost traction.

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DAT Solutions

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Load counts are up on DAT load boards , with more flatbed freight shipping to support the rebuilding and recovery efforts in areas affected by the storms. Baltimore rates rose sharply after Irma, likely due to ocean cargo that was diverted from Miami and Savannah. Now it's looking like flatbed’s turn. mile on average last week.

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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

That doesn’t mean that everything is the same as before – some cargo is not moving at all, and other types of freight are moving in higher volume because of pent-up demand. Atlanta and Charlotte are the two major van markets that serve Florida, and outbound rates soared in those markets, but volumes were down.

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DAT Solutions

AUGUST 31, 2017

For example, you can expect to see a lot more than the usual number of westbound loads on DAT load boards out of Atlanta, Charlotte and Greenville , SC in the next week or two. There are at least six states that are typically served by distribution centers in Houston , and for now, they will have to be re-supplied from a different direction.

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

In 2020, Todd Benge of Talking Logistics noted how “COVID-19 created an entirely new small package shipping environment, especially when it comes to the hidden costs that come with annual increases in parcel rates. With that in mind, it is possible to retake control and reduce parcel shipping costs by leveraging zone-skipping.

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DAT Solutions

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Expect the seasonal pressure to continue through much of November, as a massive typhoon in Hong Kong caused scheduling delays on inbound ships at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, the arrival point for 49% of Asian imports. to Atlanta and Seattle , however. The additional pressure gave rates a lift on four of those lanes: L.A.

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CargoBarn

AUGUST 25, 2022

JAXPORT announced this summer it had completed dredging to 47 feet, allowing post-Panamax ships to call. Ocean freight and container shipping are big markets for us, especially in Jacksonville. The growth and strategic direction of JAXPORT, along with the food shipping industry, are major benefits for CargoBarn in Jacksonville.”.

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

A behemoth in the logistics industry, UPS has operations in shipping, air freight, trucking, last-mile delivery and drone delivery. Revenue: $74.969 billion (12 months ending March 31, 2020), $74.094 billion (2019) Headquarters: Atlanta, Georgia, USA CEO: Carol Tome 2. The history of the company can be traced back to 1870.

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GTG Technology Group

APRIL 3, 2018

Being the largest for-hire carrier company in North America, UPS is central to any steps the transportation and shipping industry may take in an effort to become more economical. to design a truck that has the same cargo space and carrying capacity as the fuel-based trucks that it currently uses.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 27, 2023

A notable achievement at the port is the electrification of 89 out of 91 ship-to-shore and rail-mounted gantry cranes. The shifting numbers could be seen at the Port of Los Angeles, where cargo volume increased for the second consecutive month compared to 2022. There’s a mandate in place for full electrification by 2026.

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Postal Service announced intentions to consolidate roughly 21% of delivery units into large-scale shipping centers. The first of the new shipping and delivery centers will open in Atlanta, GA, in the fall of this year, with more than 100 additional sites under consideration nationwide. . Gas Prices Rise in Parts of U.S.,

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The 80-pound hexagon-shaped aircraft, about 5½ feet in diameter, is nimble enough to make deliveries in highly populated areas such as Boston, Atlanta and Seattle. and BNSF Railway have issued more embargoes—restrictions placed on the amount of cargo that can be transported—than in previous years. This year, Union Pacific Corp.

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