Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2024

The retailer says snacks and beverages are the most popular items sent by drone. Amazon shipped last-minute Christmas gifts faster in 2023 than in 2022, according to data from analyst firm Momentum Commerce. products on the platform warned it would ship after Christmas. And now on to this week’s logistics news. percent of U.S.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

COVID-19 triggered an unprecedented surge in panic buying of food, beverages, hand sanitizer, toilet paper, and other essentials. In response, food and beverage producers turned to third-party partners to leverage their expertise, technology, and services. online, which contributed to overwhelmed parcel shipping networks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2024

A recent conversation with a major distributor of consumer beverages encapsulated many of the most common issues. Some have automated, gateless check-in; some direct the drivers to check in with the shipping office. Managing yard and warehouse operations has long been one of the thornier aspects of transportation logistics.

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Zipline Logistics

OCTOBER 5, 2021

While it remains to be seen whether the coming quarter will live up to expectations, there are multiple powerful predictors hinting that the freight market will not wane in intensity over the coming months. Typically, freight experiences a seasonal boom, starting with back-to-school shopping and concluding following year-end holidays.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 29, 2021

In a blog post, Amazon said a combination of planes, trucks, ships, and delivery vans, along with staffed-up warehouses, has put it in a good position to “get customers what they want, when they want it, wherever they are this holiday season.” This includes trucking capacity concerns, port congestion , and warehouse staff.

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Cathy Roberson

JANUARY 2, 2023

E-commerce sales are higher than in the pre-pandemic period, as are shipping costs. year-over-year through November, while retail sales (minus non-store, food & beverage, auto and gas sales) increased 8.0% Post-pandemic business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce and the last mile are potential opportunities for retailers.

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Over the past several years, key industry incumbents have begun to build their supply chains and retail freight requirements to match the new reality of consumption. What Does that Mean for Your Retail Shipping Efforts? There are many moving parts in retail shipping. Pallet Configurations Not Fit for Retail Freight Delivery.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Consumers may not be aware, but manufacturers and distributors know all too well the immense volume of American manufactured and distributed goods that depend on rail transportation in all vertical industries, from industrial, chemical and high-tech to food and beverage and automotive, among others. economy up to $2 billion a day.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 18, 2023

The number of vessels waiting to cross the Panama Canal has reached 154, and slots for carriers to book passage are being reduced in an effort to manage congestion caused by ongoing drought conditions that have roiled the major shipping gateway since the spring. The current wait time to cross the canal is now around 21 days. 11 release.

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Zipline Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2020

Despite a pandemic that has disrupted many parts of the global supply chain, the freight market has been on a recent tear. Simply put, there is more freight than available trucks, which has severely tightened capacity and driven up rates. What’s Causing Upward Freight Market Trends? What Is Next for the Freight Market? .

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Zipline Logistics

APRIL 14, 2020

Food and beverage shippers have a few changes to note in the second round of 2020 NMFC updates. These classification changes are scheduled for the end of the month, as the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) has announced the updates will go into effect April 25. NMFC Updates for Food and Beverage Vendors .

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Zipline Logistics

APRIL 11, 2023

Cargo theft is surging across the United States — and food and beverage products seem to be the main targets. Cargo Theft Increases in the United States Cities seeing a spike in freight theft include Los Angeles, Houston, Miami, Savannah, Newark, New Jersey, Memphis, and Chicago.

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Shipchain

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Food and Beverage. Freight Carrier. Shipping Technology. Please submit your details below to view the webinar. Your Department. Agriculture. Consumer Package Goods. Government/Military. Large Shipper. Oil & Gas. Sensors/IoT. Small Shipper. Venture Capital. Yearly Volume. Company Size. 5000-9999.

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QAD

JANUARY 4, 2022

Supply chains are more fragile than ever, shipping and trucking backlogs have hit multiple industries endangering holiday celebrations and causing general shortages, and the lack of certain products (read: semiconductor chips ) are crippling industries. Food and Beverage. International and domestic shipping disruptions.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

Technology is enhancing the way CEVA interacts with customers and supply chains in a range of sectors such as automotive, consumer and retail, e-commerce, food and beverage and high tech. This one-stop platform simplifies the process of shipping to enhance the customer experience for small medium enterprises (SMEs) in the marketplace.

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Unleashed

MARCH 2, 2022

The steep risers include ‘Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing’ at 117 per cent, ‘Beverages’ (alcoholic and nonalcoholic) 110 per cent and ‘Personal Care’ 91 per cent. While product value in these sectors remained consistent. Ben Vear is general manager at Minor Figures , an Unleashed customer which produces coffee products.

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QAD

APRIL 14, 2020

Typical manufactured products include electronics, chemicals, oil drilling equipment, petroleum refining, biomedical products, scientific instruments, telecommunications equipment, processed food and beverages, ship repair and offshore platform construction. Industrial production is growing at about 5.7% annually as of 2017.

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

per package for its SmartMail products, depending on shipping speed and distance, ” according to SupplyChainDive. Billions at Stake as Freight Railroads and Unions Fail to Find Common Ground. Billions at Stake as Freight Railroads and Unions Fail to Find Common Ground. As negotiations between U.S.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 6, 2022

We’re currently seeing a major paradigm shift away from mass manufacturing with long lead times being replaced by onshore and nearshore supply chains that are capable of manufacturing, distributing and fulfilling orders on-demand without the friction of ocean freight, labor shortages, and other bottlenecks.” – Alex Phelan, CEO, Merchadise.

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Freight Plus

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Industries that handle goods susceptible to freezing require specialized freight freeze protection to ensure their products remain viable and safe. Food and Beverage Importance of Freeze Protection: In the food and beverage industry , many products require strict temperature control to prevent spoilage and maintain quality.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Over the holidays, nearly 165 million consumers across the United States will buy food and beverages to celebrate the season. Robinson) and I sat down with Talking Logistics host Adrian Gonzalez to discuss consumer shopping trends and expectations as we approach the holidays and how that impacts temperature controlled shipping and logistics.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

With more than 100 co-packers specializing in food and beverage products in California alone, how do you find the right partner? You also must factor in shipping the products to / from the co-packer. If you import / export products by air or sea freight, consider a co-packer close to an airport or sea port.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

With more than 100 co-packers specializing in food and beverage products in California alone, how do you find the right partner? You also must factor in shipping the products to / from the co-packer. If you import / export products by air or sea freight, consider a co-packer close to an airport or sea port.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

With more than 100 co-packers specializing in food and beverage products in California alone, how do you find the right partner? You also must factor in shipping the products to / from the co-packer. If you import / export products by air or sea freight, consider a co-packer close to an airport or sea port.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

With more than 100 co-packers specializing in food and beverage products in California alone, how do you find the right partner? You also must factor in shipping the products to / from the co-packer. If you import / export products by air or sea freight, consider a co-packer close to an airport or sea port.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

With more than 100 co-packers specializing in food and beverage products in California alone, how do you find the right partner? You also must factor in shipping the products to / from the co-packer. If you import / export products by air or sea freight, consider a co-packer close to an airport or sea port.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 12, 2021

Small to medium-sized business owners that ship perishable food or other temperature-sensitive products have a unique challenge on their hands—making sure their cargo stays safe and at the right temperature during transit.

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Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 17, 2022

OS&D claims allow shippers and cargo owners to seek compensation for products damaged in transit or shipped in wrong quantities. We will explore OS&D meaning, tips to follow when filing OS&D freight claims, and how Intelligent Audit can help you leverage your organization’s data to prevent OS&D claims.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 9, 2022

In fact, today you can procure freight rates from your transportation providers right in your TMS. There are many reasons to supplement your spot freight procurement with automated processes sooner rather than later. Freight in new lanes out of bid cycle. Freight in new lanes out of bid cycle. Specialized project freight.

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QAD

JANUARY 9, 2020

In addition, manufactured products in Thailand include textiles, beverages, tobacco products, cement, jewelry, appliances, computers automotive parts and agricultural equipment. . Thailand’s 63 paved airports moved 2,134,149,001 mt-km of freight in 2015. Manufacturing in Thailand. As of 2017, industry makes up 36.2%

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

DISTRIBUTION AND BEYOND – I also met with Anders Nordahl, COO of Mixmove/Orkestra , recently to share a cold beverage. In one case the fuel and emissions per kilogram shipped was actually halved for a customer! After spending years at large MNC 3PLs, he wanted to get behind some tech that would innovate the industry.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 24, 2017

January 2017 North American Freight Numbers. There was a lot of shipping-related news this week. At launch, eBay will guarantee delivery in 3 days or less on 20 million eligible items – millions of which will offer free shipping. NAFTA freight totaled $88.0 NAFTA freight increased from the same month of the previous year.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Examples include food, beverages, cosmetics, and household products. FEFO First Expires First Out – An inventory management method where products with the nearest expiration date are shipped out first. LTL Less Than Truckload – A shipping service for relatively small freight.

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Turvo

AUGUST 31, 2021

With all the volatility that still lingers in the modern supply chain, the need for high-quality data analysis, solid procurement planning, good profit margins , and streamlined scheduling systems all remain crucial for shipping and transportation providers. Higher rate of rejected freight delivery due to damaged or spoiled food products. .

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Zipline Logistics

APRIL 7, 2020

Though it may sound far off, companies in the food and beverage supply chain are rapidly adopting blockchain platforms as a means of creating visibility, traceability, and efficiency. There are many other uses for blockchain, including improving the cooperative efforts of the different parties in the food and beverage supply chain.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 12, 2017

Choosing freight carriers is not the easiest of tasks, so it’s understandable why companies often overlook the need for a freight review , even when such an undertaking is long overdue. Read and Heed the Signs that Freight Review is Due. But how do you know when it’s the right time to conduct a freight review?

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JULY 22, 2020

With bars, restaurants, sports and concert stadiums all shuttered, beer producers have lost nearly all demand for draft beer in barrels; while at the same time, they’ve experienced overwhelming demand for packaged beverages (in bottles and cans) for the resulting migration to at-home consumption of beer.

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