Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2015

Transportation has followed the same evolutionary pattern, moving upstream from day-to-day freight transactions to an integral component of top-level corporate planning and procurement strategy. It is easy to understand why strategy is often set aside to meet immediate needs of getting product shipped out the door. Be demand driven.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 2, 2018

Today, we conclude our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation , Freight. This year, most were interested in staying ahead of trends -especially those effecting inbound freight and freight claims.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 15, 2016

Today marks the three-year anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings, a sad and scary day, especially those of us living in the Boston area. February 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). How long before Amazon announces that it is buying its own 18,000 TEU container ship?

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Beagen has extensive experience in oceanborne commerce and maritime law, with specific emphasis on maritime transportation, Shipping Act issues, supply chain management, international antitrust law, and port and terminal operations. The number of ships waiting to enter the biggest U.S. Learn More About Solving The Port Problem.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 19, 2017

The weather finally warmed up in Boston, although temperatures in the 90s so early in the season is not what I had hoped for. Uber Freight launches to connect truck drivers with available shipments (TechCrunch). Port of Los Angeles and GE Transportation launch solution to digitize maritime shipping. Ryan, Descartes’ CEO.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Recently, Rob Anthony, SVP Global Supply Chain and UK Country Manager at Kongsberg, and Virginia Gonzalez, Head of Procurement at Boston Beer Company, sat down in an exclusive session with JAGGAER to share their insights and methods on streamlining category complexity. Successful companies make this look easy.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 6, 2017

Your organization needs to be agile and resilient to take on the challenges of an ever-evolving industry – instead of simply moving freight at the cheapest price. In contrast, a 3PL partner will constantly look for matches within their own dense freight network. Robinson in Boston where he spent almost 7 years.

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MIT Supply Chain

AUGUST 28, 2014

The personal protective equipment (PPE) – shipped by our team of doctors and logisticians in Boston [1] – is destined for the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in Liberia, which will then distribute supplies to locations at the front lines of the health crisis such as JFK Memorial Hospital in Monrovia. And here is the rub.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

And, according to a Boston Consulting Group (BCG) study, 54% of companies with above one billion in revenues are now considering reshoring. Natural gas and oil expenses contribute to extreme cost disparities in shipping from Asia to the U.S., for example, compared to shipping state-to-state. Premium freight capacity improves.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 30, 2018

These can include freight costs that are too high, transit times that are too long or not charging enough for freight.”[1] Boston Consulting Group (BCG) analysts assert, “Logistics networks have never been more complex. The freight invoice data verifies what really happened (Were measurements correct?

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Talking Logistics

MAY 20, 2016

I’m at Heathrow airport waiting to board my flight back to Boston, which is delayed by over an hour so far. Amazon Looking to License or Acquire Freight-Management Technology (WSJ-sub. Kewill Introduces SOLAS-Compliant Freight Forwarding Solution by Integrating INTTRA eVGM Service. Orders can be shipped as early as same day.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

I was hoping for 70F+ weather, but even Florida fell victim to the Polar Vortex, with temperatures only in the 50s (which felt tropical, nonetheless, compared to Chicago and Boston). Uber Freight: Transportation Facility Brand Managers. I woke up at 2:15 am on Wednesday and couldn’t fall back to sleep.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 7, 2017

Rapid temperature cycling due to crazy Boston weather. These Giant Drones Could Seriously Disrupt the Shipping Industry (NBC News). Cargo Owners Complain of ‘Total Mess’ Shipping Goods to Asia (WSJ – sub. My garage door is crumpled. How did it happen? Mini-earthquake right underneath garage door.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Focussing on lowering logistics costs by coordinating time charters or invest in joint shipping lines to capture ship-owner returns. Only 17% of global chemical companies are “digital champions” (Boston Consulting Group) – also confirmed by GPCA on status of GCC chemical industry.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of the realities of higher number of vessels among global ocean container shipping lines meeting contracting shipping demand levels that are now leading to headcount and schedule reductions. Background Ocean container shipping and logistics are the lifeblood of global supply chain movements.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

For example, the China-owned COSCO and China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) have confirmed their merger. You can read more on the topic in our recent white paper, Wide Open: How the Panama Canal Expansion Is Redrawing the Logistics Map [DK1] , which was written collaboratively with Boston Consulting Group. Free Time and Chassis.

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Freight Plus

OCTOBER 16, 2018

It’s no secret that this has been a challenging year for ground freight. Are you doing all you can to ensure efficient shipping over the road? The first step to knowing you are making the right decisions with your freight is understanding the impact mode can make on cost, speed, and risk. The trucking. WHY THEY ARE DIFFERENT.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

DAT Solutions Launches Freight Market Analytics Service. Toys R Us lowers free shipping limit for online orders. Roadnet® Transportation Suite 3.7.2 Delivers Tools for Intelligent Asset Knowledge, Routing and Improved Driver Communication. Union urges UPS pilots to vote on authorizing strike ( Reuters ).

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

UPS Freight, has started to empty its network of freight and is refusing inbound shipments with delivery dates after November 8, 2018, reports William B. The actions taken by UPS will place a considerable burden on LTL shippers, and it is essential to understand what this move means for the shipper that routinely uses UPS Freight.

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Kanban Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2022

North Carolina sits smack in the middle of the East Coast, midway between Miami and Boston, with easy access to several vital interstate highways like I-95, I-85, and I-40. The state’s moderate climate means less weather-related shipping problems and a smoother supply chain, overall. Productive, Non-Union Workforce. Port Access.

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Kanban Logistics

JULY 14, 2022

Prime East Coast location: North Carolina sits smack in the middle of the East Coast, midway between Miami and Boston, with easy access to several vital interstate highways like I-95, I-85, and I-40. It contains multiple freight rail systems and is also home to seaports in Wilmington and Morehead City, as well as two inland ports.

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Freight Plus

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

"Am I paying too much for my inbound freight?" - John C. While most companies keep a tight handle on their outbound freight as well as their commercial invoice costs, inbound freight is often overlooked. Your freight spend begins with your suppliers and vendors but it doesn't end there. Granby, CT. Clean data capture.

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Kanban Logistics

JULY 13, 2023

Prime East Coast location: North Carolina sits in the middle of the East Coast, midway between Miami and Boston, with easy access to several vital interstate highways like I-95, I-85, and I-40. It contains multiple freight rail systems and is also home to seaports in Wilmington and Morehead City as well as two inland ports.

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Kanban Logistics

MARCH 26, 2020

North Carolina sits smack in the middle of the East Coast, midway between Miami and Boston, with access to several vital interstate highways like I-95, I-85, and I-40. Quicker transportation times result in lower freight costs. Berth and container yard renovations to accommodate larger ships. Intermodal.

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Freight Plus

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

This news comes after WI city and local government bought out local homeowners via eminent domain, according to Freight Waves. Uber Freight sourcing truckers to rate shippers. billion annually, Uber will now allow drivers to rate shipping facilities just as Uber passengers rate Uber drivers. This week in "Where's my freight?!".

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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. Meanwhile, in this week's, "Where's my freight?!". The company has refocused its attention to buying back $2.5 Spotify. ,

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Cathy Roberson

JUNE 6, 2022

According to its website, the boot-strapped tech startup offers same-day delivery, ship from store and distribution centers, curbside and in-store pickups, and post-purchase customer experience. Catch my weekly column on air cargo, freight forwarding, and the express markets, as well as a monthly podcast on Air Cargo World.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Founded in 2000, Germany based Transporeon provides a digital freight platform the supports more than 1,200 shippers, 100 large retailers, and over 120,000 logistics services providers and carriers. According to reporting by the Boston Globe , Locus presently generates $100 million a year in revenue, but hasn’t reached positive cash flow yet.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 8, 2016

For example, the China-owned COSCO and China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) have confirmed their merger. You can read more on the topic in our recent white paper, Wide Open: How the Panama Canal Expansion Is Redrawing the Logistics Map , which was written collaboratively with Boston Consulting Group. Free Time and Chassis.

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

With last-mile delivery costs contributing to more than 50% of total shipping costs, the rising expectations in home delivery increases the risk of encountering inefficiencies. Transportation activities (aviation, rail, shipping, heavy and light trucking) are responsible for approximately 17% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

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DAT Solutions

AUGUST 31, 2017

Trucks can’t get in or out of Houston , which is a huge freight hub – it’s the number 1 source of loads for flatbeds, thanks to the oil and gas industry, and one of the top 5 or 6 markets for both van and reefer freight. Philadelphia to Boston rates rose 25¢ to $3.53 RISING LANES.

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DAT Solutions

JULY 5, 2017

The combination boosted demand, as shippers wanted to move freight out the door before the end of June. One additional source of rate pressure looms, however: Amazon's Prime Day, with special deals on merchandise and shipping, is coming up on Tuesday. Allentown to Boston rates were up 18¢ to an average of $3.44 per mile.

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Freightera

MARCH 9, 2022

See our new, more affordable freight rates for shipping pallets within the USA. Freight rate examples for 1 pallet with the dimensions 48” x 48” x 48”, with the weight of 500 lbs. From Burlington, VT to Boston, MA. From Boston, MA to Hartford, CT. class 500, business to business, dock to dock).

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I.C.E. Transport

JUNE 18, 2019

Shipping household goods overseas is much more complicated than sending them, say, from Boston to Arizona in a moving van. You’ll need to get up to speed on what you can and can’t ship in an ocean container, assemble the necessary paperwork and prepare to clear Customs while avoiding costly duties and delays.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

” — Customer-Centric Supply Chain Transformation , Boston Consulting Group; Twitter: @BCG 34. A single device could be physically touched dozens of times in shipping, and with each touchpoint, systems of record may require more information. Determine where your organization falls on the transparency continuum. ” — Thomas Y.

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Freightera

JUNE 14, 2021

Dear customers, We’ve got some great new LTL freight rates for you in Western Canada and North-Eastern USA: LTL freight shipping in Western Canada, 1 pallet, 48x48x48”, 500 lbs: Delta, BC to Hope, BC – was: $189 CAD, now: $94 CAD (50% savings). Happy shipping! 1, or email clientcare@freightera.com.

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DAT Solutions

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Even though rates are slow to respond, freight volumes are rising as we get closer to the fall holidays of Halloween and Thanksgiving. Most parts of California are shipping more loads, especially the Fresno market in central California. Changes in the ratio often signal impending changes in freight rates. Rising markets.

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