Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 27, 2021

To demonstrate, one California autonomous vehicle company, TuSimple, tested the efficacy of long-haul driverless vehicles in a recent trek from Nogales, Arizona to Oklahoma City, shaving 10 hours (42%) off of what would otherwise be a 24-hour trip. In a word, it’s data. In a tight market, it never hurts to shop your contracts.

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Arkieva

AUGUST 8, 2016

Sustainable Freight Action Plan for California is estimated to Improve Freight Efficiency by 25% in 2030. The Sustainable Freight Action plan released by California governor Jerry Brown outlines a long-term 2050 vision and guiding principles for California’s future freight transportation system.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Source: Descartes Datamyne. The Marine Exchange of Southern California has stated on its Twitter page @MXSOCAL ship report a number of records at the Port of LA/Long Beach. The Cass Freight Index for Expenditures showed 42 percent year-over-year growth in August (from a combination of rates and volumes).

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 21, 2020

There are several notable examples of companies that have done precisely this: California-based Green Toys recycled some 55 million milk jugs in its first decade in business. Allbirds uses recycled cardboards and plastics as well as ethically sourced wool, while Rothy’s uses recycled plastics to create breathable, flexible shoes.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Pandemic demand for goods, and the shifts from a service economy, drove the increase in southern California ports where 40% of ocean carriers unload for entry into the United States. Value networks do not interoperate and the business leader trying to track shipments must manually sync multiple data sources to get to answers.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Riding this wave were droves of Chinese or Indian manufacturers that can now tap into digital platforms to source, import and sell directly to SMBs or consumers online. Two Retail Paths Diverged In The Forest… Alibaba and Amazon are at the heart of the new digital sourcing and retail, both with very different methods.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 18, 2023

The Port of Kahului is fully operational, and interisland freight and transport company Young Brothers noted in an Aug. The notice explained that California and Washington would not need to demonstrate that the FMCSA made a mistake when it determined the laws were pre-empted. That’s all for this week.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 25, 2023

Mitch earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of California, Riverside. About Tai Software Tai Software (TMS) has been actively helping freight brokers grow their business for over 15 years, with a core team of software developers and industry experts.

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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Most of the major van markets actually had fewer outbound loads available, though, and most regular freight heading to Houston was canceled. Dallas rates also soared, as some freight was diverted to that busy freight hub. Out of California, Fresno to Denver rates hit $2.39, up 30¢ from the week before. RISING LANES.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 7, 2014

Costco’s CEO, for instance, flew out to Google’s Mountain View, California campus to meet with Google CEO Larry Page before agreeing to participate in the Google Shopping Express program. The new rail service is up to 50 percent faster than ocean freight and up to 70 percent less costly than air freight.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

The El Niño weather pattern, which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts will be among the strongest on record , is already causing flooding and mudslides in California. That was the central question Matt Castle, Director of Air Freight Services at C.H.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

In the race to fill distribution centers and store shelves with inventory for the holidays, some of the world’s largest retailers and ecommerce sellers are jumping ahead of smaller competitors by chartering ships, shifting freight to air, re-rerouting inland shipments, and hiring more staff for distribution centers and other supply chain nodes.

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Logility

MARCH 29, 2022

As the pandemic eased, ports suffered bottlenecks, natural disasters disrupted freight movement, railways suffered congestion, and new legislation further complicated the movement of goods. There were floods in Europe and China, Hurricane Ida on the Gulf Coast, and California wildfires that all played their part.

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

state of California and has no land borders. Though, as the country has relied less on nuclear energy and imported fuels, thermal power has become the country’s largest energy source. Japan is also enabling alternative power sources that should help the manufacturing sector. The country is slightly smaller than the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 8, 2024

In March 2024, the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation released the National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy , which aims to decarbonize and advance zero-emission freight along the United States main shipping corridors. The initial charging locations will be in Colton, Barstow and Baker, California.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 29, 2015

March 2015 North American Freight Numbers. Last November, JDA Software and IBM announced a “new integrated offering [that] will provide retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers with intelligent sourcing, fulfillment and order management capabilities.” NAFTA freight totaled $96.1 NAFTA freight flows by all modes decreased by 5.3

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Intelligent Audit

MARCH 17, 2022

Although California boasts the highest average fuel price at $5.76 The factors driving parcel carrier fuel surcharges include: E-commerce growth – When the pandemic brought home millions of Americans in late 2019 and early 2020, e-commerce became the source for every real need. Consolidate Freight Wherever Possible.

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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. Source FreightWaves’ Market Update. Port Congestion’s Worsening Makes for Tough Freight Market. 1% in July.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 17, 2021

webinar, we provided an in-depth analysis of current supply and demand trends in the North American freight market. Source: ACT Research April 2021 Freight Forecast report. If AB-5 passes in California, what kind of impact do you foresee on owner-operators? Watch the webinar recording for even more freight market answers.

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Intelligent Audit

JULY 7, 2022

Within the 48 continental states, California has often been in a class of its own. However, the latest West Coast quirk is about to take summer freight risks to a new level for Californian shippers. On June 30, 2022, CA AB-5 On June 30, 2022, the California bill, known as AB-5, went into effect. minimum wage.

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QAD

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Because import freight is sitting on docks longer and warehouses receiving containers are backlogged, we’re also seeing a shortage of containers and chassis to move containers. QAD Sourcing manages the electronic RFQ process with suppliers. A lack of railcars to move cargo from the ports is adding more delays. Production Execution.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

UPS Tells Shippers to Prepare for Freight Strike (WSJ – sub. Waymo gets the green light to test fully driverless cars in California (The Verge). ” Source: “Competing on Customer Experience: The Driving Force Behind Supply Chain Innovation,” Adelante SCM & BluJay Solutions, Aug. Holding in RMB 5.5

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 21, 2017

Apple Gets Permit to Test Self-Driving Cars in California (New York Times). Source: Amazon patent. For related commentary, see The Rebirth of Transportation Marketplaces (UberCARGO, Cargomatic, and Freight Friend). Manhattan Associates Reports First Quarter 2017 Performance. This hydrogen-fueled 18-wheeler at L.A.,

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Stord

APRIL 7, 2019

Rail freight volumes continued to fall at the end of March alongside service outages due to flooding in the Midwest. In California, the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach released a clean trucks assessment, the next step in their public plan to establish zero-emissions trucking at their facilities by 2035. This number fell by 5.4%

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 15, 2021

For example, while it may not be feasible to transport 100% of your freight via air, air freight continues to be the fastest way to replenish inventory, so prioritizing specific freight can help keep cargo moving. Overall, this increased our container capacity by 25% in Southern California. In fact, C.H. Final Thoughts.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 14, 2015

This process has already been deployed in vending machines owned by Cantaloupe System in California. Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn The post The (Internet of Things) IOT Supply Chain Benefits Now Coming Clearer appeared first on Freight Logistics Company | Cerasis. The IoT Supply Chain with Robotics & Other Industries.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 8, 2016

In June 2016, the Panama Canal will double its capacity, and this capacity expansion will undoubtedly reshape the freight flows around the globe, including those transiting through the Port of Los Angeles (click here for a past blog related to this subject). Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panama_Canal. Guillaume Roels.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Anthony is the CEO and co-founder of Parade , the leading truckload capacity management platform for freight brokers. His background in artificial intelligence, big data processing, and freight brokerage enables companies partnering with Parade to accelerate digital transformation by innovating with the status quo. About Parade.

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CargoBarn

MAY 18, 2022

CargoBarn , a proven logistics innovator in freight brokerage, recently tripled its Atlanta footprint as the company sprints to 1,000 employees across multiple offices nationwide. Customers need worry-free freight solutions, especially right now,” said Cameron Baird, CargoBarn’s founder and chief executive officer. About CargoBarn.

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GTG Technology Group

DECEMBER 2, 2015

While the EPA has given the trucking industry until 2021 to fully comply with the new set of standards, the state of California has already begun its green overhaul of the industry. In July, California governor Jerry Brown declared by executive order that state agencies should begin the process of improving California’s freight system.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Anthony is the CEO and co-founder of Parade , the leading truckload capacity management platform for freight brokers. His background in artificial intelligence, big data processing, and freight brokerage enables companies partnering with Parade to accelerate digital transformation by innovating with the status quo.

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Intelligent Audit

APRIL 20, 2022

While the exact details are not known, there has been a lot to discuss with the shipping giant and the freight market in general. Some freight data and shipping news headlines worth knowing include the following. . Need to know freight audit data like this helps shoppers and carriers keep up with vital market trends.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 23, 2022

The EIA released data on June 13, 2022, that showed a range of regional average prices, from $5.370 on the Gulf Coast to $6.887 in California. For example, McKinsey’s article explains that sourcing and transporting chip fabrication in the smart appliances market is what visibility in tier 3 would entail. The Sheer Size of Data.

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MIT Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

One example is the transition to green freight transportation, and more specifically, how the adoption of fuel-efficient vehicles and practices could have negative outcomes for labor. Also, what supply chain skills will be needed to support the transition to circular supply chains and sustainable sourcing and procurement?

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 6, 2020

One thing’s for sure, freight forwarding never has a dull moment. . With the growth of ecommerce and high-tech products flooding our markets, air freight is a go-to mode of transportation for many shippers—any time of year. Last July, we posted about ongoing uncertainty in the air freight market. Ecommerce expectations.

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Despite carrier hopes of volume normalization as the market contracts in 2023, FreightWaves warns, “ 2023 is likely to be another year of sub-replacement level builds due to parts and components shortages as well as Europe’s struggles with sourcing energy to power vendor manufacturing site. ”. YoY Volume Lapses Worry Air Cargo Companies.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2020

Produce season transportation can have an impact on your freight, even if you do not ship grains, fruits, or vegetables. The largest impacts start in the South and move their way up the US latitudinally – think Florida to Georgia to North Carolina, and Texas to California to Washington to Oregon. California.

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