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Cyber Threats and Solutions in the Supply Chain with Joe Ohr

The Logistics of Logistics

Joe Ohr is the Chief Operating Officer at The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) , a nonprofit membership organization that represents the interests of less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers. Currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer for the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc.

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Ocean Freight Routing Terms Explained

Material Handling & Logistics

The ocean freight industry uses many acronyms to describe a shipment’s routing. Here are some of the most common ocean freight routing terms that are important to know. . Here are some of the most common ocean freight routing terms that are important to know. . This acronym stands for Mini Land Bridge.

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Air Cargo Got It Wright: 9 Incredible Air Cargo Facts

Freightos

Celebrating the anniversary of this first flight, we’re taking a look at nine most amazing things you should know about air cargo. 1 First air cargo flight: 1910. 2 Craziest air cargo market entry: DHL Express. 3 Largest air cargo plane: Antonov An-225. 5 Most Evil Genius Cargo: Lasers. Source: Imugr.

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Supplier Risk Management: 4 Things To Look Out for During On-Site Evaluations

GlobalTranz

Does the training cover how to properly perform pre-trip inspections, how to properly secure cargo, or what to do in the case of emergency? According to a 2011 Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance study , the most prominent securement violations are “failure to prevent shifting cargo, and “leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo.”

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This Week in Logistics News (September 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

Freight rates on the main ocean trade routes are sinking during what is typically the industry’s peak season after cargo owners shipped holiday goods early and inflation dented consumer demand. According to Chief Executive Officer Ric Fulop, “it could support production of sub-10,000 vehicles a year initially.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 23 – 29)

Logistics Viewpoints

In the early morning hours of April 26, at approximately 1:35am, a cargo ship leaving Baltimore Harbor struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, triggering a catastrophic collapse of the 1.6-mile-long Wendy’s is testing drone delivery in the Christiansburg, Virginia, market in partnership with DoorDash and Wing. mile-long span.

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4 Possible Supplier & Carrier Risk Areas to Check During Pickups & Deliveries

GlobalTranz

As a freight broker and transportation management company, Cerasis uses many system checks that we’ve put in place to spot carrier risk for our shippers. When it comes time for your carrier to pickup or deliver your freight, run through this checklist to ensure you’re not working with carriers that will put your business at risk.