Turvo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The global transportation system in 2021 is experiencing a unique and unexpected crisis. And it wasn’t just about docks and warehouses. What’s in this article : A crisis that is affecting the world economy – record-high shipping rates. A problem also linked to shipping companies. What happened to the containers?

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

There are shortages of factory workers, warehouse workers, truck drivers as well as big challenges in finding supply chain planning talent to help address the demand/supply imbalances that the businesses are currently trying to manage.

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Intelligent Audit

JULY 5, 2022

In a continued effort to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, UPS has chosen to test out an electric cargo bicycle within crowded urban cities. The pedal-powered “E-Quad” resembles a miniature version of the traditional brown boxy cargo vans that UPS is known for, without the size that makes navigating urban areas difficult.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

On August 26, 2014, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) reached a tentative agreement on terms for health benefits, subject to agreement on the other issues in the negotiations. The post Market Update: Transportation Industry News appeared first on Transportfolio.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

In this February 10, 2023 edition of Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech we highlight news related to Shopify and Flexport , as well as Frieghtos , each in the transportation and logistics visibility tech segment. Shopify itself has been growing inherent logistics services by way of acquisition.

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TMC

DECEMBER 8, 2016

When the expanded Panama Canal opened this June, a new set of routes became available for shippers and beneficial cargo owners (BCOs). Cargo can enter the country via East coast or West coast ports depending on variables such as the type of product being shipped. New Panama Canal Options: Running the Numbers with a TMS.Connect by TMC.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 26, 2023

Added safety and health protections, to include vehicle air conditioning and cargo ventilation in all larger delivery vehicles, sprinter vans, and package cars purchased after Jan. All existing delivery vehicles will be equipped with two fans and air induction vents in cargo compartments.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The Wall Street Journal reported this week (Paid subscription or metered view) that ocean container freight rates related to the most active global shipping lanes continue to decline amid what is traditionally considered the peak shipping period leading up to the holiday fulfillment season in the November-December period.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 3, 2020

For example, the fashion industry regularly relies on strategies that incorporate all three types of transportation to extend their production cycles as long as possible while delivering goods at one time to their destination warehouses. Cargo insurance. Would you like to reduce your carbon footprint?

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Jason Rosing is the Managing Partner at Veridian, a third-party integrator, heavily working with major names, like Manhattan Associates, HighJump and JDA, to bring visibility and maximum use of warehouse management systems. Cathy Morrow Roberson (Air Cargo World, Logistics Trends & Insights). Bridget McCrea.

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Third-party logistics companies ( 3PLs ) specialize in distribution, warehousing and fulfillment services. Today, there are many top 3PL warehousing companies that handle warehousing, fulfillment, logistics and distribution services for companies of all sizes. Revenue: €63.3 billion/$72.43

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2021

Bill of Lading (BOL) : A document between a shipper and carrier acknowledging the receipt of goods for transport and now available in electronic format (eBOL). Describes the nature of the cargo, amount of cargo by weight, size and/or number of pieces, and the origin and destination of the cargo.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 29, 2016

To get from the factory to a retail shelf you have ports, terminals, rail, trucks, warehouses, and much more to consider. For example, the G6 alliance has six different cargo interests on one vessel, all of which might have different terminal and intermodal interests. So, bigger is better and will yield better cost savings, right?

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 29, 2016

To get from the factory to a retail shelf you have ports, terminals, rail, trucks, warehouses, and much more to consider. For example, the G6 alliance has six different cargo interests on one vessel, all of which might have different terminal and intermodal interests. So, bigger is better and will yield better cost savings, right?

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Because the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) didn’t reach an agreement until February 2015, most of the beneficial cargo owners (BCOs) had moved their volumes ahead of the peak season in order to avoid possible delays at the port.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 23, 2016

export commodity base is a diverse mix of goods and is well balanced across many commodity segments and cargo values. This is a global requirement. A Diverse Mix of Goods is Driving U.S. Consider this: The U.S. Aside from scrap and recycled products, the remaining two thirds of U.S. export growth between now and 2030. Final Thoughts.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 6, 2023

The most significant news in global transportation and logistics circles late last week and this week are U.S. Reportedly, one terminal at the Port of Los Angeles cancelled cargo movement operations on Monday of this week while two terminals at the Post of Long Beach closed.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

billion on air cargo hub, fans talk of bigger ambitions (Reuters). billion to build a large air cargo hub in northern Kentucky. The increase was a result of growth from both new and existing customers (see October 2016 press release Microsoft Selects TMC as Global Transportation Management System Provider ).

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