Remove Cargo Remove North Carolina Remove Warehousing
article thumbnail

Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2018

Material Handling & Logistics

Click the links below to compare this year's innovations to those from previous years: Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2017 : exoskeletons, autonomous forklifts, flying warehouses, last-mile delivery, and more. Warehouse Automation. Content Summary: Honeywell and Carnegie Mellon Partner to Bring AI to the Warehouse.

article thumbnail

Record volumes at the Port of Wilmington NC

Kanban Logistics

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at these Port volumes and how they tie into logistics infrastructure enhancements within North Carolina. And we are seeing growth across many different sectors of cargo, but particularly in the refrigerated containers … both import and export.”.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How E-Commerce Is Reinventing the Humble Warehouse

MIT Supply Chain

Nowhere are these changes more evident than in warehousing. The warehouse, a mainstay of supply chains, is getting a makeover as retailers move closer to customers so they can fulfill buyers’ unquenchable thirst for instant gratification. Adapting existing stores to function as warehouses is another example.

article thumbnail

Shipping Containers and Supply Chain Snarls: Is There a Way Out?

Enterra Insights

It used to take two days to get cargo off the docks. Marketing expert Robby Pedraza explains, “During World War II, standard sized shipping containers were developed to ship military cargo to the front lines. Conex containers evolved into modular units that could stack efficiently to store more cargo in one location.”[4].

article thumbnail

Lean on Kanban for Mid-Atlantic Drayage

Kanban Logistics

Increased Traffic: With Baltimore out of commission, some cargo ships are being diverted to other ports, including Norfolk and Wilmington. Scheduling Changes: Ports like Norfolk are adjusting their operations to handle the additional cargo. We also can perform foreign trade zone (FTZ) services for your imported products.

article thumbnail

Hurricane season 2024: how to prepare your supply chain

Resilinc

Flooded or closed roadways, bridges, and overpasses can delay freight, rail, and even air cargo. Hurricane Ian’s impact on supply chain (2022) Hurricane Ian was a challenging Category 4 hurricane that led to supply chain disruptions across Florida and North Carolina, with property damage estimated at $60 billion.

article thumbnail

How ISO 9001 Supports Logistics Sustainability Practices

Kanban Logistics

In logistics, this can mean more efficient route planning, better cargo handling, and fewer damaged goods, all of which contribute to sustainability by reducing unnecessary consumption of resources and energy. For example, shipping an inaccurate order can trigger a return shipment to the warehouse and a second shipment of a correct order.