Operations and Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

With global cargo lanes clogged, businesses are turning to new ways to deliver goods. Mississippi River cargo traffic near Luling, La. The former wartime airbase handled a record 1,655 international cargo arrivals in 2021, a 73% jump from 2019, and overall tonnage rose 18%. We had a good cargo business before the pandemic.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 25, 2021

Tornadoes, large to very large hail, and damaging winds to hurricane force also are possible over a broad area from the central Gulf Coast to the Ohio Valley and southern Appalachians. Source: weather.com. ” For more information, please watch this video briefing from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 18, 2015

In this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Amazon in talks to lease 20 jets to launch air-cargo business (The Seattle Times). Here are some details from the article: Leasing 20 jets would be a significant expansion of an Amazon trial operation out of Wilmington, Ohio, operated by ATSG on Amazon’s behalf, sources said.

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Zipline Logistics

APRIL 16, 2018

Ohio has many nicknames—the Buckeye State, the Birthplace of Aviation, the Mother of Presidents—but there’s one you won’t find on any license plates or bumper stickers: Gateway to the World. The post Columbus, Ohio: Strategic Manufacturing and Logistics Site (Infographic) appeared first on Zipline Logistics.

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Ocean Shipping Giant MSC Announces Air Cargo Service. Last week, ocean carrier MSC joined Maersk and CMA CGM in announcing the development of an MSC air cargo service. With air cargo service, MSC hopes to expand operations into key lanes and various industries that typically require multimodal transportation. .

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Top Five Air Cargo Carriers. The top five air cargo carriers by weight, according to the IATA , are: Fedex. Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Ohio, Fedex (FDX) has an extensive line of services, including on-board courier and temperature control services. As the biggest air cargo carrier by weight, Fedex had a revenue of $44.3

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 7, 2017

Cargo Owners Complain of ‘Total Mess’ Shipping Goods to Asia (WSJ – sub. Meanwhile, Cleveland.com reports that Peloton will roll out platooning on the Ohio Turnpike this year. Automated Truck Firm Raises $60 Million (WSJ – sub. Turnpike travelers will see semi-autonomous trucks on the road this year (Cleveland.com).

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 5, 2016

As reported by The Seattle Times , “Amazon will fly its latest Boeing 767 widebody jet freighter, publicly revealing the new ‘Prime Air’ branded livery of its fast-growing fleet of used cargo planes” at today’s Seafair aerial display over Lake Washington near Seattle. The video below shows the jet freighter getting painted.

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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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Talking Logistics

JUNE 19, 2015

Robinson announced findings from a joint research project they conducted that looked at how “the Panama Canal’s expansion will likely change the way cargo moves, by both water and land, into and within the United States.” Those ports will then become more cost competitive because it is cheaper to move cargo by water than over land.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Amazon’s model, now backed by a fleet of branded semitrailers and cargo planes, will push more inventory through the supply chain and increase Amazon’s purchasing power. The fleet of planes based in Ohio gives the company more control of the last mile, and lower costs through practices like cross-docking.

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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

One manifestation of this problem is that multiple ports on the east coast are deepening their approach channels in order to attract bigger cargo ships. The State of Ohio, for example, is buffering its PPE inventories, for example. The situation is exacerbated by local stockpiling.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 18, 2014

Lastly, US Cargo serves Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, it emphasizes flexibility to meet customer requirements. Headquartered in Minnesota, it also specializes in overnight delivery. The post Regional Parcel Carriers appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics.

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FLEXE

MAY 20, 2016

We’re seeing the highest demand in these cities and metros: #1 Cleveland, OH: With its award-winning port, superior access to interstate highways and highly ranked distribution infrastructure, the Cleveland Ohio area apparently has a lot of appeal for companies requiring warehouse space in the upper mid-west.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JUNE 14, 2018

Content Summary: Kentucky ranks 3rd in the nation in total air cargo shipments. billion of total economic value annually for Northeast Ohio. The Port brings over 13-million tons of cargo through the Cleveland Harbor, resulting in $3.5 More than 175 million pounds of cargo are shipped through ths state's airports annually.

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Cathy Roberson

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Delivery delays in the Toledo Ohio area prompted FedEx Ground to issue the following statement earlier this month, “FedEx Ground continues to experience significant package volumes due to the explosive growth of e-commerce brought on by the onset of COVID-19. For daily thoughts and shares, be sure to follow me on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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FLEXE

MAY 12, 2016

Demand for dynamic warehouse space is highest in Cleveland.</p> </p> <p><strong>#2 Pittsburgh, PA:</strong></p> <p>Pittsburgh is also at the top of the demand list. .</p>

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 6, 2018

Autonomous cars drop their passengers off at the curb by day, trucks drop off cargo at night. In a pilot program in Columbus, Ohio, government vehicles collaborated with public data-sharing programs to better understand traffic flow and greatly improve the “pacing” of their city’s traffic lights.

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DAT Solutions

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

No surprise that outbound rates rose in Chicago, especially for reefers, which are needed to protect temperature-sensitive cargo from freezing. Reefer rate swings weren't as big, but there were a few double-digit increases on Friday from the Great Lakes to the New England and Ohio River regions. Roads were icy and treacherous.

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DAT Solutions

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

No surprise that outbound rates rose in Chicago, especially for reefers, which are needed to protect temperature-sensitive cargo from freezing. Reefer rate swings weren't as big, but there were a few double-digit increases on Friday from the Great Lakes to the New England and Ohio River regions. Roads were icy and treacherous.

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EcoVadis

DECEMBER 28, 2016

Without a doubt the most unique setting of the year, the meeting took place aboard the Living Lands & Waters floating classroom barge in Louisville, KY, and kicked off after attendees spent an afternoon cleaning up trash from the Ohio River.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 21, 2022

Specifically, the Administration will provide $858 million to support the replacement of locks that keep water levels high enough for large cargo ships to pass through the upper Ohio River, west of Pittsburgh. First is to enhance the country’s ability to move goods. Second is to reinforce America’s largest port complex.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The company’s success fueled plans to build a fulfillment center in Greater Cincinnati, Ohio, creating 75 full-time jobs. In 2017, the company gained bonded status for its Bajio Logistics Center in Mexico, enabling customers to store cargo securely without immediately paying duty and taxes.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 17, 2019

Backhaul: The backhaul lane is cargo that is shipped on the return trip. On the other hand, regional carriers, such as Pitt Ohio or Southeastern Freight Lines , are better for regional shipments. Carriers charge a premium for headhauls because they don’t have any other business in the headhaul lane. Get the Right Insurance Coverage.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 17, 2019

Backhaul: The backhaul lane is cargo that is shipped on the return trip. On the other hand, regional carriers, such as Pitt Ohio or Southeastern Freight Lines , are better for regional shipments. Carriers charge a premium for headhauls because they don’t have any other business in the headhaul lane. Get the Right Insurance Coverage.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 17, 2019

Backhaul: The backhaul lane is cargo that is shipped on the return trip. On the other hand, regional carriers, such as Pitt Ohio or Southeastern Freight Lines , are better for regional shipments. Carriers charge a premium for headhauls because they don’t have any other business in the headhaul lane. Get the Right Insurance Coverage.

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Freight Plus

AUGUST 27, 2018

Railroads were highly efficient at moving large amounts of cargo but could only deliver those goods to centralized urban centers where train stations were. In 1897 the Winston Motor Carriage Company was incorporated in Cleveland, Ohio and they launched with a series of handcrafted automobiles.

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Tailwind

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

‘Ben Affleck… in CARGO!’ LAWRENCE of SUBURBIA “Driver shortages…I hope he can lead a whole group of drivers from the middle eastern states– like Ohio, Pennsylvania, Vermont. And the Oscar Goes to. And the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor goes to. ’ I knew he’d get it.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 11, 2023

At the beginning of this week, I took a “boy’s trip” with my son and my dad to Ohio to check out the Football Hall of Fame and the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame. Long live rock! Both venues were incredible, and it was an amazing bonding experience for the three of us. It estimated that the economy grew at a 2.4

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Stord

APRIL 26, 2022

In terms of reshoring, New Balance recently opened a North American manufacturing facility in Massachusetts, and Intel will invest $20 billion in building two new chip factories in Ohio. Sellers, like Home Depot and Walmart , are chartering their own cargo ships to ensure freight capacity for their products. As the U.S.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, TQL employs more than 4,200 people in 59 offices nationwide. Services include the consolidation or forwarding of air and ocean freight, customs brokerage, vendor consolidation, cargo insurance, time-definite transportation, order management, warehousing and distribution and customized logistics solutions.

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Freightera

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Goal : Freightera was tasked to move 8 heavy, oversize refinery units from Houston, Texas to Toledo, Ohio, USA (over 1250 miles) and 10 flat-bed loads. Customer : Large US chemical and refinery services company. Industry : Chemical Processing, Oil & Gas. A crane had to hoist the units over the truck.

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Resilinc

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Hurricanes are another extreme weather event that can impact global supply chains, resulting in lost or delayed shipments, port disruptions, canceled cargo flights, and unbalanced supply and demand. we are seeing some states— including Wisconsin, Ohio, and Arkansas—propose rolling back child labor laws to deal with the labor shortage.

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