Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2014

Freight companies are eventually going to face severe challenges finding drivers to get your shipments where you want them when you want them there. Steve Gordon says, “A shortage will change everyone’s behavior, even companies used to viewing transportation strictly as a commodity—especially when freight gets left on the dock.”.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 17, 2017

Last year I organized our first Logistics Leaders for Type 1 Diabetes Cure cycling team (LL4T1DCure) to raise money for JDRF , the leading non-profit organization focused on T1D research. In the meantime, here’s this week’s supply chain and logistics news: Amazon Plans Air Cargo Service for Chinese Customers (WSJ – sub.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Notable appointments include work in the federal government as Attorney-Advisor (International Affairs) in the Office of the General Counsel at the Federal Maritime Commission and work at a public port authority as Maritime Project Manager for the Port of Boston at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is our second post in a collaborative blog post series about mobility in manufacturing & logistics along with Catavolt, who helps manufacturing organizations drive operational excellence with mobile apps. He later co-founded the Auto-ID Center at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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MIT Supply Chain

AUGUST 28, 2014

UPS collected the pallets on August 18 for Air Freight Consolidated service. Normally this means airport-to-airport delivery within three to five days with UPS acting as a “freight forwarder” to transport the goods using space available on commercial (passenger) airlines or dedicated cargo flights to the destination.

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Freight Plus

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

FreightPlus is honored to be recognized as one of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts for 2024, a testament to the company’s growth and excellence under the visionary leadership of President Jill Clifford. Being recognized as one of the top women-led businesses is both humbling and rewarding.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 5, 2020

To effectively track each state’s progress in reopening and how freight is impacted, we will publish a market update for the coming weeks as the country eases out of lockdowns. . Currently, we are seeing little fluctuation in the domestic logistics market when compared to the past few weeks. . Northeast Logistics .

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 19, 2020

As we move into the back half of May, the freight market is starting to show signs of an expedited rebound. . Th ese conditions have caused a more favorable freight environment. That is e specially the case for outbound freight in southern states and California where produce season is in full swing. . Logistics? ? .

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

With peak shipping season just around the corner, the logistics industry is looking forward to a smoother supply chain than previous years have provided. However, transportation management experts caution logistics providers not to get too excited. Looks for Savings in Freight Broker Contracts. imports totaled 2.53 As the U.P.S.

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

There are several elements in an effective logistics strategy, with the ultimate goal of identifying the most cost-effective service levels and developing plans and processes that enable the company to operate as close to those optimal service levels as possible.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 12, 2020

Currently, this has not made a substantial impact on the freight market, but we are seeing signs that the industry is beginning to recover. Additionally, according to Freight Waves, “outbound tender rejections have increased week-over-week for the first time since the OTRI peaked at 19.25% on March 28.”. Midwest Logistics.

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 10, 2022

As the logistics industry continues to recover from pandemic-era supply chain disruptions, shippers are adjusting quickly to the expectations of a new normal. Falling ocean rates and volatile fuel costs have logistics professionals across the supply chain searching for innovative efficiency solutions throughout their operations.

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Freight Plus

AUGUST 14, 2020

Welcome back to Consulting Logistics, I am your host Kyle MacNaught, thanks for tuning in! Today is going to be a fun one, sitting next to me is someone who in no way knows anything about freight, logistics, transportation or any of that. So how did you end up here in logistics? . Alright here we go. In all my 19 years!

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Freight Plus

AUGUST 14, 2020

Welcome back to Consulting Logistics, I am your host Kyle MacNaught, thanks for tuning in! Today is going to be a fun one, sitting next to me is someone who in no way knows anything about freight, logistics, transportation or any of that. So how did you end up here in logistics? . Alright here we go. In all my 19 years!

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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. Refrigerated transportation is particularly at a premium and can be difficult to secure if not working with a logistics provider with an expansive network. Massachusetts. What is produce season? Michigan.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Thoma Bravo has other noted investments in supply chain tech providers, including end-to-end transportation and logistics provider project 44 and aerospace industry Cloud platform provider Exostar. Trimble to Acquire Transporeon in the Logistics and Transportation Technology Segment. Locus Robotics Raises an Additional $117 Million.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 10, 2018

If your freight gets rejected by carriers, this probably means extra work and additional costs because you have to make alterations and go deeper into your route guide to get your freight shipped. The goal is to tell carriers exactly what to expect when they accept freight for delivery. Does this sound at all familiar?

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 17, 2016

Today’s Google self-driving car is not far removed from the vehicles that competed in the DARPA Challenge in 2007, according to Sertac Karaman, Assistant Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Karaman believes that self-drive vehicles will gain traction first in more pedestrian settings.

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MIT Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

The MIT Megacity Logistics Lab has built a free map of delivery vehicle flows in megacities. It’s difficult to picture the challenges of delivering freight in densely populated megacities without firsthand experience of navigating these population centers. A larger vehicle, called a TOCO, is also used to deliver freight in the city.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 30, 2015

New England, especially Massachusetts, has a long history of manufacturing that has evolved from clothing and shoes to electronics and chemical products — with good wages to show for it. appeared first on Freight Logistics Company | Cerasis. million for just a 30-second ad this year. Infographics Manufacturing'

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Descartes Systems Group , a global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that it has acquired GroundCloud, the creator of a cloud-hosted final-mile automation platform, for $138 million. network this year after its initial success at select facilities in 2022.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 18, 2021

In Massachusetts, the state is rolling out the Vax Express this week, which is a partnership between the MBTA and private health startup CIC Health. And now on to this week’s logistics news. Now, the company is entering the parcel logistics space with a new partnership with FedEx. Starbucks facing supply chain shortages.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

For those of us in Massachusetts, with the polar vortex bringing below freezing temperatures, this last part is rather difficult. And now on to this week’s logistics news. The post This Week in Logistics News (February 6 – 12) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. That’s all for this week.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 30, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Starting next week, Amazon will start actively recruiting existing small businesses in 23 states including Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Florida, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, South Dakota, and Washington.

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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

So if you're looking to haul FEMA freight, or to help with disaster recovery, there's still plenty to do. Trucks, warehouse space, and logistics services are needed in Florida, Georgia and even Texas, and they may be required soon in Massachusetts or New Jersey. You can volunteer or look for paid work. How can you help?

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Freight Plus

JULY 26, 2022

With revenue and employee count quadrupling over the past five years, FreightPlus was named the second-fastest growing privately held company in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal. Garrett will focus on improving carrier relationships and interactions through utilizing technology and strategic processes. About FreightPlus. . .

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

However, commonly used KPIs used by supply chain executives are usually focused on logistics performance (e.g., In-bound freight delivery efficiency can be optimised by consolidating in-distribution hubs and reducing stock levels at country level. delivery reliability”), but is that really “supply chain thinking”?

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Notable appointments include work in the federal government as Attorney-Advisor (International Affairs) in the Office of the General Counsel at the Federal Maritime Commission and work at a public port authority as Maritime Project Manager for the Port of Boston at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast.

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TMC

APRIL 14, 2016

Today’s Google self-driving car is not far removed from the vehicles that competed in the DARPA Challenge in 2007, according to Sertac Karaman, Assistant Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Karaman believes that self-drive vehicles will gain traction first in more pedestrian settings.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Brian is the Founder of Port X Logistics , a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. About Brian Kempisty Brian Kempisty is the Founder of Port X Logistics, a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. and Canada. and Canada.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2017

While the growth in the third-party logistics market has slowed somewhat, 90% of the major companies in the U.S. third-party logistics market has grown to become a $166.8 CEVA Logistics (The Americas). CEVA Logistics (The Americas). Total Quality Logistics. Total Quality Logistics. Coyote Logistics.

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GTG Technology Group

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

In the trucking industry, it will represent a new freight carrying opportunity. Recreational marijuana is legal in Alaska, California, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada, Oregon, Washington and the District of Columbia. H ow Marijuana Legalization Impacts the Trucking Industry. However, it also represents another drug testing challenge.

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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. Brands, like Gap and Lululemon , are using expensive air freight routes to get items faster and circumvent port congestion. Two popular trends?

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 24, 2018

"Many of our customers producing in China concentrate more and more of their production on the local Chinese market" while they set up mirrored production facilities in neighboring countries for exports, Detlef Trefzger, CEO of the Swiss freight company, said during an Oct. 18 earnings call. Vicor Corp. 18 earnings call. "We

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Enterra Insights

MAY 2, 2022

Last March, the Biden Administration announced “the launch of Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW), an information sharing initiative to pilot key freight information exchange between parts of the goods movement supply chain.”[1] freight spend, and there is not one truckload carrier in the mix.”

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 22, 2021

“Food, construction, fashion, fast-moving consumer goods, electronics, automotive, professional services and freight account for more than half of all global greenhouse gas emissions. .” Eight supply chains account for more than 50% of global emissions. A significant share is indirectly controlled by only a few companies.”

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