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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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

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.

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SCM Research

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

First, they are self-reinforcing in that logistics clusters use the high volumes of freight they generate to capture economies of scope and scale and reduce costs while improving service quality. These benefits attract more companies, which in turn bring further efficiencies within reach.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

They include Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Vermont and Washington state. Target’s inventories at the end of the last quarter were 16 percent lower than the same period a year ago and Walmart cut inventories in its U.S. Last month, the parties announced a tentative agreement on certain key issues.

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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. The company will spend $100 million to speed up shipping times on airfreight, expedited ocean freight, moving containers to less-congested ports, and getting products into US warehouses.

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MIT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 24, 2013

Logistics clusters are uniquely positioned to become centers of excellence for environmentally sustainable supply chains, since they are focal points for freight traffic. In addition, “there is a strong push in Europe to build logistics parks for sustainability reasons,” notes Sheffi.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 17, 2017

warehouses from Chinese merchants selling on its site—taking on a role it previously left to global freight-transportation companies.” The site says it offers end-to-end one-stop ocean freight services. Back in January, the Wall Street Journal reported that Amazon had begun “handling shipment of goods by ocean to its U.S.

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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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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.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

7) David Simchi-Levi , Professor at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Chairman at OPS Rules Management Consultants Global financial turmoil, rising labor costs in developing countries, and huge volatility in the price of oil and other commodities can disrupt a company''s entire supply chain and threaten its ability to compete.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Robinson’s own technology and data from the largest network in the freight industry, help our customers stay on top of the trends that influence their supply chains. With these caveats in mind, plotted below are the CES data for employment at general freight, long-distance truckload and LTL firms.

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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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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2017

CEVA Logistics provides both freight management and contract logistics services for a range of customers across all sectors. The company provides comprehensive freight forwarding services across all modes, domestic and international, including customs house brokerage and door-to-door ground services. Content Summary: In the U.S.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

He later co-founded the Auto-ID Center at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. appeared first on Freight Logistics Company | Cerasis. Kevin Ashton supposedly coined the phrase “Internet of Things” while working for Procter & Gamble in 1999. Logistics Manufacturing Technology Transportation internet of things'

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Looks for Savings in Freight Broker Contracts. is working to overhaul its extensive network of trucks, planes, trains, and ships–beginning with its relationships with the freight brokers that supply their transportation channels. After Eighty Years of Business, Family-Owned Colonial Freight Systems Announces Shut Down.

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Herlitz Inventory Management

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The AGNE website states that while most of its business is in the six New England States (New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island), it has expanded to upstate New York as well. “As That’s due to several expansions that are guided by a team of experienced and passionate grocery executives.

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 10, 2022

As freight rates continue to fall, shippers will likely continue to leverage blank sailings to balance operational costs against volatile fuel prices. DHL, a leading global shipping and logistics provider, is investing further in an existing partnership with Massachusetts-based Locus Robotics.

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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. Kansas’ produce season transportation spikes influence freight capacity and rates in early summer continuing through August. Massachusetts. Massachusetts grows the majority of the country’s domestic crop.

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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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Freight Plus

AUGUST 14, 2020

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. I am originally from Bridgewater Massachusetts, I am a rising sophomore at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. In fact it is one of our supply chain under 30.

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Freight Plus

AUGUST 14, 2020

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. I am originally from Bridgewater Massachusetts, I am a rising sophomore at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. In fact it is one of our supply chain under 30.

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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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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Founded in 2000, Germany based Transporeon provides a digital freight platform the supports more than 1,200 shippers, 100 large retailers, and over 120,000 logistics services providers and carriers. The company manages operations from eight different global office locations and can converse business in twenty-five different languages.

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EMERGE App

JULY 11, 2018

Once the goods are finished and ready for export, they will take care of export certification and documentation, and finally arrange for international freight shipping. Bill hails from Nantucket, Massachusetts. He wants his teenage son to have a good education in the States and asks Bill for advice on high schools in Massachusetts.

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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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MIT Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

It’s difficult to picture the challenges of delivering freight in densely populated megacities without firsthand experience of navigating these population centers. Since 1982, São Paulo’s local government has been implementing and modifying various public policies to control the movement of freight traffic in targeted areas within the city.

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Statista found that 73 percent of buyers and users of freight transportation and logistics services say the COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on their logistics and supply chain operations. Your last-mile freight costs would drop precipitously, as you could now consolidate orders with near perfect efficiency.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 1, 2019

Several factors can impact the cost of freight shipping, including your shipment’s weight, dimensions and any special handling requirements, such as temperature or shape. Yes indeed, freight shipping prices do vary by state. Additionally, our freight experts are here to guide you through the process if needed.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 1, 2019

Several factors can impact the cost of freight shipping, including your shipment’s weight, dimensions and any special handling requirements, such as temperature or shape. Yes indeed, freight shipping prices do vary by state. Additionally, our freight experts are here to guide you through the process if needed.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 1, 2019

Several factors can impact the cost of freight shipping, including your shipment’s weight, dimensions and any special handling requirements, such as temperature or shape. Yes indeed, freight shipping prices do vary by state. Additionally, our freight experts are here to guide you through the process if needed.

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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

MAY 18, 2023

Quincy, MA – The Boston Business Journal has ranked FreightPlus as the number one fastest growing private company in Massachusetts, improving upon FreightPlus’ second ranking in the 2022 BBJ Fast 50.

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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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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. States continue to push for residents to sign up for the Covid-19 vaccination.

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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.

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Freight Plus

MARCH 28, 2022

Boston, MA — The Boston Business Journal has named FreightPlus to its exclusive 2022 Fast 50 list, which represent the 50 fastest-growing private companies in Massachusetts. FreightPlus is honored to be named to Boston Business Journal’s Fast 50 list,” said Stephen Aborn, CEO at FreightPlus. “We

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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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