Talking Logistics

JUNE 22, 2015

According to the press release : The proposed standards are expected to lower CO2 emissions by approximately 1 billion metric tons, cut fuel costs by about $170 billion, and reduce oil consumption by up to 1.8 billion barrels over the lifetime of the vehicles sold under the program. I’ve highlighted other case studies over the years.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Hunt Locked in Freight Revenue Dispute (WSJ – sub. Shipping Rates to Increase for FedEx Express, FedEx Ground and FedEx Freight Services. As reported by CNBC: For the first time, Amazon is offering free shipping on all US holiday orders in an effort to add new Prime members and juice the season’s sales numbers.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 23, 2013

I went to Home Depot earlier this week to return a purchase, and the customer in front of me wanted to exchange a defective power tool with the same model, but he couldn’t find any on the shelf even though the store’s inventory system said 5 units were in stock. Freight Shipments Fell 0.2% in June from May.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Amazon has started increasing the free shipping minimum to $35 for non-Prime members in some markets, according to notices on its website, as the company looks for more ways to cut costs. Until now, the minimum purchase for free shipping has been $25. billion in revenue, according to Amazon’s latest quarterly earnings report.

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Ware2Go

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

When ECR4Kids needed to adapt their business model to reach new customers, they took advantage of the benefits of using fulfillment partner Ware2Go to meet these new challenges. They should also accurately report on inventory management. Increased demand for your product can make fulfillment difficult to manage in-house.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 3, 2022

When it comes to the movement of freight, one megatrend driving the need for better technology is the driver shortage. The devices are surprisingly inexpensive, costing $350-500 per vehicle per year depending upon the volume of devices purchased. TuSimple is offering freight as a service to shippers and carriers.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2015

with Predictive Execution and Big Data Views. almost ready to consider loosening trucking curbs: Mexico (Reuters). November 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Cass Freight Index Report for December 2014. LOG-NET releases Version 7.5 Paragon acquires majority share in Axida.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 28, 2021

TuSimple – a provider of autonomous freight semi-truck solutions – has said their technology will be operational by 2024. Currently, TuSimple is being tested across Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas; all states where snow and heavy fog – difficult edge cases – are less common. But when will this technology become operational?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2022

North American Transborder Freight up 23.8% Dick’s Sporting Goods reported its Q1 financials this week, beating expectations but lower its outlook. The more cautious outlook is driven by wage and inflationary pressures, as well as increased freight costs. billion of freight, up 15.7% billion of freight, up 20.9%

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 16, 2024

On August 13, the DOT announced that Ports in Oakland, Seattle and Tacoma have all been added to its Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) network, joining the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach to round out the five largest West Coast shipping hubs. and Mexico, according to the notice. from May’s 2.24 from May’s 2.24

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EMERGE App

JULY 3, 2018

Landed costs are expenses that need to be paid when you ship products from one country to the doorstep of the customer in another country. These costs are typically customs duties, insurance and freight. But, wait, isn’t the selling or purchase price more important than landed costs?

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Expertise: Sourcing, Supply Chain Analysis, Logistics & Transportation, Logistics Management Consulting, Freight (Maritime, Land, or Air), Logistics Technology Solutions. He can lead your company through the complex procuretech industry because of his specialization on procurement technology.

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6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

Our supply chain involves a contract manufacturer, a third-party testing facility, warehouses to store inventory and a freighting company. For example, if my contract manufacturer is late with an order it can cause me to incur excess costs with the freighting and warehousing companies, respectively.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2013

“Smaller players in the brokerage space will begin to get squeezed out by strict regulations and competitors” My smart, good looking friends at Carrier Direct are at it again with a great report on OTR trends. The report chronicles a number of OTR trends (over the road trends) and the top 5 are summarized below.

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DAT Solutions

JANUARY 11, 2016

Analysts predicted that consumers would boost the economy by spending the money they had saved at the pump. Early reports from the National Retail Federation indicate modest year-over-year growth, and the NRF predicts continued improvement in 2016, based on upward trends in new housing starts, auto sales, and employment, as well as retail.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2022

The Port of Oakland reported cargo in April dropped 7 percent compared to the same period a year ago due to factory and port shutdowns in China. The future robotics market looks strong worldwide as many sectors seek answers to labor shortages, the Interact Analysis report said. s CargoNet.

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 20, 2022

FreightWaves , in collaboration with transportation industry consultancy ShipMatrix, reports that annual volumes at FedEx Ground have fallen by more than a million packages since 2020. Facing mounting pressure from environmental advocacy organizations, Whole Foods Market has paused purchasing Maine lobsters.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

In an uncertain environment, affordability and predictability are at a premium, and a supply-chain organization can deliver these through effective management and oversight of its suppliers. That might mean diverting from Los Angeles/Long Beach to Canada or Mexico.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

In general the customer – or the importer – is liable to pay certain costs including any taxes or duties payable in their jurisdiction, along with freight, insurance and other handling costs. Under this threshold, items purchased overseas can come into the country without incurring any duty or customs charges.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JULY 27, 2020

BLS’s July report cited 8,100 jobs came back to the trucking industry in June, yet there was still a net loss of 84,600 for-hire trucking jobs year over year. Currently, both manufacturing and services are creating freight demand. Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI). Cross border Mexico-United States.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2022

Körber acquires enVista’s omni-channel and global freight audit and payment services. US initiates trade fight with Mexico over energy policy. The US is seeking dispute settlement consultations under the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement, the first step in what could lead to tariffs on a range of Mexican products.

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Supply Chain Network

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

XPO will also capitalize on synergies from the combination with Con-way’s managed transportation, truckload and freight brokerage businesses. All of the acquired operations – Con-way Freight, Menlo Logistics, Con-way Truckload and Con-way Multimodal – will be rebranded as XPO Logistics.

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Freightera

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Deglobalization will accelerate, and reshoring and localization of manufacturing will continue 2023 has seen a severe freight recession, especially in North America, with significant overcapacity and declining rates for ocean shipping as well. to global websites for international organizations and businesses.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 3, 2017

Mexico Warns U.S. Boston startup raises $10M for retail software that predicts inventory needs (Boston Business Journal). Freightos unveils beta launch of international freight price index (American Shipper). 2016 North American Freight Numbers. It’ll Cut Off Nafta Talks If Tariffs Added (Bloomberg).

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2013

Freight Shipments Rose 0.4% UPS Expands Expedited Ocean Freight Service To Mexico. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics’ (BTS) Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) reached its second highest level in history in August, rising 0.4 There’s lots going on today, so let’s go straight to the news. in August from July.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 11, 2018

As it is, even Amazon’s full potential is stifled by the existence of silos, as revealed in a Wall Street Journal report in 2017. While local knowhow or co-location of raw materials and early-stage manufacturing may make sense, the cost advantages that many enterprises expected may now be drying up. How long will offshoring last?

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Capacity is still wasted, reports Satish Patel via JOC.com , yet new apps and technologies are changing the way shippers tender and schedule freight. Meanwhile, the other largest source for raw materials and finished products, especially trucks, Mexico, is under a constant barrage of threats relating to trade.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 3, 2021

According to the annual survey by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics, nearly 180 million Americans shopped during the five-day holiday shopping period from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday. Mexico to reinstate temporary tariffs on steel imports in 2022. million from 145.4 million last year.

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Elementum

MAY 27, 2015

Increased traffic in shipping, rail, and road will likely mean more congestion and delays in coming years, at least until countries can innovate and mitigate congestion (see our articles on shipping congestion and China’s freight rail ). Medical device production is increasingly becoming centered in the U.S., Sweet Home Alabama.

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3PL Insights

OCTOBER 20, 2020

In this phase, the tariffs on imports from China were reduced or suspended in return of China agreeing to purchase $200 billion of U.S. It’s reported that this will be reviewed again under Section 301. Canada, and Mexico created a new trade deal to replace NAFTA called the USMCA. exports over the next 2 years.

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Resilinc

JULY 13, 2021

In its first year in force, the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) has 1) helped to seal foreign investment deals in Mexico’s automotive sector, 2) led companies to build new logistics facilities on the border, and 3) added steam to the merger of Kansas City Southern and Canadian National railways. meatpacking and agricultural sectors.

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