Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 21, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. bans exports by Oregon freight-forwarder in warning shot to industry Container losses fall to record low Warehouse wages rise to average of $18.99 By the end of 2023, 71 percent of GM’s direct and logistics suppliers had committed to the pledge. percent, which is up from 5.7

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 5, 2020

Currently, we are seeing little fluctuation in the domestic logistics market when compared to the past few weeks. . But the Logistics Manager’s Index skyrocketed from the end of Feb ruary through April. Zipline Regional Logistics Market Updates . Northeast Logistics . Midwest Logistics . 01 per mile.

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TMC

AUGUST 17, 2017

While most disruptions occur without warning, sometimes shippers and logistics providers do have an opportunity to see one coming and plan accordingly. The Oregon Department of Transportation states the eclipse will cause “the biggest traffic event in Oregon history.” on Tuesday, August 22.

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TMC

AUGUST 17, 2017

While most disruptions occur without warning, sometimes shippers and logistics providers do have an opportunity to see one coming and plan accordingly. The Oregon Department of Transportation states the eclipse will cause “the biggest traffic event in Oregon history.” on Tuesday, August 22.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 24, 2013

The other operating units are: Menlo Worldwide Logistics and Con-Way Truckload. Menlo Worldwide Logistics is Con-Way’s supply chain division. Menlo provides supply chain solutions including: transportation management, warehouse management, and information technology. Con-Way Inc. LTL Carrier Profile: Con-Way History.

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TMC

AUGUST 17, 2017

While most disruptions occur without warning, sometimes shippers and logistics providers do have an opportunity to see one coming and plan accordingly. The Oregon Department of Transportation states the eclipse will cause “the biggest traffic event in Oregon history.” on Tuesday, August 22.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 12, 2020

Regional Logistics Market Updates. Here is what each region is seeing currently: Northeast Logistics. Warehouses in New York and New Jersey are reopening in the next 30 days. Midwest Logistics. Southeast Logistics. Westcoast Logistics. Shippers should not expect much logistics disruption in Kansas.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 19, 2020

Logistics? ? . Warehouses in New Jersey and New York are reopening in the next 10-20 days and we expect to see an increase in outbound volume as a result. . Warehouses in New Jersey and New York are reopening in the next 10-20 days and we expect to see an increase in outbound volume as a result. . Logistics? ? .

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Fulfillment by Amazon or Amazon FBA lets sellers in the Amazon marketplace take advantage of Amazon’s giant logistics operation to ship their orders. Amazon has dozens of warehouses all over the country, and more around the world, so your products may be in your customers’ hands quickly. Amazon FBA Inventory Woes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 5, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news: Amazon launches same-day delivery from brick-and-mortar retail brands. FedEx has agreed to buy an ownership stake in the logistics technology vendor Berkshire Grey as part of a multi-year deal to stock its fulfillment centers with the tech firm’s robotic order fulfillment systems.

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DAT Solutions

AUGUST 14, 2018

Mark Boyer has spent his whole career in the trucking and logistics industry, with a front row seat for all kinds of new technologies, including many products from DAT. As DAT celebrates its 40th year, we reminisced with Boyer, who serves as Vice President of Brokerage for Keller Logistics in Defiance, Ohio.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Alibaba to pay $807 million for majority stake in logistics firm Cainiao (CNBC). E-Commerce Mania Spreads To Warehouse Market (WSJ – sub. Target expands Restock household supply service to 8 additional cities (Star Tribune).

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 21, 2016

I spent the last two days meeting with members of the Global Supply Chain and Manufacturing team at Nike, in Beaverton, Oregon. Nike has developed a partnership with NC State’s Supply Chain Resource Cooperative, and we are working together to explore new approaches to creating a sustainable supply chain.

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Cathy Roberson

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Photo courtesy of GLS UK-based postal operator, Royal Mail further expands its international operations through its subsidiary, General Logistics Systems (GLS) with the acquisition of Canadian freight operator, Rosenau Transport, announced on Oct 8. How does this all benefit postal operator Royal Mail? International cross-border.

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NC State SCRC

JUNE 5, 2019

A recent article in Bloomberg suggests that warehouses are now becoming one of the hottest investments in the market, based on recent moves by the Blackstone Group LP, who are betting $18.7 Bloomberg, an investment manager is paying for 179 million square feet of urban logistics properties — the warehouses used by Amazon.com Inc.

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 16, 2018

percent), Oregon (3.6 Well actually…no… just ask anyone who works in the logistics sector, especially if they rely on contingent workers. The Greene Group is a staffing agency focused on the logistics sector, specifically identifying trained professionals for the warehouse, transportation, and truck driver segments.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 12, 2023

On May 4, we featured for readers the industry breaking news that Flexport will acquire the logistics the logistics fulfillment operations of online retail platform provider Shopify. The firm is headquartered in Portland, Oregon , with offices in Ashburn, Virginia , Rochester, New York and Barcelona, Spain. based Livent Corp.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 4, 2017

But the test project would attempt to forge a direct link with shoppers, setting the stage for customers to browse for canned soups on Campbell’s website and have them shipped from its warehouses to their front doors. In July, the company announced a $700 million deal to buy Pacific Foods of Oregon, which makes organic soup and broth.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Editor’s Note: This is our second post in a two part series about how to get your logistics and transportation practices in order in time for holiday shipping or peak season crunches. The first post covered how you can get the DC or warehouse ready for the holidays or peak seasons. . They’re full up with giant Christmas trees.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 9, 2015

Editor's Note: This is our second post in a two part series about how to get your logistics and transportation practices in order in time for holiday shipping or peak season crunches. The first post covered how you can get the DC or warehouse ready for the holidays or peak seasons. . They’re full up with giant Christmas trees.

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