Intelligent Audit

APRIL 6, 2022

In response to continued rising fuel prices, both FedEx and UPS have implemented higher fuel surcharges as follows, effective April 4, 2022: FedEx Express and FedEx Ground Surcharges rose to 21.75% for Domestic and US to Puerto Rico. What Else Can Shippers Do to Attract More Customers and Avoid Excess Shipping Costs?

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

In addition, wages and benefits for truckers now exceed commutative fuel costs, making the driver shortage responsible for increasing freight shipping rates. Over the last four years, trucker wages and benefits have risen 7.6 percent on average annually, but driver wages rose the same 7.6 percent by the end of the third-quarter in 2017.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 15, 2019

In a similar fashion, when Puerto Rico was struck by Hurricane Maria last year, the supply chain of two of the island’s most important industries—pharmaceuticals and medical devices—ground to a complete halt. How then can your business protect itself from the risks of such overwhelming supply chain disruptions?

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 31, 2022

Last-mile shipping costs have steadily increased along with a number of surcharges to support increased demand. Flexibility Rules A 2020 survey from consulting firm Deloitte found that 83% of consumers expect flexible shipping and fulfillment options like BOPIS. According to 3PL provider AFS, the cost per package increased 3.5%

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

In Puerto Rico, more than a million people were left without power and 50,000 without water. Petrochemical plants that make the products and the rail companies that ship them are still restoring service after Harvey. In the Bahamas, meanwhile, the extent of damage remains unavailable. However, airports have reportedly closed.

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Kinaxis

APRIL 18, 2018

Given that the cells involved are living, they have very short lifespans and must be shipped in tightly managed, cryogenic conditions in a timely manner. To highlight his point, Thornley shared this example: The API was manufactured in China, granulation was performed in Puerto Rico, and then packaging was performed in Netherlands.

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Elementum

JANUARY 25, 2018

million residents in Puerto Rico for more than three months, cost $90 billion, while Hurricane Irma, the most powerful Atlantic hurricane in recorded history, left 97 people dead and recorded losses of $50 billion. The wildfires have severely impacted shipping in the region.

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Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, drug manufacturing plants were faced with production delays, fueling nationwide shortages of basic medicines. West Coast Port Strike Disrupts Shipping Lanes. Case Studies. Hurricane Maria Disrupts the Pharma Industry.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

An estimated 4,600 American troops are assisting relief efforts in the Virgin Islands-Puerto Rico region. In the Caribbean, two Royal Navy ships have been tasked with delivering relief supplies. Britain has reportedly pledged US $42M in funds towards assistance and have already sent 10 aid flights since Friday, September 8.

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

What kept nagging at me though is that the presentations were largely about “righting the ship” rather than “moving from ship to air.” percent) and lowest in Puerto Rico (22.3 The general theme of the conference was about transformational change.

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AFFLINK

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Case in point, when Hurricane Maria destroyed Puerto Rico – the home of many manufacturers for American medical supplies – hospitals suffered a shortage of IV saline bags. Do you have backup suppliers in case one of your suppliers experiences a disaster that prevents them from shipping your normal supplies to you?

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Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, drug manufacturing plants were faced with production delays, fueling nationwide shortages of basic medicines. West Coast Port Strike Disrupts Shipping Lanes. Case Studies. Hurricane Maria Disrupts the Pharma Industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 9, 2021

We have also seen shortages of semiconductor chips , shipping containers, and even test monkeys (seriously). With eligibility requirements easing and vaccine supplies growing, Walmart is now administering vaccines in more than 3,800 stores and clubs across 48 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, DC.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Tankers, container ships, and other vessels scheduled to arrive at Port Everglades will either be delayed or diverted. Puerto Rico also issued evacuation orders for flood-prone areas, as did authorities in eight coastal provinces in the Dominican Republic.

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Freight Center

MAY 31, 2019

We’ll break it down and give you an idea of what’s involved in calculating freight cost wherever you’re shipping. The cost of shipping is called the freight rate. There is no base rate because so many factors needed to calculate the cost to ship freight are constantly fluctuating. Popular Shipping Destinations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 23, 2023

The fulfillment center is the second of four next-generation facilities that aim to bring the powerful combination of people, technology and machine learning together to achieve faster shipping and delivery, while increasing Walmart.com order fulfillment capacity. population with its service. The shortage doesn’t just affect automakers.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 22, 2021

Domestic and US-to-Puerto Rico package services under FedEx Express will see a 1% increase, up from 7.5% There is uncertainty in the market in all verticals, ranging from pharma shipping to e-commerce purchases, but for now, everything looks to be on an upward trend.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 22, 2021

Domestic and US-to-Puerto Rico package services under FedEx Express will see a 1% increase, up from 7.5% There is uncertainty in the market in all verticals, ranging from pharma shipping to e-commerce purchases, but for now, everything looks to be on an upward trend.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Since Cerasis supports manufacturing in general, and due to the fact our company was "Made in the USA" and that we service companies who ship freight in North America, we were drawn to this documentary and more importantly to the resurgence of American Manufacturing and “Made In USA.”.

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

The GRI shipping term refers to the usual increase in fees that are applied to container shipping rates. To help your company keep total costs in check, this blog will dig into the fundamentals behind GRI shipping increases, what a GRI surcharge is and a few other things to know. What GRI Stands for in Shipping.

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Holiday shipping schedules for parcel carriers, FedEx , UPS, and USPS are now available. The dates are near mirror images of shipping deadlines for the 2019 and 2020 peak seasons. Holiday Shipping Deadlines for UPS. The shipping deadline for delivery by December 24, 2021, delivery depends on the service level.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 15, 2013

Old Dominion also provides household moving services, white glove services, and trade show shipping as part of their expedited division. Old Dominion ’s service area includes all of the United States including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, U.S. LTL Carrier Profile: Old Dominion History. Virgin Islands and Guam.

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Resilinc

JULY 20, 2021

Closer proximity—as compared to Asia—alone could reduce shipping times and inventory costs, as well as the greenhouse gas emissions from ocean and air freight, according to the three. There’s already some of that in Puerto Rico and Brazil.”. Proximity = lower costs and lower carbon.

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Intelligent Audit

MARCH 7, 2022

It’s impossible to paint the new international shipping surcharges with the broad strokes of the past, and shippers need to know exactly what to expect and what countries are affected. FedEx Express International Shipping Surcharges. APAC Outbound International Shipping Surcharges. EUR to 0.60 EUR per pound or 1.30 per kilogram.

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Freight Plus

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Ever since Hurricanes Irma, Harvey, & Maria tore through the United States & Puerto Rico, relief efforts have been in full force. While President Trump issued a 10-day waiver of exemption on the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, debate about the century old protectionist shipping act raged on. islands in the worst of times.

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Deriving actionable insights that help to avoid costlier lanes and shipping modes. Variety is certainly the spice of logistics, and variety will give shippers new opportunities for savings despite the above-average GRIs and surcharges in shipping. Canada and Puerto Rico will increase an average net 5.2%.”

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Freight Plus

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Ever since Hurricanes Irma, Harvey, & Maria tore through the United States & Puerto Rico, relief efforts have been in full force. While President Trump issued a 10-day waiver of exemption on the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, debate about the century old protectionist shipping act raged on.

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QAD

MARCH 21, 2019

In addition, the United States has several permanently inhabited territories, including Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. to easily import and export goods anywhere in the world, and its open borders between states make it simple to ship goods across the country. not including its overseas territories, has about 9.8

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Puerto Rico. Eyefortransport is currently seeing major consolidation occurring in the shipping industry and expects to see further moves as logistics providers look to take advantage of e-commerce, cross-border trade and shifting global demand. Northern Mariana Islands. Palestinian Territory, Occupied. Papua New Guinea.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Puerto Rico. Eyefortransport is currently seeing major consolidation occurring in the shipping industry and expects to see further moves as logistics providers look to take advantage of e-commerce, cross-border trade and shifting global demand. Northern Mariana Islands. Palestinian Territory, Occupied. Papua New Guinea.

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