Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 6, 2023

Starting next week, recreational marijuana sales will be legal in Maryland, and over the next two years, will be legal in Virginia and Minnesota. Marijuana distributors will ship the final products to a dispensary and / or warehouse goods that are waiting to be sold.

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

At the Port of Norfolk (the Port of Virginia), two large ship-to-shore cranes are coming online , each capable of handling vessels carrying up to 19,000 TEUs. This will give the Norfolk International Terminals (NIT) and Virginia International Gateway (VIG) 15 ship-to-shore cranes at each terminal.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Georgia sit squarely in the storm’s path. It is now closed at the start of a busy shipping season as companies prepare for holiday inventory builds. Transportation will become more variable; and even scarce. Work closely with transportation carriers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 24, 2024

Summary: LTL Innovation: How NMFTA is Building a Better Future In this new podcast interview, join Joe Lynch and industry expert Keith Peterson as they delve into the nuances of Less Than Truckload (LTL) shipping and the transformative work of The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA). all asset-based carriers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 24, 2024

Summary: Simplifying the Complex: NMFC to Undergo Major Changes in 2025 In this new podcast interview, join Joe Lynch and industry expert Keith Peterson as they delve into the nuances of Less Than Truckload (LTL) shipping and the transformative work of The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA). all asset-based carriers.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Recently, Rob Anthony, SVP Global Supply Chain and UK Country Manager at Kongsberg, and Virginia Gonzalez, Head of Procurement at Boston Beer Company, sat down in an exclusive session with JAGGAER to share their insights and methods on streamlining category complexity. Successful companies make this look easy.

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Stord

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

California warehouses are struggling to handle increased import volume ( as retailers ship inventory early to avoid added costs from looming tariffs ). This rush of shipments has filled the nearby warehouse market, slowed transportation speeds, and driven up other supply chain costs.

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The shipping industry plays a significant part in this equation, as carbon emissions from shipping make up a substantial portion of the problem. Also, shipping is connected to every industry that sells goods or products. Shipping Emissions Statistics & The Impact Carbon Emissions from Shipping Have on the Climate.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 26, 2019

Swipe, click, this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Google Spinoff’s Drone Delivery Business First to Get FAA Approval (Bloomberg) Amazon to invest $800 million to make one-day free shipping the standard for Prime members (WSJ – sub. Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Transportation.

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Kanban Logistics

JULY 13, 2023

The Port of Virginia in Norfolk is also accessible to much of Eastern North Carolina. That extends to logistics as NC has lower costs for industrial space, lower labor costs, and lower transportation costs (i.e., Lower logistics costs: As noted by FORBES , North Carolina ranks #4 in the U.S. in terms of favorable business costs.

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Kanban Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The state’s moderate climate means less weather-related shipping problems and a smoother supply chain, overall. That extends to logistics as NC has lower costs for industrial space, lower labor costs, and lower transportation costs. This prime location enables 1-day distribution, over the road, to 70% of the US population. Port Access.

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Elementum

JULY 21, 2015

Last Friday, a drone delivered medicine to a remote clinic in a coal mining region of southwest Virginia. Transportation takes manpower and wastes valuable time in a supply chain, damaging cars on unpaved country roads. There’s also the opportunity to use drones to ship packages faster, as distributors like Amazon hope to do.

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Elementum

JANUARY 4, 2018

With freezing temperatures hitting as low as negative 18 degrees Fahrenheit and snowfall projected to reach up to 12 inches , Georgia , North Carolina , and Virginia have preemptively declared states of emergency. Temperatures are expected to continue dropping until the weekend. Supply Chain Disruptions.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 12, 2020

Produce shipping is showing signs of strengthening and should begin building activity for the remainder of the month before leveling off in June. Shipping in or out of Alabama should be back to pre-pandemic difficulty. When shipping to or from California, check to ensure that facilities are online and operational. Status: Open.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 19, 2020

Shipping in or out of Alabama should be?back When shipping to or from California, check to ensure that facilities are online and operational. Shipping to or from Colorado should not be restricted.?? . If shipping to or from DC, ensure your supply chain partners can handle freight.?? . Transportation?could

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 5, 2020

Shipping in or out of Alabama should be close to normal. . As the state reopens retail facilities on May 4, shipping in and out of Arizona should not be substantially impacted. . When shipping to or from California, check to ensure that facilities are online and operational. . Status: Partially Open . Arkansas .

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2024

In the early morning hours of April 26, at approximately 1:35am, a cargo ship leaving Baltimore Harbor struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, triggering a catastrophic collapse of the 1.6-mile-long The end result of the loss of propulsion was the ship crashing into the bridge. mile-long span. An estimated 11.5

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Kanban Logistics

JULY 14, 2022

The Port of Virginia in Norfolk is also accessible to much of Eastern North Carolina. That extends to logistics as NC has lower costs for industrial space, lower labor costs, and lower transportation costs (e.g, Lower logistics costs: As noted by FORBES , North Carolina ranks #4 in the U.S. in terms of favorable business costs.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 3, 2023

A Virginia Tech graduate in civil engineering, Perkins earned his MBA from the University of Richmond. PERC is operated and funded by the propane industry, and its programs benefit a variety of markets including transportation, agriculture, commercial landscaping, residential, and commercial building.

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Ware2Go

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Similar to sales tax and economic nexus, inventory tax requirements vary by state and can vary based on how long the inventory is stored there, whether it is being shipped out of state or being stored in a 3PL or other third party warehouse , and in some cases may even include work in process (WIP) inventory. Is There a Federal Inventory Tax?

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

Alphabet Drones to Deliver Burritos as Part of Test at Virginia Tech (WSJ – sub. According to the press release: The new Matternet M2 drone is completely autonomous [and] can transport up to 2 kilograms (4.4 JDA Powers the Always-on Supply Chain with Latest JDA Manufacturing Planning Release. Over 54 million transactions YTD.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 16, 2013

UPS Freight is based in Richmond, Virginia. Old Dominion also provides household moving services, white glove services, and trade show shipping as part of their expedited division. UPS Freight is the fourth largest less than truckload (LTL) carrier with approximately $2.4B in sales (estimated 2012). UPS Freight has 6.9% had $54.1B

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Kanban Logistics

MAY 13, 2021

March saw record volumes transported on this line, with 989 containers moved – up from the previous record of 784 containers in August 2020. This project aims to deepen the harbor from 42 feet to 47 feet to support larger ships. Continued North Carolina logistics enhancements. Turn to Kanban Logistics for NC logistics operations.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Transportation Update by Mode. Global Forwarding – Ocean and Air Shipping. At this time, Southeastern Virginia is preparing for the possibility of tropical storm force winds (34+ knots/39+ mph) beginning late on Thursday, October 11, and continuing on Friday October 12. At this time, our C.H. Less-than-Truckload (LTL).

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Kanban Logistics

MARCH 26, 2020

The Port of Virginia in Norfolk is also accessible to much of Eastern North Carolina. Lower transportation costs: The recent addition of rail capacity to the state (more on this below) allows more companies to take advantage of lower-cost rail transportation than ever before. consumers over-the-road within 1 business day.

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Material Handling & Logistics

AUGUST 11, 2017

This acronym stands for All Water Service, which is one of the most cost-effective ways to ship your cargo, and also one of the most eco-friendly ; however, it’s also one of the slowest forms of freight transportation. With AWS, your cargo will be shipped from the port of origin to its destination using only water routes.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 17, 2023

With 2022 now in the past, key players in the transportation industry are reflecting on the wins, losses, and toss-ups of 2022. For UPS , the end-of-year peak season shipping boom gave them a chance to strut their stuff, while for FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam, 2022 held challenge after challenge. 5 email sent to employees.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 29, 2015

Historically, new technologies have been slow to come to, and be adopted by, the transportation industry. From software solutions to new vehicle concepts, awesome ideas are making the transportation industry more efficient, safer, and profitable. At Spendrix , we’re big fans of these advancements in transportation technology.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

CombineNet and Transplace Extend Partnership in Delivering Advanced Transportation Procurement Solution to North America. FedEx Helps Small Businesses Streamline Shipping with fedex.com Integration Manager. Con-way Truckload and Con-way Multimodal Join Forces to Launch New Intermodal Service for North America. Mexico trade.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 11, 2023

A graduate of the University of Virginia, Shawn spent seven years in financial technology, building software for fast-growing startups and consulting for the top 20 largest banks before starting Denim with his longtime business partner and friend, Bharath Krishnamoorthy. Tusk save Shippers 40% or more on small parcel shipping.

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Kanban Logistics

APRIL 17, 2024

Increased Traffic: With Baltimore out of commission, some cargo ships are being diverted to other ports, including Norfolk and Wilmington. Kanban’s drayage solutions are designed to navigate the complexities of short-distance container transport from ports to warehouses and other destinations for both imports and exports.

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Kanban Logistics

MAY 28, 2020

For example, let’s say that lawnmowers are shipped from overseas to an FTZ in the U.S., Drayage services – such as those of a third-party logistics (3PL) provider – transport the products from the port directly to an FTZ warehouse. Quicker transportation times result in lower freight costs. Lower logistics costs.

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Supply Chain Network

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

Since 2009, when ScottsMiracle-Gro began implementing its new distribution model, the Company has reduced the number of miles traveled to ship products to home center customers by approximately one-third. ScottsMiracle-Gro is consolidating the warehousing and distribution of its bagged products that are shipped to home center stores.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 21, 2024

Joe also shares his personal journey from a small board game company to founding Ship Daddy and eventually creating Fulfill.com, a platform that helps ecommerce brands find the best warehousing and fulfillment partners from a network of over 650 3PLs across 2500+ locations worldwide. Joe was a scholarship wrestler at UVA.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 11, 2023

A graduate of the University of Virginia, Shawn spent seven years in financial technology, building software for fast-growing startups and consulting for the top 20 largest banks before starting Denim with his longtime business partner and friend, Bharath Krishnamoorthy. Tusk save Shippers 40% or more on small parcel shipping.

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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. Additionally, you may notice that the cost of your shipment changes depending on which state you are shipping to or from.

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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. Additionally, you may notice that the cost of your shipment changes depending on which state you are shipping to or from.

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