3PL Links

DECEMBER 10, 2024

This article will provide a detailed reference to LTL shipping, including the definition of LTL, shipping prices, delivery method, and how to manage your LTL shipment to the fullest. 3PL Links, a recognized freight forwarder, can help you grow your worldwide business with full LTL shipping and different transportation options.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2023

“Many companies decide to choose the Mexican border crossing points like Juárez, Tijuana, Nuevo Laredo or Reynosa, because strategically it works for them, but also at the same time, being close to the border, it helps you mitigate transportation costs.” But there’s definitely been an increase. But there’s definitely been an increase.

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Conger

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Because this article explains everything you need to know about them, including: What pallet jacks are. And here’s a simple pallet jack definition: A pallet jack (sometimes called a “pallet truck”) is the simplest type of forklift, consisting of a: Wheeled trolley. Wondering “what is a pallet jack”? Then you're in the right place.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 19, 2016

2016 will be a defining year for the logistics industry , and transportation management practices must adapt to these changes. Some of these transportation management trends reflect real worries for the logistics industry. Take a look at six of the trends to watch for in transportation management this year.

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Trinity Logistics

JULY 21, 2020

In order to do this, the FMCSA changed the definition of a “tanker,” which, in turn, has changed the requirements for which drivers are required to hold a “tanker endorsement” on their CDL. Looking to work with a transportation provider that stays up-to-date on carrier regulations? Keep your business moving with Trinity!

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Trinity Logistics

JULY 21, 2020

In order to do this, the FMCSA changed the definition of a “tanker,” which, in turn, has changed the requirements for which drivers are required to hold a “tanker endorsement” on their CDL. Looking to work with a transportation provider that stays up-to-date on carrier regulations? Keep your business moving with Trinity!

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Conger

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Because this article explains everything you need to know about order pickers, like: What order pickers are What they’re used for All the types (and subtypes) of order pickers Which industries use them? This includes loading and unloading, pallet transport, and stacking. Have you ever wondered: "What are order pickers?"

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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Let’s start with some definitions of what a freight forwarder is. A freight forwarder is a person or company that coordinates and organizes the movement of shipments on behalf of a shipper by partnering with carriers who transport cargo by ships, airplanes, trucks, and railroads.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 22, 2023

What’s in the article: What are hazardous materials? Hazardous materials include materials designated by the Secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOT) as posing an unreasonable threat to the public and the environment. Carriers are prohibited from transporting HAZMAT without properly prepared shipping documents.

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20Cube Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

You will definitely try to find out the available modes of transportation that can help move the consignment to your consignee seamlessly. Of course, the best mode to transportation is necessary, but the other factors that have to be taken into consideration are: The total cost. The kind of material transported.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Lead time typically encompasses various supply chain stages, including order processing, manufacturing, transportation, and delivery. Transportation lead time: This is the time it takes to ship a product or material from its source to its final destination. Why is lead time important?

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2016

For shippers, culture and behavior have to change to apply Lean Transportation thinking. The “Them (company leadership) versus Us (shop floor associates)” mentality also needs to change for Lean Transportation to " WE. The 8 Rights To Achieve Lean Transportation Practices. Transportation takes time.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Welcome to the last article of “annus horribilis” = 2020. Let’s analyse the questions starting with the definition of Incoterms®. First published in 1936, Incoterms® rules provide internationally accepted definitions and rules of interpretation for most common commercial terms.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2020

According to an article in CDL Life , bringing your own food on the road can save you roughly $1,500 a year alone! Many hotels and restaurants provide discounted prices and according to Transport Topics , Cracker Barrel offers free coffee and fountain drinks to truck drivers. Do you have your own MC/DOT?

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Shipping and Freight Resource

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

DEFINITELY NOT AN EASY OR SMALL JOB AND CERTAINLY NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART. ALSO DEFINITELY NOT AN EASY OR SMALL JOB AND CERTAINLY NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART. The below article by Mikael Lind , Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE), Jonathan C.

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Morai Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

This article explains the technology behind AR/VR and uncovers how supply chains can use this platform to improve their processes. According to Investopedia , by definition, Augmented reality combines real and computer-based scenes and images to deliver a unified but enhanced view of the world. A Brief History.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

This article, which is focused on the different types of artificial intelligence used and the types of problems they are solving, is aimed at helping practitioners cut through the hype. It is also worth pointing out, that based on this definition, not all forms of machine learning are particularly complicated.

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IoT World Today

MARCH 27, 2020

What is vexing for many manufacturers is that not just that their suppliers are paralyzed by global crisis but also their suppliers’ suppliers’ have experienced plant closures, inventory shortages, transportation delays, worker absenteeism and so forth. Seifert and Richard Markoff in the article “ Demand for AI in Demand Planning.”.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 19, 2015

Even the freight transportation industry can't avoid this problem. The page covers everything from the more exotic side of the industry (like air transportation systems architecture or marine transportation) to detailed explanations of the industry from the US Department of Transportation.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MARCH 10, 2020

In this article I unpack the difference between Maritime, Shipping, Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain and how it is all connected, starting with some simple definitions of these terms. Cargo is moved using road, rail, air and sea and each of these modes of transport have their own peculiarities and characteristics.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 15, 2015

At Cerasis, a core value of ours is continuous improvement for not only our company, our clients, and employees, but through our blog and content to those who are related to what we do (transportation management) in the fields of manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, distribution, and transportation. The core of Digital Industry 4.0

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 8, 2022

The effects of soaring oil prices are seeping into every industry in metro Detroit from transportation to real estate, and consumers are paying the price beyond just the gas pump. “Overall, we are definitely seeing an improved capacity out there,” he said. ” READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE. Jun 08, 2022.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 15, 2021

In my Logistics Viewpoints article in January 2021, “ The New Definition of Supply Chain Agility and Resilience in an Unpredictable World ”, I highlighted that modern supply chains must be built on a foundation of extreme agility and responsiveness. Leverage Digital Journeys to Win.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

C-Suite Themes For the C-Suite, there are three main themes where supply chains make a definitive impact: increased customer retention, revenue growth, and lower costs. As a result, supply chains continue to be wasteful when looking at time, inefficiencies, and emissions.

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Sabinext

JANUARY 15, 2021

Air transport is our main contributor to CO2 emissions. For those who were not there yet, last year’s pandemic definitely served as an additional impulse for flexible work. The six supply chain priorities discussed in this article will definitely be on every supply chain leader’s 2021 agenda. Hybrid Mode of Working.

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Globalior

AUGUST 13, 2020

The term “delivery” has an important definition when it comes to Incoterms. In all the Incoterms except the “C” terms, the buyer pays for transport from the point of delivery. For CFR and CIF rules, the seller is responsible for transport even though delivery is made on board the vessel. Freight hub?

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10xLogistics

JANUARY 7, 2018

At that time I had just read an article about the DOJ investigating the airlines concerning collusion on capacity and ticket pricing (The original article was on Bloomberg News and titled: What Does it Take to Prove Airline Collusion ). The example used in the lawsuit is, according to the article: ".airline

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Jayem Logistics

AUGUST 8, 2017

Warehouse Investments and Priorities: In one of the articles written by Clint Reiser of ARC Advisory Group on Logistics Viewpoints, warehouse technology investment priorities are higher and interesting. With Forrester Research estimating $414.0 billion in sales in 2018 at the same time E-marketer estimating $491.5 billion in 2018.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Global supply chains involve big supply networks, which need air or ocean transportation. Such means of transport can largely contribute to GHG emissions. 3 Choosing greener means of transportation. It is vital to note that some means of transportation are less environmentally friendly than others.

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ShipLilly

OCTOBER 14, 2020

This article explains the difference so that businesses can make the right choices. The most basic definition of a distribution center is any waystation that allows for products to be redistributed. For example, freight may change to shipping or truck transport via the distribution center. What is a Fulfillment Center?

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GlobalTranz

MAY 24, 2017

They will definitely disrupt the logistics industry, which is currently facing a huge market increase. Although there are still no autonomous trucks that transport thousands of tons of goods on the open road, autonomous forklifts, and robot arms are a common piece of technology in modern warehouses. Autonomous Vehicles in Logistics.

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The Lean Thinker

DECEMBER 9, 2022

A work crew typically consisted of three to half a dozen men (and they were all men) who were task organized to strip the coal off the seam face, shovel it into mining carts, and move those carts to the transport system. The work also met every definition of “difficult, dirty and dangerous.”

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20Cube Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2022

This article is an attempt at summing up the major economic events that are slated/expected to take place across Asia which is likely to shape up the economical picture of the continent. The international beneficiaries of the Asian market would definitely gain greatly out of this. Policies in Monitoring/Regulating Money.

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10xLogistics

JULY 11, 2015

I can set my watch by the articles that will be printed by the logistics' press such as FTR. That is the ultimate definition of a commodity. It is like clockwork. Here is the story of the " study " (it has been the same for 5 years): We thought prices would be a lot higher than they are Freight is softer than we thought BUT.

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Globalior

MAY 15, 2020

What is artificial intelligence The definition of artificial intelligence(AI) is one that has evolved with the passage of time. As far as its definition in academic circles is concerned, opinions differ. For the purpose of this article, we will consider this lay man’s definition when talking about AI.

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 2, 2022

We will address the following topics in this article: Inbound logistics definition and significance. Transport: They are in charge of moving the goods from the warehouse to the relevant stage of the production process. In order to implement inbound logistics, suppliers, warehouses, and transportation are essential components.

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Now, That's Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Come January 1st, 2020, industries dealing with the international transportation such as the ocean freight industry will bid farewell to the current version of Incoterms, and ring in the new. In this article, we’ll discuss the main changes that are reportedly being deliberated. Other changes in Incoterms 2020. But that’s not all.

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