FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 25, 2021

In this edition of “SONAR Indices & Insights,” the SONAR team showcases several mileage-focused indices to aid carriers to build trucking KPIs that will inform decisions to optimize fleet utilization among other freight KPIs. Miles per Truck per Week (MILTR). Miles per Truck per Week (MILTR). Loaded Miles (%) (LOADM).

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 2, 2025

So thats the route were taking in this article (no pun intended), we’ll be exploring the evolution of fleet route optimisation from a time-consuming pen-and-paper exercise to a high-tech process that, in some cases, can be completed in minutes. Let me break down what you really need to consider.

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MTS Logistics

MAY 10, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore how these technologies can make a difference and enhance port operations. For example, if a vessel is delayed due to adverse weather, port operators can adjust resource allocation accordingly. For example, predictive analytics can alert maintenance teams to potential issues with cranes or conveyor belts.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 18, 2022

We went into tracking the actual assets, vehicles and trucks. The device is connected to either a canvas or some sensors in the vehicle and the truck. We play with the class 1 through 5 vehicles, which are primarily the delivery truck, the standard delivery vehicle or the fleet. It is knowing where that truck is.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 9, 2022

A few weeks ago, I wrote an article on the benefits of time slot management. In that article, I highlighted the importance of the network effect on time slot management and related technologies, as well as the main benefits of a time slot management application. The average wait time for all respondents was about 70 minutes.

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Conger

JANUARY 24, 2023

for the largest forklift trucks. After all, OSHA and ANSI require that forklift data plates display the truck's weight and be legible at all times. Estimate the Forklift Weight Keep in mind that your lift truck must have the truck weight on the data plate. Forklift weights range from 3,000 lbs. 19,999 lbs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2022

This article is the second installment from Ben Smeland, Senior Software Engineer, at Lucas Systems, and continues to explore gamification in the warehouse. In this post, we’ll look at the third pillar, competition and offer a couple real world examples of its use in the warehouse and DC environment.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Dr. Goldston is the author of multiple peer-reviewed journal articles on supply chain management and emerging technologies, of Critical Success Factors in ERP Implementations and is a five-time TEDx speaker. Example: reducing water usage by installing low-flow toilets and sinks in your office.

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

For example, a one-day shutdown could see as many as 20,000 containers stuck on ships, unable to be unloaded, leading to cascading effects in the retail and manufacturing sectors. In this article, we will explore various alternative strategies that businesses can employ to navigate challenges and strengthen their resilience.

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The Lean Thinker

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

The fact that a shipment of material hadn’t been loaded onto the truck to an outside process is brought up. I’ll let you read the article and see if anything resonates. Liz Ryan’s article is, I think, about how to spot these leaders and avoid taking jobs working for them. I am sitting in on a daily production status meeting.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

In this article, we explore Invoice Reconciliation tools as a core piece of every digital 3PL/freight brokerage’s operations. Whether in packing a freight truck or tracking invoices, wasted time and resources can quickly eat into your margins. Digitize Invoicing to Eliminate Errors and Guard Cash Flow.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

This article is from Patrick Byers, DevOps Engineer at Lucas Systems, and looks at fortifying warehouse and distribution centers against cybersecurity attacks. A 2020 cyberattack at TFI International, one of the largest trucking and logistics companies in North America, forced them to resort to manually sorting.

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Turvo

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Truck driver retention is important for a healthy fleet, but hard schedules and bad working conditions can cause high turnover. Historically, as evidenced by a 2019 poll by the American Transportation Research Institute, turnover rates in the trucking business are substantially greater than in most occupations (ATRI).

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 8, 2025

AI can help to solve complex delivery constraints and improve logistics costs by finding patterns in data from intelligent sensors on trucks and packages. An article in the Havard Business Review noted that as much as 80 percent of AI projects fail. Choose a business case that has a narrow scope, for example, demand forecasting.

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Freightos

JULY 23, 2015

Logistics is the prime example of a changing industry – colossal, ripe for disruption and utterly opaque. Enough to go through every single article published in the top tech blogs – Techcrunch, Verge, Mashable and Recode – since 2007 to count how often articles about logistics startups, freight or cargo were published.

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ShipLilly

JULY 7, 2021

Driver dissapointed in cabin of big modern truck. Although cargo theft is an ongoing problem for the trucking industry throughout the season, it makes sense that criminals would escalate their efforts when high value products are being imported and exported. Thefts can also occur on truck stops and in unsecured yards.

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Freightera

DECEMBER 24, 2024

In this article, well outline some of the best practices for both USA-Canada and Canada-USA imports, to help you navigate the LTL import process and provide you with a seamless shipping experience. However, the tradeoff is that your shipment will wait for the truck to be at capacity before it leaves.

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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. Lead times, for example, are a critical form of master data for planning purposes. Artificial intelligence is beginning to be used to update the data.

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ShipLilly

OCTOBER 10, 2020

This article explores some of the tips that you can use to effectively ship furniture. For example, UPS and FedEx have a policy of accepting packages that weigh as much as 150lbs. For example, USPS can ship boxes that are as long as 108 inches, as long as the combined length and girth do not exceed 130 inches.

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Trinity Logistics

APRIL 24, 2023

Refrigerated trucking can be a complex, but rewarding job. Refrigerated trucking is not only more specialized than dry freight hauling but offers more earning potential, and there are certain times of the year during which you can count on higher freight volumes to keep your company profitable. Cleaning Your Refrigerated Trailer 1.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 15, 2020

It’s millions of individual transactions that amount to pallets, loads, trucks, rail cars, airplanes and beyond. When supply is limited, like trucks have been for much of 2020, and the demand stays high, freight management becomes about more than simple schedules and asking who’s available? Why is that relevant?

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Trinity Logistics

JUNE 20, 2023

Throughout this article we will discuss: The basics The difference between this and standard shipping The importance and benefits of shipping freight expedited The different forms of expedited shipping How to partner with the right company WHAT IS EXPEDITED SHIPPING? Standard shipments transport goods of all kinds.

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Women in Trucking

MAY 25, 2020

For example, about 14 percent of active Women In Trucking members are male, and five of the association’s board members are men. Championing Professional Development Jim Taber, National Account Manager at Arrow Truck Sales Inc., is one of the newest male members of the WIT board of directors. Like this kind of content?

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 17, 2021

What’s covered in this article: The negative impacts of Covid-19 on the trucking industry. Ways to improve practices in the trucking profession. Technological advances in trucking. The global scarcity of professional truck drivers is evident. It is equally difficult to retain truck drivers. Better Pay.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Back in August, I wrote an article about carriers introducing a $300/container surcharge for all cargo transiting the Panama Canal. For example, our MTS Trucking Service can offer warehousing and transloading in California, giving us the agility to coordinate last mile deliveries across the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

So instead of giving a speech on this, I am repurposing this content into an article. When it comes to robotics and supply chain management, the biggest question is when are we going to have autonomous trucks? One of the biggest names in autonomous truck technology was Starsky Robotics. So, what are the mega trends?

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Now, That's Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

In the US, trucks move roughly 72.2% million registered trucks traveled a total of 302 billion miles in 2020 and the number of for-hire carriers on file with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration totaled just over 1.1 Autonomous Trucking Comes into Focus. According to the ATA, 38.9 million as of June 2022.

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3PL Links

JANUARY 21, 2025

In this article, we will learn about 7 tips that can help you choose the best carrier to meet your company’s needs. For example, one of the most common features in transport is cargo tracking, which allows you to monitor the status of goods online or through an app. Check it out!

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 16, 2020

ARTICLE SUMMARY. So I will use Sydney as an example. On the M4, trucks can very easily drive straight into Sydney for deliveries. On the M7, trucks can go around the north of Sydney or around the south of Sydney. If you liked this article, please comment below. Access to customers, roads, and ports is the key.

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ShipLilly

OCTOBER 12, 2022

For example, a recent survey of 100 randomly selected people showed that many are not conversant with shipping industry terminologies, let alone the services. This article untangles the benefits of freight forwarding. For example, they offer guidance and advice on some of the most delicate matters in international shipping.

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Women in Trucking

MAY 4, 2020

Founded in 1932, Rihm Family Companies is a fourth-generation family-owned-and-operated truck dealership. Both women are past recipients of WIT’s Influential Woman in Trucking Award. For example, since Brenny instituted a program to help drivers quit smoking, five have already given up the habit. Like this kind of content?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The US Department of Labor does not split out job openings for truck drivers versus openings for warehouse workers. But anecdotally it appears hiring truck drivers is even more difficult than hiring warehouse workers. Lift truck drivers have a less tiring job than those that must walk miles a day doing order selection.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 23, 2020

For example, an unexpected frost can wipe out an entire crop causing a significant delay in production and output. It is the inefficiencies across the supply chain from farm to truck to packer to supermarket and foodservice that has fueled the burgeoning indoor farming industry, which in 2017 accounted for $106.6

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 3, 2023

In this article, we will examine the impact of inflation in supply chain on the logistics industry and discuss possible solutions to prevent it. Moreover, the pandemic has caused significant disruptions in the labor market, leading to a shortage of truck drivers and warehouse workers.

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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

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. In this article, we define five advantages that will transform the future of freight forwarding.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2021

In this article, the main hyped, promising, and solid solutions but widely adopted technologies in supply chain management are discussed. For example, using a 5G network, a parts tote could communicate that the tote is 80% depleted for this SKU which would trigger a re-order of the necessary parts. Autonomous Trucking.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

The World Economic Forum estimates that by 2025, 15 percent of trucking will be via shared transport platforms and shared warehousing will comprise 20 percent of the market. To get a better understanding of how the shared economy works within the supply chain, let’s take a look at some examples: Example #1: Amazon Flex.

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