West Coast and California Logistics

JULY 9, 2021

According to an article in Multichannel Merchant , UPS is issuing new surcharges which will hit shippers hard during this year’s peak season. These new surcharges will be applied between October 31 and January 15, with pricing based on percentage of package volume over and above February 2020 volumes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 12, 2023

This article is from Michael Balint at Solvoyo and looks at the fresh produce supply chain. Recently, I was at my local grocery store for my weekly shopping trip and found myself in the packaged salads section. In a Sept 2022 Deloitte article, they maintain that “perishability is still relevant but now more of a pocketbook issue.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Original Article: FOSC: Collaboration drives last-mile success. However, even as retailers scramble to meet e-commerce consumer demands, and providers lean into the latest trends to get those packages to front doors, there is plenty going on behind the scenes. Click for more articles by Brian Straight. Can they be stopped?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 25, 2024

This article comes from Joan Lim, Senior Manager, Product Marketing at Oracle and looks at the intersection of autonomous supply chains and sustainability. Conserving resources : Automation can help in the efficient use of resources such as water, raw materials, and packaging materials.

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Loginext

APRIL 18, 2024

This article ranks the top 10 food and beverage service providers leading the way in sustainability. The report delves into each company’s specific initiatives, such as sourcing renewable energy, utilizing biodegradable packaging, etc.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 11, 2024

By handling both, they can make sure everything is packaged, labeled, and prepped for receiving. This information is used for quality control and to optimize storage locations, packaging materials and shipping costs. Contact ShipMonk today.

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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. LTL freight refers to the shipment of items that cannot occupy a full trailer container due to their weight, packaging structure, or shipping capacity.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The program, called Ships in Product Packaging , will allow sellers to ship items without any additional packaging. Through the Ships in Product Packaging program, Amazon can help sellers redesign products’ packaging so they can be delivered to customers in their own branded container only.

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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. Packaging and Labeling Proper packaging and labeling are especially critical for LTL shipments , and doubly so for importing.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 25, 2024

An item has been purchased online, your 3PL has processed the order and sent instructions to the appropriate fulfillment center, and following the picking, packing, and shipping, the package is now on the final phase of its route. This typically means the ecommerce order is on the ultimate truck that will deliver the package to your customer.

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LabelMaster

APRIL 16, 2024

That’s why Labelmaster’s DGeo packaging division has partnered with Action Wood 360 to offer easy-to-use collapsible wooden crates for large-format battery. The post Want more large-format lithium battery packaging options? But with great power comes great responsibility, especially when it comes to safe and compliant transportation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The Körber Innovation Center showcases a full-scale, end-to-end setup of Körber’s advanced parcel and postal sortation handling equipment, trusted by the nation’s largest multinational supply chain companies to efficiently sort and deliver commercial mail and packages to end customers.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 22, 2023

What’s in the article: What are hazardous materials? ORM-D – Materials classified as consumer commodities that may be subject to the regulations but presents a limited hazard during transportation due to their form, quantity, and packaging. This dictates how the goods are labeled, packaged, and handled while in transit.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2022

Once a customer places an order, the item is fulfilled from the store, packaged, loaded into the drone and delivered right to their yard using a cable that gently lowers the package. Amazon is looking to sublet at least 10 million square feet of space and could vacate even more by ending leases with landlords.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 29, 2024

In this article, we will delve into strategic ways for warehouse managers to eliminate waste, with a focus on not only optimizing the use of cartons and packing, but labor resources and warehouse space as well. A sensor identifies items, many of which were traditionally shipped in boxes and redirects them to the new packaging system.

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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. The financial benefit of sustainable logistics: Reduced costs of packaging, labor, fuel, utilities. Improved quality procedures.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 3, 2023

This article is written by Atakan Kantar & Doğa Kurt from Solvoyo, and examines the ongoing trend CPG companies going direct-to-consumer (D2C). Quicker response times, pick efficiency as well as packaging requirements are very different from what CPG operations are accustomed to. To read the full article, click HERE.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 4, 2023

Today’s article comes from Erin Sun at Oracle and identifies five supply chain success factors CPG companies need to know for increased profitability. Optimizing a vast and complex supply chain is a growing challenge for Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) firms. To read the full article, click HERE.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 17, 2021

Today’s article is from GlobalTranz and explores white glove services in transportation management. While a consumer may be pleased with seeing a package sitting on the front doorstep when returning home, it is at an added risk. The package could be stolen, or the package’s contents could perish.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

MAY 25, 2022

The excess estimated in this article is mostly in dry containers. Reefers are still much in demand. The problem is, what’s going to happen to them? Resales are down, and there aren’t enough container houses being built to use them … Continue reading →

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2024

This article is from Scott Mullins, EVP of Operations and COO at Lucas Systems, and looks at self-distribution in healthcare systems. In this article we will explore four factors that must be thoroughly evaluated. To read the full article, click HERE. Their picking accuracy actually increased to 100%.

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20Cube Logistics

OCTOBER 5, 2020

In this article, we would look into the set of documents that are essential to pave the way for a consignment to move to its destination. Besides that, any special instructions about the package, whether it’s an inflammable or a fragile parcel should also be mentioned. Packaging List. Weight of the package.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

JUNE 29, 2020

With the right packaging, strategy, and tools, you can cut shipping costs by as much as 60%. Choose Packaging and Pallets Carefully. Everything from the packaging materials you use within boxes to the boxes themselves, pallets, wrap, and containers should be chosen based on the level of protection your cargo needs.

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3PL Insights

AUGUST 16, 2021

The challenge businesses have had in this part of the process is creating a solution for delivering many packages to multiple locations in a cost-effective way. When a package says out for delivery, but you have no updates for hours, that’s likely a last-mile delivery issue. This limits the number of deliveries possible in a day.

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TransAudit

MARCH 25, 2025

This article explores the key drivers of reshoring, the rise of regionalized freight networks, evolving market trends, and how companies can optimize logistics strategies in this new landscape. Sustainable packaging and freight density optimization to reduce waste. Electric and alternative-fuel trucks for short-haul deliveries.

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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. Ultimately, the combined length and girth for any package should not exceed 130 inches if you are using FedEx and 165 inches if you are using UPS.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

I tackled a number of technology areas in my original article. Happy Returns was also the pioneer behind package-free returns. The customer does not need to package the item up or print a return label. This year, the recurring theme was all about customer empowerment and how this leads to a positive customer experience.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 28, 2023

Go with a More Sustainable Shipping Strategy Billions of packages are shipped just within the US every year. That includes using full pallet space, selecting the right size of packaging for orders, choosing the best option in terms of floor-loaded shipping vs. palletized shipping , knowing when to leverage freight shipping , etcetera.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 19, 2022

This gives you the ability to set parameters and get real-time alerts on conditions like temperatures and shock and detailed documentation on the activity of your package en route to where it should be. Body parts go missing all the time, so we have a blog article that people can look up on our website.

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 17, 2022

This article breaks down the new costs for small parcel products and the impact on shippers moving forward. Express Package Services and U.S. They also announced they will be increasing the surcharges associated with packages that don’t meet the criteria for packaging, weight, dimensions, or delivery area.

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MTS Logistics

MAY 6, 2024

For the differences between freight forwarders and NVOCCs, please read this article. There are multiple reasons for this, and to learn more read this great article by MTS Logistics Executive Vice President M. This will enable you to send your documents on time to your own customers.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

To that end, we hope you will find the tips in this article helpful as you look to improve container utilisation in your supply chain. For example, you can look at: 1) Your products and the way you package them for shipping. Products and Packaging. Is Container Underutilisation That Much of a Problem?

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 17, 2023

This article breaks down the new small parcel rates and the impact on shippers moving forward. Express Package Services and U.S. FedEx experienced a significant drop in package deliveries in the final quarter of 2022. The supply chain industry continues to face challenges such as packaging and labor shortages.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 31, 2023

Today’s article comes from Kyle Franklin, Senior Solutions Consultant, Lucas Systems, and looks at warehouse distribution errors. When I removed it from the package and started trying to install it, things didn’t seem quite right. To read the full article, with a link to Part 2, click HERE.

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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. Nevertheless, the process was all manual once those slips came off the printer.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 19, 2023

A few ways companies can begin to offset their carbon footprint is to take a deeper look at product packaging, energy efficiency, alternative fuels, route optimization, and returns and recycling programs. One area of concern for the long-term health of the world is the use of packaging in both the manufacturing and shipping of products.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

AUGUST 26, 2020

Class 9 – Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles non-classified materials. Majority of the stakeholders do not physically see the packages or containers with its labels, marks, or placards to make any decision to accept to load or where to place it viz on deck or under deck or the segregation from other containers.

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