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An Alternative to UPS and FedEx with Mark Lavelle

The Logistics of Logistics

Their network features include pick-ups seven days a week, flexible sortation, eco-friendly use of passenger flight cargo capacity, and diverse last mile partners. Maergo eliminates the need for expensive regional distribution centers and complex carrier relationships.

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Big, Bulky & Rural with Grafton Elliot

The Logistics of Logistics

A massive underutilization of capacity that lead him to start Onward! Described as the OpenTable of the box truck industry, Onward leverages a series of final mile TMS integrations to understand the real-time driving direction, capacity and performance of the big and bulky providers in their network.

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Hurricane Milton Poses ‘Big Ripple Effect’ for Supply Chains

Blue Grace Logistics

Some areas in Florida have shelter-in-place orders, likely limiting available trucking capacity and shipper operations throughout the end of the week. Since more out-of-state carriers are providing services and taking routes outside of their standard area, that takes capacity out of the market and can drive up prices, according to Williford.

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Cross-Docking: The Logistics Shortcut That’ll Save You Time and Money

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Ensure every outbound truck is loaded to maximize capacity to cut costs and lower emissions. The Real-World Impact of Smart Logistics Case Study: Neiman Marcuss Cross-Docking Transformation Neiman Marcus, the luxury retailer, revamped its logistics strategy by increasing its cross-docking operations from just 5% to an impressive 65%.

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Logistics Unplugged: Episode 2

Blue Grace Logistics

Together, they break down the latest shifts in rates, the current state of capacity, and how unexpected weather events , like the rare snowstorm in North Florida, are affecting shipments across the country.

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Bringing Ups to the Down Market With BlueGrace Logistics— FreightWaves Check Call

Blue Grace Logistics

Bringing Ups to The Down Market Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - June 28, 2023 BlueGrace Vice President of Carrier Sales, Raddy Velkov, talks about the importance of relationships and carrier management in a down market.

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2024 Cross-Border Key Takeaways and Future Trends with Special Guest Cargado

Blue Grace Logistics

Mexico trade is presenting both opportunities and challenges in infrastructure and capacity. This session dives into the tools, strategies, and market shifts that are transforming cross-border logistics, offering valuable insights into the future of the industry. Navigate the Growth in Nearshoring: Understand how the growth in U.S.-Mexico

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