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Carrier Capacity Management Levels the Playing Field in a Carriers’ Market

Logistics Viewpoints

Despite the epic supply chain problems, some companies have taken big steps to profitably meet consumer demand leading up to and during the busy holiday season. Carrier capacity tops the list of parcel shippers’ challenges. Carrier capacity tops the list of parcel shippers’ challenges. and distribution points across a network.

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Tanker Endorsement Regulations: Are You Driving Illegally?

Trinity Logistics

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. The containers are loaded, and not empty. The total combined volume in those containers exceeds 1,000 gallons. Where is it Enforced?

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Tanker Endorsement Regulations: Are You Driving Illegally?

Trinity Logistics

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. The containers are loaded, and not empty. The total combined volume in those containers exceeds 1,000 gallons. Where is it Enforced?

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What is LTL Shipping and How Does it Work?

3PL Links

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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Insights for Developing, Executing, and Monitoring your Parcel Freight to Meet Demand

CH Robinson Logistics

Customers now expect reliability, speed, and convenience in their small parcel delivery experience and a company’s ability to meet those expectations can even be a source of differentiation. One estimate suggests that during the 2020 holiday season, demand for small parcel exceeded available capacity by nearly 7 million packages a day.

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Ocean Freight Contract Season: An Overview and Key Components

MTS Logistics

Shippers may be able to negotiate better prices and priority access to vessel capacity by fulfilling volume agreements. Shippers need to know that there will be enough equipment available to meet their shipping requirements. ” He then added, “Right now, it’s definitely not the preferred option.”

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Emerging Trends in Automation: What it Means to Supply Chains

GlobalTranz

The Standard Definition & Components of Automation: Today: There is a standard definition of automation in the supply chain. Today’s Status: Unfortunately, the capacity of 3D printers remains in infancy, capable of only producing simplified parts out of liquid polymers. By definition, robotics are the icons of automation.