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Bulk freight considerations for mineral shipping companies

Bulk Connection

If you’re responsible for shipping minerals like silica sand and clay, chances are you rely on a mix of transportation modes to get your bulk products on the move. From dry bulk trucking to railcars, there are multiple options for transporting your goods safely and efficiently. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at one of these modes – dry bulk trucking – and review some of the key considerations for mineral shipping companies.

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How Automated Packaging Makes E-Commerce Better

Supply Chain Brain

Oversized boxes lead to lost capacity, higher transport costs and negative environmental impact.

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What Is Transportation Optimization and What Does It Have to Do With Managed Transportation

GlobalTranz

Part of the challenge in managing the modern supply-chain is due to its sheer size and complexity. There are many working parts, network partners, and opportunities for things to go wrong that some are often overlooked. Rather than hoping everything runs as smoothly, shippers today need to apply technology to ensure high customer experience levels are achieved and all shipments are delivered on time and in full.

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We Need Better Sales Forecasts for Online Businesses

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

The challenge of getting better sales forecasts to improve logistics planning is a centuries-old problem. In today’s eCommerce-driven supply chains, that challenge is tougher than ever. But many online merchants don’t realize the extent to which poor forecasts create inefficiencies in fulfillment operations and drain their profits.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Overcoming Last Mile Challenges with Israel Duanis

The Logistics of Logistics

Overcoming Last Mile Challenges with Israel Duanis. Israel Duanis and Joe Lynch discuss overcoming last mile challenges. Israel is the Vice President of the Logistics and Last Mile Delivery Platforms at Via , where he oversees all facets of Via ’s logistics-related business. About Israel Duanis. Israel Duanis is the Vice President of the Logistics and Last Mile Delivery Platforms at Via , the leader in TransitTech, where he oversees all facets of Via ’s logistics-related business.

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Here's What a Post-Covid Supply Chain Review Looks Like

Supply Chain Brain

The future success of supply chains will depend on a strong, purpose-built strategy that encompasses several key areas.

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Your Best Parcel Shipping Strategy: Source Capacity from All Carriers

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Capacity shortages among parcel carrier companies have escalated concerns among eCommerce and omnichannel retailers. These businesses rely heavily on FedEx, UPS, USPS, DHL, and various regional carriers to deliver goods. When freight capacity for parcels falls short, associated delays negatively impact the buying experience for online shoppers. That’s why a parcel shipping strategy that relies predominantly on one preferred provider could be risky.

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June DAT Truckload Volume Index reflects how capacity is not keeping up with demand

Logistics Management

Paced by a combination of rising truckload volumes, due largely to high levels of retail imports and peak produce shipments, June spot and contract truckload rates reached a new record, for the June edition of the DAT Truckload Volume Index, which was recently released by DAT Freight & analytics, an online marketplace for spot market truckload freight, tuned in another strong month of performance.

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Autonomous Freight Procurement: How It Can Innovate Shippers' Strategies

Shipsta

The term ‘autonomous freight procurement’ is thrown around a lot in logistics today. However, it’s far more than just a buzzword, it’s the one of the most exciting and game-changing developments in the shipping world today.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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AI Could Dramatically Speed Up Environmental Action

Supply Chain Brain

Artificial intelligence has big potential to help cut plenty of planet-warming emissions.

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Artificial Intelligence In The Warehouse Is Coming Sooner Than You Might Think

Logistics Viewpoints

Artificial Intelligence is not a new technology, but widespread adoption and use of AI and machine learning in supply chain is still in its infancy. Nevertheless, there are indications that AI in the warehouse is becoming a reality a lot sooner than most people might have expected. Preliminary results from a Lucas-commissioned survey of 350 companies in the US and UK found that the majority of the companies are already employing AI in one way or another within their warehouses and distribution/f

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UPS posts solid second quarter earnings results

Logistics Management

Quarterly revenue—at $23.4 billion—increased 14.5% annually, and adjusted earnings per share—at $3.06—saw a 43.7% annual gain, topping Wall Street expectations of $2.81. Operating profit—at $3.258 billion—rose 47.3%.

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Flatbed Demand and Challenges for Construction and Manufacturing

Trinity Logistics

All industries are currently facing challenges with their logistics and the supply chain. Challenges that include overwhelming demand, tight capacity, rising freight rates, and shortages in materials, products, labor, and drivers. However, industries facing high flatbed demand, like construction and manufacturing, are seeing more difficulty than others.

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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for

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SAP Joins Open Manufacturing Platform to Assist Customers with Digital Transformation

Supply Chain Brain

SAP, a business enterprise software company, has joined the Open Manufacturing Platform (OMP) initiative.

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Impact of COVID on eCommerce fulfillment operations

West Coast and California Logistics

In the pre-pandemic world of 2019, eCommerce accounted for 15.8% of all sales in the U.S. That figure ballooned with the COVID-19 pandemic to 21.3% – an increase of 44% – in 2020. This extreme growth in such a short period of time has led to growing pains that are still being felt within the eCommerce industry. In this article, we’ll examine some of the key effects of the pandemic on eCommerce fulfillment operations and explore ways that your company can mitigate these effects by partnering with

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5 Last-Mile Trends to Have on Your Radar

Logistics Management

Keeping your business successful in the last mile involves paying attention to what constitutes a triumphant last-mile experience and what differentiates the leaders from the laggards.

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Trinity Logistics Named 2021 Top 3PL by Inbound Logistics

Trinity Logistics

Trinity Logistics is proud to announce our earned recognition on Inbound Logistics’ Top 100 Third-Party Logistics Provider list for 2021. Hundreds of companies submitted their credentials to Inbound Logistics to be considered, not only making the challenge for their selection team difficult but truly showcasing Trinity’s growing brand of People-Centric Freight Solutions® among our shipper and carrier audiences.

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How to Prepare for Proposed New Tariffs in 2025

The global trade landscape is shifting. If President Trump’s proposed tariffs come into effect, they will impact your logistics in significant ways. Our free guide provides essential insights for consumer brands and manufacturers. It is crucial to understand what these challenges mean for your logistics operations, and more importantly, how to prepare.

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What We've Learned From Retailers Adopting Micro-Fulfillment Centers

Supply Chain Brain

Today’s micro-fulfillment centers are taking multiple forms — including in-store, hub-and-spoke and dark store — and each comes with unique advantages and challenges.

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Recollections of a century's worth of history in one family with truck driving roots and branches

Overdrive Online

This special edition of Overdrive Radio re-airs a talk with Jay Thompson, looking back on his family's history in trucking, all the way back to his grandfather Walter, 18 years old and trucking with a chauffer's license in 1917.

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Major carrier June on-time performance ratings are mixed, based on ShipMatrix data

Logistics Management

Data recently provided to LM by ShipMatrix, a subsidiary of Pittsburgh-based SJ Consulting, pointed to mixed on-time performance (OTP) ranges, in June, for major parcel carriers, including UPS, FedEx, and the United States Postal Service (USPS).

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Are Millennials Interested in Logistics?

Trinity Logistics

When you hear the word logistics, what jobs come to mind? Most people picture a truck driver over the road or someone stocking shelves in a warehouse. Because of this, many millennials don’t consider a career in logistics. But this field offers a lot more than the jobs you first picture and is not an industry to overlook. Read on to find out why millennials should be interested in logistics.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Tight Battery Market Is the Next Test for EVs After Chip Crisis

Supply Chain Brain

Rising demand from electric vehicles and challenges in securing raw materials will deliver a battery supply crunch for automakers already grappling with a chip crisis.

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ARBOC and XL Fleet Partnership Offers Hybrid Electric Bus Option

NGT News

XL Fleet Corp and NFI Group Inc’s ARBOC Specialty Vehicles LLC subsidiary are partnering to electrify ARBOC Freedom low-floor buses with the XL Hybrid electric propulsion system. The wheelchair-accessible buses are built on the GM 4500 chassis and are available for purchase with an installed XL Hybrid system through the ARBOC North American dealer network. […].

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Some more feedback on the Uber Freight-Transplace deal

Logistics Management

As the initial shock, or surprise, of last week’s announcement that San Francisco-based Uber Freight, a subsidiary of the ubiquitous, ride-sharing service Uber, whose proprietary app matches trucking companies with loads to haul, announced it is acquiring Frisco, Texas-based Transplace, a non-asset-based third-party logistics services provider, for roughly $2.25 billion and consisting of up to $750 million in common stock of Uber, there has been no shortage of reaction to this deal.

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Select Energy Services Invests in an AI-Powered Driver Safety Solution

Logistics Viewpoints

Select Energy Services’ Fluids Handling Group Operates as Tidal Logistics. Select Energy Services, a leading provider of water and chemical solutions, has a fleet of roughly 2,000 trucks nationwide. These trucks make deliveries to, and pick-ups at, oil and gas wells engaged in hydraulic fracturing in every US oil and gas basin. This involves more dangerous driving conditions than other trucking jobs, which led the company to invest in a fleet safety solution.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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How to Ensure Emergency Preparedness in the Warehouse

Supply Chain Brain

One year after the pandemic hit, warehouses are still dealing with labor shortages, safety precautions and other disruptions associated with a disaster that can throw a wrench in normal operations.

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Why self-driving trucks aren't putting drivers out of work yet

Overdrive Online

Big tech firms have been promising an autonomous trucking revolution for years now, but even with billions poured into the technology, manned trucks still rule. Here's when, and how, that could change.

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National diesel average dips after 12 weeks of gains

Logistics Management

The national average—at $3.342 per gallon—dipped $0.002 cents, following the week ending July 19, at $3.344, the week ending July 12, at $3.388, and the week ending July 5, at $3.331.

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