Logistics Bureau
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
ARTICLE SUMMARY. A common conundrum for companies is how to reduce their freight costs, which due to a recovery in demand following the Covid-19 pandemic have skyrocketed. Putting a lid on escalating freight costs has now become more important than ever. There are a number of smart ways to achieve this goal. Here, in brief, are 12 of them: Define your freight profile.
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 2, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has put a major spotlight on parcel shipments as consumers and businesses have accelerated the shift to online purchases. At the same time, the continued shrinkage in delivery windows as a competitive advantage fostered by Amazon and others has put new pressure on shippers and carriers for improved performance and cost effectiveness.
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Freight Center
DECEMBER 1, 2020
The winter months can mean tricky driving conditions, unpredictable weather and issues with transportation and logistics. As a shipper and business owner, you want to be sure your cargo is being shipped safely and securely, especially if your products are sensitive to freezing or very cold temperatures. One important service you may need is freeze protection.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
It’s time to share a breaking story about parcel delivery. And we mean that literally. According to various studies, anywhere from 7% to 11% of customers’ online orders arrive broken or damaged – a scenario that’s even more likely if products are large (when delivery damages climb to 21 %). And when that happens, it can cost your company big.
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The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Discussing the FreightTech 25 with Andrew Cox. Andrew Cox and Joe Lynch discuss the FreightTech 25, which is a list of 25 freight technology companies that have been recognized by FreightWaves as the most innovative. Andrew works at FreightWaves and manages the nomination and selection process for the FreightTech 25. About Andrew Cox. Andrew Cox is the Retail Community Leader at FreightWaves.
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Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 2, 2020
The supply-chain landscape is likely to remain turbulent for some time. Here are five ways digitalization will help.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
DECEMBER 1, 2020
As fulfillment professionals limp toward the finish line after a grueling 2020, there’s one critical thing they still need to deal with. 2021. That’s right, if you want to improve your order fulfillment process next year, you’ll need to take stock of your current operation and identify areas for improvement. Here are 5 strategic questions to start that assessment.
Overdrive Online
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Though OOIDA and its media arm Land Line played the news up big on Monday, and most trade publications (present company included, now) have circulated the announcement, Spencer expressed nothing less than seeming earnest sincerity in his interest in the job. The post Calling out 'dysfunctional' trucking regs, OOIDA's Spencer asks Biden to slot him as FMCSA boss first appeared on Overdrive.
Shipping and Freight Resource
DECEMBER 4, 2020
The year 2020 has been disastrous to many in so many many ways with the whole world in a crazy tizz due various reasons – COVID-19, maritime disasters, space and equipment crunch, extraordinary freight rates, and stranded seafarers. But 2020 looks like it is still not done with maritime disasters even as we hit the last month of the year. In the latest maritime disaster, the ONE APUS a 14,052 TEU containership built in 2019 and operating on Ocean Network Express’s (ONE) Far East Paci
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
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Laid low by a COVID-19 outbreak that’s decimated passenger demand, airlines will be the workhorses of the attempt to eradicate it.
GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 1, 2020
As the logistics industry prepares for the 2021 supply chain trends, an uncertain future becomes the problem. According to Manufacturing.net: “Supply chains make up an essential aspect of most businesses today, with 70 percent of industry professionals predicting that the supply chain will spearhead better customer service before the end of 2020. So as the year has.read More.
Overdrive Online
DECEMBER 3, 2020
If you're among owner-ops wondering whether the stress of this year has been worth the money, identify your business and personal priorities and set your plan in place. The post 6 tasks to assess 2020 and set biz priorities for 2021 first appeared on Overdrive.
Commercial Carrier Journal
DECEMBER 2, 2020
During the recent reveal for the all-electric 2022 Ford Transit, Ford CEO and President Jim Farley made it clear that his company was on board with all-electric vehicles, California style. The post Ford still working on fuel cell while banking largely on all-electric first appeared on Commercial Carrier Journal.
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Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 3, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic was supposed to put the final nail in the coffin of globalization and prompt a retreat into a new era of protectionism. Instead, some are now calling the crisis the Great Accelerator.
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 4, 2020
An article in The Wall Street Journal this week explained that freight transportation and logistics bellwether UPS “imposed shipping restrictions” a few large retailers like Gap Inc., LL Bean, Nike, and a few others should not come as a total surprise. The reason for that, as we all know, is that with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic leading to a major increase in online shopping, parcel networks have been constrained and restricted, in terms of the amount of available capacity they have, like neve
Overdrive Online
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Thinking the "Smuggler's Notch" section of Vermont route 108 looks like a good path toward your destination? Don't do it, says reader Steve Hearne -- any large vehicle, especially any tractor-trailer, is "doomed" on the route. Fines, too, are hefty. The post ,000 fair warning, a third time: Vermont route 108 between Stowe/Cambridge off-limits first appeared on Overdrive.
Trinity Logistics
DECEMBER 2, 2020
When asked about the key to the success of the Authorized Freight Agent Team at Trinity, our answer is always the same. Relationships. The Agent Support Team at the Corporate office is dedicated to building strong relationships with all of our Authorized Freight Agents, whether their office is in the next town over or across the country. These relationships have built friendships that can feel more like family, and bring a heavy investment in the success of our Freight Agent offices.
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 28, 2020
Brian Alster, head of third-party risk and compliance solutions with Dun & Bradstreet, outlines the steps that procurement organizations should be taking to guard against a growing number of potentially devastating cyber attacks.
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 1, 2020
First conceived at the 19th ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Summit in Bali, Indonesia, way back in 2011, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) finally came into fruition on November 15 at this year’s 37th ASEAN Summit. In line with these pandemic times, while the ASEAN meeting was nominally held in Hanoi, Vietnam, it was a virtual signing ceremony that saw 15 countries in Asia Pacific become part of what is now the world’s […].
Overdrive Online
DECEMBER 4, 2020
Broker group TIA petitioned FMCSA to limit dispatch services to working with a single carrier or, in cases where they work with multiple carriers, require a broker authority and bond. Today in Overdrive Radio, what that could mean for dispatch providers and client owner-ops -- and regs alternatives. The post Time to account for independent dispatch services in regulation?
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
As things have been upended on many fronts over the course of 2020, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many trends within the freight railroad sector that were already evident have been accelerated by the pandemic. That was a key takeaway at the virtual RailTrends conference earlier this month, which was hosted by Progressive Railroading Magazine and independent railroad analyst Tony Hatch, from Alan Shaw, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Class I railroad carrier Norfo
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Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 1, 2020
With multiple variants of a vaccine for COVID-19 on the brink of approval and manufacturing, concerns are arising about the ability of supply chains to distribute hundreds of millions of doses quickly and safely to healthcare providers throughout the country.
Trinity Logistics
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Are you an independent freight agent? Get ahead of the game. Request For Pricing (RFP) season is fast approaching. Imagine if you had a dedicated team that worked to give you in-depth pricing analysis and guidance when submitting long-term pricing.Trinity’s Pricing and Procurement Team does all of this. You have 100 lanes? 1,000 lanes? No problem. Our Team can do the heavy lifting that can come with any RFP.
FreightWaves SONAR
DECEMBER 4, 2020
While logging into a shipping data analytics engine like FreightWaves SONAR is an excellent way to keep tabs on the market, there’s another opportunity to stay in the know without being tied to a desk. And one of the easiest ways to keep up-to-date with the latest news and trends is to follow the available top freight podcasts. Managers, team members, and anyone involved in freight tracking, shipping, logistics or management can benefit from the information and insight provided in these great fr
Overdrive Online
DECEMBER 1, 2020
"Anyone on the East Coast will know the red cabover Pete that hauled for ShopRite," said owner-operator Mike Landis about this unit. In this video, hear the story of his own recognition over many years and, finally, meeting its retiring owner when he purchased it. . The post The long-well-known 1999 Peterbilt 362 cabover now powering Landis & Sons Trucking first appeared on Overdrive.
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
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 4, 2020
Will Amazon’s supply chain break down during peak season?
Kuebix
DECEMBER 4, 2020
It’s no secret that the Covid-19 pandemic has made many consumers value e-commerce shopping above traditional in-store experiences. As the holiday season begins in full force, the transportation industry is realizing that online shopping is creating what may be the busiest peak capacity season yet. Popular transportation companies including FedEx, UPS and DHL are all […].
FreightWaves SONAR
DECEMBER 1, 2020
The modern supply chain rests on a mountain of shipping data. However, the applications of real-time freight data remain disparate and lack value. It’s only challenging to get a handle on the volume. And where do companies start to leverage top KPIs in supply chain settings and enforce policies, such as the inbound routing guide? As reported by Brian Barry of Multichannel Merchant , it is simple: “Don’t try to write and enforce the ideal policy in one step.
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