Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Similarly, shifting freight from road to rail or waterways offers lower-emission alternatives for long-haul transport. Patagonia serves as an excellent example of this approach, incorporating recycled materials into its products and offering repair services to minimize waste while maintaining a strong brand commitment to sustainability.

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Freightera

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

While passenger electric cars have seen widespread adoption, transitioning the freight industry to electric trucks has proven to be very challenging, for multiple reasons. So let’s dive right into the major challenges standing before the green and electric freight truck revolution.

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Airfreight Logistics

JUNE 21, 2020

DHL Global Forwarding , Deutsche Post DHL Group’s air and ocean freight specialist, is deploying its many years of expertise to meet the rapidly growing demand for transport services in the Life Sciences & Healthcare segment. Additionally, the capacities for complete trains on the New Silk Road have almost doubled in recent weeks.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

For example, switching from air to ocean freight for non-time sensitive shipments can reduce carbon emissions by up to 95% per unit shipped. This means consolidating shipments to max out load factors, using route optimization algorithms to minimize distance travelled, and shifting to lower emission transport modes.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Digitisation, Digitalisation, Digital Transformation are some buzz words that have recently taken the shipping and freight industry by storm. Some examples and benefits of digitalisation in shipping are. Here is a real life example. For example, seafood products are best shipped at -20°C (-4°F) or lower.

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Freightera

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Blockchain Has Meaningful Impact on Finance as well as Freight Shipping: Heres the How and the Why What Even Is Blockchain? Transparency and Efficiency Freight shipping involves multiple parties at every step of the process. Why Should You Care? It allows for certain actions to be taken automatically once conditions are met.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Some of the most cost-effective software and methods supply chain professionals and the best freight brokers can adopt are supply chain predictive analytics programs. Some of the challenges with the supply chain will and already do accurately predict freight’s future. Train all team members on how to apply those insights.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

The difference between planned and actual transport costs can be significant, so maximum freight recovery is essential. What This Blog Is About: The difficulty of factoring in freight costs. Training and shared knowledge reduce costs. What is freight recovery? The Difficulty of Factoring in Freight Costs.

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Conger

JULY 28, 2022

Plenty of examples of warehousing. No need to hire, train, and manage staff as the warehouse owner is responsible for these. Lower freight costs since these warehouses often negotiate favorable rates with freight companies based on their volume of clients and order throughput. Their pros and cons. Let's dive in!

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3PL Links

JANUARY 21, 2025

Image source: iStocks | 7 Tips to Choose the Best Shipping Company With the growing demand for freight transportation services, choosing the best carrier for your company can be a challenge. For example, one of the most common features in transport is cargo tracking, which allows you to monitor the status of goods online or through an app.

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Freightos

APRIL 24, 2016

For centuries the expense, risk, and frustration with ocean freight held back expansion of the international economy, despite the invention of the steam invention. First use of a modern container for ocean freight. Did You Know That … It wasn’t just about freight. Container Regulation. International Economy.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 20, 2023

Freight Claims 101 Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - April 20, 2023 Freight claims are an inevitable aspect of shipping cargo. What’s in the article: What is a freight claim?

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Parade

APRIL 22, 2019

Freight brokerages and logistics companies with capital are aggressively purchasing other companies with technology assets— this behavior has been accelerating, with a different acquisition or merger taking place every two weeks. big disruption in the freight brokerage industry is coming.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2021

For instance, managed transportation includes value-added logistics capabilities, including: Logistics consulting and analysis to understand current needs, costs, savings opportunities by mode, benchmarking and implementation or training of new systems. Another Thing to Consider: Network Versus Execution-Level Optimization.

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Trinity Logistics

MAY 23, 2022

If you’re a large-scale manufacturer, getting liquid freight transported in bulk is a non-negotiable complexity. Bulk transportation, especially liquid freight, has its challenges and may seem daunting. What Is Bulk Transportation For Liquid Freight? Complexities Of Bulk Transportation For Liquid Freight.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2021

The project for a smarter freight train is scheduled to run for 15 months. The freight wagons are equipped with a variety of modern sensors and communication technologies provided by different manufacturers, in particular from Nexxiot and PJM, which represent the latest state of development in terms of innovation and market readiness.

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Parade

MAY 8, 2019

Hunt’s $500M investment to freight platforms startups raising over $490M, to technology-driven brokers such as Uber Freight and Convoy. Companies that want to leverage AI, ML, Digital Freight Matching, or other tech trends for their business, need to start by looking at the foundation. Not very helpful.

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Freightos

JULY 23, 2015

Logistics is the prime example of a changing industry – colossal, ripe for disruption and utterly opaque. And it’s about to get hit by a freight train of innovation. How much do we love freight innovation? And we found that freight innovation is hot. Freight marketplace where shippers bid for container slots.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

One practical example he shared is about routing: “Airspace’s routing platform leverages machine learning to analyze and optimize multiple aspects of the shipping process. Once trained with our internal SOPs, the chatbots handle straightforward queries, escalating more complex issues to supervisors as needed.”

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Now, That's Logistics

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

For example, East-West came up with this rule to help account for CNY delays: For orders normally received in March, take 50% of the volume and receive it in January. We’re adding capacity, reopening dormant intermodal facilities, and adding incentives to get freight during nonpeak hours.”. Make Your Move Now Versus Later.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 22, 2022

For example: Your inventory manager likely wants better accuracy of the quantity and location of inventory. Picking (in batches, by expiry date or by location, for example). Packing (by items that are scheduled to be first off the truck, for example) and. Step 4: Test the system and train your team.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 22, 2022

For example: Your inventory manager likely wants better accuracy of the quantity and location of inventory. Picking (in batches, by expiry date or by location, for example). Packing (by items that are scheduled to be first off the truck, for example) and. Step 4: Test the system and train your team.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 14, 2018

Such risks arise when food is not refrigerated well, vehicles used for food transport are not cleaned properly or, for example, when food in open containers is not protected adequately. Records - Maintaining of records of communications between shippers and carriers, processes, procedures, agreements, and training. Who Must Comply?

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 26, 2024

While you may not be in the business of selling combustible materials, like lithium for example, all sorts of toys, electronics, and household items contain lithium-ion batteries, from cordless toothbrushes to vaping devices. But you do need to make sure that everyone has the proper training and certification to handle hazmat products.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2015

Insufficient on-the-job training — Over the period from 2002 to 2013, investments in internal training programs such as apprenticeships, company classroom training, and other structured on-the-job skills development for current manufacturing employees were cut from 469,000 to 288,000 (nearly 40 percent). Annually, 3.2 - 3.5

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Dedola Global Logistics

JUNE 19, 2020

For example, customs-related delays are often due to paperwork or procedural errors due to inexperience or neglect. The fees associated with ocean and air freight are complex, and invoices are designed to provide a clear and concise summary of charges. A freight forwarder that consults with the importer is a valuable asset.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Selected to receive the award by Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive , this recognition honors female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments, mentorship, and examples set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network. To learn more about Trinity Logistics, visit [link].

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 5, 2021

The freight brokerage industry has traditionally focused its attention on the training and development of its customer sales staff. In a buy-sell brokerage, customer sales are incentivized to hunt and gather more freight, to bring in more revenue. Here are three examples for how to use this product in real-time.

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CLX Logistics

MARCH 14, 2022

Freight brokers are often non-asset-based, meaning they don’t own their own equipment. Not having your own equipment offers some level of flexibility in finding the ideal equipment for any type of freight but can be limiting in some sectors, such as chemical, which rely on highly specialized solutions like the CLX Bulktainer.

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FLS Transport

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The Top Headlines in Freight, Transportation, & Logistics from FLS Transportation Services. We have also provided a perfect example of this system as it applies to the corrugated box industry. Lastly, the Weekly Freight Report covers how lower milk supply and consumer demand drive butter prices skyward. HELP A.L.A.N.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 17, 2021

According to DAT Freight & Analytics, van load-to-truck posts are up 219% over prior year, signaling that there is massive demand for more truck drivers. When an employer invests and trains their staff, future expenditure to rehire is minimized. They should provide training to the truck drivers and invest in their future.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 25, 2023

With the rapid development of self-driving technology, autonomous vehicles are becoming a reality, and their impact on freight transportation is immense. One of the primary advantages of autonomous vehicles in freight transportation is the potential for improved safety. Waymo’s approach provides valuable insights.

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

For example, manufacturing output has been expected to increase by 2.4 Manufacturing companies should be focusing on bridging the skills gap by offering training to grow employees’ skills while increasing compensation for employee retention. technologies, such as the above examples, can raise productivity by 40 percent.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 25, 2025

However, the wealthiest prizes are likely to be enjoyed by businesses that opt for flexible, scalable, exploitation of platform networks, incorporating everything from D2C sales, through planning and analytics, freight shipping, and order fulfilment, to last-mile delivery.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Currently, we are seeing interest rates above seven percent , and the future freight market is not clear. As a Freight Agent, what should you be doing in this uncertain freight market? As a Freight Agent, this is where you can come in as a valuable resource for your shipper and carrier relationships.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 23, 2021

Freightliner , in partnership with a consortium of specialist suppliers, has successfully secured government funding to develop a Rail Freight Energy and Emissions Calculator (REEC) that will be deployed on the existing NR+ platform used for rail- freight planning.

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FLS Transport

JUNE 30, 2022

The Top Headlines in Freight, Transportation, & Logistics from FLS Transport. The FLS Weekly Freight Report covers the week’s top news in logistics, transportation, shipping, and freight. REMOTE CONTROL DELIVERIES | Einride Pod driverless vehicles get approval to deliver freight. Want to haul freight for FLS?

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