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Hurricane Milton Poses ‘Big Ripple Effect’ for Supply Chains

Blue Grace Logistics

The days leading up to Hurricane Milton saw Florida-bound freight diverted elsewhere, with food and beverage and produce customers being the most prominent to send their freight to alternate destinations. These impacts to the road infrastructure and expected congestions are already presenting delays and disruptions for retailers. “A

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The Habits of Successful Freight Agents

Trinity Logistics

A research study by Duke University found that 40 percent of the actions people performed each day weren’t actual decisions but habits. From our seats, we’ve noticed that our most successful freight agents have developed certain habits that propel them to success. So, what ARE the habits of successful freight agents?

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Why Containerised Freight Shipping is Daunting for SMEs

Logistics Bureau

However, freight shipping is the one activity that presents significant barriers to overseas-market entry, as you may have discovered if your business is starting to look across international borders for its next step in expansion. Container shortages and sky-high freight rates have spared no enterprise, regardless of its scale.

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Fleet Route Optimisation in the Past, Present, and Future

Logistics Bureau

Indeed, the transition has taken place so swiftly that some companies may still need to fully grasp the present or future possibilities to exploit distribution performance as a competitive advantage. Meanwhile, in the case of commercial freight, customers might unload their goods much as they do in today’s warehouse receiving operations.

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The State of The Freight : Unique Challenges and Novel Solutions

Shipping and Freight Resource

2020 threw at us a potent concoction of virulent market conditions including a pandemic, skyrocketing freight rates, reduced availability of space and equipment on container ships, unprecedented demand and port congestions along with the usual documentation and visibility issues that we have been facing for years. Take the survey.

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

Blue Grace Logistics

Key Takeaways: Understand the Complexity of Cross-Border Shipping: Discover the complexities of cross-border freight, which spans multiple stages and demands expertise in each country’s processes to ensure seamless operations. Mexico trade is presenting both opportunities and challenges in infrastructure and capacity.

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Adopting EV Fleets Presents Challenges

Logistics Business Magazine

In fact, many businesses are presented with multiple barriers when they begin to adopt EV that can sometimes halt the process. Consider sharing success stories of similar businesses via case studies, reports or testimonials. The post Adopting EV Fleets Presents Challenges appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.