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Omni-Channel Strategy and Intermodal Transport in Globalized Supply Chains

Morai Logistics

Omni-channel strategies prove to be an effective method for meeting on-demand delivery for consumers and providing efficient solutions for shippers. Research presented supports an industry shift from traditional to Omni-channel strategy, finding that it enables third party logistic (3PL) providers to offer all distribution initiatives.

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Understanding Intermodal Transportation

CLX Logistics

Intermodal is a term we see all the time in freight and supply chain logistics, but what does it actually mean? It’s pretty simple – intermodal transportation uses two or more modes or carriers to transport freight from shipper to consignee. The Intermodal Transportation Process.

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Financial Results Confirm Logistics Strategy

Logistics Business Magazine

” Logistics Strategy In particular, the locally managed locations were very successful in the free development of independent logistics services. As an example, Sander mentions the development of full load transports with the integration of permanent carriers at the Düsseldorf location, which is developing rapidly.

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The Uberization of Trucking – Will We EVER See It Happen?

GlobalTranz

Uber has changed the game for the public transportation industry, and the ride-sharing giant is well on its way to changing logistics. Enter: the Uberization of trucking. What Is the Uberization of Trucking? The uberization of trucking is using app-based technologies for making the most use of empty space in trucks.

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How To Reduce LTL & FTL Shipping Costs

GoShip Blog

Getting the Hang of LTL & FTL Shipping For shipments that don’t take up an entire truck, LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) shipping works great. Carriers will combine multiple shipments from different companies into one truck. This spreads the transportation costs among everyone. Here, you will get a whole truck just for your goods.

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Truck Capacity Shortage: The Past, Present and Future

Talking Logistics

From the last half of 2017 through today and beyond, a slew of market forces, some predictable and some unexpected, have combined to create a very real truck capacity shortage in the United States. The past, present and future market forces causing today’s extreme truck capacity shortage include: Strong Economy. Holiday Season.

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How Intermodal Transportation Companies Reduce Carbon Footprint

CLX Logistics

One of the leading ways logistics professionals provide fast and dependable service while saving money and significantly reducing their overall carbon footprint compared to standard over-the-road shipments is intermodal transportation. What is Intermodal Transportation?