Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Additional context: Amazon failing the climate across its shipping and logistics network In September 2024, a joint study by Stand.earth, the Ship It Zero campaign, and Clean Mobility Collective showed Amazon has expanded emissions across its shipping and logistics network. Heavy-duty trucks comprise the second largest share of U.S.

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Women in Trucking

APRIL 10, 2024

Studies show that within three seconds people make many decisions or assumptions about one’s character. Within three seconds, one would be greeted with Jodi Edwards’ big smile and decide that she has a big personality interlaced with a passionate, giving, and caring spirit.

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3PL Links

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Efficient Route Planning and Cost Management With rising fuel prices and increased delivery expectations, optimizing routes will be crucial for reducing costs and meeting customer needs. Studies predict that fuel costs may rise by 10-15% by 2025, making efficient routing a priority for logistics providers.

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World Food Programme Logistics

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

The UNHAS crew loads dozens of boxes of medicines from a WFP truck onto the helicopter in Port-au-Prince, before carrying them to the South. But after studying business administration and industrial technology, she came into aviation by accident. And yet, Robine studied law. “I I wasn’t afraid,” Jovanie recalls.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Those who think trucks, trains, ships and planes define the 3PL market may be in for a surprise. He suggested that businesses are more likely to prosper if they focus on meeting the needs of customers, instead of selling products. The first thing for any 3PL to do is to understand the nature of its market and the need it meets.

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The Lean Thinker

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

I am sitting in on a daily production status meeting. The site has been in trouble meeting its schedule, and the division president is on the call. The fact that a shipment of material hadn’t been loaded onto the truck to an outside process is brought up. The actual consequence was a small delay, with no impact on production.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2021

I am wrapping up my Transportation Management Systems market study which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2025, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, and customer size. The study includes a holistic view of the TMS outlook. A Proven ROI.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The 2024 Third-Party Logistics Study found that 95% of shipper respondents agreed that their relationships are successful and 99% of 3PL respondents agreed that their relationships are successful. The study, which was released Oct. Overall, those relationships are working.

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Penske Move Ahead

MAY 28, 2020

Retailers are decentralizing their distribution and fulfillment networks to bring inventory closer to consumers, which is changing the average length of haul in the trucking industry and the equipment used to make deliveries. Registrations for single-unit trucks grew by 7.8% growth in combination truck registrations.

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Now, That's Logistics

JULY 5, 2023

But here’s the thing: fraud in transportation just keeps rising, and it’s costing trucking companies, shippers, freight brokers, and ultimately consumers roughly $1 billion! The Task Force will meet regularly to fulfill its mission and goals and will continue working closely with the FMCSA to tackle these concerns.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 5, 2023

If your company operates a distribution fleet, you’ll know that the costs of running trucks for customer deliveries are continually increasing. The following tips should prove helpful in getting those truck running costs down. But do you know how to operate your fleet for the maximum economy? Retreaded Tyres: Are They Safe?

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 13, 2022

The largest year-over-year increase in pressure in 2021 came from investors, governments, and international governing bodies, according to The State of Supply Chain Sustainability 2021 study from The MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics. Here’s how many companies are turning to their supply chains to meet their ESG goals.

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ECW

JANUARY 8, 2025

port for roll-on/roll-off cargo (think construction equipment, trucks, and vehicles). Case Study: This study focusing on the strawberry supply chain in the U.S. Look for transportation and logistics providers in Baltimore that emphasize green practices, such as electric trucks or carbon offset programs.

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IoT World Today

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

In the automotive and trucking realm, evidence of that fact is everywhere. Truck makers like Daimler and Volvo Trucks have growing remote diagnostics and telematics businesses, while traditional tire companies like Continental, Bridgestone, Pirelli and Michelin have expanded fleet management and telematics offerings. .

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Top Reasons to Appreciate Truck Drivers Show Submenu Resources. Case Study. In honor of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week , we’re taking a moment to show our gratitude and pay respect to all the professional truck drivers for all that they do. What’s in the article: How the economy relies on Truck Drivers.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

A fleet of Mitsubishi EDiA electric forklift trucks has been selected by Essential Supply Products Ltd (ESP) as part of the company’s commitment to greener initiatives. To do this we have trucks running throughout 8-hour shifts 24 hours a day so it’s a demanding application. Tough and reliable. long with diameters of up to 1.5m. “The

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GoShip Blog

APRIL 11, 2025

They dont own trucks they own relationships, systems, and experience. They check insurance, safety ratings, performance records and only work with carriers who meet strict standards. In short: they dont own trucks they create logistics solutions. What Is a Freight Broker, Really? But how do you choose the right one?

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Women in Trucking

MAY 25, 2020

Studies show that the higher men’s awareness of gender bias, the more likely they are to recognize the importance of achieving gender equality.” For example, about 14 percent of active Women In Trucking members are male, and five of the association’s board members are men. Conference & Expo. Learn More

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Managed Logistics Meets Five Challenges for Complex Supply Chain Operations Show Submenu Resources. Case Study. In searching for a provider, here are five tactical challenges that any MLP must meet. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper. BlueGrace Logistics. Supply Chain Brain. Sponsored by BlueGrace Logistics. September 15, 2022.

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Trinity Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

Battling these issues is making it tougher for HVAC contractors and plumbers to meet their customer’s demands in the short term and perhaps even longer. WORK WITH MANY SUPPLIERS If current suppliers can’t meet your needs, then it’s a good time to explore other ones. Many

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MARCH 7, 2019

At the beginning, I was confused and resisted to learn logistic this subject.After implanting an array of research and study page by page by myself,I realized of logistic was born for customers’ needs,which would be considered priority. It could be by ship, airplane, or truck. I would also say, was appeared by each of us.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 25, 2022

Then the rep would look at what pieces were available either in the warehouse or coming in on trucks. If a potential customer couldn’t get an answer quickly enough, or if there wasn’t the truck capacity to move furniture on the desired day, Brook risked losing the order to a competitor. The Marvel of Modern Route Planning.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2021

Ma-chine learning can be used to “learn” these constraints rather than having to do time studies and hard code these constraints into the solution. IoT and connected trucks and containers are gaining a lot of traction in the market. Sensors in trucks can help provide better visibility and make predicted ETAs more accurate.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

trucking industry, according to the American Trucking Association. With the lack of drivers and trucks picking up cargo, this is also causing U.S. According to a new study from Oracle, 84% of people say delays would cause them to cancel their order and 80% say it would cause them to stop buying from a brand altogether.

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The first part required students to pitch the value of Trinity Logistics to a hypothetical “shipper” and secure a follow-up meeting. Additionally, she was offered a summer internship with Trinity, however she has plans to study abroad in Greece during her break. Students were judged by Trinity Logistics and Professor Raj Agnihotri.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2024

Overcoming Floral Logistics Complexities Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - January 8, 2024 Floral logistics, shaped by global demand, has evolved into a multibillion-dollar industry.

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Envase Technologies

APRIL 4, 2022

It was Fortune 500 meets the Indianapolis 500, and Loop Integrated Solutions has stepped on the pedal without looking back. With over 50 years of combined experience in the Trucking industry, Loop’s five founders have developed a partnership that focuses on delivering excellent customer and carrier service.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

Unlike some of the other trends articles we have covered at Logistics Viewpoints, which take a deeper dive into technology and application specific trends, this article looked at the top trends executives need to be paying attention to before their strategic planning meetings commence. The most obvious answer is autonomous trucking.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 22, 2018

So how exactly will the standardized containerization template change to meet the requirements of the Information Age? An extensive body of research already exists, and more concept studies are underway. This approach could, in theory, help alleviate the shortage of truck drivers in the United States.

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CLX Logistics

MAY 15, 2024

The CLX Logistics Solution The Company immediately began developing a six-month planning process with regular meetings to implement a new product, the BulkTainer ISO tank, and a new shipping lane. Following months of continuous service, the Company is preparing to increase volumes to meet demands.

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Dedola Global Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2023

For example, a shipment of heavy machinery may be transferred from a cargo ship to a truck using a break-bulk method, with the machinery being stored temporarily in a warehouse before being loaded onto the truck for the final leg of the journey. Case Studies: DGL’s Successful Transloading Strategies for Clients in Various Industries.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2015

Operations Research began when scientists demonstrated the value of analytics in the study of military logistics problems in the 1940s as a result of the complex requirements of World War II. By the 1960s, a clear trend had developed in shifting more time-dependent freight transportation to truck rather than rail.

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Dedola Global Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Their deep industry knowledge, coupled with flexibility, ensures they meet your unique needs effectively. One-Stop-Shop Services with Tailored Solutions Your ideal forwarder should offer a comprehensive suite of services, from ocean and air freight to rail and trucking.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 5, 2023

million trucks headed northbound from Laredo in 2022, with the crossing surpassing the volume of goods received by the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach by October. Expanded bridge infrastructure for trucks and trains is in the works in Laredo, where nearly 4 million square feet of warehouse space is under construction, theWSJ reported.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 2, 2025

Whether that is the case or not, a brief study of the origins and progression of fleet route optimisation, covering the last three decades or so and looking forward to the near future, highlights in a spectacular way how technology, in particular, has revolutionised the business of logistics.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 9, 2023

The Supply Chain of Mother's Day Flowers Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - May 9, 2023 Mother’s Day is a special day to celebrate and honor mothers around the world.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 10, 2017

In this post, Rafael Granato from PINC Solutions summarizes a video case study we featured recently on Talking Logistics, part of our “Profiles in Yard Management Excellence” series where we highlight companies (in this case, Universal Logistics) that are leading the way in driving continuous improvement and innovation in yard management.

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