Transportation News
When 99% Just Isn’t Enough: Benefits of Improved Read Rates in Logistics Scanning
The pressure for distribution centers to increase productivity and reduce labor cost has never been greater. One way distribution centers are helping to meet this goal is by upgrading from mature laser-based scanner technologies to newer digital reader technology that provide increased read rates.
Future of The Big Rigs - Robotic Trucking Convoys
Recently developed vehicle-to-vehicle communication system allows tethering two trucks together improving safety while cutting costs for thousands of trucks on the road.
The Logistics “Flow of Things” in China is Costly and Cumbersome
For an export superpower, China suffers from surprisingly inefficient logistics and warehousing operations.
How to Gain Value from a Strategic Onsite Logistics Resource
Outsourcing can bring some of the provider’s logistics experts onsite to your location. Will your onsite employees be operational, strategic, or both?
When Do You Need A Multi-Carrier Parcel Solution?
The immediate upside of using multi-carrier parcel software - is the true independence you get in carrier choice – you can make the right choices from multimodal transportation options or service levels based on your and your customers’ requirements.
Jon Stewart Tackles the Highway Funding Fight
Stewart took Congress to task failing to pass a multi-year extension that transportation advocates have argued would allow the nation to make more progress on fixing its aging infrastructure.
8 Tips for Mitigating LTL Accessorial Fees
You cannot prevent every Less-than-Truckload (LTL) accessorial, but you can mitigate and better manage some of them.
Economic Analysis of the Transportation Infrastructure Investment
The federal government's current level of spending on transportation projects is about $50 billion, which infrastructure advocates say is barely enough to maintain the current state of the nation's roads and bridges.
The KPIs of a Logistics Service Level Agreement
Chuck Intrieri, who is a 3PL consultant and works with those needing 3PL services to find the BEST fit for their needs. In his 25 plus years of experience, he has identified the KPIs that should be included in a Service Level Agreement.
Hours-of-Service (HOS) Study Indicates Substantial Losses in Trucking Productivity
The grim reality is that since the new HOS rule became effective, trucking stakeholders are experiencing losses between 3 percent and 9 percent, with many more shippers anticipating that the deficit to be in the upper end of that range.
Expiration of West Coast Ports Contract Brings Surge in Imports
“We’re still hoping to get through this without any significant disruptions but retailers aren’t taking any chances,” said NRF Vice President for Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Gold.
Carma – Carrier Management
Are you sure you’re using the most recent information about the carriers you rely on? Are you manually organizing the critical information about each carrier? Do you have the most up-to-date data about their insurance coverage and safety record?
UPS to Invest $1 billion in European Logistics Operations Over the Next 3-5 Years
US logistics giant UPS has said it plans to invest heavily in Europe - and Germany in particular. The announcement comes months after the company was denied a mega-merger with Netherlands-based TNT.
Preparing For July Fifth: The Benefits of Just-in-Time Shipping
If inventory is too low, retailers can’t meet customer demands, if inventory is too high, retailers are left with excess after the holiday is over.
Food, Fireworks, and Fun Logistics Facts for U.S.A. Independence Day
215 million people plan to cook out this Fourth of July - but where do the products for your barbecue more than likely originate and how did they get to your grill?
Technology is Essential to Manage the Complex Processes of a 3PL
With today’s increasingly complex business and logistics environment, companies are demanding that their outsourced service provider deliver flawlessly, not only with operational, execution excellence, but also with real-time, event-oriented information management.
West Coast Ports Labor Contract Still In the Making
With the deadline for labor contract negotiations between the International Longshore Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association arriving last night, the current status remains in flux.
TMS Solution Helps ULS Realize their Growth Strategy
After implementation, ULS consistently outperformed previous production records, increased profitability and reduced training time and costs by 80%.
Single Platform TMS Consolidates Savings
The decision to implement MercuryGate TMS allowed Orscheln to determine what mode of transportation is needed, to cut down on internal inefficiencies, and to create a paperless environment within their transportation department.
Featured Companies
BDP International is one of the leading privately held freight logistics/transportation management firms based in the U.S. It operates freight logistics centers in more than 20 cities throughout North America and a network of subsidiaries, joint ventures and strategic…
AlertMedia is the world’s leading emergency communication provider. Our award-winning, two-way multichannel messaging system, threat intelligence, and 24/7 employee safety solutions help organizations protect their people and business through all phases of an emergency. AlertMedia supports critical communication for thousands…
Estes has provided top-quality transportation solutions since 1931. Throughout the years, high integrity and an unwavering commitment to our customers have guided our growth from a small, one-man operation to one of the top 25 carriers in the industry.
SynapseMX is a real-time, mobile-first platform that allows teams to plan, track and accomplish aircraft maintenance from anywhere to limit the amount of time aircraft are out of service. SynapseMX doesn’t make you hunt for critical information…
Intelligent Audit is the leading supply chain technology services company focused on reducing transportation costs through automated audit and freight recovery, business intelligence, and contract negotiation solutions.
LaneHoney is a market for trucks on demand. We bring new on-demand efficiencies, all-to-all transacting and transparency to the spot market for truck capacity. LaneHoney provides freight shippers and truck carriers unparalleled access to freight market intelligence by displaying to…
Redwood Logistics is your strategically integrated logistics provider. But what does that really mean for you, our current and future customers? It means that through our 14 year history (see Our Story) we’ve listened to your needs and created a…
YRC Freight, a leading transporter of industrial, commercial and retail goods, specializes in less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping solutions for businesses. Based in Overland Park, Kan., YRC Freight provides comprehensive North American coverage and offers a broad portfolio of LTL services to…
Starsky Robotics is an autonomous vehicle startup aiming to make our roads safer while providing truck drivers with jobs that bring them back to their families.
G&D’s extensive logistics services meet our clients’ ever-changing needs with comprehensive, adaptable solutions. With more than a century of experience in the transportation industry, we understand the increasingly complex challenges of combining transportation, distribution and manufacturing with…
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