Transportation News
Transportation in New Markets: Why the Old Way Won’t Work
Enter a new market with old transportation strategy, and you’re bound to hit a roadblock.
What’s Your Plan if There’s a West Coast Port Strike?
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) began contract talks on May 12, with lots of contentious issues on the agenda.
The Next Generation of the Supply Chain Elite: 4PL Providers
Both shipper and logistics service providers want to stay ahead of the game and keep up with the rapidly evolving digital communications and data trends - the 4PL model offers a mechanism for achieving these goals.
3PL vs 4PL: What are these PLs, Anyway? The Layers of Logistics Explained
Learning the difference between a third party logistics (3PL) and fourth party logistics (4PL) as well as 1PL and 2PL, and the rise of even Fifth Party Logistics (5PLs) is both confusing and highly debated among those in the supply chain industry.
How New Dimensional Weight Pricing Will Impact Ecommerce Shippers?
Although FedEx is the first to announce this move, they surely won’t be the last - So how will this impact ecommerce order fulfillment and direct selling companies?
When It Comes To Transportation Accountability, FMCSA Administrator Anne Ferro Is Right!
With pending modifications to CSA, the industry may be looking at the new comeback kid.
Schneider Logistics Settles Lawsuit for $21 Million
The proposed settlement of a lawsuit with Wal-Mart and Schneider Logistics Inc. covers more than 1,800 people who worked at three Mira Loma facilities from 2001 to 2013.
Do you really know Intermodal? A Look at the Misconceptions
There are circumstances when trucking alone is the best option for your shipment, but it’s worth taking a look at the opportunities and additional advantages that intermodal could create for your company!
Reduce Duplicate Data Entry and Ensure Up-to-Date Information With Seamless Supply Chain Integration
The rate at which data is created continues to accelerate and with that comes increased risk for error and miscommunication. Yet your ability to respond quickly to changing market demands is dependent on your access to critical, up-to-date supply chain information at exactly the moment you need it. This can only be achieved through streamlined integration of business systems and processes both internally and externally with your trading partners.
The 7 Fundamentals in Choosing the Right Order Fulfillment Service for You
In today’s marketplace, more and more consumers are making their purchases through the internet. Retailers are accommodating this change in buying habits by expanding their online sales channel.
Dachser Adopts CargoSphere System
CargoSphere, the leading, cloud-based global rate management solution and confidential Rate Mesh Network for the ocean and air transportation and logistics industries, today announces the completion of Dachser’s global implementation of CargoSphere’s contract and rate management solutions.
Managing Your Transportation Risk
When contracting with carriers and brokers, far too many shippers focus only on cost and service criteria, while overlooking the need to protect themselves by actively investigating the carriers and brokers they are using.
What Does Your Global Supply Chain Look Like From 30,000 Feet? Map It
Mapping supply chains often reveals issues that affect the total landed cost of a product, although it may not be immediately apparent without thorough questioning.
WSI’s Material Logistics & Services Subsidiary Selected for Company of the Year Award
Material Logistics & Services, LLC (MLS), a subsidiary of Top-100 logistics provider WSI, has been confirmed by an independent auditor as a Responsible Care® Partner for 2014-2016, and is one of four companies to win the 2014 New Responsible Care Company of the Year Award.
Sustainable Trucking Guide for Supply Chain Managers & Fleet Operators
The report “Transitioning to Low-Carbon Fuel: A Business Guide for Sustainable Trucking in North America” is designed to help fleet operators and their value chain partners comply with new and future regulations.
Amazon Testing Its Own Parcel Delivery Network
WSJ reports Amazon is trying an alternative to using shippers like FedEx and UPS with a new service that could deliver goods the same day they are purchased.
Warehouse Management Systems for 3PL Providers
Third Party Logistics (3PL) providers make their living performing outsourced functions for their clients. They sell their clients on the value of focusing on one’s core competencies and leaving other functions to the experts. Historically, 3PL’s have not always practiced what they preach; many built and maintained their own IT systems with the thought being, “No software provider could possibly understand the complexities of our business model; therefore, a packaged solution will never meet our requirements.”
How to Be a Preferred Shipping Customer: Strategies for the Coming Capacity Shortage
In the face of a capacity shortage, there are serious financial consequences for shippers that are not considered “preferred customers.”
Top Way to Make Freight Attractive: Reduce Detention
There are plenty of things you can do to improve compliance to routing guides and increase load acceptance - one of those things is focusing on detention.
Advanced Yard Management System - Automotive & Truck Manufacturing
As automotive and truck companies continue to refine lean manufacturing strategies inside their facilities, they often overlook the opportunities for achieving greater efficiencies outside the walls of the plants and distribution centers.
Featured Companies
Transite is a core technology provider to the transportation marketplace. Our transportation management products are developed for high production and easy integration into other transportation systems. As a private company, Transite is able to focus its resources on meeting the…
Penske Logistics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Penske Truck Leasing. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske Logistics provides supply chain management and logistics services to major industrial and consumer companies throughout the world. Penske…
BluJay empowers you to optimize your company’s future in the global economy. Does that mean we help make you a superhero? Yes, pretty much. Picture yourself gliding out across the blue sky, an army of 40,000 carriers and supply chain…
Federal Maritime Commission
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is the independent federal agency responsible for regulating the U.S. international ocean transportation system for the benefit of U.S. exporters, importers, and the U.S. consumer. Since its founding on August 12, 1961, the FMC…
CLX Logistics, LLC is a global 3PL provider of transportation management systems, managed services, supply chain consulting and intermodal transportation services for a broad base of industry verticals. With offices in North America and Europe, we solve our clients’ most…
Founded in 2014, Sendle helps small businesses thrive by making door-to-door package delivery simple, reliable, and affordable. Our customers are what keep us going. They are our lifeblood. They are the innovative, entrepreneurial, hard-working heart of the American economy.
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL)
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) has the world’s largest ocean shipping fleet. Backed by experience and technologies developed over 130 years, MOL moves today’s global economy. MOL operates specialized bulk carriers for iron ore, coal, and woodchips;…
Plus.ai is a world leader in self-driving truck technology. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with R&D offices in China, it was founded in 2016 by a group of serial entrepreneurs and industry veterans with over 20 years of experience in…
Greatwide Logistics Services is a privately held third-party logistics provider serving the United States and Canada. Greatwide offers an integrated service platform to customers including dedicated, irregular route truckload, full-service truckload brokerage, warehouse-based logistics and managed transportation services. Greatwide is…
At Magaya, our mission is to revolutionize the logistics industry and to deliver breakthrough value to our customers. Our logistics software products include: Magaya Cargo System, Magaya WMS, Magaya Commerce System, and Magaya Supply Chain Solution. These products are complete…
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