Transportation News
Transport & Logistics Report Shows Strong Freight Flow Levels for the Rest of 2014
Now that the pendulum has swung back to carriers, it’s important that they take this opportunity to invest for what the future holds to prepare for inevitable market shifts.
Take Control of Global Transportation Costs
Regardless of what and where you are shipping, the goal is to achieve total control over your global logistics process and the associated costs. Successful logistics organizations are supercharged by the MercuryGate TMS to achieve maximum velocity and flexibility while minimizing costs.
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.
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