Walmart Reduces Carrier Requirements for On-Time and In-Full Shipments
Walmart is reducing its on-time and in-full shipment standards, dropping from 98% on-time compliance requirements to 90%.
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Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Impact on Freight Navigating
Nearly a month after the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, Dean Croke of DAT Freight & Analytics examines the current state of freight navigating.
Amazon Logistics’ Growth Shakes Up Shipping Industry in 2023
The 2023 U.S. Parcel Shipping Index is out, and it shows Amazon leading the pack in a changing industry landscape.
Nissan Channels Tesla With Its Latest Manufacturing Process
Nissan has joined other carmakers in adopting Tesla's gigacastin. The process will cut costs as the Japanese carmaker has plans to roll out 30 new models by 2027.
Why are Diesel Prices Climbing Back Over $4 a Gallon?
As oil prices creep back over $4 a gallon, we look at the underlying reasons for this unexpected increase.
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SMC3 Mercury Gate Case Study - Improving Workflows and Enhancing Efficiency with LTL APIs
In this case study MercuryGate needed a way to automate workflows. It turned to smc3 for help.
The 2024 General Rate Increase Guide for UPS and FedEx
Reveel's shipping intelligence platform solution helps businesses navigate rate increases, fees, surcharges, changes to zone and dimension rates...
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Optimizing Parcel Spend with Reveel and Ratelinx
RateLinx and Reveel have formed a partnership aimed at optimizing parcel spend, in order to deliver improved performance.
Retailers Forecast Import Growth Despite Red Sea Delays
Retailers have generally navigated around the Red Sea cargo disruptions, but trade groups said costs will begin to rise even as they project a growth in imports.
1-2 Day Reliable Delivery Service Adds Value to Customer’s Overall Offering
PITT OHIO's offers 1 to 2 day on time, damage free delivery services to their Less-than-Truckload customers. Review the testimonial from Nelsen Corporation for more information.
6 Reasons Shippers Diversify Their Portfolio of Drayage Providers
PITT OHIO provides 6 reasons why shippers should diversify their Drayage providers for Supply Chain Optimization and increase business performance.
SMC3: Is Technology a Competitive Advantage in the Modern Supply Chain Industry?
Maximize Efficiency and Minimize Costs with Technology-Driven Logistics Solutions for Your Business.
Channel-Free Logistics Growing as Fulfillment Alternative
Luxury footwear retailer Koio is deploying Fillogic’s channel-free logistics solution to manage
e-commerce, in-store, reverse logistics and transportation operations.
GRI Impact Analysis: Getting a Handle on Parcel Costs
Group Editorial Director Michael Levans is joined by Josh Dunham, co-founder of Reveel, a parcel shipping intelligence provider, in a discussion geared to help parcel shippers get a handle on the current parcel shipping environment and the challenges it’s created.
Freight Rates Remain Steady Despite Cold Snap
While the historic cold snap is causing multiple issues across the U.S., freight rates have remained relatively stable says data from DAT.
Retailers Pivot Supply Chain Strategy, Seek Red Sea Alternatives
As Houthi attacks continue in the Red Sea, retailers are scrambling to find alternative methods for moving their inventory, including exploring more air freight options and boosting inventory.
West Coast Ports Could Benefit from Global Trade Disruptions
While shifting Asian cargo from East Coast to West Coast U.S. ports adds time and cost, it is one option shippers have to counter continued risk in the Red Sea.
UPS, FedEx Demand Surcharges to Kick in Next Week
UPS joined FedEx in announcing it will extend demand surcharges to packages effective Jan. 14.
Shipping Rates Are on the Rise as Disruptions Continue in Red Sea, Panama Canal
As shippers navigate goods around low water levels in the Panama Canal and risks in the Red Sea, rates are rising and the risk of downstream disruptions is growing.
PITT OHIO Wins 2023 Penske Logistics Freight Management Carrier Award
PITT OHIO honored for its less than truckload innovative solutions.
Bullwhip vs. Inventory Accelerator: What is Driving Market Dynamics?
The bullwhip effect is used by many economists to explain current inventory market dynamics, but it is another term – inventory accelerator – that more accurately reflects what is happening.
Talking Supply Chain: The Playbook for Success
While most companies collect operational data, many use it incorrectly, but following the Supply Chain Playbook can change that.
The 2024 General Rate Increase Guide for UPS and FedEx
Reveel's shipping intelligence platform solution helps businesses navigate rate increases, fees, surcharges, changes to zone and dimension rates and other expenses helping level the playing field with UPS and FedEx.
Scope 3 Emissions from Freight Transportation
Today freight transportation contributes approximately 8% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. According to the International Transport Forum demand for freight transport is expected to triple by 2050.
Optimizing Parcel Spend with General Ledger Coding and Order Matching
GL coding and order matching can play pivotal roles in optimizing the financial and operational aspects of parcel shipping.
Tech Investment, Addressing Overcapacity Among 2024 Focus for Global Container Shipper Industry
Supply chain professionals in the global container shipping industry expect more technology investment and positive growth in the market in 2024.
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