Documentation vital to prove same-day commitment Q: I’ll try to give you the facts as unvarnished as possible. Company A contacts a less-than-truckload (LTL) broker to transport a load from New Jersey to Cleveland, Ohio. Freight will be paid by Company A. For what it’s worth, the rate is $1,100 for next-day delivery. The consignee […]
Read More →Electronic logging device driving up US short-haul trucking costs
on February 8, 2018in Industry News
Electronic logging device driving up US short-haul trucking costs As the electronic logging era begins, Echo Global Logistics warns shippers transit times are getting longer, costs rising in shorter trucking lanes. Photo credit: Echo Global Logistics. The electronic logging era is less than two months old, but transportation intermediary Echo Global Logistics already sees shippers […]
Read More →DP World hopes expanded containerized rail speeds India connections
on February 8, 2018in Industry News
DP World hopes expanded containerized rail speeds India connections Through its local rail arm, CRRS, DP World introduced a block train (above) service for exports from Ludhiana. Photo credit: DP World India DP World is ramping up its inland logistics offerings in India, as supply chain efficiency, combined with cargo visibility, is seen as […]
Read More →High flying DSV looking for takeover targets
on February 8, 2018in Industry News
High flying DSV looking for takeover targets DSV has had its best financial year. Photo credit: DSV DSV is looking for new acquisitions, most likely in the air and ocean logistics space, after recording its best ever annual result as solid increases in cargo volume across all divisions drove up revenue and profit margins. Chief […]
Read More →Western Canada delays raise peak capacity questions
on February 7, 2018in Industry News
Western Canada delays raise peak capacity questions As delays at the Port of Prince Rupert (above) show, the relevance of listed capacity fades during the August-November peak season. Photo credit: Shutterstock. The disruptions that plagued shippers moving goods through western Canadian ports during last year’s trans-Pacific peak season, and that continue to trouble those using […]
Read More →Delays raise Canada peak capacity questions
on February 7, 2018in Industry News
Delays raise Canada peak capacity questions The disruptions that plagued shippers moving goods through western Canadian ports during last year’s trans-Pacific peak season, and that continue to trouble those using the port of Prince Rupert, provide a warning and hint to a potential shift in Canadian rail power. The delays at Prince Rupert, and to […]
Read More →Discover the latest ways to help your people succeed at 41st annual WERC Conference
on February 7, 2018in Industry News
Discover the latest ways to help your people succeed at 41st annual WERC Conference Labor doesn’t just dominate warehouse fulfillment costs. It’s also been dominating the thoughts of supervisors, managers and top executives throughout our industry as it becomes increasingly difficult to attract and retain workers at every level of the supply chain. Although not […]
Read More →In search of a practical, predictive analytics
on February 6, 2018in Industry News
In search of a practical, predictive analytics I recently spoke with a transportation industry executive. He asked me a very fundamental question: How can we actually recognize business challenges that can be tackled with predictive analytics? Of course, one easy way is to look around to get some inspiration from competitors. For example, in the maritime […]
Read More →Artificial intelligence in global trade – HAL 9000 it isn’t (so far)
on February 6, 2018in Industry News
Artificial intelligence in global trade – HAL 9000 it isn’t (so far) There’s a Sci-Fi tang to the term “artificial intelligence” (AI) that conjures up the positronic robots of Isaac Asimov, or the infamous Hal-9000 of Arthur C. Clarke’s “2001: A Space Odyssey.” The real world quickly is catching up with science fiction. On Feb. […]
Read More →Blockchain developers sign up two more customers
on February 6, 2018in Industry News
Blockchain developers sign up two more customers The search for a blockchain solution to manage container shipments gathered momentum this week with Agility becoming the first forwarder to work with Maersk and IBM on the technology, and shipper alliance Coopernic Group signing up with 300cubits.The forwarder and the shipper group are approaching blockchain from different […]
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