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on September 9, 2022in Industry News
3PLs using revenue to measure efficiency return on technology
on September 9, 2022in Industry News
3PLs using revenue to measure efficiency return on technology Comparing the productivity of diversified third-party logistics providers is an imperfect science, but measuring a 3PL’s revenue per employee is one key metric. 3PLs using revenue to measure efficiency return on technology Journal of Commerce
Read More →Demand spike breathes new life into specialized reefer fleet
on September 2, 2022in Industry News
Demand spike breathes new life into specialized reefer fleet The specialized reefer fleet has been shrinking for years as perishables shippers have migrated away from breakbulk shipping to refrigerated containers carried on global liner services, but “the mode keeps rescuing itself,” says one observer. Demand spike breathes new life into specialized reefer fleet Journal of […]
Read More →Disruption forces shippers to weigh supplier nearshoring: study
on August 26, 2022in Industry News
Disruption forces shippers to weigh supplier nearshoring: study Shippers in sectors such as aerospace, pharmaceuticals, and IT saw an average hit of $182 million from supply chain disruptions on an annualized basis, which technology provider Interos said will compel many companies to explore nearshoring options. Disruption forces shippers to weigh supplier nearshoring: study Journal of […]
Read More →Disruption forces shippers to weigh supplier near-shoring: study
on August 26, 2022in Industry News
Disruption forces shippers to weigh supplier near-shoring: study Shippers in sectors such as aerospace, pharmaceuticals, and IT saw an average hit of $182 million from supply chain disruptions on an annualized basis, which technology provider Interos said will compel many companies to explore near-shoring options. Disruption forces shippers to weigh supplier near-shoring: study Journal of […]
Read More →Lack of system harmony constrains 3PL revenue growth
on August 24, 2022in Industry News
Lack of system harmony constrains 3PL revenue growth Incumbent third-party logistics providers that manage an array of services are being challenged by digitally native upstarts who can provide single, unified platforms to shippers. Lack of system harmony constrains 3PL revenue growth Journal of Commerce
Read More →Breakbulk carrier, box maker team for trans-Pac domestic container service
on August 16, 2022in Industry News
Breakbulk carrier, box maker team for trans-Pac domestic container service Carrier53, a joint venture of a breakbulk vessel operator and container manufacturer, said it will offer trans-Pacific sailings from China to the US West Coast with a special emphasis on domestic intermodal containers. Breakbulk carrier, box maker team for trans-Pac domestic container service International Freight
Read More →Slync.io looks to turn the page on Kirchner era with new leadership
on August 10, 2022in Industry News
Slync.io looks to turn the page on Kirchner era with new leadership Slync.io’s widely-reported payroll woes and the departure of its CEO last week have had a minor impact on the broader logistics industry due to the technology provider’s relatively small customer base. Slync.io looks to turn the page on Kirchner era with new leadership […]
Read More →Performance Team expands end-to-end reefer service with Charleston warehouse
on August 8, 2022in Industry News
Performance Team expands end-to-end reefer service with Charleston warehouse Ground was broken last week on a 20,000-square-foot cold storage facility near the Port of Charleston that is expected to open early in 2023. Performance Team expands end-to-end reefer service with Charleston warehouse Journal of Commerce
Read More →Maersk expands end-to-end reefer service with Charleston warehouse
on August 8, 2022in Industry News
Maersk expands end-to-end reefer service with Charleston warehouse Maersk broke ground last week on a 20,000-square-foot cold-storage facility near the Port of Charleston that is expected to open early in 2023. Maersk expands end-to-end reefer service with Charleston warehouse Journal of Commerce
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