Boosting Rail Infrastructure – One State at a Time
May 08, 2018.
Logistics Publications
When you think of U.S. freight transportation what modes come to mind? Trucking? Air? We tend to forget about the not so distant cousin – rail. There is one company that certainly has not forgotten – Union Pacific Railroad. Union Pacific Railroad has been investing millions...
Read MoreNext Trucking and Mitsui OSK Lines Make Tandem Partnership
April 14, 2018.
Logistics Publications
Two logistical giants make big moves to save businesses as much as 20% on their shipping costs from China into ports in California. Next Trucking has paired up with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines in order to streamline efficiency and cut costs to improve the global marketplace. The two companies will...
Read MoreThe Future of Artificial Intelligence and Automation within Supply Chain Management
April 12, 2018.
Logistics Publications
Supply Chain Management is now embarking on the George Jetson era; within that cartoon, it embodied robots and flying computerized cars. Pioneer companies such as Tesla debuting and developing autonomous trucks that can complete 500 miles in one charge with the ability to carry up to 80,000 lbs of cargo. Although a...
Read MoreDrayage Capacity Issues
April 04, 2018.
Logistics Publications
The term drayage refers to the transport of goods over shorter distances. An example would be a truck shipment picking up at a seaport, border crossing, or inland terminal and delivering to a location within the same area. And even though the drayage covers very little mileage, it is responsible...
Read MoreThe Loss of Ocean Containers at Sea
April 02, 2018.
Logistics Publications
Over the years there has been much speculation about how many sea containers are lost at sea each year. The numbers have ranged from 500 to 10,000 but, no one could give an accurate count. In 2011, the World Shipping Council (WSC) began gathering information from shipping companies and have published their results. ...
Read MoreDuties on Steel and Aluminum
March 09, 2018.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
President Trump signed two Presidential Proclamations yesterday – one on steel imports and one on aluminum imports. The President is imposing an additional 25% duty on steel, and an additional 10% duty on aluminum, imported from all countries except Canada and Mexico beginning on March 23, 2018. The breakdown is as follows: Steel...
Read MoreThe LTL Sector of Trucking
March 08, 2018.
Logistics Publications
In today’s market of “I want it now”, the LTL sector of trucking will see spectacular growth in 2018. With the demand of wanting more frequent and smaller deliveries, the LTL sector will have to adapt by purchasing different types of equipment and adding expedited and guaranteed...
Read MoreRail Intermodal Transport is Taking the Lead
February 20, 2018.
Logistics Publications
Are you looking for a cost-effective logistical solution to meet your transportation needs? Rail intermodal services offer an environmentally friendly way of moving freight while significantly reducing your transportation spend. An easy shipping solution in which a truck- trailer or shipping container is transported by rail combined with a water...
Read More“Green” Solutions in Sea Freight
February 16, 2018.
Logistics Publications
Ecology has been an international preoccupation for several years. Many countries are reinforcing norms and increasing taxes to help fight against pollution. Each year, fuel charges amount to between $6.15 and $12.3 million for each vessel. Therefore, some companies are looking for solutions to save on their fuel consumption. Recent studies show...
Read MoreFirst Completed Test Run for a Self-driving Truck
February 13, 2018.
Logistics Publications
The first completed test run for a self-driving semi-truck was in early February from Los Angeles, California to Jacksonville, Florida. Embark, the manufacturer of the technology, has created a self-driving truck. The truck is a level 2 self-driving truck which means that there has to be a driver present in order...
Read MoreMPF Increase in 2018
January 19, 2018.
Logistics Publications
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) adjusted certain user fees effective January 1, 2018. In accordance with the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act). The minimum merchandise processing fee (MPF) will be increased to $25.67 from $25 and the maximum will be raised to $497.99 from $485. MPF is assessed by CPB...
Read MoreWeather and Its Impact on the Supply Chain
January 17, 2018.
Logistics Publications
It is no mystery to anyone that the winter weather of 2017 into 2018 has been very harsh, especially in the Northeastern regions. While many people saw the effects that Hurricane Irma had on the supply chains of affected regions, many are now understanding that it is not only tropical weather...
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