Self-Driving Vehicles Changing Logistics
February 25, 2016.
Logistics Publications
The logistics industry is constantly evolving to keep up with new trends and current issues and in today’s world. Technological advancement is often a solution for increasing efficiency and resolving problems. One of these technological advancements that can change logistics is the introduction of automated vehicles. Automated...
Read MoreThe Influence of the Oil Price on Upstream Oil & Gas Logistics
February 22, 2016.
Logistics Publications
Since mid-2014 we have witnessed a steep decline in the price of oil, with a significant drop over the recent months. As you may know, this has had a significant impact on operations within the Oil & Gas industry; however most operators (and governments) anticipated a price level far above $80...
Read MoreU.S. Approves Crude Oil Export Swaps With Mexico
February 22, 2016.
Logistics Publications
The United States has prohibited most domestic crude exports for the past forty years. Producers including Exxon Mobil Corp. and ConocoPhillips have called for an end to the restrictions. In August 2015, the Government agreed to allow some light oil to flow to Mexico in exchange for heavier...
Read MoreFind Out the Latest Trends in Logistics
February 17, 2016.
Logistics Publications
What's shaping the Logistics industry in 2016? Fast, Faster, Now: Now-delivery Even though it has been trending in the logistics industry for quite some time, same-day delivery might have already become yesterday’s news, without ever being fully implemented. Developments may take us from same-day delivery ...
Read MoreObstacles Faced When Moving Mobile Offices
February 08, 2016.
Logistics Publications
When acquiring a mobile office, one must prepare for a number of difficulties involved with the transportation and delivery of the office. Some of the routine obstacles include: over dimensional freight, road worthiness of units and driver restrictions. In addition to these “normal” transportation issues there are...
Read MoreDimensional Pricing on the Horizon and How Shippers Can Prepare
January 27, 2016.
Logistics Publications
As we move into 2016 we will see LTL carriers continue to shift towards dimensional pricing. Traditionally “freight class” has been the primary factor for LTL pricing. The “class” being the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) which identifies a freight class using several factors, including handling...
Read MoreTruckload Delays In The Winter Season
January 27, 2016.
Logistics Publications
Weather is an unpredictable factor that affects transportation quickly and for extended periods of time. Winter brings a combination of snow and ice that can have significant impacts on logistics and can disrupt the supply chain by making it almost impossible for commerce motor vehicles (CMVs) to deliver goods to...
Read MoreRobots in the Warehouse
January 25, 2016.
Logistics Publications
Robots have slowly taken over Amazon warehouses, and have reduced the packaging process by nearly an hour and fifteen minutes per order. When the Kiva robots were first introduced to Amazon in 2011, no one imagined how quickly they would impact companies all over the world. After only a year...
Read MoreNew Container Weight Requirement
January 19, 2016.
Logistics Publications
Changes are coming to the Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS) which will become effective on July 1, 2016. The amendments made to SOLAS will make it a violation to load a packed container onto a vessel without first making the verified weight of the container clear to the vessel operator...
Read MoreBuilding A Logistics Network
January 13, 2016.
Logistics Publications
A strong logistics network is crucial to ensuring your supply chain meets the growing demands of your customers. Whether you’re just starting out, or already have an established logistics network, it is important to be aware of the various options available to you and to periodically re-evaluate how...
Read MoreMaeslantkering (Maeslant Barrier)
November 05, 2015.
Logistics Publications
The Maeslantkering is a storm surge barrier, which was built in the Rotterdam Port between 1991 and 1997. It is located at Hoek van Holland - on the New Waterway connecting Rotterdam with the North Sea. The construction of Maeslantkering was a part of the Europoort Project, which was the final stage...
Read MoreMigrant Crisis Influences European Transportation
November 02, 2015.
Logistics Publications
In the last couple of months, Europe has been facing an enormous influx of migrants that has also affected the transportation industry. Problems began to appear at the beginning of the summer as thousands of migrants were trying to cross the English Channel from Calais, France. As a result, the...
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