LTL Dim Weight
April 29, 2015.
Logistics Publications
When talking about shipping less than truckload (LTL) packages, what is more important: package weight or package size? Well, since the start of 2015, both. FedEx and UPS own the majority of the LTL market, and as of January they have decided that they will start using dimensional weight to measure...
Read MoreThe Life of the Truck Driver: An Ode to the Road Warrior
April 29, 2015.
Logistics Publications
The culturally respected truck driver breathes the air of more cities in a year than most people will during their lifetimes. The open road seems tempting and exotic to most, but is the trucker life as “free-born” as suggested? Does a career path full of adventure have its...
Read MoreHow To Measure Carrier Performance
March 18, 2015.
Logistics Publications
In order to make informed decisions when choosing carriers to transport your freight, various criteria should be used to assess carriers. Measuring carrier performance will ensure that you are receiving the service you are paying for. Any failures to your service must be taken into account. Below are five important...
Read MoreEuropean Cargo Thefts Becoming More Sophisticated
March 17, 2015.
Logistics Publications
There has been a sharp increase in cargo thefts across Europe over the past few years. It is estimated that some 200,000 cases of cargo theft have been recorded since 2011, causing a loss of over 8 billion EUR. According to the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA), the number of cargo theft...
Read MoreLong-Term Effects of West Coast Port Congestion
March 10, 2015.
Logistics Publications
Long-Term Effects of West Coast Port Congestion Although a tentative agreement has been reached between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) on February 20, 2015, the effects of the negotiations and slow downs are still ongoing. Both sides have committed to clearing up...
Read MoreILWU and PMA Reach Agreement Ending Port Dispute
February 20, 2015.
Logistics Publications
FINALLY! A tentative five year agreement has been reached between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA). The tentative 5 year agreement was reached on, February 20, 2015 and signals the end of a nine month bargaining process between the two agencies. The agreement...
Read MoreEffects of Trucking Regulations on Your Supply Chain
December 30, 2014.
Logistics Publications
In the weeks following Tracy Morgan’s June 2014 vehicle accident involving a tractor trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike, discussion regarding highway safety regulations took the spotlight in the news. The debate has once again taken center stage on Capitol Hill surrounding Congress’s December 11th vote on...
US West Coast Port Congestion
December 29, 2014.
Logistics Publications
The current projection regarding the congestion in the US West Coast Ports unfortunately is not optimistic. Like our customers have read in many industry publications and in our logistics advisories, the continuous congestion and delays affecting US West Coast ports may leave lasting negative impacts on the region. This is...
Read MoreFalling Oil Prices Will Continue to Impact Global Economy in 2015
December 17, 2014.
Logistics Publications
As oil prices continue to hover around $66 a barrel, the impacts are having far more effects on the global economy. Global crude prices have dropped from a high of around $115 per barrel just this past June. Countries which consume the most oil will benefit the most from lower transportation...
Ask the Experts: Are hand-carried items held to the same export regulations as cargo?
December 17, 2014.
Logistics Publications
Yes. Any commercial item traveling on-person, with allowable carry-ons, or with checked luggage are considered a hand-carried export. While it is strongly encouraged that commercial items be handled by approved freight forwarders and clearing agents, there are situations which may require a hand-carried export during employee travel. These...
Read MoreUS West Coast Port Contract Talks & Congestions - Update
November 20, 2014.
Logistics Publications
The contract between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) expired on July 1 without a new contract or contract extension in place. Both parties have continuously worked through the extended contract negotiations and on August 26th the parties reached a tentative agreement on...
Read MoreThe End of the Road for Traditional Trucking? Driverless Trucks May Be a Reality in 10 Years
November 03, 2014.
Logistics Publications
In 2025, you might look into your car rear-view mirror and see a driverless truck behind you, predicts German automobile manufacturer, Daimler. Along with this prediction come benefitsfor the European - and possibly global - cargo industry. During the recent Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA), or the German Automobile Show for Commercial...