Carriers Corner: Air, Ocean, Rail, Road Topics
Transporting Cars: RoRo or Containers
Using containerization in place of the traditional roll-on roll-off, or Ro-Ro, transport style has many advantages to the driver, the automotive supplier and the consumer.
4 Ways to Tell If Your Alcohol Carrier Knows the Hard Stuff
As technology and innovation continue to enable new options, supply chains will be sure to keep pace and take us to new heights.
Slowing Down the Driver Shortage
Companies need to develop successful tactics and strategies in the recruitment and retention of drivers in order to remain competitive.
The Slow, Steady Decline Of the Owner-Operator Model
Today, we face the slow extinction of independent owner-operators. These self-reliant business owners are now dealing with a myriad of regulations that will soon make the owner-operator model impractical, and its survival improbable.
Accommodating Disabled Colleagues in Your Workforce
Employers must ensure that employees with disabilities are treated with respect.
How to Close the Supply Chain Talent Gap
All logistics and transportation stakeholders must work together to eliminate the supply chain talent gap.
Brokers Are Commoditizing LTL Carriers... And That’s a Good Thing
Shippers and trucking brokers must understand the differences among the service levels carriers offer.
Expecting the Unexpected: The True Test of Leadership
When supply chain disruptions occur, logistics managers must use leadership skills to maintain operations.
International Shipping: Moving at the Speed of Technology
The development of new technologies for planning, managing, tracking, and securing shipments never ends, and with new digital options always just around the corner, organizations of all sizes need to stay informed on the latest advances. Pablo Ciano of DHL Express identifies four key business areas where technology makes all the difference.
Better Efficiency Begins at the Loading Dock
By working together to align the processes by which shippers tender freight and carriers receive it, supply chain partners can achieve greater efficiency at the loading dock while improving safety, quality, performance, and margins for all stakeholders.
Trucking as a Driver to Economic Recovery
A well-trained truck driver workforce yields dependable service that will have shippers flocking to use carriers who constantly deliver, writes Marty R. Ready, Saia.
Sophisticated Innovations Enhance Supply Chain Security
The growth of global trade and sourcing creates more security vulnerabilities within the supply chain. Aggressive thieves with sophisticated techniques have spurred innovation in shipment processes, technology, and regulatory measures.
How Carriers Keep Great Drivers Behind the Wheel
Driver turnover takes a significant hit to motor carriers’ bottom lines, undermines safety performance and customer service, and exacerbates the capacity shortage. Trent Dye of Paramount Freight Systems explains why focusing on retaining drivers makes more sense than trying to recruit new ones.
Rails Give Agricultural Industry Seeds to Grow
Paul Hammes of Union Pacific outlines how rail industry infrastructure investments provide capacity and reliable service to the agriculture industry.
Ports Plug In: Electronic Tracking Tools Create Smooth Sailing for Ocean Cargo
Most ports today compete globally with one another and reflect tremendous productivity gains in ocean transport achieved in recent decades. Simon Kaye of Jaguar Freight offers tips on choosing a port with electronic and data processing sophistication.
White Glove Services: Ask for What You Need
Jerry Levy of Specialized Transportation Inc. explains how to get the best service from white-glove logistics providers.
Balancing Risk Management With Your Operations Strategy
Increased regulation in the form of CSA 2010 affects not only truckers, but also freight brokers providing insurance, according to Mike Williams, chief operating officer, Sunteck Transport Group.
Freight Forwarders: The Vital Link in Logistics Communication
A professional freight forwarder that represents the interests of all supply chain participants can serve as the missing link in supply chain communication.
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