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Paul Boothe

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Global Economy, Import, Export, China, Canada, Global Logistics, Rail

Global Logistics—April 2014

U.S. government aims to create single-window, paper-less Customs process; Deutsche Post predicts positive growth for global express business; China looks to develop more logistics centers upstream on the Yangtze River; Canada-Mexico trade imbalance tops NAFTA summit; Mexican railroads object to proposed reform bill

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3PL, Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Food Logistics, Temperature Controlled, Warehousing

Cold Storage: Optimization by Degrees

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3PL, Economic Development, Intermodal, Ocean, Site Selection, Ports, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing

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Georgia offers manufacturers and distributors superior access to logistics providers and transportation infrastructure.

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Trends—February 2014

Hunter Harrison documents the culture change that has contributed to Canadian Pacific’s rail renaissance; Global companies more concerned about climate risk than emissions reductions; Deadline for new ISO17712:2013 high-security seal standards is fast approaching; Lack of collaboration between supply chain and finance hurts the bottom line

T.J. Coveyou

Intermodal, Ports, Trucking, Transportation

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Rapid changes in the chassis market mean shippers must ensure they are creating value from the chassis they use.

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Air Cargo, 3PL, Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Food Logistics, Global Logistics, Packaging, Temperature Controlled

Perishable Logistics: Cold Chain on a Plane

Air cargo shipments of perishable goods such as produce, flowers, and seafood require careful handling.

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3PL, Intermodal, Import, Export, Global Logistics, Ocean, Site Selection, Ports, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Warehousing

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Foreign Trade Zones can help global shippers cut operational costs and speed customs clearance for imports and exports.

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Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Logistics I.T., Trucking, Transportation

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Intermodal, Partnership

How to Take Advantage of Intermodal Transportation

Mixing truckload, less-than-truckload, and rail options allows shippers to create efficient intermodal solutions.

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Intermodal, Health Care Logistics, Automotive Logistics, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management

Trends—November 2013

Regulatory compliance is top supply chain challenge for healthcare executives; Ohio’s transportation funding plan pays dividends with bridge repair program; GM saves $40 million a year by co-locating stamping and assembly facilities; Collaboration is the key to sustained procurement savings; U.S. domestic intermodal surpasses international as growth driver.

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Air Cargo, Green Logistics, Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Ocean, Rail, Latin America

Global Logistics—November 2013

Aviation climate emissions agreement signals major progress; Latin American economic growth expected to accelerate despite hinterland connectivity issues; IMO’s container weight verification amendment irks some shipper advocates; Rolls-Royce developing hybrid wind-powered ship; Spain and Portugal seek rail freight harmonies

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Rail, Security

Railroad Operations: Where Safety and Innovation Converge

Railroads are investing in new safety processes, technology and policies to ensure cargo security and prevent accidents.

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Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Pharmaceutical Logistics, Health Care Logistics, Global Logistics

Healthcare Logistics Gets a Shot in the Arm

Delivering temperature-sensitive flu vaccines to Laos required climate-controlled transport and impeccable timing.

Jeffrey R. Brashares

Intermodal

Intermodal Transportation's Strategic Advantage

Intermodal shipping offers benefits such as reduced transportation costs, reduced carbon emissions, and safety.

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3PL, Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Temperature Controlled

Temperature-controlled Logistics: Cool Under Pressure

Perishable shipments such as produce and pharmaceuticals require temperature monitoring and careful handling.

Chris Swearingen

Air Cargo, Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Logistics I.T.

Sensor-based Logistics: Monitoring Shipment Vital Signs in Real Time

Sensor-based logistics solutions monitor factors like temperature and humidity to protect perishable shipments.

Intermodal, Ports, Transportation Management

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Transloading shipments allows shippers to reduce touches and costs, and create greater flexibility to respond to changing demand in global shipments.

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Rail

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North American railroads benefit from crude oil demand as pipeline debate lingers; E-commerce growth places new demands on DC development; American Automobile Association weighs in on truck weight restrictions; Mid-sized consumer packaged goods companies struggle with retailer demands; BNSF announces plans to pilot natural gas-powered locomotives; Air freight industry struggles amid sluggish global economy

Kevin Payne

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Logistics I.T.

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Rail

Trends—September 2012

Midwest drought draws attention to BNSF Logistics’ “ag in a box" solution; Nussbaum takes driver safety performance to a new level with Driver Excelerator; Alaska considers the possibility of freight-floating blimps; Railcar data points to cooling economic trends; P&G and EPA partner to develop supply chain sustainability assessment tools

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Pharmaceutical Logistics, Health Care Logistics, Manufacturing

Navigating Pharma Logistics 

Pharmaceuticals manufacturers face special supply chain challenges such as temperature control, security, chain of custody, and regulatory compliance, but successful strategies help deal with these issues.

Intermodal, Site Selection

Intermodal: More Than Roads and Rails

Intermodal rail facilities located around the United States allow shippers to save transportation costs and move goods efficiently. Transportation infrastructure, a skilled workforce, logistics service providers, and affordable utilities support the manufacturing and distribution facilities located in these intermodal hubs.

Rail

Trends–February 2012

BNSF invests in rail infrastructure improvements; Logistics outsourcing reflects economic pressures; Cargo theft rises, but value of stolen goods drops; Port of Indiana- Burns Harbor sees atypical winter vessel traffic thanks to warm weather; Women in logistics climb the corporate ladder

Rail

Retracing the Trails of the Iron Horse

A group of determined leaders, engineers, and industrialists helped drive the westward expansion of the Transcontinental Railroad.

Mexico, Rail

In Mexico, Rail is On a Roll

As more manufacturers establish plants in Mexico, and as Mexican railroads improve their infrastructure and services, demand for rail transportation within the country and across the border with the U.S. continues to rise.

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Specialized Logistics

Cheers! Managing the Spirited Supply Chain

A look at the logistics challenges faced by companies shipping alcoholic beverages, and some practices for dealing with those challenges.

Felecia Stratton

Intermodal

Intermodal: A Means, Not an End 

Intermodal shipping reduces transport costs by rationalizing long-haul bulk moves between road, barge, rail, and occasionally air, writes Editor Felecia Stratton.

Paul Hammes

Agriculture Logistics, Rail

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.

Stephen Hamilton

Intermodal

Is Intermodal Right For You? 

ChemLogix’s Stephen Hamilton explains why limited truck capacity and fuel costs make intermodal an attractive transportation alternative.

Tom Kampf

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Trucking

Refrigerated Trucks Haul More Than Just Perishables

No longer hauling just fresh produce and other groceries, today’s truck and trailer refrigeration systems also keep other high-value loads at ideal temperatures and humidity levels so they arrive safely at their final destinations, writes Thermo King’s Tom Kampf.

Temperature-Sensitive Goods

Managing Fresh Produce Shipments

Shipping fresh produce requires quick movement through the supply chain to prevent product spoilage. C.H. Robinson’s general managers, Gary York, Bob Biesterfeld, and Mark Petersen, provide advice for managing produce shipments.

Green Logistics, Rail, Trucking

Green on the Ground

When looking for environmental sustainability solutions, which ground transport mode -- truck or rail -- is greener?

Agriculture Logistics, Rail

The Rail/Ag Connection: An American Revival

As U.S. railroads and agricultural businesses embark on a new era of relevance, they are encountering new opportuniteis working together, and old grievances working apart.

Intermodal, Transportation Infrastructure

Northern Exposure: Navigating the Alaskan Supply Chain

Intermodal transportation stitches together Alaska's 663,268 square miles of rugged terrain, presenting challenges and opportunities for intrepid shippers.

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Food Logistics

Food Logistics: From Farm to Fork

A growing consumer interest in locally grown food is changing the way many food companies source products. Food quality and safety concerns, transportation costs, and local economic development efforts are compelling restaurants, groceries, and wholesalers to engage smaller producers and localize their supply chains.

Global Economy, Middle East, Import, China, Canada, Global Logistics, Rail, Security

Global Logistics—December 2010

Dubai makes progress on its first aerotropolis, Starbucks partners with China to set up its first coffee bean farm, Canadian National accelerates auto imports, United Kingdom and France work to counter terrorism, Marks & Spencer accelerates supply chain improvement plan

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Food Logistics

Cutting Costs When Shipping Perishables

Avoid costly delays when shipping perishables with these tips from Crowley Maritime Corporation's Nelly Yunta and Kip Douglas

3PL, Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Distribution

How to Ship to Alaska

The key to successful shipping in Alaska is to partner with a transportation provider that knows how to manage Alaska’s many obstacles.

Air Cargo, Global Economy, Middle East, Asia, Intermodal, Utilities, Latin America

Global Logistics—October 2010

Russia developing a super-heavy cargo plane; Suppliers cannot meet Northern Europe's demand for wind power equipment; United Arab Emirates top re-exporter of rice; Outsourcing grows in Brazil; FedEx Express expands expedited offerings in China; Luxembourg-based 3PL introduces new multimodal hanging garment container to Australian apparel industry.

Green Logistics, Global Economy, Panama Canal, Global Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Rail, Trucking, Latin America

Trends—September 2010

News briefs: U.S. Ports Dig Panama Gold, Reducing the Carton Footprint, SaaS to the Rescue, BNSF Brings Shortlines On Line, Truckers Tackle Credit Crunch

3PL, Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Retail, Warehousing

Consumer Packaged Goods: Lightening the Load

Here's the story of one consumer product, starting with its origin as a variety of inbound ingredients and following its progress from plant to warehouse to retail store.

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Picking Solutions, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Temperature Controlled, Warehousing

Brrr! It’s Cold in There!

A voice-enabled picking system keeps ice cream company Dreyer's Edy's workers productive and equipment functioning in sub-zero environments.

John Kuehn

E-commerce, Expedited Shipping, Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Retail, Transportation Management, Supply Chain Management

Flower Power: John Kuehn

ProFlowers' time- and temperature-sensitive shipments create plenty of challenges for John Kuehn, senior vice president of supply chain operations. Here's how he nips problems in the bud.

John Patton

3PL, Intermodal

Giving Intermodal the Green Light

A combined truck-and-rail transport approach cuts costs and offers environmental benefits, writes John Patton of Trinity Transport Inc.

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Health Care Logistics

Just Chill: Moving Live Tissue

A precise temperature-controlled packing and shipping procedure helps Advanced BioHealing ensure its biomedical product's safety and integrity.

Rail

Trends—February 2010

A small town in New York supports the Livonia, Avon & Lakeville Railroad (LA&L); Procter and Gamble plans an online outlet.

Rail

On the Road | Belen, New Mexico: The Land of Enchantment and 10,000-foot Trains

BNSF Railway's Belen, N.M., rail yard serves as a regional maintenance and fueling facility for trains up to 10,000 feet long. Inbound Logistics Senior Writer Joseph O'Reilly offers a behind-the-scenes look.

Intermodal, Ports

On the Road | Elizabeth, New Jersey: On the Waterfront

Inbound Logistics Senior Writer Joseph O'Reilly visits New Jersey's Port Elizabeth, one of the East Coast's busiest intermodal ports.

Robert Kriewaldt

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Health Care Logistics, Distribution

Is the Logistics Sector Ready for the COVID-19 Vaccine?

The last mile will have to accommodate the reliable distribution of the billions of vaccines that providers will manufacture and ship in 2021. Here are the obstacles facing the supply chain.

Intermodal, Rail, Transportation

How to Leverage Rail/Intermodal…Now and Later

When used smartly, rail and intermodal can give your supply chain a lift today and down the road. These guidelines will help you get the most out of intermodal, even in a challenging market.

Bernhard Simon

Global Trade Management, Ocean, Rail

Can the New Silk Road Compete with the Maritime Silk Road?

Take a look at the facts surrounding the New Silk Road, which has the potential to act as a high-speed internet connection for transporting goods.

Intermodal, Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Technology

Conviction, Clarity, Compassion

A leadershp profile of Robert Sappio, CEO, SeaCube Container Leasing.

Intermodal, Rail, Supply Chain

19 Intermodal Tips for Success

This story offers strategies for making intermodal transportation efficient and cost-effective.

Thomas Griffin

Intermodal, Customer Service, Supply Chain

CRM System Brings Ease of Use and Multimodal Benefits - DLS Worldwide

DLS Worldwide’s CRM System provides customers with a simple interface in which shippers can find multimodal quoting, booking and reporting, shipment tracking, and invoice management with online payment options.

Intermodal, Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain

Intermodal's High Five

Full-year results for intermodal freight are the strongest in five years, finds the Intermodal Association of North America's (IANA) Q4 and year-end Intermodal Market Trends & Statistics report.

Intermodal, Rail, Transportation

NS Makes Tracks to Atlanta

Norfolk Southern Corporation plans to move its headquarters from Virginia to Fulton County, Atlanta, joining other transportation heavyweights such as Delta Air Lines and UPS in leveraging Atlanta's major transportation hub. NS is investing $575 million in the move, which it says will create 850 new jobs.

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Logistics, Supply Chain

Valentine’s Day Logistics

Nurturing and maintaining delicate flowers throughout the supply chain is not for the faint-hearted. Here are a few stats showing logistics savvy in full blossom.

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Pharmaceutical Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics

More Temperature-Sensitive Medicines Moving by Ocean

Intermodal, Logistics, Rail, Supply Chain

Intermodal Benefits Come Into Focus

This story provides an update on the state of intermodal shipping in the United States today, with a look at some new services, new facilities, and infrastructure improvement projects.

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Import, Food Logistics, Supply Chain

Supply Chain Fruits of Labor

From bananas to grapes and cherries, get the flavor of the fruit supply chain with these fun facts.

Logistics, Rail, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure

U.S. Infrastructure Still at the Bottom of the Class

Every four years, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) issues an Infrastructure Report Card that thoroughly analyzes and grades U.S. infrastructure in the form of a school report card.

Intermodal, Customer Service, Logistics, Rail, Supply Chain, Transportation

Increased Capacity and Flexibility

Keith Biondo

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Food Logistics, Technology

Do You Like Raspberries?

Honest players in the food supply chain need to protect themselves and their trusted partners before the market gives you a raspberry.

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Food Logistics, Retail

Food Fights

With restaurants providing only delivery or takeout during the pandemic, consumers turn to retailers and grocers to fill the gap. The impact on the food industry varies both by state and by sales channel. New trends touch on food retail, delivery, service, distribution, and more.

Mike Wychocki

Intermodal, Rail, Technology

Automating Short-Haul Intermodal with Electrified Overhead Rail

Additional port and intermodal automation is needed to prevent our global supply chain from future natural, and man-made interruptions.

E-commerce, Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Food Logistics

Cold Storage Heats Up

Booming e-commerce and online grocery sales during the pandemic increased the demand for cold storage warehousing space in North America, but developers are not building fast enough to meet demand.

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Food Logistics, Packaging

Packaging Improvements: Reducing Costs and Improving Visuals

MagicLogic Optimization’s BlackBox significantly improved cartonization for True Manufacturing. The solution automatically determined the optimal size and fill material needed for each box, optimizing the manufacturer’s fulfillment processes.

Global Logistics, Ports, Rail

Alaska: Rewarding the Resilient and Resourceful

Logistics providers in Alaska are on top of the world, literally and figuratively. They are a special breed prepared for every challenge the Last Frontier poses.

Michelle Comerford

Intermodal, Ocean, Ports

Inland Ports: An Efficient Alternative

For many U.S. manufacturers and distributors scouting new locations, inland ports are emerging as a commercially viable solution.

Intermodal, Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Technology

Conviction, Clarity, Compassion

A leadershp profile of Robert Sappio, CEO, SeaCube Container Leasing.

Intermodal, Logistics, Trucking

2019 Top 100 Truckers

The 2019 Top 100 Truckers list offers a snapshot of the trucking segment—from large truckload and LTL carriers with global inroads to niche-specific regional haulers that get their white gloves dirty delivering to the final mile.

Logistics, Rail, Supply Chain, Transportation Management

Tracking Resins Avoids a Sticky Situation

Aurora Plastics automates resin off-loading process and avoids costly inventory and quality management errors with RFID reader hardware from Janam Technologies and customized software applications from Quest Integrated Solutions.

Intermodal, Logistics, Rail, Supply Chain, Trucking

Intermodal Transport: Finding the Road to the Right Track

This story provides an update on the state of intermodal transportation in the U.S., including the conditions driving shippers to make greater use of intermodal, moves the railroads are making to improve service, and the factors that help to determine whether a shipment should go intermodal or over the road.

3PL, Intermodal, Logistics, Supply Chain

Bye, a la Mode

Intermodal, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation

A Fresh Look at Intermodal

With driver shortage and capacity issues affecting trucking, once wary shippers are taking a different view of rail intermodal.

Intermodal, Logistics, Supply Chain

Intermodal Delivers in 2017

Intermodal shows growth in 2017.

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Pharmaceutical Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics

Dos and Don’ts for Storing Temperature Sensitive Medicines

The UK Medicine and Health Products Regulatory Agency identified crucial mistakes in how wholesalers source and handle freezers and fridges used to store medicines.

Air Cargo, Rail, Trucking

The Red Wings Beneath My Feet

The Red Wing Shoe Company gets customers to share how their boots are serving them—and the supply chain—well.

Intermodal, Global Logistics, Technology

Does Multimodal Logistics Have a Future in Europe?

When it comes to multimodal logistics moving freight by combining two or more transport modes Europe still lags the more advanced U.S. market, but has made steady progress, according to Colliers International's latest industrial research for the EMEA.

Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Rail, Supply Chain

SC Ports Has Strongest April on Record for Container Cargo

South Carolina Ports Authority had its strongest April container volumes on record, with 189,315 twenty foot-equivalent units (TEUs) handled last month. In addition to being the strongest April in SCPA history, last month’s volumes were the second-highest ever handled by the Port.

Intermodal, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain

International Intermodal: Containers on the Move

This story examines some of the challenges that are slowing the flow of intermodal containers, and also looks at some technology solutions that help to improve the situation.

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics

Cold Chain Strategies That Beat the Summer Heat

Ensuring summer foods make it to consumers fresh and intact ain't no picnic.

Steven Pastor

Logistics, Site Selection, Rail, Supply Chain

Industrial Development Returns to the Rails

Led by a new crop of innovative executives, modern Class 1 railroads, along with real estate professionals, are responding to new logistics demands and spearheading substantial rail-oriented industrial development projects across the nation.

Intermodal, Logistics, Rail, Supply Chain, Trucking

Intermodal Transport: Finding the Road to the Right Track

This story provides an update on the state of intermodal transportation in the U.S., including the conditions driving shippers to make greater use of intermodal, moves the railroads are making to improve service, and the factors that help to determine whether a shipment should go intermodal or over the road.

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