Supply chain is experiencing significant upgrades regarding how it processes information. Experts believe the future of logistics is near and will utilize cloud technology and automation to improve overall efficiency and record information accurately. Cloud Technology Many enterprises have adapted the use of cloud technology to centralize how they store their information. According to…
What is one major benefit of a truck driver shortage: an increase in rail freight. As e-commerce evolves into the main outlet for consumers to purchase goods, the shipping industry is adjusting to the increase in demand. Traditionally, locomotives were used to transport coal and agriculture in bulk. With large capacity and reliable transportation, experts…
As technology revolutionizes the shipping industry, experts are optimistic about innovative ways to decrease fuel emissions to make the sector more sustainable. The shipping industry is the largest contributor to the ozone depletion across the world. With thousands of trucks on the road, large cargo ships hauling exports across the oceans and trains transporting coal,…
In an effort to stay competitive in ecommerce sales, it has become necessary for online retailers to provide their customers with inexpensive and fast shipments. For this reason alone, 94 percent of third party logistics providers (3PLs) have noticed an increase in sales within the past year, according to NChannel. What is 3PL? Third…
Over the last decade, the railroad industry has been revolutionized by the growing power of technology. With sensor technology and mobile apps, shipments can be precisely estimated, which is beneficial to the efficiency of the rail freight. As the railroad industry adjusts to its digitization, the entire supply chain will reap benefits. Safety…
As the sweltering summer heat hits the Midwest, it is important for fresh produce, dairy products and any perishable items to be transported quickly and efficiently. Refrigerated containers, also called “reefers,” play a valuable role in the supply chain and remain in high demand as people shift away from processed food. Refrigerated containers can typically…
Improved efficiency is the overall goal of the legislators who proposed the Honest Operators Undertaking Road Safety, or “HOURS,” Act on June 21st. Lawmakers hope to improve highway safety and boost the economy by exempting drivers from hours-of-service regulations within 150 air-miles of their load’s source. This exemption specifically targets drivers who transport fresh produce…
As the Fourth of July approaches, over 250 million pounds of pyrotechnics will be transported and distributed across the United States. Trucks carrying these items must follow strict regulations to ensure safety when transporting explosive products. High Demand Fireworks are the most common tradition in the United States for the Fourth of July. With…
With autonomous, or self-driving, trucks becoming a reality, the opportunities for growth and development in the shipping industry are endless. It can be difficult to pinpoint the impact automation will have on this thriving sector of our economy, but experts remain enthused about the upcoming transformation. Responsibilities Many carriers are beginning to draft policies…
As we continue to experience heavy rains and strong winds in the Midwest during the summer season, it is important to be mindful of how the weather can affect the ETA of shipments. Weather is an external and unpredictable factor that cannot always be accounted for when estimating the delivery date of a shipment.…