The prospect of autonomous or self-driving vehicles may still seem like a thing of the future, but there are already many vehicles on the road that have autonomous features. Vehicles will continue to evolve and automate over time until full automation is achieved, and that may be sooner than we thought. Transportation industry leaders must be ready to direct their organizations through this major transition to keep on the cutting edge of industry technology.
Beginning in the south and moving north as the winter turns to summer, produce season, (February to July) is the busiest time for growers and shippers. The frantic pace of harvesting and shipping required to keep produce at peak ripeness for customer leads to rate increases and truck shortages across the country. With refrigerated trucks concentrated in the southern produce states, even the northern states experience price hikes and scheduling conflicts due to supply chain effects.The pressure of finding the right shipping companies with so many pending demands can be challenging and lead to mistakes that can damage a business. Use these tips to help you get through the busy produce season, control costs and losses, and create strong shipping relationships that will lead to a more reliable shipping network.
Finding a 3PL for your business can be a daunting task because of the extreme vetting process. It is necessary, though, because working with a third-party logistics warehouse could be a major asset to your business. The stronger the working relationship you have with them will directly affect how competitive your company can be.
After a period of stagnation, the less-than-truckload ("LTL") shipping industry has recently experienced a revival. And, while the major players have seen revenue gains, it is the smaller LTL operators who lead the pack. In this article, we discuss the factors leading to the remarkable gains for smaller LTL carriers, and how advances in information technology and automation will help them to continue transforming the LTL shipping industry.
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