6.3.2 Thinner Margins in the Industry: A Chance to Improve for Shippers The report State of the Industry—Logistics by Datamonitor predicts that not all of the companies active in the logistics sector will survive in the medium term and as the market consolidates, although the top companies ha...
Carrier selection: do shippers and carriers agree, or not? Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review. 33(1), 67-72. DOI: 10.1016/S1366-5545(96)00003-8.Murphy P., Daley J., Hall, P. (2000) Carrier Selection: Do Shippers and Carriers Agree, or Not?, Logistics...
Even for shippers who have a loyal list of dependable carriers, load boards can be useful for finding a new carrier in a pinch if shipments fluctuate seasonally or business grows and the shipper finds he needs more carriers. They are also useful if the shipper needs to send freight to a...
At Direct Freight Services, we help shippers find carriers to bring loads to their destinations. From short routes to cross-country, Direct Freight gives shippers the tools they need to find reliable truckers to carry the load. For drivers and carriers, Direct Freight’s database of currently ...
All packages of beer must be clearly labeled, “Contains Alcohol: Signature of a person aged 21 years or older required for delivery.” In addition, only licensed carriers may deliver packages containing alcohol. Tax Rates Excise Tax: $5.58 per barrel of beer; sales to Cuyahoga County have an...
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Shippers fret over competition as carriers pitch services.Reports that chemical producers in New Orleans, Louisiana confronted carriers about the loss of competition in key transport markets especially railroads. Carriers response; Producers to better manage logistics; Comments from Gary Page, director of...
Air carriers feel the chill as shippers turn to ocean transport.The article focuses on the impact of the decision of shippers to shift to ocean transport on air carriers. The shift was driven by the rise in cost of airfreight service. Korean Air cargo vice president Ken Choi attributes the...
Freight transportationis a primary component of all supply-chain and logistics systems. However, the cost of moving commodities between cities and countries is borne not only by direct stakeholders (shippers, carriers, or consignees) but also by other members of society who may not benefit directl...
Carriers which make their services available to shippers are known as commercial, common, or for-hire carriers. Their services are priced according to afreight ratewhich covers the carriage of a unit of goods (of given weight, density, configuration, and need of care) over a unit of distance...