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Panjiva data shows U.S.-bound August shipments up 12.9% annually
Import rebound indicated, with containerized freight handling up 5.9%, to top 2.70 million "TEUs" or twenty-foot equivalent units, for the first time ever, eclipsing previous high set in October 2018.

Loadsmart provides instant truckload spot quotes in Kuebix
SMBs have access to competitive spot rates when they don't have the volume to set up contract rates. For carriers, spot opportunities help to balance lanes, offset empty miles and reposition assets.

U.S.-bound shipments see steep decline in March, reports Panjiva
March shipments—at 829,501—were off 10.1% annually, falling for the seventh consecutive month. And on a year-to-date basis through March, U.S.-bound waterborne shipments—at 2,706,690—are down 6.8% annually.

Modern System Report: Coop’s automation journey
Norway’s largest cooperative is operating one of the most highly automated grocery distribution centers in the world. Coop’s journey to automation provides a roadmap for other organizations moving from conventional to automation.

Toysmith implements new WMS
As a result, the toy manufacturer’s fill rate is now 83%, a rise of 15%.

Renze Display’s propane forklifts ensure high productivity
The forklifts have provided reliable performance 24/7.

Other Voices: Perspectives on shipshape distribution with a WMS
Flexibility of a WMS's manifest and shipping system can boost productivity in the warehouse.

Turn 14 Distribution: Putting automation to work
Turn 14 Distribution’s new DCs rely on a homegrown WMS, weighing and dimensioning, and disciplined process to speed deliveries to customers.

Logistyx president Ken Fleming to speak at Gartner conference
Session topics include strategies to adapt to shifts in the supply chain industry and identify areas for improved shipping processes.

Panjiva reports November shipment growth but at a reduced rate
November’s 1,005,001 shipments represented a 1.8% annual gain, with 2018 shipments through November, at 11,288,944, are up 6.1% annually. Panjiva said this tally also includes containerized shipments, which saw a 3.7% annual increase.

U.S.-bound imports are down sequentially and up annually in August, reports Panjiva
August shipments were down 1.4% compared to July and up 1.4% annually. All months in 2018 have seen growth, with the exception of a 0.2% decline in March. Through August, shipments are up 5.2% year-to-date.

Other Voices: Steps to becoming a preferred warehouse shipper
Open communication with your warehouse and its needs will build relationships and efficiency while bringing you closer to becoming a preferred shipper.

Increasing Productivity and Reducing Costs Through Volume-Reduction Packaging Solutions
Juggling warehouse labor shortages and rising shipping costs?

Increasing Productivity and Reducing Costs Through Volume-Reduction Packaging Solutions
Juggling warehouse labor shortages and rising shipping costs?

October imports turn in strong performance, reports Panjiva
October shipments rose 3.2% annually to 1,016,892, ahead of September’s 976,605, the eighth consecutive month of growth.


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