Multimodal Transportation: Definition, Examples, and Advantages – Inbound Logistics
October 2023 | Knowledge Center Multimodal Transportation: Definition, Examples, and Advantages Tags: Transportation, Transportation Management In an era of globalization, where swift and efficient transportation is crucial, the logistics sector has had to innovate and adapt. Among the various evolving transportation services, multimodal transportation stands out as an integrated solution catering to diverse intermodal shipping
Hapag Celebrates Introduction of its First Ultra Large, LNG-Fueled Boxship
677 Views Hapag Celebrates Introduction of its First Ultra Large, LNG-Fueled Boxship Hapag has begun the launch of the new class having taken delivery of two of the 12 ships (Hapag-Lloyd) Published Oct 2, 2023 8:29 PM by The Maritime Executive Hapag-Lloyd marked its entry into the ultra large container vessel segment, celebrating the introduction
GAWR vs. GVWR: How the Industry Defines and Uses Weight Standards – Inbound Logistics
October 2023 | Knowledge Center GAWR vs. GVWR: How the Industry Defines and Uses Weight Standards Tags: Transportation When venturing into the world of trailers, trucks, or towing, two crucial acronyms come to the forefront: GAWR and GVWR. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Knowing the ins and outs of weight standards is a big deal when
US, Mexican trade officials ask Texas governor to end truck inspections
Home/News/International/Mexico Borderlands/US, Mexican trade officials ask Texas governor to end truck inspections Mexico BorderlandsNewsTrucking US, Mexican trade officials ask Texas governor to end truck inspections More than $1.5 billion in goods stranded at Mexico border due to long wait time for trucks Noi Mahoney · Monday, October 02, 2023 Cargo truck wait times at the
EU Carbon Tax Could Have a Significant Impact on Global Trade
349 Views EU Carbon Tax Could Have a Significant Impact on Global Trade iStock Published Oct 1, 2023 11:35 PM by Brian Gicheru Kinyua On Sunday, the EU and the world’s first carbon import tax came into force. Until 2026, it will be in a transitional phase allowing stakeholders to collect useful information to refine
Panamax Ship: History, Advantages, and Capacity – Inbound Logistics
September 2023 | Knowledge Center Panamax Ship: History, Advantages, and Capacity Tags: Transportation The Panamax ship revolutionized the shipping industry, setting new size standards for vessels traversing the Panama Canal. These unique ship designs were born out of necessity, catering to the canal’s dimension restrictions while maximizing cargo capacity. The term “Panamax,” derived from maximum
Ride the White Horses
1162 Views Ride the White Horses Are we headed for a new Age of Sail? Pyxis Ocean, a bulker fitted with Wind Wings wing sails (Cargill) Published Sep 29, 2023 2:22 PM by Erik Kravets (Article originally published in July/Aug 2023 edition.) Pamir, the last sail cargo vessel to operate commercially and at scale, ran
Gross Weight vs Curb Weight: Definitions, Differences, and Affects on Vehicle Performance – Inbound Logistics
September 2023 | Knowledge Center Gross Weight vs Curb Weight: Definitions, Differences, and Affects on Vehicle Performance Tags: Transportation Navigating the world of vehicle weights can be daunting, with terms like gross weight vs. curb weight often causing confusion. These measurements are more than just numbers; they play a crucial role in determining a vehicle’s
Surge in Chinese Trade Leads to Pileup of Empty Containers in Russia
790 Views Surge in Chinese Trade Leads to Pileup of Empty Containers in Russia Rail container service on the Trans-Siberian Railroad (Sorovas / CC BY SA 3.0) Published Sep 29, 2023 5:27 PM by The Maritime Executive Russia's trade with the West has plummeted since the invasion of Ukraine and the imposition of sanctions, and
Rethinking Retail Strategies – Inbound Logistics
September 2023 | Ten Tips Rethinking Retail Strategies Tags: Retail, Retail Logistics, September 2023 As a result of retail’s rapid change, retailers need to review existing strategies to fully leverage forward-thinking practices and technology. Identifying those opportunities contributes greatly to revenue, profit improvement, and customer satisfaction. 1. Implement stronger assortment productivity metrics. While the first