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Pre-Pulls and Stop-Offs: How Smart Container Moves Save Shippers Money
When it comes to intermodal freight, timing isn’t just important—it’s everything. From rail schedules and warehouse availability to Hours of Service (HOS) regulations and congestion at terminals, every delay comes with a cost. Chief among these costs are demurrage and detention fees, which can significantly erode a shipper’s profit margins.
Whimsy’s New Yard in Joliet Offers Storage, Lift Services, Transloading and Crossdocking
Tariffs are taxes imposed by a government on imported goods and services, serving as a tool to regulate trade between nations. Historically, tariffs have been used to protect domestic industries from foreign competition, generate government revenue, and influence international trade policies. While they can offer certain benefits, such as safeguarding local jobs and industries, tariffs also present challenges, particularly in the logistics and freight shipping sectors.
Navigating Tariff Turbulence: The Impact on Freight Shipping and Supply Chains
Tariffs are taxes imposed by a government on imported goods and services, serving as a tool to regulate trade between nations. Historically, tariffs have been used to protect domestic industries from foreign competition, generate government revenue, and influence international trade policies. While they can offer certain benefits, such as safeguarding local jobs and industries, tariffs also present challenges, particularly in the logistics and freight shipping sectors.
The Importance of EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) in Logistics
In the fast-paced world of logistics, staying competitive requires the ability to manage vast amounts of data quickly and accurately. Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) has emerged as a vital tool for logistics companies, enabling seamless communication and collaboration across the supply chain. In this article, we will explore what EDI is, why it is important, how it is used in the transportation industry, how Whimsy leverages it in operations, how it contributes to sustainability, and what the future holds for this technology
Container Storage Case Study – Amy’s Kitchenware
Amy’s Kitchenware, based in Wisconsin, wants to start a line of safe cooking glassware to rival giants like Pyrex, MadeIn, or OXO. To create her cookware Amy needs to import the main ingredients from Japan including boron trioxide, silica sand, and sodium carbonate, all of which are hazardous. She wants to increase production but was informed by her senior engineer that the oven that creates the hardened glass to make the kitchenware has broken down and needs a new part. Realizing that a shipment of the raw material is already on the way, Amy knows they don’t have enough inventory space to accept and store all the materials she ordered. Hence, she reaches out to her carrier with a question. “Is there any way we can wait on these upcoming shipments for next week? Our inventory is currently full as we wait on a piece to repair our machine.”
Celebrating National Truck Driver Appreciation Week 2024: Honoring the Backbone of America’s Economy
Last week, from September 15th to 21st, Whimsy Intermodal proudly celebrated the 2024 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, a special time dedicated to recognizing the hardworking men and women who keep America moving. Truck drivers play a critical role in ensuring that goods reach every corner of the country, and we couldn’t be more grateful for their dedication, resilience, and the sacrifices they make every day.