by synterresourcegroup | Feb 5, 2018 | Blog, Transportation and Logistics |
Transporting billions of goods and accounting for 90 percent of global trade, the global shipping industry has become an integral part of life in the 21st century and shows no sign of slowing down. However, such seaborne shipping comes at great human and environmental...
by synterresourcegroup | Jan 24, 2018 | Blog, Transportation and Logistics |
Truck drivers transport the majority of goods across the country. According to the American Trucking Association, more than 70 percent of consumer goods in the United States are transported by trucks. The number of truckers is dwindling, and the industry as a whole is...
by synterresourcegroup | Jan 24, 2018 | Blog, Transportation and Logistics |
Overview – 2018 Shipping Changes The first and biggest shipping change for 2018 is pricing. The other major change that takes effect in 2018 is Executive Order 13777 which reduces unnecessary regulations under the Regulatory Reform Task Force (RRTF). Changes in...
by synterresourcegroup | Jan 15, 2018 | Blog, Business Insights, Transportation and Logistics |
Truckers need to consider four different types of insurance. They definitely need liability with the Federal Motor Safety Carrier Administration requiring $750,000, but many companies require 1 million dollars before they will load the truck. Many truckers also cover...
by synterresourcegroup | Oct 25, 2017 | Blog, Business Insights, Transportation and Logistics |
Distribution Centers are facilities that are used for temporary storage and redistribution of goods as customer orders are received; the importance of these centers is placed on the processing and moving of goods from retailers to consumers, instead of on storage. A...
by synterresourcegroup | Sep 4, 2017 | Blog, Transportation and Logistics |
Did you know there are downloadable logistic apps? Logistic companies utilize mobile devices to monitor and manage their operations, inventory, shipments, and records. Whether you own a Samsung or an iPhone, these apps will make your life in logistics easier. Logistic...
