Managed Transportation Archives - Odyssey Logistics

Supply Chain Impacts of Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 20:03:54 +0000

When a massive cargo ship collided with and destroyed Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, everyone’s thoughts immediately went to the workers and commuters who may have been on and/or traversing the 1.6-mile-long thoroughfare at the time. The unthinkable tragedy claimed the lives of as many as six workers who were filling potholes on the structure […]

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The nation’s truck drivers keep the wheels turning

odylogisticdev — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 14:12:08 +0000

For the 2023 Driver’s Appreciation Week, Odyssey Logistics recognizes the efforts of the many dedicated truck drivers who keep the nation’s supply chains in motion all year round.

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Riding the wave: Strategies for building resiliency amid El Niño

odylogisticdev — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 08:51:33 +0000

There are many unforeseen events that can derail the supply chain. Extreme weather conditions and shifts in carrier capacity are two of the usual culprits. The industry typically has little time to implement contingency plans to keep shipments moving during sudden events. We all learned this lesson during the global pandemic. But now that the […]

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NMFC 2023 classification changes

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 09:34:34 +0000

To our valued customers,In our efforts to provide the most pertinent information regarding your logistics operations, we are sharing the recently proposed FCDC (Freight Classification Development Council) changes to the current NMFC (National Motor Freight Classification) standards in which all LTL freight is classified.In order to determine if any of your current freight’s classifications could […]

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You’ve come a long way: A 20-year retrospective on the logistics industry

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 01:38:49 +0000

When Odyssey Logistics began providing outsourced logistics management services to the chemical industry and other process manufacturers in February 2003, the world looked a lot different than it does today. It’s the year that the US Department of Homeland Security officially began operations, smartphone technology was emerging, Tesla was founded and iTunes music store was just launched by Apple.

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Why you should be working with a multimodal transportation & logistics partner

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 09:25:13 +0000

As they continue to grapple with supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, rising freight costs and other uncertainties, companies need reliable logistics partners that can manage more than just one freight mode or transportation option. By serving as “one stop shops” for most of these companies’ transportation needs, multimodal partners help shippers work faster, save money and manage issues like capacity crunches.

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Picking the right logistics partner for your operation

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 11:01:48 +0000

Don’t ever settle for second best when selecting a logistics partner to run your transportation, fulfillment and freight forwarding operation. Here are five things to keep in mind when picking the right one for your operation.

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Using technology to tackle modern supply chain challenges

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 11:03:35 +0000

Logistics and transportation networks continued to face a litany of challenges in 2022. Here’s how technology can help shippers work through these issues and plan for future success.

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Supply chain network optimization boosts visibility, cuts costs

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 08:51:14 +0000

To improve supply chain operations and reduce costs, organizations today need full visibility into their supply chains. Still, most companies keep supply chain data siloed in disparate locations and spreadsheets — making it difficult to uncover opportunities to improve.

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Analytics-driven technology helps mitigate capacity issues

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 15:26:59 +0000

Everyone in transportation feels the pain, but the growing driver and capacity shortages are hitting many bulk transporters particularly hard. For instance, the petroleum-hauling tank truck industry experienced a 41.6% reduction in qualified driver applicants and a 23.3% reduction in drivers from spring of 2020 to spring of 2021, according to a report by National Tank Truck Carriers

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