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Coronavirus A major COVID concern for April has been the continued lockdown of Shanghai, China. Shanghai is responsible for as much as 20% of Chinese
ProTrans is strengthening its load tracking capabilities by integrating with the transportation visibility leader, project44. This system gives...
5G is the next big thing in logistics (and frankly most industries) technology. Industry experts (like those from...
ProTrans is proud to announce that we have moved our transportation management system (TMS), OPTIMIZ, to Microsoft Azure....
2020 is the beginning of a new decade, and with it, the logistics industry will see some significant...
Time is running out before the final implementation of the ELD mandate. December 16th is the start of...
Many companies have long been prepared for the upcoming ELD mandate implementation. The December 16th deadline was published...
The final implementation date for the new ELD mandate is December 16th, 2019. This mandate will significantly affect...
With the final ELD implementation date approaching (December 16, 2019) it is important for carriers to be ready....
Modern supply chains operate differently than previous ones. Each operation requires maximum efficiency and effectiveness for you to...
On October 10, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued an ANPRM (Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking)...
One of today’s largest cost-increasing issues for companies is supply chain disruption. Each year, companies pay millions of...
Operating a warehouse is one of the most complicated functions in any company’s supply chain. It involves numerous...
If yours is like most companies, you are probably focusing on continual improvement. It is a consistent standard...
Many companies, today, are falling behind with their logistics technology. They either try and save money to operate...
Technology, greater accessibility to information, and global connectivity has improved the overall experience of the end consumer. However,...
In the fast-paced world of logistics, today, logistics managers need all of the help they can get....
From the Berlin Airlift in 1948 to modern industry (retail, logistics, finance, banking, etc.), EDI has been a...
What is blockchain? Many people have heard of it as it is one of the fastest growing information...
“30 minutes or less” was the promise Amazon CEO, Jeff Bezos, made in 2013 talking about Amazon’s Prime...
Change is on the horizon – particularly for procurement workers in logistics. Traditional work like routine, labor intensive...
One of today’s top concerns for consumers is the issue of sustainability. Key players in logistics as well...
Environmental impact has been a large concern for the logistics industry over the past few decades. Between 1990...
2020 is the beginning of a new decade, and with it, the logistics industry will see some significant...
On October 10, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued an ANPRM (Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking)...
Technology, greater accessibility to information, and global connectivity has improved the overall experience of the end consumer. However,...
According to Quality Assurance Professor Dr. Noriaki Kano, customers have three levels of needs – Expected Needs,...
Private trucking companies are working hard to make sure their practices and vehicles are more sustainable and environmentally...
2019 is in full swing and the current logistics trends are being established. This year, the trends fall...
Businesses today are looking for ways to be more sustainable – particularly in their supply chains. Transportation has...
The American Society of Civil Engineers produces a report card every four years for the state of the...
One of the largest sustainability concerns for logistics companies today is carbon emissions and harmful greenhouse gases. According...
Sustainability is quickly becoming a hot buzzword in business today. The concept is quickly transitioning from a “perk”...
Since 2015, the United Nations and others have strived to help businesses attain Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Each...
For any company that ships products, pallets are an essential resource for moving materials safely and efficiently. In...
2020 is the beginning of a new decade, and with it, the logistics industry will see some significant...
Technology, greater accessibility to information, and global connectivity has improved the overall experience of the end consumer. However,...
Companies today are always looking for ways to get ahead. They need to find ways to provide...
2019 is in full swing and the current logistics trends are being established. This year, the trends fall...
It is often said in the corporate world that “What gets measured gets managed,” a quote attributed to...
An earlier blog, ISO 9001:2015, looked at the necessity for Risk-Based Thinking. The SIPOC method was a tool...
ISO, the International Organization for Standardization, released the 5th version of their 9001 quality standard certification in late...
Problems in business today are often very complicated. Failures in service or disruptions in process almost always have...
“Quality cannot be copied; there is no step-by-step cookbook that applies equally to all company situations and cultures,”...
Six Sigma training teaches us that “Customers that are satisfied today may not be satisfied tomorrow unless there...
In a recent state of the union address, President Joe Biden warned the American people that the international...
There are many modes to ship your freight either down the street or across the globe. The mode...
Since the beginning of the COVID epidemic, vessel counts in the critical shipping ports of Los Angeles and...
In May of 2021, the Mexican Tax Administration Service (SAT in Spanish) issued a new directive for all...
The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic was full of hardships for companies worldwide. Many companies were devastated from the lockdown...
Tragedy struck the world’s stage late last December when the first reported case of the Coronavirus was confirmed...
2020 is the beginning of a new decade, and with it, the logistics industry will see some significant...
The Appellate Body, the highest court in the World Trade Organization (WTO), has lost its ability to make...
Trade negotiators have come to an agreement on key areas of contention in the new USMCA trade policy....
In September 2019, the Universal Postal Union (UPU) convened its 3rd Extraordinary Congress in Geneva, Switzerland to discuss...
Technology, greater accessibility to information, and global connectivity has improved the overall experience of the end consumer. However,...
In 2018, global trade was valued over $35 trillion and that amount continues to climb. Factors like...
European and Asian auto manufacturers are concerned about the impending tariff rates hinted at by the Trump administration...
In a recent blog, Lower Retail Import Levels Fuel Debate: Free Trade vs. Protectionism, it was discussed whether...
2019 is in full swing and the current logistics trends are being established. This year, the trends fall...
Have you ever wondered why it is so much cheaper to buy a Chinese product from eBay or...
United States retail imports are facing a year-long low, coming into the early spring months. Top US retail...
One of the main questions businesses face today is how to know what customers really want. Before the...
The wait is over. The aging 1994 NAFTA trade deal is soon to be replaced with the new...
There are many modes to ship your freight either down the street or across the globe. The mode...
Take a look at this article from October 2010 where ProTrans founder, and long-time CEO, Craig Roeder, discusses...
Somewhere between the end of the year and the beginning of the next, many companies start to evaluate...
Q1 is one of the most popular times for businesses to re-evaluate their processes. Many industries, like logistics,...
Most shippers make their freight changes in the fourth quarter and send out requests for quotes (RFQs) to...
2020 is the beginning of a new decade, and with it, the logistics industry will see some significant...
On October 10, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued an ANPRM (Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking)...
December 16th, 2019 is the final implementation date for the ELD Mandate. Many shippers are struggling with the...
Companies today often struggle the same major logistics pain points – everything from cutting costs to being environmentally...
Your shipment’s bill of lading (B/L or BOL) is one of the most important documents your freight requires....
More companies are finding the benefits of shipping their freight consolidated; but getting started can be tricky if...
Oftentimes in logistics blogs or forums, you will hear the importance of having trade certifications like CTPAT. You...
Since its rollout, December 18, 2017, the trucking industry has been abuzz about the ELD mandate and its...
The transportation management system, (TMS) is an essential tool to the modern supply chain. It breaks up information...
Technology, greater accessibility to information, and global connectivity has improved the overall experience of the end consumer. However,...
Companies often want ways to improve their logistics processes. They want to reduce wait times, cut costs, or...
Trucking is one of the most vital portions of the United States economy today – every single...
Private trucking companies are working hard to make sure their practices and vehicles are more sustainable and environmentally...
Hours of service requirements have been around nearly as long as trucks themselves. The first HOS rules were...
New hours of service rules are being reviewed by the White House Office of Management and Budget according...
According to the Reverse Logistics Association, reverse logistics operations account for anywhere from 3-15 percent of the U.S.’s...
Early in March, the U.S. House of Representatives formed a bi-partisan caucus to help both current and future...
2020 is the beginning of a new decade, and with it, the logistics industry will see some significant...
Trade negotiators have come to an agreement on key areas of contention in the new USMCA trade policy....
Time is running out before the final implementation of the ELD mandate. December 16th is the start of...
Many companies have long been prepared for the upcoming ELD mandate implementation. The December 16th deadline was published...
The final implementation date for the new ELD mandate is December 16th, 2019. This mandate will significantly affect...
With the final ELD implementation date approaching (December 16, 2019) it is important for carriers to be ready....
Since its rollout, December 18, 2017, the trucking industry has been abuzz about the ELD mandate and its...
Technology, greater accessibility to information, and global connectivity has improved the overall experience of the end consumer. However,...
Regulations are one of the largest concerns faced by the trucking industry today. On the one hand,...
“30 minutes or less” was the promise Amazon CEO, Jeff Bezos, made in 2013 talking about Amazon’s Prime...
Private trucking companies are working hard to make sure their practices and vehicles are more sustainable and environmentally...
Hours of service requirements have been around nearly as long as trucks themselves. The first HOS rules were...
New hours of service rules are being reviewed by the White House Office of Management and Budget according...
2019 is in full swing and the current logistics trends are being established. This year, the trends fall...
The Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism was founded in November 2001 as a cargo enforcement strategy for the...
Have you ever wondered why it is so much cheaper to buy a Chinese product from eBay or...
United States retail imports are facing a year-long low, coming into the early spring months. Top US retail...
In 2018, a bill was issued in both houses of US Congress called the DRIVE-Safe Act. This bill...
