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Transportation and Logistics
Logistics refers to the act of coordinating and managing the transfer of goods from a source to a specific destination. Transportation is a vital part of logistics as it requires the use of trucks or ships in moving the goods.
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Which EDI standard is the newest why was it created?
Some major sets of EDI standards: The UN-recommended UN/EDIFACT is the only international standard and is predominant outside of North America. The US standard ANSI ASC X12 (X12) is predominant in North America.
The Freight Forwarder keeps goods and cargo moving around the world. Through a combination of transportation by road, rail, air, and sea customers receive their freight that can then be sold to customers or used in manufacturing products. A freight forwarder's expertise in logistics, and varying national customs, insurance, and laws ensures customers receive their goods. A freight forwarder must be both exact and responsive, using efficient problem solving skills to meet their customers' expectations.
What trucking companies are owned by swift?
They don't really own any others... when Swift buys out a trucking company, that company gets folded into and becomes a part of Swift. Central wasn't owned by Swift prior to the buyout - Jerry Moyes was the majority shareholder of Central Refrigerated (formerly Dick Simon Trucking), and ran that company separately from Swift. Some of Swift's acquisitions include:
- Cooper Motor Lines (1988)
- Arthur H. Fulton (1991)
- West's Best Freight Systems (1993)
- Missouri-Nebraska Express (1994)
- East-West Transportation (1994)
- Direct Transit, Inc. (1996 or 1997)
- Trans-Mex Inc. (49% acquired in 2000, the remainder acquired in 2004)
- M.S. Carriers (2000)
- Central Refrigerated (2013)
There are also a number of carriers where there are inaccurate rumors claiming them to be owned by Swift when they are not. Navajo Express is a privately held carrier which is not owned by Swift. There are three sources of confusion here - the first is that Swift did buy out the dry van division of Navajo Shippers - but not the entire company - in 1996. The second is DSW - Digby Southwest - which is owned by a guy who married into the Digby family, divorced, and separated his share of trucks into another company, which now runs as an agent of Swift Transportion. The third is that Swift used to lease space in Navajo's yard in Denver, so you used to see a substantial number of Swift trailers there.
Star Transportation of Morton, IL was about to fold, so they relinquished their operating authority and became an agent carrier for Swift Transportation, running under Swift's DOT and ICC/MC authority. More the same with Apollo Logistics.
What order should the pallets be loaded when loading multi-stop loads?
The pallets should be staged so that the first stop goes on the truck last and the last stop goes on the truck first.
What does a quad-axle dump truck look like?
It looks like a dump truck that has another axle in front of the tandems at the rear of the vehicle. Most people who have these trucks have a mechanism to allow the fourth axle to be raised when it's not needed.
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Is Coastal Shipping and Logistic Company a true company or a scam?
According to the State's Commercial Business License search for COASTAL SHIPPING & LOGISTICS, it says:
CharterID=926010_RWA42
COASTAL SHIPPING & LOGISTICS, L.L.C. Limited Liability Company CROWLEY Active
Previous Names None
Business: COASTAL SHIPPING & LOGISTICS, L.L.C.
Charter Number: 40445820K
Registration Date: 3/3/2011
Domicile Address
4 SOUTH AVENUE D
CROWLEY, LA 70526
Mailing Address
PO BOX 490
CROWLEY, LA 70527
Status: Active
Annual Report Status: In Good Standing
File Date: 3/3/2011
Last Report Filed: 3/17/2015
Type: Limited Liability Company
Registered Agent(s)
Agent: KENNETH HIX
Address 1: 608 HANGAR DRIVE
City, State, Zip: NEW IBERIA, LA 70560
Appointment Date: 3/3/2011
Officer(s) Additional Officers: No
Officer: ROBERT HANKS
Title: Manager
Address 1: 4 SOUTH AVENUE D
City, State, Zip: CROWLEY, LA 7052
On the Internet the business also comes up at the unconfirmed address of:
233 Beauregard St
Lake Charles, LA 70605
How does transportation. In cities. Differ from transportation. In the country?
Locations are closer in the city, offering a variety of transportation modes and usually taking less travel time.
Can you drive a forklift over any surface?
That depends on which forklift. Many are made to be driven only on smooth warehouse floors, but many others are used on building sites and by army units. These can usually be used on rough terrain.
A truck with three rear axles and one of the axles is a drop axle that is only used when carrying heavy loads.
What is the difference between modern and early means of transportation?
The most obvious difference is early transport was muscle powered (animal or human) whilst most modern forms of transport are machine powered.
There is also a huge difference in speed and endurance.
How does Logistics and Supply Chain Management help deliver enhanced value to end consumer?
Logistics and Supply Chain Management optimize the flow of goods and services from suppliers to consumers, ensuring timely and efficient delivery. By streamlining operations, reducing costs, and improving inventory management, these practices enhance product availability and reduce lead times. This not only increases customer satisfaction but also allows businesses to respond quickly to market demands, ultimately delivering greater value to the end consumer. Efficient logistics also support sustainability efforts, appealing to environmentally conscious consumers.
