Category Archives: Trucking

Schneider Rolls Out Intermodal Cross Border Pilot

Here is an example of a 3PL taking the lead in establishing a supply chain corridor. They appear to have done it in Mexico by a relation with the large terminal in Toluca, MX (near Mexico City).    Four commodities, peat moss, pet food, soybean flour, and cream substitutes, can be moved in this manner.  the commodities can originate in Canada or the US.   I;m sure there was lots of cooperation with government and customs agencies, but it’s a wonder what can be done in supply chain integration by involving others and by using the power of information.

By streamlining the cross-border clearance and inspection service, there are fewer hand-offs in the process while saving intermodal shippers transit time and money.

Source: Schneider Rolls Out Intermodal Cross Border Pilot – Supply Chain 24/7

Managing Critical Truck Parking Tech Memo #1: Commercial Driver Perspectives on Truck Parking » ATRI

Parking is a critical factor in trucking, especially with the new Hours of Service rules requiring longer and more frequent stops.

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Source: Managing Critical Truck Parking Tech Memo #1: Commercial Driver Perspectives on Truck Parking » ATRI

XPO Logistics Said Near Deal to Buy Con-way for $3 Billion Cash

Yet another mega-merger in the 3PL space. But with all the headaches of putting together two large businesses, will more profits result?  I doubt it. as the article below makes clear, CHR grew organically from within, whereas XPO is growing through mergers.  As a veteran of some mergers, I think there are major operational and information (IT) obstacles that always need to be overcome, not to say differences in corporate culture.

According to Supply Chain 24/7’s correspondent, ‘in seeing how CH Robinson’s EBITDA translates to margins, and in realizing that XPO’s acquisition volume will likely slow in the years ahead, one could predict that XPO will perform very much like CH Robinson, and that questions surrounding profitability will soon be answered.’

Source: What CH Robinson Worldwide’s Profits Tell Us About XPO Logistics’ Future – Supply Chain 24/7

Source: XPO Logistics Said Near Deal to Buy Con-way for $3 Billion Cash – Supply Chain 24/7