Translogistics Blog

Good evening,

Good afternoon,

Your team at Translogistics wanted to update you on the precautions we are taking as a company regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) along with a quick update on how it is affecting the freight industry.  Many of you have already reached out to us asking for additional insight on the affect the virus is currently having on Global Supply Chains.
 
The health and safety of our TLI Team Members is of utmost importance while ensuring there are no disruptions in our level of service to our customers and carriers.  100% of TLI Team Members have the necessary equipment and ability to work from home with complete access and capability, should the need arise. In the past, due to weather conditions or other emergencies, we have successfully supported our customers and carriers with full teams working remote. A coronavirus quarantine situation would be no different.
 
Internally, TLI has increased environmental cleaning and travel precautions are in place as we continue to monitor updates on the situation.

Are you on the lookout for software that supports everyday logistics procedures? A transportation management system (TMS) is the driving force behind well-organized, interconnected supply chains. This technology aids with the execution of transportation, measurement and ongoing planning and is a necessity of contemporary logistics operations.

What should the ideal TMS software contain? Read about four of the most important TMS functionalities and why you should keep them in mind when selecting your next logistics solution.

How well do you know your freight? There’s more than one way to package and ship a product and for professionals new to the transportation industry and high-level executives looking to dive deeper into business operations, these shipping modes may seem endlessly confusing. However, there are a few core methods for shipping freight that will hopefully simplify your understanding of how a package gets from Point A to Point B (and sometimes Point C).

Here’s a quick overview of the most popular types of freight and modes of shipping:

New Spotted Lanternfly permits required for Northeast Trucks and Shippers.

 
Not having a permit may result in being turned away, fines, and criminal / civil penalties!