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Nowhere is transportation and shipping expertise more vital than in mission-critical shipments. Let’s start by defining what we mean. Mission-critical shipping has high stakes because it requires multiple levels of precision and planning at every stage. Whether you’re shipping heavy haul construction materials, oversized products like generators and wind turbines, or industrial equipment like heavy […]
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Competition for workers has never been so fierce. Even before Covid struck, there was a shortage of drivers and other key logistics workers. During Covid, the shortage became a major reality when millions of Americans retired early or left the labor force altogether. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that Force Participation […]
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The last couple of years have been a real roller coaster—and few industries have been affected as much as transportation and logistics. From running a warehouse in a pandemic, to supply chain delays, to dealing with the continued shortage of labor and drivers, our industry has had to innovate more rapidly than ever before. At […]
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Have you thought about moving some or all of your overseas operations to Mexico? In 2019, increasing trade tensions between the United States and China had many American companies rethinking their international supply chains and manufacturing locations. The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) was signed into law in early 2020 and the switch to cross-border operations […]
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We sat down with David Hoppens, Vice President of Sales and Marketing; Becky Scott, Director Key Accounts; and Eric Morton, Key Account Manager at Momentum Transportation to look back on the roller coaster of the last two years and get their predictions for what they think will be important for transportation and logistics in the […]
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Mainstream media outlets and the biggest players in the shipping and logistics space are reporting that the unprecedented supply chain disruptions that occurred in 2021 will persist well into 2022. Though the number of container ships waiting at sea to unload at Los Angeles-based ports is down from the 2021 peak holiday season backlog, the […]
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Keeping your data center operation up and running and in optimal condition are today’s imperatives. When it comes to new servers and other data center equipment, there are key measures you can take to add resiliency to your supply chain, ensuring the safe, secure shipment and delivery of them to your data center. Our data […]
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At Momentum Transportation, we are proud to partner with @UnileverUSA and participate in their second annual Day of Service to #DoGoodWithUnilever! This initiative helps communities most impacted by the pandemic – and you can get involved. To join some of your favorite Unilever brands, like Hellmann’s and Dove, and to see how you can get […]
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Safety: One of the most important, but often overlooked, parts of your transportation supply chain is the safe and secure transport of your goods from Shipper to Receiver. Here are some questions to consider when selecting your carrier partners. What you learn from them may surprise you! What is your carrier’s process for vetting drivers? […]
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Understanding the true total cost of moving heavy, oversized shipments requires much more than just getting a line haul transportation quote. It requires an in-depth knowledge of the many potential fees and accessorials associated with shipping specialized cargo. In addition to transportation charges, there is the very real and significant cost of delaying construction sites […]
