The future of freight

August 28, 2017

Monique needs a new lens for a photo shoot tomorrow morning. Scrambling, she looks for one online and finds a good choice from a reputable retailer. But she doesn’t work regular hours, and her apartment is in a high-rise with no doorman. A “Sorry We Missed You!” slip is not an option.

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PLS Logistics Services is a leading provider of full service transportation management and brokerage services for shippers across all industries. PLS handles millions of loads annually across all freight modes. The PLS carrier network consists of 45,000+ carriers. PLS PRO, proprietary TMS software, provides business intelligence and technology-enabled transportation solutions.

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BENEFITS AND BARRIERS TO ELECTRIFICATION OF THEFREIGHT SYSTEM IN MINNESOTA

whitePaper | May 18, 2022

in March 2021, the Minnesota Legislature introduced legislation that aims to establish a clean fuels standard. This legislation would entail a 20% reduction in the carbon emissions of the transportation sector within the state by 2035 when compared to a 2018 baseline. Minnesota’s freight transportation system plays a critical role in supporting the region’s economic competitiveness and quality of life (Metropolitan Council 2020). However, concerns over GHGs have led state government authorities to create a plan for electric freight vehicles to replace conventional diesel trucks

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Innovative SAP solutions for the Transportation industry

whitePaper | August 30, 2022

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How NFC can help your business become more sustainable

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whitePaper | September 22, 2022

The Fourth Industrial Revolution, or Industry 4.0, is here for construction. This new period of innovation and growth will be fueled by applying key learnings from other industries, specifically manufacturing, to construction.

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Forecasted Transport Planning

whitePaper | May 22, 2022

Transportation, shipping, and logistics management should always be treated with priority in the supply chain process. We should also understand this can represent one of the most costly, complex and time-consuming pursuits in an organization. Hence, transportation planning and robust logistics management play a crucial role in executing deliveries on time

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PLS Logistics Services

PLS Logistics Services is a leading provider of full service transportation management and brokerage services for shippers across all industries. PLS handles millions of loads annually across all freight modes. The PLS carrier network consists of 45,000+ carriers. PLS PRO, proprietary TMS software, provides business intelligence and technology-enabled transportation solutions.

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