Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2023

Five warehouse trucks nominated The jury sent a total of five manually operated warehouse trucks to the finals, three in the highlifter category and two in the lowlifters. The combi device can also be used as a conventional forklift truck with rubber tyres for indoor and outdoor applications, such as loading and unloading trucks.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 5, 2023

If your company operates a distribution fleet, you’ll know that the costs of running trucks for customer deliveries are continually increasing. The following tips should prove helpful in getting those truck running costs down. But do you know how to operate your fleet for the maximum economy?

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 19, 2015

There are other programs which are designed to train you in the basics of how to operate a more basic trucking-focused freight brokerage. So if you're making a career switch and need to learn the ins and outs of freight brokering quickly, definitely consider taking a course. 10 Powerful Mobile Apps for Freight Brokers & Agents.

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Conger

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

And here’s a simple pallet jack definition: A pallet jack (sometimes called a “pallet truck”) is the simplest type of forklift, consisting of a: Wheeled trolley. That said, some models - like ride-on pallet jacks - allow operators to stand on the truck itself. For example, manual pallet jack sizes can be 36 or 42 inches.

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Conger

JULY 20, 2020

Basically, any training program should cover: How to operate the different types of truck the operator will be using (instructions, safety precautions, limitations, etc.). How to refuel (internal combustion trucks) and/or charge batteries (electric trucks). That includes visually inspecting the truck for leaks and damage.

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Bringg

DECEMBER 27, 2017

As Andrew Marder points out, the definition of transparency is expanding , with customers increasingly aware of factors such as worker rights issues, environmental impact, and even political affiliations. During 2017 the attention shifted towards self-driving cars and trucks. Big Data. This trend can take different shapes and forms.

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Conger

OCTOBER 22, 2021

And since aerial lifts are usually used in the workplace, it makes sense to go to OSHA for the definition. OSHA gives the following definition: "An aerial lift is any vehicle-mounted device, telescoping or articulating, used to elevate personnel, including: Extendable boom platforms. Boom lifts are one of the most common aerial lifts.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Let’s start with a definition: any device that can perceive its environment and takes actions that maximize its chance of success at some goal is engaged in some form of artificial intelligence (AI). It is also worth pointing out, that based on this definition, not all forms of machine learning are particularly complicated.

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Freightos

JANUARY 8, 2019

Several companies in the logistics technology space are trying to create affordable, reliable, track-and-trace solutions where people can track their own shipments without relying on the freight forwarder, shipping line, or trucking company. EasyJet, for example, uses dynamic pricing. I’ll use the Express industry again as an example.

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Penske Move Ahead

JUNE 14, 2019

Below are examples of two districts’ recent involvement with the RMH. As we started brainstorming charities we could help, the Ronald McDonald House was one that definitely stood out,” said Matt O’Connor, a lease sales representative at Penske’s Louisville location. “It And their hard work publicizing the events paid off. “We

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Automotive Logistics

MAY 30, 2018

For Paulo Monteiro, inbound logistics manager at VW of America (VWoA), the supply chain visibility question was especially pertinent: a strike at the US-Mexico border during the week of the conference led to a ten-mile truck jam and a supply dilemma for VW’s inbound parts, which kept him away from the first day of discussions in Atlanta.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The conference as a whole was fantastic, from the location and networking events to the conversations I had and sessions I attended. This equates to an economic impact of $350 billion a year, not to mention the environmental impact of idling trucks. Last week I attended FourKites Visibility 2023 in Chicago, IL. According to Ms.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 23, 2016

In the event of an accident, an international shipment’s value could be lost without an appropriate standard of coverage, leaving the shipper to pay the full cost. For example, an insurance claim may require original Bills of Lading, notices of declination of coverage for specific shipments and more for the claim to be paid properly.

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Automotive Logistics

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Jung continues: “Some destinations, for example Koper in Slovenia, are only accessible via one rail track, which makes the route highly dependent on the condition and utilisation of this track.”. As ports are already congested, they rely on quick clearance of a significant number of units, which cannot be done by truck.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 9, 2023

Let’s start with a few definitions. If you want something moved in or out, you might have to make an appointment and load the truck yourself. For example, a tech-enabled fulfillment center (that is, one empowered by automation and technology ) may be referred to as a smart warehouse. So, what’s the difference?

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ShipLilly

AUGUST 19, 2021

The basic definition of cargo insurance is, a pool of risks to cover individual liabilities when an incident occurs during the management of cargo that subsequently leads to losses. For example, most carriers typically provide basic insurance but it is limited and virtually useless in the most serious incidents. In the U.S.

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FueLoyal

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

If you still haven’t gotten the whole idea of it, there is a simple definition to it, as follows. Connected vehicles are able to access, send, and receive data, communicating real-time locations and events to every device around them, and upcoming. Examples Of Connected Vehicle & IoT Features. What is a Connected Vehicle? .

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Dedola Global Logistics

JULY 26, 2019

It was a great event. I definitely came away from it with some game changing and actionable, which is more important, ideas. That is definitely the feeling I got from it. So it was definitely felt in that sense. I thought it was a great combination of technology, and engaging and informative speakers.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2016

Perform Transportation Daily Event Management. Cost savings result from disciplined, daily event management and hour-to-hour focus on waste identification and reduction. What good is all of this important transportation Lean theory, without some practical, Lean Transportation examples? This equates to 9.2

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 20, 2023

Out for Delivery This shipping notification means your postal carrier or local FedEx or UPS driver has a package on their truck—or at least is supposed to have it on their truck. For example, the same store may sell soft drinks in liter bottles, single-serve refrigerated bottles, six-packs, 12-packs, and cases of 24.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 18, 2018

More homes have a car or a truck in Lagos than anywhere else in Nigeria. The city of Dubai has also taken on ambitious events and projects to motivate it towards its ambitions, like the Expo 2020 (which it won hosting rights to the same year the smart city project was initiated), Hyperloop Dubai, Oasis Eco Resort and so on.

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Automotive Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2018

There is a basic imbalance in the number of vehicles that the US imports and exports with its global trading partners, which contributes to ongoing problems involving congestion and limited capacity on hinterland feeder services, something compounded by a lurch in consumer preferences for bigger trucks and away from passenger vehicles (sedans).

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Automotive Logistics

MAY 2, 2019

Just over a year ago, Robert Farrell of the American Trucking Associations (ATA) was celebrating the inclusion of three key automotive transport initiatives in a US government spending bill signed into law in March 2018. TEC Equipment has noticed drivers adapting to the lack of flexibility caused by the introduction of ELDs.

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