The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 5, 2023

Blake Grolmus and Joe Lynch discuss the overlooked advantage in trucking. Blake is a member of the American Trucking Associations’ Safety Policy Committee and serves on the Board of Directors and the LEAD Council for the Iowa Motor Truck Association. Ruan has over 5,000 team members, including 4,000 truck drivers.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

Joloda Hydraroll Ltd, material handling expert and global loading and unloading solutions specialist, has today announced it will expand further into the air cargo industry with the launch of a new business branch, Joloda Air Cargo Equipment. Joloda Hydraroll is known in the industry for its landside loading and unloading solutions.

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NGT News

OCTOBER 11, 2023

has completed a heavy-transport demonstration with its H2 HPDI fuel system-equipped hydrogen prototype truck hauling a refrigerated trailer in Madrid, Spain. Westport Fuel Systems Inc.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 18, 2024

The first fully electric sets of semi-trailers and trucks are in operation in Chile for transporting cargo in the Americas. The historic milestone is the result of a partnership formed by Randon, the largest semi-trailers manufacturer in Latin America, and the Chilean mining company SQM.

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Trinity Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Whether owning or renting, heavy equipment is a big investment in your business – and you don’t want to take unnecessary risks that can lead to loss or damage during transportation. Heavy equipment shipping can be challenging , but it’s not as complicated as it appears when you have the right provider. How much does it cost?

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NGT News

AUGUST 31, 2022

Transport Enterprise Leasing LLC (TEL), a commercial truck and trailer equipment lease and remarketing provider, has signed a letter of intent planning to purchase power solutions provider Cummins Inc.’s TEL will integrate the Cummins’ X15H hydrogen engines into their fleet of heavy-duty trucks.

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Truck News

OCTOBER 28, 2021

TCI Fund Management, the activist investor looking to shake up CN Rail, has issued a strategic plan that takes aim at trucking – despite operating the second largest fleet in the nation.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2024

Quality Transportation Equipment: Utilizing high-quality over-the-road equipment is crucial for the floral industry. A reputable 3PL partner understands that utilizing the quality carriers that prioritize maintaining top-notch trucks with intact air-chutes and late-model trailers is essential.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 4, 2024

Ancra Systems is a leading specialist automatic truck, trailer, and container loading and unloading solutions (ATLS) provider, with over 35 years of experience supporting a comprehensive package of standard and bespoke solutions. Truck loading conveyors and other automated solutions allow increased efficiency.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 10, 2021

After spending his time consulting large insurtech companies, Eduardo joined Loadsmart and has spent the past three years helping the company to reduce waste in trucking. The term “empty miles” is used to describe the miles a truck drives with an empty trailer. Eduardo is leading the team that’s co-developing Flatbed Messenger.

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NGT News

DECEMBER 12, 2023

a supplier of advanced alternative fuel systems and components, has successfully completed a heavy-transport demonstration with KAJ Inrikes and others, of its H2 HPDI fuel system-equipped prototype truck hauling a trailer filled with IKEA home-furnishing products in Älmhult, Sweden. Westport Fuel Systems Inc.,

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

In early 2000 he entered the world of logistics – mostly implementing large software systems but due to his professional curiosity consistently asked to look at innovations in trucking and warehousing. The segment also provides shuttle and switching services to shuttling containers and trailers.

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Trinity Logistics

APRIL 24, 2023

Refrigerated trucking can be a complex, but rewarding job. Refrigerated trucking is not only more specialized than dry freight hauling but offers more earning potential, and there are certain times of the year during which you can count on higher freight volumes to keep your company profitable. Cleaning Your Refrigerated Trailer 1.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Bob also served in the United States Army 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), and early on in his transportation career he was an owner-operator of a small trucking company. Additionally, these shippers switch to DCC because they want the truck and driver branding that comes with a private fleet without the hassles of managing one.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 27, 2022

Convoy Trucks with the Follower Truck in Autonomous Mode. There is no doubt that autonomous semi-trucks will change the face of logistics. What kind of trucks will they be? When will we see autonomous trucks on the road? Companies like TORC and TuSimple are competing to bring level 4 trucks to market.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 10, 2023

Are you looking for an automated solution to help you to load or unload trailers and containers in one shot all in just a few minutes? Ancra Systems is a renowned ATLS leader in providing automatic trailer/container loading and unloading systems.

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GoShip Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

What Is A Dry Van Truck? If you’re in the shipping industry, you’ve likely heard the term ‘dry van truck’ tossed around. But what is a dry van truck? A dry van truck is a trailer used to transport cargo that is not temperature-sensitive and is one of the most common types of trucks on the road today.

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CH Robinson Logistics

JULY 12, 2021

I had the opportunity to sit down with Tim Denoyer, vice president at ACT Research, to ask him about the current state of Class 8 truck manufacturing and what it means for truckload and less than truckload (LTL) capacity in the near future. Why does Class 8 truck manufacturing data matter? His responses are below.

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Penske Move Ahead

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Ramu Pannala, vice president supply chain technology, Penske Logistics: “Thanks to Blue Yonder’s computer vision-based Yard Management solution we have gained greater visibility in our yard, allowing us to know trailer and container location details and status, which has resulted in improved efficiencies.

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Bulk Connection

AUGUST 18, 2022

As such, they were transported on bulk tankers or trailers. This article serves as a primer on bulk trucking: the equipment, processes and responsibilities involved, as well as tips on choosing the right transportation partners to help.

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NGT News

OCTOBER 30, 2020

(SoCalGas) have partnered with The Laundry Truck LA (TLTLA) to unveil the organization’s newest trailer which will provide free mobile laundry services to unhoused individuals in the Greater Los Angeles area. Landi Renzo USA donated a converted CNG Ford F-250 pickup truck equipped with the company’s […].

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 1, 2023

Continental, one of the world’s leading tyre manufacturers, has further bolstered its UK articulated fleet through the addition of seven more box vans from Tiger Trailers, with this particular order divided into two different products to suit its operational requirements.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Flatbed trailers are incredibly versatile, offer many benefits to shippers, and are a necessity when shipping oversized or heavy haul freight. WHAT IS A FLATBED TRAILER? It’s ideal for cargo that cannot be loaded or unloaded from a dock or does not fit within standard trailer dimensions. Flatbed Trailer. FLATBED SHIPPING?

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Fleet Owner

MARCH 15, 2019

East Manufacturing, manufacturer of aluminum flatbed, drop deck, dump and refuse trailers as well as aluminum truck bodies and steel dump trailers, continues to equip its trailers with components that reduce weight in addition to guarding against cor

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 28, 2023

Sectors of the exhibition : TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS SERVICES Road transportation; Air transportation; Marine transportation; Rail transportation; General cargo / Break Bulk cargo; Cold Chain transportations / Logistics; Transportation of wheeled vehicles – Roll-on / roll-off (RoRo) shipping; Multimodal transportation; Freight forwarding; (..)

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 17, 2022

DHL and Campbell Soup Company have deployed a fleet of Crown Equipment Reach Trucks supported by JBT’s autonomous technology. Robotic Arms – Trailer Unloading. DHL has been working with Boston Dynamics to refine this solution for trailer unloading. DHL appears to have identified and captured one of those opportunities.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 25, 2021

In this edition of “SONAR Indices & Insights,” the SONAR team showcases several mileage-focused indices to aid carriers to build trucking KPIs that will inform decisions to optimize fleet utilization among other freight KPIs. Miles per Truck per Week (MILTR). Miles per Truck per Week (MILTR). Loaded Miles (%) (LOADM).

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2022

As a result, unconventional storage spaces, including shipping containers and truck trailers, are being used as temporary warehouses by small retailers. This new overflow strategy has mitigated inventory imbalance due to the scalability and mobility of transport equipment.

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Now, That's Logistics

JUNE 29, 2021

According to USA Today , cargo thefts of paper goods, personal protective equipment (PPE), and food increased last year as the black market for such items flourished during COVID-19. IBM says IoT systems can also be used to prevent theft of cargo from the truck trailer.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2022

DB Schenker has signed a cooperation agreement with Trailer Dynamics and the Krone Commercial Vehicle Group on the use of eTrailers in European land transport. With the eTrailer from Trailer Dynamics, we have obtained another promising model for the future.”. The eTrailers support diesel, gas, electric, and hydrogen-powered tractors.

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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 31, 2024

Transporting big machines and equipment is a massive task in industries like construction and mining. Heavy equipment hauling is all about moving large items that regular trucks can’t handle. It’s about more than driving from point A to point B.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 26, 2021

Automatic loading and unloading goods into standard trailers without modifications is becoming the new standard within logistics, as it greatly improves dock utilisation. The Skateloader system was developed and engineered for the automated loading of non-modified trailers/trucks/containers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Two thirds of the company’s revenues come from equipment sales. The equipment they ship is often too large to go in one truck and needs to ship in multiple pieces. There is more demand for trucks than supply. The remainder comes from aftermarket sales and service. The Trane supply chain is challenging.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

We have exclusive features on fashion industry logistics, returns management, shipment safety, air cargo operations, trailer manufacturing, loading bay equipment and a merger, ecommerce with voice picking, ethical AI and TMS, SaaS, warehouse sensors, inventory, stock data & asset location, recruitment, advanced forklift batteries, AGVs & AMRs, (..)

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 3, 2022

What would most revolutionize trucking over the next few years? The most obvious answer is autonomous trucking. Autonomous trucks in truck yards? Autonomous truck conveys? Or autonomous trucks moving on the Interstate? Safety should always be a concern for a trucking firm. Will it take decades?

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Trinity Logistics

MAY 23, 2022

What Kind Of Equipment Is Needed For Bulk Liquid Transportation? Bulk products are usually packed in one large container to be moved, such as a tanker trailer. Bulk transportation for liquid freight involves using a tanker trailer instead of smaller drums or tanks. First, carriers pay more for this kind of special equipment.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 29, 2021

A new concept in semi-trailers is arriving on the highways of Brazil, equipped with the latest technology and on-board electronics. It is equipped with automated features and sensors and built to a design that reduces the total weight of the trailer. The other difference is the design.

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