Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Palletways, an Imperial Group company and one of Europe’s largest and fastest-growing express palletised freight networks, has partnered with Mates in Mind, a UK charity that helps organisations improve their workforces’ mental health. The post Mates in Mind Support Employee Mental Health appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 18, 2023

Special focus was dedicated to multimodal logistics solutions, including ocean, road, train and air transportation. It sets out the data requirements, introducing a data quality index and the associated assurance requirements to support businesses in the implementation of their decarbonization strategies.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 9, 2023

Rail-Flow, the leading platform provider for rail freight and intermodal transport, has attracted new investors to expand its business activities. Rail-Flow founders Dominik Fürste and Osman Akdemir want to shift freight transports from road to rail and digitalise rail freight transport.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 3, 2023

“We have been hugely impressed with quality and accessibility of video footage, which has already provided us with added insight into our onsite plant equipment,” explained Martyn Moylan, Training & Safety Manager at Charles Jackson & Co Ltd.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Panattoni Park Avonmouth is strategically positioned for local and national distribution, London and the wider south east markets, Avonmouth Docks, Royal Portbury Docks, Bristol Airport, Avonmouth Rail Freight Terminal and Bristol Parkway train station, given the quick access to both the M4 and M5 motorways.

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Construction Price Reduction Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Purchasing Skills 67

Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 2, 2024

Breeze joined in 2016, having accumulated over 30 years of experience in the global logistics and parcels sectors, most recently as International Strategy and Projects Director for Royal Mail. The post New CEO Appointed at Palletforce appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2024

Lessons learned from crises The pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in supply chains worldwide, necessitating major changes to their operations and strategy. Provide comprehensive cybersecurity training to healthcare supply chain employees to spot potential phishing attempts, unsafe browsing, or other risky behaviour.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 24, 2023

Customs clearance as well as air and sea freight services complete the on-site portfolio. Not only is this more efficient for everyone involved, it is also in keeping with the sustainability and climate strategy of the state of Tyrol, which aims to have regional distribution centres for the collection and delivery of goods.”

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 15, 2022

GEFCO , a global expert in supply chain and one of the top suppliers in automation logistics in Europe, has launched its new centre in Algeciras, which is already operating, as part of its goal of stablishing a strategy oriented towards strengthening its logistics chains.

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 19, 2018

The Freight Transport Association is advising companies to be prepared for a worst case Brexit scenario, in the light of the lack of progress in the negotiations between the UK and EU. We’re seeing too many uncoordinated actions by member states in isolation – plans based on assumptions rather than proper dialogue or a clear strategy.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Transporeon , a leading Transportation Management Platform and a Trimble Company, has announced new platform innovations that enhance its spot quotation, contract rate benchmarking and freight audit capabilities. Autonomous Quotation Price negotiations remain opaque and manual in the growing freight spot market.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 1, 2023

International freight transport insurer TT Club is seeking to draw attention to the hidden danger and life-threatening hazards caused by enclosed and confined spaces prevalent throughout the global supply chain. The post Death in Confined Spaces: Hidden Danger appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2021

Retail margins are under increasing threat from soaring freight rates, poor carrier reliability and fluctuating demand. In response, Zencargo , the digital freight forwarder has announced a new online forum to analyse end-to-end retail profitability. Updating planning and execution strategies to maximise flexibility and profit.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 3, 2018

An innovative strategy to alleviate congestion on San Francisco Bay freeways, bridges, and cargo-centric arteries by extending nighttime operations was implemented by Oakland International Container Terminal (OICT) two years ago. So what are the implications for Uber freight and on-demand drayage pickups? About the Author.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 14, 2023

This surge was driven mainly by the high freight charges of the shipping companies and airlines. International network expanded Despite economic challenges in 2022 deriving from the war in Ukraine, energy issues and rising inflation, Gebrüder Weiss adhered to its investment strategy.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Sourcing Strategies 65

Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Forto , a leading provider of digitised freight forwarding and supply chain solutions, has announced the latest milestone achievement in its sustainability roadmap with more than 50% of Sea Freight Full Container Load (FCL) volumes booked with Forto’s carbon offset offering in the third quarter of 2021. Forto offers CO?e

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 5, 2021

The freight brokerage industry has traditionally focused its attention on the training and development of its customer sales staff. In a buy-sell brokerage, customer sales are incentivized to hunt and gather more freight, to bring in more revenue. Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves at Edge Logistics. This will be key in 2021.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Here, Dee Humphries, Managing Director of Equans EV Solutions, highlights some of common challenges businesses are facing when it comes to adopting EV, with the strategy to overcome them – alongside a proven framework for EV adoption. The post Adopting EV Fleets Presents Challenges appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 31, 2023

” Innovative solutions for logistics challenges will be explored in “Overcoming Logistics Challenges with Strategies for Success,” alongside leveraging digital tools for efficiency in “Unlocking Logistics Transformation: Enhancing Efficiency and Effectiveness with Digital Tools and Technologies.”

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Complexity requires having a data strategy.” Real-time analytics with a virtual control tower helps forecasting freight lanes, both inbound and outbound. Extended reality, or VR, is used by Neovia for training, using tech from Elm Park Labs. Generative AI may create new strategies in logistics, for example in transport routing.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2023

.” Stephen Franchetti, CIO, Samsara, added: “As the AI explosion continues, an organization’s ability to stay competitive and innovate will come down to their enterprise data strategy. “This technology, however, is only effective when coupled with a robust data strategy that leverages a zero-trust model.

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Modeling Software Sourcing Strategies Operations Vendor Strategies 58

Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 31, 2023

As the UK gets to grips with a revamped government strategy to meet its 2030 emissions cut target, the pressure is on for fleet decision-makers to run a more flexible, environmentally friendly fleet. This is obtained by completing 35 hours of training followed by competency exams.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 5, 2021

Loadsmart , a leading digital freight technology company, has appointed Mark Hoyt as chief financial officer (CFO). Hoyt will lead Loadsmart’s financial strategy and oversee the company’s accounting, finance, treasury and tax functions, championing financial and operational excellence to drive value creation.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2018

Dachser UK is proud to have been honoured by the British International Freight Association at its annual awards luncheon held in London on the 18th January. As part of this strategy, Dachser UK’s apprenticeship programme has expanded with 14 new apprentices joining the organisation during the second half of 2017 across its four UK branches.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

The team discussed how government and industry can work in partnership to create sustainable, well-paid jobs across the country through a strong industrial strategy. The post Labour Leader Visits Port of Tilbury appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 9, 2020

Nail polish is classified as ‘dangerous goods’ and many of our administrative and operational staff are trained in dangerous goods compliance,” says William Walker, sales director of Walker Logistics. William Walker added: “Setting up a logistics operation in the UK is part of Indigo Nails’ growth strategy.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2015

Insufficient on-the-job training — Over the period from 2002 to 2013, investments in internal training programs such as apprenticeships, company classroom training, and other structured on-the-job skills development for current manufacturing employees were cut from 469,000 to 288,000 (nearly 40 percent). Annually, 3.2 - 3.5

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2022

Online buying will continue to fuel growth in home deliveries, presenting challenges that demand new strategies. While continuing to seek to recruit and train drivers, improving the overall productivity of existing drivers by optimising delivery routes should be the first port of call.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2023

This aligns with Ecolog’s vision and growth strategy and makes him a valuable addition to the leadership team. The post Ecolog Makes Senior Appointment appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Bajddi has 14 years of experience working in international supply chain operations and strategy. The post GEFCO UK appoints FVL director appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. GEFCO UK has announced the appointment of Youssef Bajddi as its new Finished Vehicle Logistics Director.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 3, 2019

“We continue to pursue our quality strategy, and it is paying off. On the downside, the shortage of freight space and drivers plus seasonal fluctuations in volume are hitting this segment hard.”. percent decrease in the number of shipments was offset by tonnage growth—most notably in sea freight—of 6.6

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 28, 2020

The strategy will be focused on developing business in the healthcare sector while growing the company’s influence over well-established verticals, including e-Commerce, high tech and FMCG. The post Geodis Names New MD in Ireland appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 31, 2023

Shipping losses have sunk to the lowest number we have seen in the 12-year history of our annual study reflecting the positive impact safety programs, trainings, changes in ship design and regulation have had over time,” says Captain Rahul Khanna, Global Head of Marine Risk Consulting at AGCS.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 25, 2020

Spanish rail specialist Transfesa Logistics has offered tips to cope with confinement, using the experience of its guild of train drivers, whose daily lives involve such isolation. Among the professionals responsible for making this supply possible are train drivers, who continue to carry out the traffic of first necessity goods these days.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 7, 2016

However, ocean freight is limited as it requires the use of ports, rivers, and canals to get products into land. Transport drones could impact ocean freight by making the inspection and review process simpler. Trains provide an excellent way of moving plenty of goods across the country, but it too is limited.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 3, 2016

As a result, the company must spend more money to find, train and retain the other three, originally-needed drivers. The following graphic, created by Overdrive magazine , shows trucking wages since 2000 in relation to the median household income in the U.S. In other words, four people may apply, but only to stay beyond one year.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Micco was one of the first freight forwarders to set up in Abu Dhabi over 40 years ago and built a strong base in the Oil and Gas sector on its way to being one of the most diverse multimodal operators in the region. “ Micco are strong in all modes. We respect the competition, their strategies and strengths.

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