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Fatigued operators are 7.3x greater accident risk

Logistics Business Magazine

The US DoT study, Fatigue Status of the US Railroad Industry , used data collected in the railroad industry in the US between 2003 and 2005. The analysis revealed the probability of a human factors accident (HFA) per 200,000 employee-hours, in cases with severe fatigue and, separately, in cases where no fatigue was present.

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The State of LTL Shipping in Light of YRC Freight Bankruptcy

TransAudit

formerly known as YRC Freight, sent shockwaves throughout the transportation industry due to its dominant position. was a significant force in the LTL industry with a legacy of service and expansion. Implications for the LTL Industry The bankruptcy of a major player like Yellow Corp. The bankruptcy of Yellow Corp., Yellow Corp.

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BIFA award winners crowned

Logistics Business Magazine

Dawson said that all the winners demonstrated a clear understanding of overcoming last minute challenges to achieve success, which reminded him of his own final mile, or last minute, delivery to Jonny Wilkinson in 2003, who then scored a drop goal that enabled England to win the Rugby World Cup.

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The three biggest risks in logistics

Logistics Business Magazine

A survey series by the Logistics Hall of Fame in cooperation with the logistics insurance broker Schunk Group looks at the current risks facing the logistics industry and how companies are preparing against them. The survey shows the current mood in the logistics industry and is not representative of the industry as a whole.

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Logistics Unleashed: Unveiling the Most Pivotal Events that Shaped its Development

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

The Industrial Revolution: Powered by Innovation The Industrial Revolution in the 18th century transformed societies and kick-started the modern era of logistics. The Hanseatic League introduced concepts such as consignment, just-in-time delivery, and customs documentation. References: Ballou, R. Business Logistics Management.

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Logistics Hall of Fame Council meets in Berlin

Logistics Business Magazine

Matthias Klug, Senior Director Brand Differentiation KION Industrial Trucks & Services EMA (KION IST EMEA), has assumed the office of election commissioner in 2022. The “TRATON Logistics Leader of the Year” is awarded to the pacesetters and future leaders in the logistics industry.

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Utz Group celebrates diamond anniversary

Logistics Business Magazine

With his entrepreneurial drive, he was able to turn his vision into reality, producing plastic products for both household and industrial use. The first was in Germany in 1971, followed by Great Britain (1990 – pictured ), France (1992), Poland (1997), USA (2003), China (2005) and Mexico (2017).

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