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Last Mile Logistics Strategy Expanded

Logistics Business Magazine

PineBridge Benson Elliot, a UK-based pan-European real estate fund manager, and their JV Partner, Evo Industrial, have acquired two further sites, under their strategy, with Evo Industrial to deliver last mile logistics in and around London and key regional markets in the UK. The plan is to develop a 72,000 sq. warehouse unit.

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Worst Case Scenarios for Freight Brokers with Lisa Bruno

The Logistics of Logistics

Lisa is an Industry Consultant at CarrierDirect which is a consulting firm supporting the transportation and industry, logistics, warehousing, supply chain and also provide technology support. She started her career at Strive Logistics in 2005 and, being the 12th employee, saw an opportunity to make an impact at a young company.

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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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Climate Change and the Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Energy, industry, transport, buildings, agriculture and land use are among the main sectors causing greenhouse gases. In 2005, the EU instituted a cap-and-trade system for businesses as a way to cut the emissions that drive climate change. These come from using gasoline for driving a car or coal for heating a building, for example.

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Land Transport Outlook for the Year Ahead

Now, That's Logistics

As far back as 2005 the American Trucking Associations (ATA) was documenting a shortfall that the Great Recession erased but that quickly resurfaced as the national economy recovered. This will allow the industry to “close the gap” caused by demand for freight, projected retirements and other issues.

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Geodis makes Americas appointment

Logistics Business Magazine

An industry veteran with more than 35 years of experience, Jordan is appointed EVP and COO after serving most recently as Senior Vice President and Head of Market Line Operations for Geodis in Americas. Leveraging his expertise, Jordan will continue developing strategies to further grow the company’s high level of customer service.

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7 Distribution Operations Issues Highlighted in Industrial Distribution’s 68th Annual Survey

GlobalTranz

By identifying the most pressing concerns in the industry, the survey provides statistics and conclusions which the distributors can use to help maintain their business evolution in our technology based world. Consistency has always been at a premium in the distribution industry. In 2005, 73% of distributors were family owned.

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