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Medline is the Largest User of the AutoStore Robotics Solution in the World

Logistics Viewpoints

Medline’s first AutoStore went live in 2013. AutoStore’s technology allows companies to do more with less people, and it’s very, very easy to train somebody how to operate our system,” said Paul Roy, Vice President & Managing Director, North America at AutoStore. “We’ve

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Record Number of China-Europe Freight Trains

Logistics Business Magazine

To help with reduced shipping capacity due to the pandemic, over the last two months, the China-Europe freight train service has experienced a record peak in services. As of 6th May, the number of China-Europe freight trains originating in Xi’an reached 1,000 this year, 78 days earlier than the same period last year.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 4 – 10)

Logistics Viewpoints

This is one case where I search not for the truth, but for the answer I seek (Afterall, Major League Baseball pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training next week). Well, I refuse to accept his prognostication. There must be an alternative to Phil’s gloomy prognostication. With a little effort I can find it. And find it I did.

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Trinity Logistics Announces Strategic Internal Promotions

Trinity Logistics

Dylan’s journey with Trinity began in 2013 when he joined as an intern. He’s been a major contributor in the development of our sales onboarding and training program, in addition to taking the Texas Team to benchmark performances.

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Coast-to-Coast in Hours: Could the Hyperloop Change the Way We Move Containers?

MTS Logistics

Now, a big question looms: can hyperloop technology replace train and air cargo transportation and be used throughout the U.S.? This would make hyperloop significantly faster than current modes of transportation such as airplanes or high-speed trains.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

Driving training programs overwhelmed by interest. The bad news is that truck driver training programs are in need of more resources and instructors to handle an influx of people interested in joining the industry. Many smaller carriers that do not have training programs still require at least a year of experience. warehouses.

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SFTA – What it is, What it Costs, and Best Practices

United World Transporation

The Sanitary Food Transportation Act (SFTA) is one of 7 foundational rules outlined by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) since January 2013 to create a modern, risk-based framework for food safety. Training: Training of carrier personnel in sanitary transportation practices and documentation of the training.