Logistics Brief

Trade group boasts ambitious retail-focused policy agenda for 2019

DC Velocity

JANUARY 9, 2019

Privacy issues, trade concerns and infrastructure improvements top retail industry's policy to-do list in the new congressional session, trade association leaders say.

Groups

Groups Industry Strategy

Port of New York and New Jersey says rail facility will cut truck congestion

DC Velocity

JANUARY 9, 2019

Port Jersey rail facility will handle 900,000 rail lifts a year, replacing 1.5 million truck trips.

Trucking

Trucking Handling Transportation

Banyan and Pierbridge partner on parcel shipping management

DC Velocity

JANUARY 9, 2019

Linking API and TMS platforms helps 3PLs cut costs, firms say.

Cost Reduction

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Retailers sharpen their focus on the supply chain

DC Velocity

DECEMBER 23, 2018

Companies made bigger investments in supply chain efficiency in 2018, tech vendor survey shows.

Supply Chains

Supply Chains Vendor Strategies Survey Efficiency

Spirit of innovation

DC Velocity

DECEMBER 23, 2018

For distilled spirits supplier, combined AS/RS, WES solution improves warehouse efficiency.

Efficiency

Efficiency Materials Handling Handling

Did you spot these Pretenders and Rolling Stones song titles?

DC Velocity

DECEMBER 21, 2018

If so, why not try your luck entering our December contest? You have until Jan. 15 to submit your answer.

Strategy

Robots won't put you in the unemployment line

DC Velocity

DECEMBER 22, 2018

Robots will soon transform the workplace in amazing ways, but they will not throw you out of work.

Strategy

Amazon expands Amazon Air network

DC Velocity

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Online retailer expands partnership with Air Transport Services Group, adding 10 cargo planes to its air transportation network, company says.

Networks

Networks Groups Cargo Transportation

Problems with product damage led plumbing wholesaler Ferguson to seek a new way to package its porcelain toilets. An innovative custom solution solved the problem—and cut labor and materials costs to boot.

Cost Reduction

Cost Reduction Packaging Production Materials Handling

GlobalTranz promotes CFO Krug into CEO chair

DC Velocity

DECEMBER 20, 2018

3PL will continue aggressive growth through acquisitions and technology development as it fends off startups launching digital freight matching platforms, firm says.

3PL

3PL Digital Freight Strategy

Hytrol to hire 140 production employees

DC Velocity

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Addition of Jonesboro, Ark., jobs will help production facility meet growth forecasts for 2019, company says.

Production

Production Meeting Materials Handling Handling

Has the Panama Canal expansion changed anything?

DC Velocity

DECEMBER 20, 2018

It's been more than two years since the expanded Panama Canal opened for business. But it may still be too early to assess its impact.

Transportation

DrayNow expands to New Jersey, New York

DC Velocity

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Intermodal marketplace steps up growth plans with help from investors, company says.

Transportation

Launchpad for women-owned transportation businesses nearly halfway to goal

DC Velocity

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Women In Trucking Association and Expediter Services collaborate on 150 Business Challenge.

Transportation

Transportation Collaboration Trucking

E-commerce patterns shift as retailers offer easy return policies

DC Velocity

DECEMBER 19, 2018

National Returns Day is expected to occur prior to Christmas for the first time, UPS says.

Strategy

DHL expands shipping options for small, mid-sized customers

DC Velocity

DECEMBER 19, 2018

DHL eCommerce partners with Easyship to offer same-day and next-day shipping, expanding on-demand delivery options to a wider range of customers, company says.

eCommerce

eCommerce Transportation

Nolan Transportation Group acquired by private equity firm Gryphon Investors

DC Velocity

DECEMBER 18, 2018

3PL will share resources with new sister company Transportation Insight.

Transportation

Transportation Groups 3PL

Logistics gives back

DC Velocity

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Here's our monthly roundup of some of the charitable works and donations by companies in the material handling and logistics space.

Materials Handling

Materials Handling Logistics Material Savings Handling

NextShift Robotics makes resale deal for warehouse applications

DC Velocity

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Hy-Tek Material handling will deploy robots in fulfillment systems.

Materials Handling

Materials Handling Handling

Women drivers keep on truckin'

DC Velocity

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Survey shows female truckers are less likely to quit than men.

Survey

Survey Transportation

Penn State program trains Marines on battlefield logistics

DC Velocity

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Penn State offers MBA degree through military fellowship.

Training

Training Military Logistics Strategy

FedEx expands e-commerce offering

DC Velocity

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Extra Hours service allows retailers to fulfill online orders into the evening, with late pickup by FedEx Express, company says.

Ordering

Ordering Transportation

U.S retailers lag in 'click and collect' capabilities

DC Velocity

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Fewer than a third of U.S. retailers offer buy online, pickup in-store services, survey shows.

Survey

AMRs and AGVs rev their engines

DC Velocity

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

The relentless drive for warehouse efficiency is sparking new interest in self-driving vehicles. For those wondering which type to buy, experts say forget the labels and focus on capabilities.

Efficiency

Graves to lead minority party in House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

DC Velocity

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

House Republican Conference elects Missouri Congressman to lead efforts to negotiate national infrastructure bill.

Conference

Conference Transportation

DHL to invest $300 million in emerging technologies

DC Velocity

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Supply chain arm will deploy piece-picking robots, AI, self-driving vehicles in 350 of its 430 North American sites.

Supply Chain Software

Supply Chain Software Picking Supply Chains

DHL eCommerce opens $20 million sortation center to handle online shopping volume

DC Velocity

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

New Jersey facility serves as test bed for automation, could inspire similar approach in Los Angeles and Chicago.

Handling

Handling eCommerce Automation Materials Handling

Robot orders decline through September

DC Velocity

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Though total orders are down, orders for robots from non-automotive companies surge in first nine months of 2018, trade group says.

Ordering

Ordering Groups

Uber Freight launches Lane Explorer

DC Velocity

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Machine-learning tool lets shippers view real-time, market-based rates on freight lanes up to two weeks in advance, company says.

Freight

Freight Tools Transportation

A time-saving solution

DC Velocity

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

As sales volume grew, furniture maker Inmod needed a faster way to process shipments. The Kuebix TMS solved the problem and more.

Matson welcomes its largest, fastest containership

DC Velocity

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Matson vessel Daniel K. Inouye arrives in Honolulu as part of carrier's $1 billion expansion project, company says.

Transportation

Global trade growth to slow in early 2019, DHL study forecasts

DC Velocity

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Logistics index tracks impact of political turmoil from U.S. tariffs, U.K. Brexit.

Study

Study Logistics Strategy

J.B. Hunt integrates its freight matching platform with Project44

DC Velocity

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Added data connectivity tools will expands capabilities of J.B. Hunt 360, firm says.

Freight

Freight Tools Data

6 River Systems hits one-million milestone

DC Velocity

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Warehouse robotics firm says its collaborative robot solution helped warehouses across the country fulfill a million units in one week.

Collaboration

Freight futures market to ease spot rate volatility, company says

DC Velocity

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

FreightWaves says forthcoming Freight Futures Exchange will help shippers and trucking companies mitigate risk, ease pricing volatility in trucking market.

Freight

Freight Trucking Transportation

UPS Canada expands with $200 million Caledon, Ontario, facility

DC Velocity

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The small package hub will be UPS Canada's largest operations facility, company says.

Packaging

Packaging Operations Strategy

Penske invests in next generation of truck mechanics

DC Velocity

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Collaboration with TechForce Foundation could help address shortage of vehicle maintenance technicians, firm says.

Collaboration

Collaboration Trucking Transportation

XPO allows online shoppers to track shipments with Google

DC Velocity

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Interface is firm's latest investment in last-mile, heavy goods network.

Networks

Networks Transportation

Dematic names new CFO

DC Velocity

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Automotive industry executive Diab replaces Herzog at Kion unit.

Industry

2019 Trend Watch: Livin' in the future

DC Velocity

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

The race toward automation continues, as a rise in goods-to-person fulfillment, increased adoption of warehouse execution systems, and greater use of autonomous mobile robots top the list of material handling technology trends to watch in 2019.

Trends

Trends Materials Handling Handling Automation