Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 27, 2021

Jörg Spiekermann, sales manager for palletising and packaging systems in the Consumer Goods area of Beumer Group , knows how to solve individual tasks with standard components. “For our customers, it is often not just a matter of packaging goods simply to protect them from environmental influences,” says Spiekermann.

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LabelMaster

JULY 5, 2023

The post How our new packaging partnership makes large format lithium battery transport easier. It’s also changing how car companies and dealers handle breakdowns, accidents and other routine automotive incidents. After more than a century of working with petroleum-powered. appeared first on Labelmaster Blog.

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GoShip Blog

AUGUST 5, 2022

In this article, we share five expert tips on the cheapest ways to ship your packages in 2022 and save money in your business. Although these factors are out of your control as a small business owner, finding cheaper package shipping options can help mitigate the effect of higher shipping costs on your profit margin. .

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Freightera

JANUARY 24, 2023

Follow these simple steps to make sure your cargo is safe during freight shipping If your business ships pallets regularly or occasionally, one or more of these questions has crossed your mind at some point: How do I ensure that my pallets are packaged safely for shipping? They’re the most common packaging type in freight shipping.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 12, 2023

This article is from Michael Balint at Solvoyo and looks at the fresh produce supply chain. Recently, I was at my local grocery store for my weekly shopping trip and found myself in the packaged salads section. In a Sept 2022 Deloitte article, they maintain that “perishability is still relevant but now more of a pocketbook issue.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Packaging by Quadient, formerly Neopost, has launched CVP Everest, a high velocity packing system capable of producing more than 1,100 packages per hour. The CVP… The post Packaging by Quadient climbs packaging peaks with Everest appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Ottawa Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2016

By including eco-friendly packaging as part of what your business does to contribute toward green progressions–or just even by beginning here, you can reap rewards beyond just saving the environment that have a lot to do with the smart business-end of things, too. It’s a Win-Win. You can sell the waste-not want-not perk.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The program, called Ships in Product Packaging , will allow sellers to ship items without any additional packaging. Through the Ships in Product Packaging program, Amazon can help sellers redesign products’ packaging so they can be delivered to customers in their own branded container only.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Packaging by Quadient, formerly Neopost, has launched CVP Everest, a high velocity packing system capable of producing more than 1,100 packages per hour. The CVP… The post Packaging by Quadient climbs packaging peaks with Everest – Logistics Manager Magazine appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In this article, we will actively explore how predictive and prescriptive analytics can significantly enhance efficiency in several diverse aspects of warehouse operations. Taking this even further, we can estimate the cost of an error to the business and use prescriptive analytics to automatically make the decision to audit a package or not.

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West Coast and California Logistics

JULY 9, 2021

According to an article in Multichannel Merchant , UPS is issuing new surcharges which will hit shippers hard during this year’s peak season. These new surcharges will be applied between October 31 and January 15, with pricing based on percentage of package volume over and above February 2020 volumes.

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247 Customs Broker

JUNE 25, 2019

Editor’s note: This story is the second installment in a monthly series looking at popular food packaging innovations. Previous articles sponsored by BMO Harris Bank can… The post Why reusable food packaging has a promising future appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Original Article: FOSC: Collaboration drives last-mile success. However, even as retailers scramble to meet e-commerce consumer demands, and providers lean into the latest trends to get those packages to front doors, there is plenty going on behind the scenes. Click for more articles by Brian Straight. Can they be stopped?

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

[og_img] Smurfit Kappa has been named a founding member of a new industry alliance to promote the use of paper-based packaging in a circular and… The post Smurfit Kappa promotes sustainable packaging with 4evergreen initiative appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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247 Customs Broker

JULY 14, 2020

billion rescue package, comprising of refinancing, loans and company-wide cost savings, as it looks to… The post £1.2bn rescue package for Virgin Atlantic – Logistics Manager Magazine appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News. [og_img] Air cargo carrier Virgin Atlantic has secured a £1.2

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 11, 2020

[og_img] The government has opened a ten-week consultation on a Plastic Packaging Tax which, from April 2022, will apply to plastic packaging manufactured in or… The post Plastic Packaging Tax to hit supply chain from 2022 appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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10xLogistics

DECEMBER 2, 2013

Today the logistics world is a buzz with the idea that Jeff Bezos rolled out on 60 minutes last night that a drone could deliver your package. Too bad 60 minutes did not read this article " A Drone Delivers Your Package " back in FEBRUARY of 2013!

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 2, 2020

At a time when the planet is facing atrocities linked to man-made climate change, companies are facing the harsh reality that if they don’t change… The post Logistics Manager Analysis: Packaging and Recycling Pressure Points appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 3, 2023

This article is written by Atakan Kantar & Doğa Kurt from Solvoyo, and examines the ongoing trend CPG companies going direct-to-consumer (D2C). Quicker response times, pick efficiency as well as packaging requirements are very different from what CPG operations are accustomed to. To read the full article, click HERE.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 11, 2020

[og_img] The government has opened a ten-week consultation on a Plastic Packaging Tax which, from April 2022, will apply to plastic packaging manufactured in or… The post Plastic Packaging Tax to hit supply chain from 2022 – Logistics Manager Magazine appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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247 Customs Broker

JULY 9, 2020

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has said that it welcomes the package of measures unveiled by the Chancellor of the Exchequer today to scale… The post BIFA welcomes government package to support employment and training – Logistics Manager Magazine appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 24, 2023

This article is from Logistyxlooks at the findings from a recent survey on sustainability. To read the full article, click HERE. consumers on their sustainable shopping opinions and behaviors. The post Editor’s Choice: Consumers Will Wait for Sustainability appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 22, 2023

What’s in the article: What are hazardous materials? ORM-D – Materials classified as consumer commodities that may be subject to the regulations but presents a limited hazard during transportation due to their form, quantity, and packaging. This dictates how the goods are labeled, packaged, and handled while in transit.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 4, 2023

Today’s article comes from Erin Sun at Oracle and identifies five supply chain success factors CPG companies need to know for increased profitability. Optimizing a vast and complex supply chain is a growing challenge for Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) firms. To read the full article, click HERE.

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 31, 2020

Packaging supplier DS Smith is targeting packaging volume reductions and an increased use of recyclable materials as it looks to meet pan-industry sustainability goals. Sam… The post DS Smith targets packaging 'reuse, recyclability and sourcing' appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2022

Once a customer places an order, the item is fulfilled from the store, packaged, loaded into the drone and delivered right to their yard using a cable that gently lowers the package. Amazon is looking to sublet at least 10 million square feet of space and could vacate even more by ending leases with landlords.

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Ottawa Logistics

MARCH 24, 2022

In addition to this, the article states that any subscription service will need excellent consumer support, because a major portion of transactions will involve renewing existing customers in addition to gaining new ones. The article suggests that quality, novel product selections with reasonable pricing will keep more subscribers.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 2, 2020

At a time when the planet is facing atrocities linked to man-made climate change, companies are facing the harsh reality that if they don’t change… The post Logistics Manager Analysis: Packaging and Recycling Pressure Points – Logistics Manager Magazine appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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CLX Logistics

JULY 14, 2023

Like most chemicals, the same product can be shipped in various forms and packaging configurations. The same chemical product can have different freight classes depending on the density of the articles that make up the shipping unit. The higher the density, the lower the freight class and shipment rate.

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 31, 2020

Packaging supplier DS Smith is targeting packaging volume reductions and an increased use of recyclable materials as it looks to meet pan-industry sustainability goals.

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247 Customs Broker

JUNE 25, 2020

[og_img] UPS, Sealed Air (SEE), Smurfit Kappa and Macfarlane Packaging have launched a new range of packaging specially designed for shipping individual bottles of spirits… The post UPS and packaging providers innovate on e-commerce drinks distribution – Logistics Manager Magazine appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 17, 2021

Today’s article is from GlobalTranz and explores white glove services in transportation management. While a consumer may be pleased with seeing a package sitting on the front doorstep when returning home, it is at an added risk. The package could be stolen, or the package’s contents could perish.

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 17, 2023

This article breaks down the new small parcel rates and the impact on shippers moving forward. Express Package Services and U.S. FedEx experienced a significant drop in package deliveries in the final quarter of 2022. The supply chain industry continues to face challenges such as packaging and labor shortages.

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GoShip Blog

JUNE 5, 2023

If customers open a broken product due to improper packaging, they will likely not shop with your business again. Shipping fragile items can be daunting, but with these five easy tips, you can be sure your packages arrive safely. A fragile item is an item that either needs special packaging for shipping or is a very breakable item.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

I tackled a number of technology areas in my original article. Happy Returns was also the pioneer behind package-free returns. The customer does not need to package the item up or print a return label. This year, the recurring theme was all about customer empowerment and how this leads to a positive customer experience.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 9, 2023

The first one was the truck loading or unloading area, where pallets full of boxes containing books were picked up and the packages were dispatched to the customers. The second area corresponded to the main part of the warehouse where the shelves where the different references (books and other articles) were located.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Features include forecasts on 2023 supply chain trends, de-carbonisation, air cargo growth, electric vehicles, multi-tier DCs, telematics, supply chain optimisation, forklift safety, robots and data, warehouse automation, ecommerce and dispatch, labelling and packaging automation. All our recent issues can be read here.

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