Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The expansion will almost double the storage capacity from the current 27,600 to 50,000 pallet spaces. Boosting capacity The iLogistics Centre in Dunajská Streda has been in operation since 2012, gradually expanding to meet growing customer demand for logistics solutions.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 28, 2023

Ground was recently broken for a new distribution centre where Dematic is set to supply the latest warehouse automation technology to parent company KION Group at its site in Kahl am Main near Aschaffenburg, Germany. The post New Distribution Centre has Latest Automation appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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GoShip Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The lack of transportation capacity is one of the most significant problems in modern supply chains and logistics. Even though the industry seems to develop at high speed, some setbacks like capacity challenge are still causing trouble in massive delivery operations. Why do capacity challenges arise? medical supplies).

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2021

To reduce the risk of supply chain disruption , shippers need to know what it means for their operation going into the start of May and how to use the right services to find available capacity before the CVSA roadcheck storm arrives. Is the CVSA Roadcheck Safety Blitz a Good Thing for the Industry. The overwhelming answer is “yes.”

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

In this post, we’ll do a deep dive into less-than-truckload (LTL) industry trends to watch for 2022, and highlight actions that shippers should consider to guide their strategy throughout the year. LTL Industry Macro Trends. Three Factors Shaping the LTL Industry. Tightened Capacity. Compete for capacity.

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Ship Monk

MAY 25, 2023

What do we mean by distributed inventory? Well, if you’re familiar with Amazon’s practice of adding warehouses all over the country, then you’re familiar with the concept of distributed inventory. What is Distributed Inventory? There are several benefits to distributing some or all of your inventory across multiple warehouses.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

These acquisitions form part of Heppner’s international growth strategy, designed to strengthen the Group’s distribution capacity in Western Germany and increase its competitiveness in the French and German transport markets. “We are delighted to embark upon this new chapter between Heppner and our company.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Growing businesses will sooner or later need more capacity in their supply chain to fulfil larger sales volumes. Using WMS to increase factors such as occupancy, throughput, and data and task accuracy can all help to increase the capacity of an existing warehouse. The first is to ensure maximum utilisation of every available space.

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Stord

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

In conjunction with this round, we are announcing our new model and a new category of distribution — Networked Distribution — which will further our mission to empower modern shippers to move products brilliantly. The Solution: Networked Distribution Our team at STORD believes that shippers deserve a better distribution experience.

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Trans Global Auto Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Determining the current state of shipping industry news is similar to looking into a Magic 8 Ball – when you shake it and the water settles, the message says, “Future Remains Uncertain.” Shipping Industry News: The Good Let’s start this update on the most positive note.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Approximately 73% of respondents cited progress in omnichannel improvements over the past year, but express cautious optimism for their company's supply chain and capacity. Tight capacity and high rates. Shrinking capacity from higher freight volumes results in higher rates throughout peak season and beyond. Download Report.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 30, 2021

Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) like self-driving fork trucks, pallet trucks, and tuggers are now a key tool for material handling in most industries including Ecommerce, 3PL, Consumer Goods, Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, and Medical Distribution. Could they help you too?

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ShipLilly

JANUARY 25, 2021

From an operational point of view, the 2020 holiday season was more difficult than usual because businesses had to deal with the reality of limited carrier capacity which reduced their speed in processing orders. Online orders spiked, but the industry seemed unable to respond quickly enough. As the U.S.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 14, 2023

When it comes to major issues, industry events, and new developments, TT journalists get the story first and get it right, keeping readers informed about all aspects of the trucking industry and helping them stay ready for what’s to come. Freight brokerage giant C.H. Robinson Worldwide holds onto its No. billion last year.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 11, 2023

Container xChange has released a Container LogTech predictions report for 2023, which highlights important global trends that the shipping and supply chain industry will witness in 2023. Freight forwarders will employ a ‘wait and see’ approach before making any long-term air cargo capacity commitments particularly.” the report claims.

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Transporeon

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Shippers are feeling the effects of scarce carrier capacity. The driver shortage is affecting available trucking capacity. With luck, the shipper may find and contract with another carrier that has available space despite the driver shortage and scarce capacity. Scarce available trucking capacity leads to higher shipping costs.

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Transporeon

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Shippers are feeling the effects of scarce transport capacities in the market. The driver shortage is affecting available transport capacities. If they are in luck, they may find and contract with another carrier that has free freight space despite the driver shortage and scarce transport capacities.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 17, 2021

Overall, the trucking industry is thriving in current market conditions. High demand and low capacity have made it a veritable “carrier’s market” allowing carriers to pick and choose the loads they wish to take. COVID-19 vaccine distribution consuming already limited availability of specialized equipment.

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3PL Insights

JULY 19, 2021

Many industries are having trouble keeping up with demand as the U.S. businesses are operating at full capacity. In this article, we will take a look at some of the industries that are most affected by these shortages and how they affect the entire supply chain. The auto industry has been highly impacted by shortages.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 13, 2015

Many of the following distribution center metrics to track closely mirror those found within transportation and manufacturing, but this listing will focus on those involved in distribution centers. What Distribution Center Metrics Need Tracking? Monitor Warehouse Capacity. Identify Peaks in Warehouse Capacity.

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Conger

JANUARY 7, 2022

This article is all about forklift weight capacity. The difference between a forklift’s rated capacity and its actual capacity. OSHA’s rules on forklift capacity. How to calculate your forklift's actual capacity. Forklift Capacity Plate: What It Is and How to Read It. Load capacity. And much more!

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Stord

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Shippers who carried loads with Celadon may experience “short-term dislocations,” but overall trucking capacity is not expected to be affected. Cold-Storage Industry Starting to Boom Growing online grocery sales and rising demand for fresh produce is heating up the cold-storage industry — investors bought $1.9B

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Stord

APRIL 4, 2019

High consumer expectations, a storage shortage and disruptions from trade tensions are increasingly revealing the shortcomings of traditional distribution models. Unfortunately, traditional distribution models lack the necessary footprint, and therefore, reach to achieve these goals.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 14, 2021

Yet, truck industry analyses and insight into existing conditions can help safeguard against uncertainty. But now, let’s take a closer look at how a vaccine distribution will play into final mile delivery, why and how e-commerce will still change the narrative, and what to expect from pent-up customer demand.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 18, 2021

Overall, the trucking industry is thriving in current market conditions. High demand and low capacity have made it a veritable “carrier’s market” allowing carriers to pick and choose the loads they wish to take. COVID-19 vaccine distribution consuming already limited availability of specialized equipment.

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Penske Move Ahead

JUNE 18, 2021

A continued increase in demand coupled with carrier constraints and a driver shortage has strained capacity, and carriers are getting more selective with the freight they will haul. The current situation is worse than the last extraordinarily tight market the industry faced in 2018, and it is expected to last through the end of the year.

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Stord

JULY 16, 2019

Warehouse Capacity Increased in Q2 2019 The supply of available industrial and logistics space increased for the first time in eight years, according to a July 15 report by CBRE. Increased investment in new real estate helped alleviate the space constraints seen in recent years and caused by the growing e-commerce industry.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 26, 2023

Transport Exchange Group (TEG), a leading UK online freight exchange platform, is helping its members to operate more dynamically and competitively in a highly volatile marketplace with the launch of what it describes as an ‘industry-first’ load pricing data service.

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Quality Scales Unlimited

MARCH 9, 2021

Accuracy, reliability and efficiency of data are key factors that affect both safety and performance in warehousing and distribution operations. These scales are available in various sizes and capacities, but are usually designed to fit into small areas and maximize workspace. They are capable of counting or checkweighing applications.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

That includes analyzing historical data, determining the distribution type for every customer and period, calculating the mean and standard deviation, excluding outliers, and producing a simulated demand picture for as many periods as possible. How will the solution be different for stochastic optimization VS a classic one?

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Warehouse and distribution centre (DC) design is a fascinating and absorbing topic, but alas, is often misunderstood. This becomes even more important as distribution and fulfillment processes change in line with the shift toward omnichannel sales. B) Flow versus Capacity. One warning before I begin. Why Does This Matter?

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Kanban Logistics

MARCH 26, 2020

In this article, we’ll examine the business and logistics characteristics of the state and explore the advantages your operation can enjoy by locating your distribution centers in North Carolina. North Carolina industries. Advantages of distribution centers in North Carolina. North Carolina business at a glance.

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Freightos

APRIL 2, 2024

Schedules were quickly disrupted and capacity shifted to China – Europe and North America lanes to accommodate the longer voyages. These changes made ocean capacity (and empty containers) scarce, sending container rates out of India spiking. That reached air cargo quickly.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 12, 2021

Yes, it has asked the industry for more in recent months, but what about before the pandemic? Political instability, Brexit, pent-up consumer demand, spot versus contract considerations, and more complicate freight managers’ duties and add more transportation data to the industry. Let’s hit pause for a moment. Download the White Paper.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 4, 2018

From the last half of 2017 through today and beyond, a slew of market forces, some predictable and some unexpected, have combined to create a very real truck capacity shortage in the United States. The past, present and future market forces causing today’s extreme truck capacity shortage include: Strong Economy. Holiday Season.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2024

Georgia-Pacific and its subsidiaries manufacture and distribute a wide range of consumer products, including bath tissue, paper towels, napkins, tableware, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, and building products. provided solutions for the financial industry. Before working with GP, Parabole.ai

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

IKEA Ireland is today opening its state-of-the-art distribution centre in Rathcoole, Co. The new distribution centre will result in IKEA’s business in Ireland having one of the shortest delivery times in Europe. There is no doubt IKEA’s dedication to become climate positive sets a commendable standard for the entire retail industry.”

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