Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 15, 2022

This year’s winner of MM Maschinenmarkt’s “Best of Industry Award” in the Warehouse Equipment category is not a vehicle, but an assistance system. In this way, both operational safety and a productive operating process are taken into account, so that forklift drivers, warehouse staff and fleet operators all benefit at the end of the day.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Breakfast sausage, hot dogs and frozen chicken breasts from Tyson Foods are beginning to move autonomously on Gatik AI trucks in Northwest Arkansas. It will serve Walmart neighbor Tyson as a third-party carrier using four Gatik trucks equipped with autonomous capability. In effect, the bill bans driverless AV trucks.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2020

3rd party logistics services include 5 major categories: 1.) Sometimes 3rd party logistics companies are described as: Asset-based – companies that own actual assets like trucks, boats, planes, warehouses. Equipment / Drivers. 3PL Basics: An Introduction to 3rd Party Logistics with Roberto Cadena. Transportation 2.) Logistics 4.)

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2019

One of the largest categories has always been food and beverage. After enjoying dinner, a truck driver noticed that his trailer (and the contents) were missing. I’ve written about the threat of cargo theft on here multiple times. The contents just happen to be 1,000 cases of Patron, with an estimated retail value of $507,105.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 23, 2022

I am continuing to work on my latest Transportation Execution and Visibility Systems study, which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2026, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, customer size, and mode. These changes can add significant time to the ETA.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 19, 2022

Facing supplier constraints, Aurora delays autonomous truck launch. Cost of trucking grows to record high. Those costs vary depending on an item’s size, category, and weight. Categories with excess inventory include apparel, electronics, and home and sporting goods. Kinaxis acquires MPO. Walmart has about $1.5

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Office Space fits this category for me. Driver shortage eases slightly in 2022 but relief likely temporary. Tone sours on Q3 trucking calls. Save Mart associates pick and pack the orders at the participating store, and Amazon delivers the groceries to customers using Amazon Flex drivers. Delivery starts at $4.99

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 15, 2024

in 2023, Germany, which brings up the rear, can no longer be a growth driver for HARDER’s business. The crane is one of the first models to be operated by remote control and no longer has a driver’s cab. Since this year, the fleet of 50 industrial trucks has been electrified. With negative growth of 0.1

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

The fact remains that within freight transportation protocol, trucking capacity is finite. Available drivers will not always be accessible to handle loads, affecting freight pricing rates and fees when special capacity considerations are needed. This factor plays into net revenue per truck per week as well.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2021

All the prizes that have been awarded to the company since the mid-1980s can now be seen in a dedicated “Awards” section on the corporate website, assigned to the categories of Brand, Product/Innovation, Design and Communication. Since then, the competition in this category has been held at different intervals.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 2, 2023

The EDiA XL electric counterbalance from Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks has picked up its second honour in recent months after being named winner of a Red Dot design award for 2023. The Red Dot jury was highly impressed by EDiA XL’s clean and modern design and outstanding ergonomics, creating an incredibly driver-focused truck.

Trucking 54

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

3rd party logistics services include 5 major categories: 1.) Sometimes 3rd party logistics companies are described as: Asset-based – companies that own actual assets like trucks, boats, planes, warehouses. Equipment / Drivers. 3PL Basics: An Introduction to 3rd Party Logistics with Roberto Cadena. Transportation 2.) Logistics 4.)

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 20, 2023

Ahead of this Thursday’s IFOY Award winner announcement in Dortmund, we turn our attention to the STILL EXH 16 pallet truck. IFOY category: Warehouse Truck “lowlifter” IFOY Test Report With the EXH 14-20 Plus series, STILL introduces the latest edition of its electric pallet truck range.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2022

As of now, suppliers of new products can once again apply for the International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY AWARD). A total of 12 categories covering all areas of intralogistics are up for election in the eleventh edition of the award for 2023. At a glance: The IFOY AWARD categories 2023.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2021

A truck broker helps companies find trucks to carry their freight on lanes they are having difficulty covering. Thus, instead of a shipper using their own planners to plan, tender, and execute truck moves, shippers work with a third party who they believe can do this more effectively than their internal staff.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

In this case, what do automated vehicles and AI mean for the truck driving industry? However, there are three key reasons why truck drivers won’t be going away any time soon. There’s More to Trucking than Just Driving. Truck drivers also perform a number of other tasks in their daily routine.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2021

And the company’s operations and technology have evolved over the last three years, with a focus on its trucking, warehousing, and air capabilities. Amazon Trucking. Over the last few years, Amazon has continued to expand its private fleet of long haul and last mile delivery trucks. And that increased congestion and pollution.

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Locus

JUNE 16, 2023

Fuel costs: Last-mile fuel costs require careful management as they make up 25% of a truck’s operational costs over volatile price fluctuations. A recent analysis by the American Trucking Associations (ATA) indicates that if existing trends persist, we could see a potential driver shortage reaching up to 175,000 by 2024.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Sure, tracking drivers with GPS helps, but the problem is not that simple as there are several areas where deviations from the plan occur. a driver decides to change the delivery sequence) and others are involuntary (e.g. a driver decides to change the delivery sequence) and others are involuntary (e.g.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2022

According to our studies, having work-life balance and great perks and benefits are significant drivers of what employees want today in their workplaces,” said Comparably co-founder/CEO Jason Nazar. Trinity Logistics’ award wins in these categories is a testament to the organization’s commitment to the needs of its people.”.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2021

DHL Supply Chain has announced Driving Ambition , a new training programme which aims to tackle the national driver shortage in the UK with a long-term solution by providing fully funded training for applicants to qualify as LGV drivers.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Earlier this year, Hino announced their intent to produce medium- and heavy-duty Hino trucks with Cummins engines for sale in North America by the end of 2021. This month, Hino delivered the first of these vehicles to Penske Truck Leasing at a ceremony in their plant in Mineral Wells, WV as start of production ramps up. "We

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 21, 2020

E-commerce sales boomed in categories such as groceries and retail. The Driver Shortage Will Impact Capacity in 2021. When a driver gets a positive COVID-19 test, the carrier’s terminal is shut down for safety measures, removing capacity from an already tight market. Here’s a look at three key factors.

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Penske Move Ahead

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Penske's dedicated trucking operation utilizes Novelis' closed loop recycling system and shuttles aluminum coils from Oswego, New York, to automotive stamping plants in Michigan. This process runs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year – with a loaded Penske truck heading out on the road every 40 minutes. "We By Tana Korpics.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 8, 2023

IFOY category: Special of the Year IFOY Test Report In technical terms, the device is the first fully digital fork camera in series production, with full HD resolution, broadband automotive Ethernet data transmission and software for transferring the results to any WMS. These industrial truck operators will benefit from the innovation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Contract logistics – companies that provide warehousing services – certainly falls into that category. The US Department of Labor does not split out job openings for truck drivers versus openings for warehouse workers. But anecdotally it appears hiring truck drivers is even more difficult than hiring warehouse workers.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 13, 2022

Continuing with our run-through of each of the IFOY Award nominated finalists ahead of the winners announcement on 30th June at BMW World, we look at STILL’s DSR (Descent Speed Regulation) solution, the third of three entries in the Special of the Year category. IFOY category: Special of the Year. DSR Eco goes one step further.

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Now, That's Logistics

DECEMBER 24, 2021

From lumber shortages to a lack of semiconductor chips to ongoing disruption across many other product categories, consumer demand for goods was so high that many manufacturers simply couldn’t keep up. The truck driver shortage, massive uptick in ecommerce sales, capacity constraints and port congestion only added fuel to the fire.

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WorkWave

AUGUST 25, 2021

But not all types of delivery trucks and cars are well suited for the job. Do you opt for a big truck or a fuel-efficient hatchback? For delivery drivers, fuel-efficient cars offer a clear advantage over large box trucks. With the Prius, delivery drivers get the best of both worlds, fuel efficiency and cargo space.

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Estimates for annual port traffic growth for the foreseeable future are between 3-5%, including bulk and liquid categories. In FY18, 62% of cargo has moved into and out of port yards by truck, 35% has moved by rail and 3% has moved by river barge. ports doubled from 17.9 million to 34.8 million during the period 2002 through 2017.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2020

Yale Europe Materials Handling is celebrating being selected as a finalist in the Ergonomics and Innovation categories of the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) Awards for Excellence 2020. The ergonomic handle allows full command of the truck’s functionality, with the operator’s hands in a natural vertical position.

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PINC

APRIL 29, 2020

In these uncertain times, companies are turning to technology to help them comply with social distancing rules and to keep their workers and drivers safe in any conditions. sees technology as a key enabler for companies that are implementing new driver and safety measures. “As The gate arm opens automatically and the driver proceeds.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 20, 2023

It’s time to put the Raymond 8910 End Rider Pallet Truck under the spotlight as we continue our run-through of all the IFOY Award finalists ahead of the announcement ceremony in Dortmund on June 22nd. The next-generation Raymond 8910 end rider pallet truck is ideal for heavy-duty and high-throughput applications.

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PINC

AUGUST 24, 2020

If you’ve been paying higher and higher driver detention fees lately, you’re not alone. Those that don’t fall into the “shipper of choice” category are bearing the brunt of the driver detention and related fees. Payment terms, actual payment time, and detention (driver and trailer) were also commonly discussed.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Commercial trucks lead a taxing existence. That’s why it’s crucial to follow an effective fleet maintenance plan to ensure trucks stay serviceable. A good program ensures every time a driver takes a truck out, that truck has received the necessary attention. Implement Fleet Maintenance. Pre-Trip Tips.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 6, 2022

NX truck-mounted electric multidirectional forklift from HIAB, a part of Cargotec Corporation. IFOY category: Special Vehicle / Warehouse Truck. NX’ is the latest addition to the all-electric truck mounted forklift range and part of the second generation of the world’s first all-electric truck mounted forklift.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 21, 2020

This helps measure the demand for finished goods across a variety of categories such as department stores, furniture stores, electronics and more. The retail sales trends data can be broken out into categories for a more granular understanding of performance in various retail sectors. for year-over-year breakouts): .

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