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IoT Speeds Over-the-Road Shipment Tracking

Talking Logistics

Amazon’s disruptive effect has put two key strains on supply chain professionals: to ensure inventory availability across a broader network of distribution points, and get product to the consumer in days, if not less. There is a tremendous amount of data to pull together in order to get it right.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 9-13, 2018)

Talking Logistics

industrial real estate declined by 10 basis points (bps) in the second quarter, marking the measure’s 32nd consecutive quarterly decline, as demand for warehouses, distribution centers and other industrial property continues to outpace supply.”. Some distribution centers have added fulfillment operations.

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Cherbourg handles 100,000th container from Ireland!

Logistics Business Magazine

Following these results, Cherbourg Port and Ports of Normandy are working hard on several projects that will enable them to expand their services: Creation of a multimodal transport terminal for the Bayonne/Cherbourg rail motorway service. This project is backed by Brittany Ferries and the Ministry of Transport.

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Information on the transport of medical protective equipment

Forto

These goods must not enter the normal distribution channels and must not be made available for other uses. Another good alternative is rail freight, where the goods are in transit for 14 to 17 days, but far less carbon dioxide is emitted during transport than with air freight. FreightHub naturally also enables multimodal transports.

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The Digital Transformation Journey in Logistics

Logistics Business Magazine

Whilst technology and digitisation are crucial, having that person on the ground, listening to feedback, analysing data, and unearthing ideas to innovate and develop a seamless experience is also an essential part of the process and service delivery. The solution? Digitisation. for shipments alone, a clear indication that the demand is there.

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TMS Systems: The 3 Core Areas & 9 Main Features to Expect Upon Evaluation

GlobalTranz

Efficient management of transportation plays a major role in determining the success rate of an organization’s distribution system. Transportation incurs massive cost to the company thereby making the company strive hard towards achieving maximum returns on investment. Evaluating TMS Systems. Integrated EDI.

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project44 attracts $420m investment

Logistics Business Magazine

The breadth of data project44 offers and ease of access for shippers, logistics providers and carriers are unmatched. project44 has enabled us to meet our commitment to customers in a year of unpredictability,” said Pat Kenefick, Vice President, Global Distribution and Logistics at AbbVie. Customer quotes.