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Maersk Dispatches First Train From Rotterdam to China

Logistics Manager

Maersk recently dispatched a 640-m long freight train to the provincial capital of Xi’an in China. The train carried Nestlé powdered milk for babies, which was produced in Ireland and transported to the port of Rotterdam by short sea shipping. It has definitely whetted our appetite.

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Increasing Speed and Efficiency of Vaccine Distribution During Uncertainty

AIMMS

The organization’s network of 4,000+ volunteer pilots donate their aircraft, piloting skills, and all flying costs to help families receive vital treatment that might otherwise be inaccessible because of financial, medical, or geographic limitations. I’m currently training the coordinators at Angel Flight West and other groups.

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The Definitive Guide to Transportation and Logistics Terminology

GlobalTranz

Rail: Transportation by train, usually subject to additional criteria for timelines, load density and adjunctivity to a local rail ramp. Transportation Management System (TMS): A system of record for tracking shipments, tendering loads and communicating with other parties in the transportation network. This is also used for tracking.

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advantage through Distribution Networks

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

How to achieve a competitive advantage through Distribution Networks. After the lesson on distribution networks, I researched to complete the training a bit more and I found how to obtain efficiency on the distribution. Previous steps in the design of distribution networks.

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What is Fleet Management | A Complete Overview Guide

Conger

Introduction to Fleet Management Fleet Management Definition Businesses across all sectors depend on commercial vehicles to transport people and products daily from cross-country delivery services to your neighborhood gas and oil provider. By eliminating manual processes, businesses can achieve greater operational efficiency.

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Cybersecurity in Logistics: How to Protect Your Supply Chain from Cyber-Attacks

3PL Insights

This is definitely beneficial to any supply chain as it simplifies and speeds up communication. Train Your Employees. It is imperative that all personnel be trained on the proper cybersecurity procedures. Many times cyber threats come from partners within your supply-chain network.

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Top 4 Mid-Mile Logistics Challenges and How to Solve Them 

Locus

Middle-mile logistics, despite its critical role, is riddled with challenges that not only hinder its own efficiency but also cast a shadow on the crucial last-mile deliveries. It all starts with routing inefficiencies, which can wreak havoc on businesses and their transportation networks. So, what’s the smart move?