Talking Logistics

JANUARY 22, 2020

We all know that the transportation market is cyclical, with various factors impacting rates, capacity, and service levels across different modes. The market in 2019 was certainly different than in 2018, and the market will likely change again this year. What lessons from the past two years can shippers apply as we begin 2020? What. Read more Navigating the Road Ahead: Transportation Planning for 2020.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 22, 2020

Freight analytics refers to a set of algorithms that meticulously comb through the mountain of freight data to unlock its potential. According to Research & Markets, their value is further evidenced by their growth. Recent research indicates the freight metrics and analytics market will swell to more than $27.4 billion by 2024, presenting new opportunities.read More.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 22, 2020

Returnless refunds is only one of many ways in which Amazon is taking e-commerce fulfillment and customer service to the next level. To remain competitive, robust fuflillment capabilities are a necessity, and resposiveness and other customer service capabilities are a valuable diferentiator in today's intensely competitive retail environment. The post E-Commerce Fulfillment: The Retailer Survival Kit appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Truck News

JANUARY 22, 2020

Auditor general reports in Manitoba and Ontario, released last fall, uncovered some major shortcomings when it comes to enforcement of regulations governing commercial motor vehicle carriers and drivers.

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Artificial intelligence has quickly become a feature of everyday life: Using face ID to unlock a phone, communicating with online chatbots, and letting “smart” appliances help manage our homes are just a few of the ways that we interact with AI regularly. Forward-looking businesses are also using AI to transform their operations and gain a competitive edge.

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 22, 2020

Logistic pathways have played a crucial role in improving economic activity along them. Humans saw the importance of them and searched for the most feasible and cost-effective ones. Today, water transport of cargoes is considered to be the cheapest and cleanest transportation method. People found and used natural waterways and sometimes they engineered to connect them each other to make them more comprehensive.

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Compactor Management Company

JANUARY 22, 2020

It isn’t uncommon for architects to consider different ways to reduce waste while building a structure. However, they should also focus on designing techniques that would reduce the ongoing waste generated during the life of a building. For instance, just the way you would consider reducing energy and water use, consider reducing the waste generated.

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 22, 2020

This week’s average—at $3.037—fell 2.7 cents, following a 1.5-cent decline to $3.064 for the week ending January 13.

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NGT News

JANUARY 22, 2020

The OpenADR Alliance, a nonprofit corporation created to foster the development, adoption and compliance of the OpenADR communications standard, says significant progress has been made in global market adoption of the OpenADR standard for use in managing distributed energy resources (DERs) and electric vehicle support equipment (EVSE) in electric grids.

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 22, 2020

Port of Long Beach to announce its statistics along with a forecast in its annual “State of the Port” address yesterday. And much of the news was good.

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Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

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World Food Programme Logistics

JANUARY 22, 2020

A promising harvest from the thirsty plains of Northern Kenya WFP has been supporting the production of vegetables in Lodwar in the arid Turkana county using hydroponics on a trial basis. WFP/Martin Karimi Turkana experiences very high temperatures all year round and is one of the driest counties of Kenya. Water is scarce as the rainfall pattern is unpredictable and at times there is no rain in a whole year.

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 22, 2020

For November, the most recent month for which data is available, the SCI edged up 0.6% to a 7.0 reading on the heels of three consecutive readings at 6.4 from August through October.

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Overdrive Online

JANUARY 22, 2020

What it feels like right now for a couple readers where the 22.5s (or 24.5s) meet the pavement, and underscored by long-range analysis in the newly released quarterly U.S. Bank Freight Index report, showing the decline in volume and overall freight spending in the last quarter.

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 22, 2020

While the ink may now be dry from the United States-China Phase One trade deal coming to fruition on January 15, there are more than a few things to watch out for and keep in mind going forward.

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Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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Penske Move Ahead

JANUARY 22, 2020

Penske Truck Rental has released its 2019 list of Top Moving Destinations and for the first time in ten years, a new city has taken the number one spot. Phoenix, Arizona, has been named the top moving destination in the United States on the global transportation company's annual list. Since 2010, Atlanta had ranked number one on Penske's list of cities seeing the most inbound truck rentals.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2020

Konecranes has signed contracts with Yilport for the delivery of Automated RTG systems to three of Yilport’s European container terminals, two in Portugal and one in Sweden. Yilport has global ambitions to become a top-ten global operator of container terminals. This investment in three Konecranes Automated RTG systems, each with six Konecranes ARTGs operated under a supervised operation concept, is a major step towards achieving those ambitions, it says.

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 22, 2020

Transportation January 22, 2020 ATA’s truck tonnage index increases for 10th straight year; gains mask “choppy” freight environment, officials say. By DC Velocity Staff The… The post Truck tonnage up 3.3% in 2019 – DC Velocity appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2020

The latest analysis by the property consulting company Realogis on the letting volume of storage, logistics and production space in the Greater Frankfurt/Rhine-Main region* confirms the downward trend that started at the beginning of the year. While take-up was already down 13% year-on-year at the end of the first half of 2019 (H1 2019: 262,200 sqm, H1 2018: 300,000 sqm), 454,000 sqm of space was brokered by all market participants in the year as a whole (-36%).

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JANUARY 22, 2020

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Penske Move Ahead

JANUARY 22, 2020

Penske Truck Rental has released its 2019 list of Top Moving Destinations and for the first time in ten years, a new city has taken the number one spot. Phoenix, Arizona, has been named the top moving destination in the United States on the global transportation company's annual list. Since 2010, Atlanta had ranked number one on Penske's list of cities seeing the most inbound truck rentals.

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 22, 2020

By Patrick Burnson, Executive Editor · January 21, 2020 With the start of the Lunar New Year approaching this week, West Coast ports are focused… The post Port of Oakland container volume dipped 1.8 percent in 2019 appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Shipchain

JANUARY 22, 2020

The hype over blockchain has created some confusion, especially over the use of private versus public blockchains, and which is better for the industry. Today, companies across the globe are leveraging blockchain to improve visibility and hold one another accountable, but which is the better option? To clear up the confusion and provide clarity, this white paper will explore: Why supply chain leaders want blockchain solutions to increase visibility.

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Procurement and supply chain leaders have faced their share of disruption and economic turmoil these past four years. Whether from geopolitical tensions or the havoc caused by the pandemic and its aftershocks, plenty of challenges remain. Despite this, leaders are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel — inflation is decreasing, interest rates are leveling off and supply chain volatility is easing.

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JANUARY 22, 2020

Wearable Injectors Market Strategies to Increase Productivity by 2025 include major applications are Infectious diseases, Diabetes, Oncology, Cardiovascular Diseases, Autoimmune Disorders. Wearable injectors market is… The post Digital Transformation in Transportation and Logistics Market Report, History & Forecast 2019-2025, Breakdown Data by Companies, Key Regions, Types and Application appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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NGT News

JANUARY 22, 2020

Millbrook Revolutionary Engineering, a specialist in propulsion and driveline test services and systems, has officially opened its new electric vehicle (EV) driveline test facility in the San Francisco Bay area. The new propulsion test facility in California has been created to serve the American, Asian and European automakers that are developing the next generation of […].

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 22, 2020

Usually, this is the time of year when we can take a few moments, breathe deeply, assess the past year’s performance, and plan for the… The post KANE 2019 – Year in Review appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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PINC

JANUARY 22, 2020

Matt Yearling’s articles ranked on both Logistics Viewpoints’ and Talking Logistics’ most-read article lists for 2019. . As CEO of PINC, Matt Yearling contributes thought leadership and insights to a number of industry publications every year. For 2019, he holds the distinction of being one of the top-read authors for both Logistics Viewpoints and Talking Logistics.

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JANUARY 22, 2020

[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] Mark-It Express Logistics is expanding operations with the acquisition of the operating assets of… The post Mark-It Express Grows With Acquisition appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2020

France-based pharma logistics specialist EHDH says it wishes to acquire Movianto from Owens & Minor (NYSE: OMI). This transaction would create the European leader in transport and logistics services dedicated to the pharmaceutical sector, it says. Stéphane Baudry (above) , Chairman and CEO of EHDH, will remain the group’s majority shareholder.

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 22, 2020

Kilimanjaro airport Air Tanzania has commissioned Swissport to handle its entire hub operation at the airports of Dar es Salaam and Kilimanjaro. The agreement… The post Swissport assumes hub management for Air Tanzania at Dar es Salaam and Kilimanjaro airports – AIR CARGO WEEK appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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