Thu.Apr 09, 2020

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FMCSA extends HOS COVID-19-related emergency declaration through May 15

Logistics Management

The Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) said yesterday that its national emergency declaration to provide hours-of-service regulatory relief to commercial vehicle drivers transporting emergency relief in response to the nationwide coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has been extended through May 15, 2020 or until the revocation of the Presidentially-declared COVID-19 national emergency.

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Examining Freight Delivery Challenges During COVID-19

Kane is Able

We’ve seen no negative impact on KANE customers’ freight during COVID-19 – a great accomplishment that has required a spirited effort by our transportation team. Here are some of the issues we’ve had to face.

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Spot market load volumes and rates trend down after an active March, reports DAT

Logistics Management

On the heels of an active March, which largely saw notable gains for spot market load volumes and rates for van and reefer equipment, that were driven by various factors, including urgent orders, or restocking, of retail goods, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, spot truckload volume and rates saw significant declines from March 30-April 4, according to data issued this week by DAT.

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Editor’s Choice: US Supply Chain Remains Resilient Even as Shipments Spike

Logistics Viewpoints

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. The concern over COVID-19 remains a hot topic for supply chains, let alone the general public. Yesterday I read a blog from FourKites about how supply chains have remained resilient even as shipments spike.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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AMPLY Power Partners with Tri Delta Transit

NGT News

Supporting California’s goal to transition all public transit agencies to 100% zero-emission bus fleets by 2040, AMPLY Power is managing the charging of electric buses for Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority, operating under the name Tri Delta Transit. AMPLY expects savings to increase as Tri Delta Transit expands its electric bus fleet in the future. […].

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How Bulk Trucking Companies Can Operate More Efficiently

Bulk Connection

No matter how well you perform in your line of work, there’s always opportunity for improvement. Even a few minor tweaks here and there can pay serious dividends. The problem is, it’s not always easy to spot those minor tweaks yourself. For carriers and other bulk trucking companies, freight brokers that specialize in bulk freight transport can act as an extra set of eyes to help you optimize operations.

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U.S. rail carload and intermodal units drop to Great Recession levels, says AAR

Logistics Management

ail carloads—at 210,911—were down 16.2%, trailing the weeks ending March 28 and March 21, at 219,844 and 224,048, respectively.

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8 Shipping Best Practices for Navigating the COVID-19 Pandemic

Freight Center

The eight shipping best practices described below relate to anyone shipping. Every shipper has their own shipping strategy — a customized version of shipping best practice — for getting their freight picked up and delivered at a price that works for them, and with the level of service they need. The COVID-19 pandemic is making shippers reevaluate and adjust their shipping strategies, modifying them where necessary.

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‘El Dorado’ Peterbilt, with a wealth of awards, was no myth

Overdrive Online

El Dorado was photographed at Texas Stadium, home to the Dallas Cowboys through 2008. The Peterbilt's awards included a Pride & Polish Best of Show.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

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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Six Supply-Chain Strategies for Oil and Gas in the Coronavirus Era

Supply Chain Brain

With oil prices at historic lows, it's time to reevaluate supply-chain and procurement strategies.

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State DOTs are in need of help. Is Congress listening?

Logistics Management

A letter to Congressional leadership from AASHTO calls for increase surface transportation funding.

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How much stuff is enough?

Logistics in War

by Air Commodore Hayden Marshall (Ret’d). In my new found (and very welcomed) capacity as an observer of life, I was agog (amongst others) at the recent behaviour of consumers and the “hoard mentality” that gripped the psyche of a significant number of people in response to COVID19 fears. What was the basis of their concerns? What were the indicators/warnings of an impending supply shortage?

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Coronavirus Pandemic: How 20Cube is making things easier for customers

20Cube Logistics

Coronavirus outbreak has gripped the world and its set to impact the logistics supply chain in a big way. Even though the world has come to a standstill but at 20Cube Logistics, we are in business through our virtual offices and ensuring that our customers’ freight operations are not being impacted. We are in regular touch with our shipping lines, Govt. agencies, agents, terminals to keep our customers updated about the latest information and freight operation details.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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Integrated Supply Chain Planning: Connectivity Enables Responsiveness

GlobalTranz

At the close of 2019, Jennifer Van Cise via IndustryWeek reported on the steep challenges faced in manufacturing and downstream supply chains. New challenges arise daily, and even as companies look to squeeze efficiency from all processes, a lack of visibility remains a major problem. In fact, 84% of chief supply chain officers note the.read More. The post Integrated Supply Chain Planning: Connectivity Enables Responsiveness appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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Examining Freight Delivery Challenges During COVID-19

Kane is Able

We’ve seen no negative impact on KANE customers’ freight during COVID-19 – a great accomplishment that has required a spirited effort by our transportation team. Here are some of the issues we’ve had to face.

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Commentary: Navigating the used truck market

Commercial Carrier Journal

The used truck market is complex and can make it difficult for fleets to be sure they will get top dollar for their assets come trade in time. The pricing of used trucks is mostly dictated by supply and demand and the economic conditions at the time.

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Frankfurt Airport Reports No Restrictions on Cargo Infrastructure

Airfreight Logistics

As the rapid spread of the coronavirus has far-reaching implications for the global economy, the transport of goods must be ensured. As such, Frankfurt Airport is continuing to provide its cargo infrastructure in full, as a way of preserving key supply chains, with empty passenger aircraft increasingly being used for this purpose. Around 40 percent of freight was flown as additional cargo on passenger aircraft last year and this decrease in passenger flights also means declining key air crago ca

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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CEVA Renews for Five Years with Italian Publishing Giant Mondadori

Logistics Business Magazine

CEVA Logistics has renewed its contract with Mondadori Group, the pre-eminent Italian publishing house for books and magazines. The new contract between Mondadori Group and CEVA Logistics extends a partnership begun in May 2017, for further five years. Logistics activities under CEVA’s management will be concentrated between Stradella 4 and Verona. CEVA will be in charge of distributing around 65 million items per year on behalf of Mondadori and move around 340,000 different titles.

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How to avoid the pitfalls when buying a trucking business

Truck News

The process for buying a trucking company is not identical to the purchase and sale of other types of companies. There are different considerations to be mindful of, and pitfalls that can occur without the proper due diligence. The transaction A purchase can proceed as a share purchase or an asset purchase. In some cases, […].

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How we're using map intelligence to support the transportation community during COVID-19

Trimble

In the face of the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic, the transportation industry is working around the clock to deliver essential goods that keep communities safe. From medical supplies to groceries, cleaning supplies to toilet paper, truck drivers are on the front lines of ensuring people have what they need to get through these difficult times. It’s an inspiration to see the many ways in which the industry has rallied together to support drivers and other transportation workers.

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4 Ways a TMS Provides Supply Chain Resilience

MercuryGate

Supply chain resilience describes how well and how quickly an organization can return to pre-disruption operational levels when uncertainty or disruption impacts the supply chain. Any disruption can test a supply chain’s resilience, and a large degree of resilience lies in agile processes and responsiveness, especially during peak seasons and so-called black swan events, which […].

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Mastering Order Management: Backorders & Out-of-Stock Inventory

The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.

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Working with freight forwarding companies in New Jersey

I.C.E. Transport

The Port of New York and New Jersey is the third-busiest port in the US, and the busiest on the East Coast. When you ship through a facility of that size, access to local knowledge and connections could save you time and money. What do you gain when you work with a New Jersey-based freight forwarder?

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FreightHub stays on course – our crew successfully steers our customers digitally through the corona crisis

Forto

– How does proactive crisis management work? – Why digital processes are no longer discretionary but necessary. – Responsible leadership is the be-all and end-all. The coronavirus threatens the lives of people all over the world. The virus also poses a serious threat to the health of the global economy as international trade suffers.

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How Long Should It Take to Implement Routing Software?

Paragon

The post How Long Should It Take to Implement Routing Software? appeared first on Paragon Routing.

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Full supply chain visibility: How digital order management ensures flexibility

Forto

Germany’s logistics experts still track products mostly manually. Lack of information from the supply chain now particularly shocks companies. Digital order management systems create competitive advantages not only in times of crisis. Every company – every manufacturer, every retailer – knows how important it is that products arrive on time.

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Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability

How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.

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Frankfurt Airport Reports No Restrictions on Cargo Infrastructure

247 Customs Broker

As the rapid spread of the coronavirus has far-reaching implications for the global economy, the transport of goods must be ensured. As such, Frankfurt Airport… The post Frankfurt Airport Reports No Restrictions on Cargo Infrastructure appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Zombie Army Makes Masks For Local Hospitals

Odyssey Logistics

The Zombie Army has been activated, and not for what you would think during these strange and stressful times. The HellsGate Haunted House, a Zombie Army production and Legacy Events company, has a crew of talent that produces major events throughout the year focusing on fright, but when news of inadequate face masks supplies for. Continue Reading. The post Zombie Army Makes Masks For Local Hospitals appeared first on Odyssey Logistics & Technology.

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Frankfurt Airport Reports No Restrictions on Cargo Infrastructure – Airfreight Logistics

247 Customs Broker

As the rapid spread of the coronavirus has far-reaching implications for the global economy, the transport of goods must be ensured. As such, Frankfurt Airport… The post Frankfurt Airport Reports No Restrictions on Cargo Infrastructure – Airfreight Logistics appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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