Shipping and Freight Resource
APRIL 30, 2020
Image: Mission to Seafarers. Imagine leaving your loved ones, boarding a ship (for what you thought was a specified time) and now, not knowing when you will be able to return. This is the plight of thousands of seafarers the world over, who are working on ships so that you can get everything you need – food, medicines, supplies, provisions, etc.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 30, 2020
A few months ago, I attended the ARC Advisory Group’s Industry Forum in Orlando. While I was there, I had the opportunity to sit down and interview a few ARC analysts including Craig Resnick, Harry Forbes, Inderpreet Shoker, and Jim Frazier. I also had the opportunity to sit down with Ed O’Brien and discuss digital transformation in the changing retail landscape.
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Overdrive Online
APRIL 30, 2020
The power to determine whether you've been treated right on a load-to-load basis by a broker is held by. guess who? Assuming you haven't signed away the right by agreeing to a contract in which you waive it, reader, that's you. .
Logistics Management
APRIL 30, 2020
Global express delivery and logistics services provider DHL Express said this week it plans to invest $5.3 million to relocate and expand its Nashville, Tenn.-based service center. Company officials said that this effort is being driven by anticipated e-commerce growth, coupled with very strong logistics and distribution sector activity in Tennessee.
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GlobalTranz
APRIL 30, 2020
The throes of COVID-19 remain an unprecedented challenge for supply chain management. However, the traditional concerns of efficiency within the supply chain continue to set the standard for operational efficiency. C-Suite executives have their minds focused on the need to serve customers and maintain safety, and organizations across the globe continue to implement more strategic.read More.
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NGT News
APRIL 30, 2020
Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-01) has introduced the Clean Fuels Deployment Act of 2020. The bipartisan legislation, co-sponsored by Representatives Angie Craig (D-MN), Don Bacon (R-NE) and Roger Marshall (R-KS), would provide funding for installing and converting fuel pump infrastructure to deliver higher blends of ethanol and biodiesel. The bill authorizes $500 million over five years […].
Logistics Management
APRIL 30, 2020
For February, the most recent month for which data is available, the SCI came in at 7.93 ahead of January’s 3.73 reading, as well as December and November, at 4.6 and 7.0, respectively. January’s SCI reading is the lowest one going back to October 2018.
Kane is Able
APRIL 30, 2020
Back in 2005, the Tyler Texas Area Builders Association built a large home from the ground up in less than 3 hours. At the time, it set a record. Here's the video. It was a promotional effort to publicize the Association, but the overarching message was the importance of planning. While the build itself took just 2:52 hours, it was the product of months of meetings – among engineers, architects, builders, landscapers, tradesman, and project planners – to spec out every last aspect of the project
LandLink
APRIL 30, 2020
If necessity is the mother of invention a worldwide pandemic is the mother of cutting through government red tape. Vaccine approvals are basically getting rubber stamped and that’s a good thing. Automated vehicles are ramping up in anticipation of increased demand in this new environment as well. UPS will use drones to fill prescriptions for residents of The Villages in Florida, one of the country’s biggest retirement communities, amid a lock down to halt the corona virus.
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
Kane is Able
APRIL 30, 2020
Back in 2005, the Tyler Texas Area Builders Association built a large home from the ground up in less than 3 hours. At the time, it set a record. Here's the video. It was a promotional effort to publicize the Association, but the overarching message was the importance of planning. While the build itself took just 2:52 hours, it was the product of months of meetings – among engineers, architects, builders, landscapers, tradesman, and project planners – to spec out every last aspect of the project
NGT News
APRIL 30, 2020
Bollinger Motors has unveiled its plans to produce and sell the all-electric B2 Chassis Cab (B2CC). The Bollinger B2CC is the world’s first and only Class 3 all-electric chassis-cab truck platform, and it offers unlimited work truck variants. “The Bollinger B2CC’s unique features – including the 5,000-lb. payload and large energy source to power tools […].
United World Transporation
APRIL 30, 2020
The freight transportation market is in a state of disarray. Many economists are predicting that the 2 nd Quarter of 2020 will be the worst in US history, and the transportation industry reacts with a quarter lag to these economic conditions. There will be as many as 600,000 trucks taken out of the market in the 2 nd quarter. We are hearing various stories of how this is particularly affecting small fleets and owner operators, that are reducing operations down to 1 truck, or shutting down comple
MercuryGate
APRIL 30, 2020
In the current situation, it’s easy to assume disruption caused by COVID-19 triggered problems in the supply chain. However, it is not necessarily the virus causing these problems; it’s the changes in shipping and purchasing behaviors. That’s right—consumers still control the flow, and when shipping food, consumer changes in demand will have resounding effects on […].
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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.
Globalior
APRIL 30, 2020
Most compliance managers in supply chain functions would readily agree that they hold ethical practices in high regard and likewise hold a firm moral high ground when making decisions in the course of their work. In this article we look at what it means – at least a tactical level, to say that a supply chain is being ethically managed. Vendor selection: Fair and transparent selection process.
Camelot 3PL Software
APRIL 30, 2020
As we reflect on what has happened the first part of this year, we must consider the sacrifice and the hard work from all the heroes in our global medical community. We want to thank them all for their efforts to help us contain and survive this pandemic. Meanwhile, many of us have been affected and are waiting at home, figuring out when to get a haircut or go see a movie, take our minds off of the new reality we are living.
Freight Center
APRIL 30, 2020
Spring is in the air and that means it’s time for produce season to get up and running. Many fruits and vegetables have entered their prime growing time of the year, and farmers and food distributors are looking to get their produce out fast and effectively. But when it comes to properly transporting food so it stays fresh and safe, some expert freight guidance can go a long way.
World Food Programme Logistics
APRIL 30, 2020
Despatched to West Africa in 2014, Chiara Camassa draws on a wealth of experience as she helps Haiti respond to the pandemic Chiara standing at WFP’s warehouse in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Photo: WFP/Antoine Vallas Chiara Camassa is an administration officer for the World Food Programme in Haiti, where there are currently 72 confirmed cases of coronavirus.
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Kanban Logistics
APRIL 30, 2020
Makers of all types of products turn to third-party logistics (3PL) providers to optimize warehousing and distribution operations in order to meet modern supply chain demands. Makers of food products, however, have a host of safety and regulatory requirements to contend with that make selecting the right 3PL even more crucial. In this article, we’ll examine the many things you’ll need to look for in a food distribution warehouse provider to not only optimize your operations – but do so safely as
World Food Programme Logistics
APRIL 30, 2020
The coronavirus hotline for Libyans that is inundated with calls A call centre in Tripoli, managed by the World Food Programme, needs funding to keep up with the demand for information Operators take calls to the COVID-19 hotline run by the Emergency Telecommunications Sector?—?in the afternoon they work from home because of a curfew. Photo: WFP The hum of idling computers vibrates gently through the World Food Programme’s (WFP) empty Libya backup office in Tunis, capital of neighbouring Tunisia
Paragon
APRIL 30, 2020
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World Food Programme Logistics
APRIL 30, 2020
As millions of children miss out on school meals, WFP works to ensure they continue to receive the calories and nutrients they need Almost 1.6 billion children and youth in 197 countries are missing school as classes have been suspended to restrain the spread of COVID-19. Some 370 million among them are no longer receiving school meals?—?often the only meals they could count on.
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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.
Penske Move Ahead
APRIL 30, 2020
Technology plays an important role in keeping trucks on the road to deliver food, and vital medical and household supplies, during this stay-at-home time of COVID-19. A key part of ensuring that Penske box trucks and tractor-trailers operate optimally is the preventive maintenance inspection. Simply known as a PM in the world of transportation, these regularly scheduled inspections are a top-to-bottom review of the truck to certify it is in tiptop condition.
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 30, 2020
The FMCG industry is being pushed to its limits, with many manufacturers reporting demand at an historic high, as a consequence of COVID-19. One concern for FMCG employers during this time of strain, is the ability to keep staff healthy and happy, to meet the heightened requirements placed on teams. Paul Shawcross, Clinical Lead in Occupational Health Services at Connect Health, provides advice on measures that can be introduced to keep teams in good musculoskeletal health whilst they’re busy su
247 Customs Broker
APRIL 30, 2020
[og_img] DSVPanalpina has tightened its payment terms after warning that the Covid-19 pandemic will lead to a higher credit risk among its customers. In its… The post DSVPanalpina warns on customer credit risks appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Forto
APRIL 30, 2020
Krisenbedingter Transportstopp bringt große Herausforderungen. Was bei der Umstellung auf andere Produktangebote zu beachten ist. Komplexität der Bedarfsplanung reduzieren, um schneller agieren zu können. Seit dem 20. April weht wieder ein Hauch von Alltag durch Deutschland. Viele Shops durften öffnen, wenn auch unter anderen Vorzeichen als vor Beginn der Corona-Pandemie.
Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive
Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an
247 Customs Broker
APRIL 30, 2020
[og_img] Sainsbury’s expects to incur costs of £500 million as a result of the impact of Covid-19 on its merchandise and clothing sales, despite increased… The post Sainsbury's expects £500 million impact as result of Covid-19 appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Trimble
APRIL 30, 2020
This April marked the 20th anniversary of National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW). The idea for NWZAW started back in the late 90s with a group of staff members at the Virginia Department of Transportation who wanted to raise awareness about work zone safety before construction projects picked up during the Spring and Summer. Over the years, the NWZAW has not only helped reduce the number of work zone crashes, but also encouraged companies in the transportation sector to innovate and embrace t
247 Customs Broker
APRIL 30, 2020
The Freight Transport Association has called on the government to keep trade flowing efficiently between Northern Ireland and Great Britain following the conclusion of the… The post Strengthen Northern Ireland supply chains post-Brexit, urges FTA appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
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