NGT News
JULY 2, 2020
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) has created online learning resources with educational information about propane autogas for fleets and service technicians that are starting to return to work after recent shutdowns while navigating through new challenges. “The pandemic has been a wakeup call and it has many fleets reevaluating their best practices and […].
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 2, 2020
As the pandemic begins to recede in some countries and global businesses take steps toward recovery, what will reemerging supply chains look like?
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Logistics Management
JULY 2, 2020
Rail carloads—at 794,256—saw an annual decline of 22.4%, or 228,975 carloads, in June. Intermodal containers and trailers—at 1,004,933—fell 6.6%, or 70,944 units.
NGT News
JULY 2, 2020
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has issued a request for proposals for qualified partners to participate in cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA) projects with the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) national laboratories in support of the DOE’s H2@Scale initiative. Through this CRADA call, DOE’s Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office (HFTO) seeks to […].
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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.
WorkWave
JULY 2, 2020
Time To Read: 3 minutes. Today’s customers have higher demands than ever before when it comes to their online orders, and satisfying your customers is one of your top priorities as a last-mile delivery company. When your customers are satisfied, they’re more likely to continue utilizing your services and, in turn, provide your business with an ongoing revenue stream.
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Overdrive Online
JULY 2, 2020
A discussion on Overdrive Radio of opportunity barriers that exist for many in Black communities where, owner-op Muhammad says, folks growing up may be counseled that they must be "twice as good" as white counterparts to achieve the same level of success. A discussion on Overdrive Radio of opportunity barriers that exist for many in Black communities where, owner-op Muhammad says, folks growing up may be counseled that they must be "twice as good" as white counterparts to achieve the same level
United World Transporation
JULY 2, 2020
In the beginning of June, we wrote an article on Financial Scams. While these are on the rise in the transportation industry lately, they are not the only type of fraud that exists. Identity theft is another type of fraud that happens regularly to carriers. Identity theft is an opportunity for scammers in the transportation industry because there are few face-to-face interactions; it can be tricky to verify the identity and credentials of who you do business with.
Logistics Management
JULY 2, 2020
For April, the most recent month for which data is available, the SCI came in at 41.3, well ahead of March’s 19.7 reading, which more than doubled February’s 7.93 reading and was ahead of January’s 3.73, which is the lowest SCI reading going back to October 2018.
Turvo
JULY 2, 2020
Modern shipment tracking might not seem like a big issue. It’s a simple process that simply shows the package’s last known location. In today’s world, shipment tracking sounds new and innovative, but humanity has been tracking shipments for longer than many realize. And with demand for more shipping growing across all carriers, the need for faster more accurate tracking will increase.
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
Logistics Bureau
JULY 2, 2020
Will your Supply Chain overcome the current Coronavirus challenges? There might be opportunities you want to jump into and some things you might have to look at. WE WILL HELP YOU! Watch the video below and together let us outrun the competition! Best Regards, Rob O’Byrne. Email: robyrne@logisticsbureau.com. Phone: +61 417 417 307.
LandLink
JULY 2, 2020
Supply chain professionals are looking forward to a much-deserved extended weekend during the Fourth of July holiday. However, CargoNet , an industry cargo security firm, reports that extended business closures can create an advantageous operating environment for cargo thieves. For the past five years, the firm has analyzed cargo theft data in the United States and Canada from July 1 to July 7and found 130 cargo theft events in 27 different states, with theft most common in Texas, California, an
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 2, 2020
A red wedge-shaped chassis, a black overhead guard frame and overhead tilt cylinders: the distinctive design of the 392/393 IC forklift series from Linde Material Handling in the 2.0 to 3.5 ton capacity range has shaped in-house goods handling at countless companies in Europe and around the world over the past 18 years. This era ended on July 1st with the production of the last order for one of the largest brick manufacturers in North America.
Airfreight Logistics
JULY 2, 2020
Under the patronage of the Minister of Transport his Excellency Eng. Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, Saudi Arabian Logistics (SAL) launches its operations at the Model Cargo Village at King Khalid International Airport (KKIA). The launch was announced during a webinar attended by Abdulhadi Al-Mansouri, the President of General Authority of Civil Aviation, Sami Sindi, the Director-General of Saudi Arabian Airlines Corporation, Fawaz Al-Fawaz, SAL Chairman, Mohammad Abunayyan, SAL Executive Board Memb
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Logistics Manager
JULY 2, 2020
Hutchison Ports Thailand (HPT) recently held a welcoming event for the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) container vessel – MSC ISTANBUL – at their Terminal D, Laem Chabang Port. During the event, Mr. Peter Blohm, Managing Director of MSC Thailand received mementos from Pol. Sub-Lt. Montri Rerkchamnian, Director of Laem Chabang Port, and Mr.
Airfreight Logistics
JULY 2, 2020
Tigers has launched a new dedicated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) section on its eShop, powered by its freight portal SmartHub: Connect. The global logistics and transportation company has also released new software updates for SmartHub: Connect, giving customers shortcuts to buy and process documentation for the shipment of PPE. Tigers is also managing the door-to-door transport of five million medical masks from Guangzhou in China, to Sydney, Australia.
Logistics Manager
JULY 2, 2020
Yusen Logistics has announced the formation of Supply Chain Solutions to the foundation of their business, including ocean and air freight forwarding and contract logistics. Until now, the foundation of their business consisted of services including ocean and air freight forwarding and contract logistics. From this fiscal year, Yusen will add Supply Chain Solutions to their core businesses, and provide innovative solutions that enable us to visualize their customers’ supply chains and cont
Airfreight Logistics
JULY 2, 2020
Air cargo carrier introduces scheduled flights to Sao Paulo based on demand Operates special charter flights to Buenos Aires and Santiago Uplifts flowers from Quito to Amsterdam Emirates SkyCargo has announced that with effect from 3 May 2020, it has introduced weekly scheduled cargo flights on its Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft to Sao Paulo. This will allow for importers and exporters in the region to stay connected with their trading partners across the world with access to around 40 tonn
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MercuryGate
JULY 2, 2020
Supply chain automation provides a significant opportunity for maximizing return on investment (ROI) across all supply chain systems. For example, ARC Advisory Group found a typical ROI of implementing a transportation management system (TMS) of approximately 8.5%. However, leveraging TMS automation features can dramatically push that value upward. More importantly, TMS automation features include a […].
Airfreight Logistics
JULY 2, 2020
First-in-the-industry full network IATA CEIV re-certification Confirmation of the highest quality and safety of KN PharmaChain Kuehne + Nagel and IATA announce first-in-the- industry IATA CEIV re-certification of the entire KN PharmaChain GxP Compliant Air Logistics network, currently including 94 locations and covering all continents. Development of IATA CEIV Pharma is a response to the demands of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies and sets the standard for pharmaceutical shipments vi
Globalior
JULY 2, 2020
Traditional exports involve cross border movement of items, products or services. However, when it comes to technology and information – an export, or deemed export can occur without anything crossing any borders. A deemed export is the release of restricted or regulated information to a foreign national, even though that person is physically in the United States at the time of receiving the information.
Airfreight Logistics
JULY 2, 2020
Yusen Logistics has announced the formation of Supply Chain Solutions to the foundation of their business, including ocean and air freight forwarding and contract logistics. Until now, the foundation of their business consisted of services including ocean and air freight forwarding and contract logistics. From this fiscal year, Yusen will add Supply Chain Solutions to their core businesses, and provide innovative solutions that enable us to visualize their customers’ supply chains and cont
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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.
World Food Programme Logistics
JULY 2, 2020
Latin America at centre of concerns as invisible enemy hits countries beset by climate change and conflict Colombia: WFP and World Vision provide 5,000 food baskets to Colombians and migrants in Soacha, near Bogotá. Photo: WFP/Mathias Roed By Peyvand Khorsandi New numbers released by the World Food Programme this week “confirm our fears and paint and even bleaker picture as the coronavirus pandemic takes its toll”, says the organization’s Director of Emergencies, Margot van der Velden.
Airfreight Logistics
JULY 2, 2020
Since the end of March, SWISS and its Swiss WorldCargo division have operated more than 200 cargo-only flights, transporting over 4,000 tonnes of cargo between Asia and Switzerland. Most of the goods transported included medicines and medical supplies to support Switzerland and its population. By including further intercontinental destinations to the SWISS route network, the company’s airfreight division, Swiss WorldCargo, can expand its services and, as of 15 May, will also offer frequent fligh
Airfreight Logistics
JULY 2, 2020
DSV is among the sponsors of the Danish Red Cross’ Forecast-based Action, a warning system created to predict natural disasters and save lives. “People from the Red Cross came and warned us that a flood was coming. That’s how we managed to get out of there before our house was destroyed,” says 72-year-old Elizabeth Nandolo. She lost everything in the devastating flooding that ripped through Malawi in March last year.
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
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 2, 2020
Transporeon has been rewarded for its cutting-edge design and branding strategy by the jury of the German Brand Award 2020 , with a Gold award in the ‘Excellent Brands – Logistics & Infrastructure’ category, and as ‘Winner’ in the ‘Excellence in Brand Strategy and Creation – Brand Design’ category. The Brand Award recognises the year’s most innovative examples of brand presence and creative campaigns.
Logistics Manager
JULY 2, 2020
In March 2020, Flinders Port Holdings (Flinders) ordered an eco-efficient Konecranes Gottwald Model 6 Mobile Harbor Crane for their subsidiary Flinders Logistics at Port Adelaide in South Australia. With delivery planned for August 2020, the crane will increase capacity in bulk materials and cargo handling services. Flinders Logistics is a logistics and stevedoring services company focused on the mineral resources and oil and gas sectors in Australia.
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 2, 2020
E&K Automation Ltd, UK branch of the German transport robotics specialist E&K Automation GmbH, is starting the second half of the year with a new Managing Director. From July 1, 2020, 48-year-old Chris Price (above) will join the transport robotic specialist. Chris Price has previously worked for some of the largest and most renowned companies in the transport and intralogistics industry and has more than 20 years of experience in this segment.
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