Paragon

JANUARY 24, 2020

The post Why Effective Truck Route Planning Must Consider Driver Availability appeared first on Paragon Routing.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 24, 2020

Safety stock concerns continue to plague omnichannel supply chains. Omnichannel brought an influx of customers to businesses and led to an increase of products and SKUs shipped in multiple modes, in a myriad of ways. The basic supply chain model has evolved, and in response, supply chain leaders have increased the level of safety stock.read More. The post Tips to Reduce Safety Stock With Data and a WMS appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 24, 2020

The report’s National Shipment Index—at 126.5—was down 4% from the third quarter to the fourth quarter and off 5.4% annually. On the spending side, the report stated that the spending index—at 195.2—was off 2.7% from the third quarter to the fourth quarter and off 2.5% annually.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 24, 2020

The situation was simple and understood by all local parties: Shipment must be re-sent, cargo was stolen. While this was apparently a common occurrence in that particular country, the nonchalant attitude toward serious cargo theft raised my eyebrows.

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NGT News

JANUARY 24, 2020

Leaders in Los Angeles County’s transportation and energy industries have gathered for a panel discussion in downtown Los Angeles to discuss their commitments to heavy-duty zero-emissions vehicles. The panel event, hosted by the Los Angeles County Electric Truck & Bus Coalition, brought together leaders from The City of Los Angeles’s LA Sanitation and Environment (LA […].

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Overdrive Online

JANUARY 24, 2020

It wasn't a result of the kind of accident we most think about when it comes to hauling freight -- rather, it involved a set of monster trucks then-owner-operator Lonnie Laurie ran in rallies. Airing up a flat in 1994, the worst happened, as you'll hear him tell this and his subsequent trucking story in this week's Overdrive Radio. It wasn't a result of the kind of accident we most think about when it comes to hauling freight -- rather, it involved a set of monster trucks then-owner-operator Lon

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NGT News

JANUARY 24, 2020

Sean Waters, vice president of product compliance and regulatory affairs for Daimler Trucks North America, will give the keynote address at Green Truck Summit 2020 on March 3, 2020. Waters will discuss the future of trucks powered by electricity, diesel fuel and hydrogen fuel cells. Held in conjunction with The Work Truck Show 2020 as […]. The post Green Truck Summit Names Keynote Speaker appeared first on NGT News.

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Trinity Logistics

JANUARY 24, 2020

This time of the year is all about preparing for your business goals. 2020 Vision is the catch phrase of the year, heard all around the business world. Many small business owners, or independent Freight Agent offices, struggle with managing their day-to-day operations while keeping sight of long-term business goals. If that’s you…you are not alone! This is a common theme in our industry.

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NGT News

JANUARY 24, 2020

U.S. Gain, a developer, procurer and distributor of renewable natural gas for the transportation and energy markets, says it has purchased an anaerobic digester located at Deer Run Dairy LLC in Kewaunee, Wis. U.S. Gain is currently coordinating the installation of biogas clean-up equipment at Deer Run Dairy LLC to strip the impurities from the […].

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Food Logistics

JANUARY 24, 2020

Through Robinson Labs, C.H. Robinson’s logistics experts, innovation teams and data scientists collaborate with customers and carriers to create personalized solutions for shippers’ challenges.

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 24, 2020

2019 was a historic year with trade wars, a global economic shake down, and political turmoil. Global GDP Growth compared to 2018 was 3%. And, as you see on the below chart from Statista, 3% growth is the low-point of expected Global GDP growth between 2014 to 2024. Going into 2020, economies like China’s are expected to further slow down from 6% in 2019 to 5.5% in 2020, and India is going to struggle to increase their numbers from 4.5% (as of September 2019) to 5%.

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 24, 2020

Rail carloads—at 237,394—fell 8.4% annually, and intermodal containers and trailers—at 262,338 units—dropped 7.7% annually.

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NGT News

JANUARY 24, 2020

Following the successful introduction and operation of a wirelessly-charged bus in 2018, Momentum Dynamics Corp., a provider of high-power wireless charging for electric vehicles, and Link Transit, a public transportation provider operating out of Wenatchee, Wash., say they have extended their relationship with a new 5-year agreement. Through this first-of-a-kind partnership, Momentum Dynamics will provide […].

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World Food Programme Logistics

JANUARY 24, 2020

Increasing violence is affecting communities and humanitarian efforts in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger. In the Central Sahel countries of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, conflict and violence are exacerbating the effects of climate change on people’s food security. The World Food Programme (WFP) is supporting 1.4 people across the three countries?—?950,000 of whom have been displaced by conflict?

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2020

DB Schenker has introduced the regular operation of an autonomous forklift truck, following successful completion of a pilot project. The transport system of the Austrian supplier AGILOX transports empty containers over a distance of around 150m at the Eching site near Munich. This is done completely without the intervention of a warehouse associate.

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Mazars Ledger

JANUARY 24, 2020

The post Mazars Women of Water Summit appeared first on The Ledger - Mazars USA.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2020

Parcel shipping specialist Logistyx Technologies (www.logistyx.com) has secured both FedEx Compatible Diamond and Platinum Tier Awards for 2020. Selection criteria of the awards include customer compliance; year-over-year growth in volume, revenues and customer installations; and maintaining annual software certifications. “Being awarded with both Diamond and Platinum Tier status by FedEx, one of the world’s most recognized carriers, affirms Logistyx’s mission to provide best-of-breed solutions

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 24, 2020

Pol-Mare, a Connecta network member in Poland, in cooperation with PGF Consultants, Pangea Member in South Africa, have recently co-ordinated an Aircraft on Ground… The post Inter-network co-operation for an arcraft rescue in Botswana appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2020

Elio Bartoli, EMEA President & Global OEM at Trelleborg Wheel Systems has announced changes in its Europe, Middle East and Africa regional senior team, effective January 1st, 2020. Andrea Manenti is appointed Global Original Equipment Senior Director. Starting his career in the agricultural tyres industry in 1993, Manenti joined Trelleborg Wheel Systems in 2009, gaining extensive international experience as Managing Director in UK and Asia.

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 24, 2020

Wigan-based e-commerce specialist 3PL has won a five year contract with Welspun to provide multi-channel fulfilment and logistics services, following a competitive tender. Welspun UK… The post 3PL wins Welspun contract appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 24, 2020

“We don’t see many patients like you,” the dentist told me after poking around my teeth and gums. It’s a good thing too, because if all patients were like me, he wouldn’t be in business for very long. 49+ years with no cavities, no eroding gums, no crooked teeth, no anything. The streak continues. (My. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 24, 2020).

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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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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 24, 2020

[og_img] Starbucks has rolled out a list of measures to make its operations and supply chain more sustainable, with a target of a 50% reduction… The post Starbucks targets supply chain sustainability appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 24, 2020

Thirty-six years ago, today, on January 24, 1984, Apple Computer placed the Macintosh personal computer on sale in the United States. This was the first mass-market personal computer that featured a graphical user interface, built-in screen and mouse. Upon its launch, it was bundled with two applications designed to show off its interface: MacWrite and MacPaint.

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 24, 2020

The Global Logistics Real Estate Market Research report is the latest survey of the ongoing pace of the market comprising highly comprehensive market intelligence.… The post Novel Research Look into Logistics Real Estate Market Thorough Study in 2020 – Dagoretti News appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2020

QR Code inventors DENSO WAVE EUROPE are launching a new Device Management System (DMS), thus enabling efficient coordination of DENSO WAVE handheld terminals from just one computer. The Device Management System (DMS) from DENSO WAVE EUROPE is a modern software tool to support the efficient use of handheld terminals within a company. Dirk Gelbrich, General Manager Technical Department at DENSO WAVE EUROPE, explains: “With our new DMS, administrators who are responsible for the handhelds used in t

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 24, 2020

DHL Supply Chain has embarked on a new adventure after it signed a five-year contract with luxury yacht manufacturer Sunseeker International to be its… The post DHL Supply Chain signs five-year logistics deal with Sunseeker International appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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World Food Programme Logistics

JANUARY 24, 2020

Cash transfers are going from strength to strength, offering people at risk of going hungry a greater degree of autonomy A WFP distribution site in Madagascar. Photo: WFP/Giulio d’Adamo Written by Fiona Guy To those outside the humanitarian community, cash transfers might sound a curious form of assistance?—?yet in the past decade they have become a global trend.

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 24, 2020

Ground handler dnata and logistics company Toll Group have signed a partnership to collaborate with Western Sydney Airport (SWZ) on the design of the freight… The post dnata, Toll Group join new Australian airport freight precinct project appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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