Overdrive Online

MAY 1, 2020

Independents Daniel and Phyllis Snow have been at home for going on a month now as rates and available freight volumes have fallen and what Snow calls a veritable epidemic of "bad business" (extending from brokers to shippers and receivers and carriers, too) has taken hold. Independents Daniel and Phyllis Snow have been at home for going on a month now as rates and available freight volumes have fallen and what Snow calls a veritable epidemic of "bad business" (extending from brokers to shippers

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Logistics in War

MAY 1, 2020

The popular discussion on autonomy in warfare is constrained to either describing the advantages of introducing autonomous systems for ‘dull, dirty and dangerous’ work, or articulating the limitations of their use (including ethical limitations). Logistics can be filled with a myriad of routine tasks, but the last twenty years of war in the Middle-east have proven that the life of a logistician can be as perilous as any other.

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Freight Center

MAY 1, 2020

This is a special post for us! We’re highlighting how one of our own FreightCenter team member’s family is celebrating their graduating high school senior in a fun, cool way. Just like many other families, people are trying to find creative ways to celebrate milestones while social distancing. Events like birthdays, wedding and baby showers, graduation celebrations and more are being held virtually or in other innovative ways.

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Logistics Management

MAY 1, 2020

The report’s key metric—the PMI—at 41.5 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth)—declined 7.6% from March’s 41.5, falling for the second straight month, which was preceded by two months of growth. The April reading was 7.5% below the 12-month average of 49.0 and is also the lowest reading over the last 12 months and the lowest reading going back to April 2009’s 39.9.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 1, 2020

Collaborative logistics is the future (and the now) of successful, risk-managed logistics and supply chain management. There is no greater demand than what market forces, competitors, and Black Swan supply chain events 3PLs and freight brokers have to meet the challenges shippers face. Carriers are struggling to remain profitable. The industry is dealing with a.read More.

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CH Robinson Logistics

MAY 1, 2020

A weekly staple in our house is bananas and most weeks buying bananas is uneventful. As the primary grocery shopper in my family, I typically look for bananas transitioning from green to yellow. Maybe they won’t taste great today, but within a day they should be ready to eat and we’ll have most of the week before the brown spots start to form. Occasionally I will be forced to choose between bananas that are either too green or too ripe.

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Logistics Management

MAY 1, 2020

As part of IBM’s approach to combating COVID-19 with technology solutions that enable more trustworthy information, accelerated discovery, resiliency and adaptation, the company today announced IBM Rapid Supplier Connect, a blockchain-based network designed to help government agencies and healthcare organizations identify new, non-traditional suppliers who have pivoted to address the shortage of equipment, devices and supplies needed for COVID-19 relief efforts.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 1, 2020

Consumer goods companies must ensure their supply chains remain in the driver’s seat.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MAY 1, 2020

While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect and disrupt industries, jobs, lives, and economies around the world, there also seems to be a good fightback from the various industries, governments, and organisations in our industry. Shipping lines have been offering time-sensitive cost-saving options for COVID-19 along with some relief in demurrage and detention charges etc.

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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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Logistics Management

MAY 1, 2020

Rail carloads—at 192,110—fell 28.2% compared to the same week a year, and intermodal units—at 222,013—slipped 16.5% annually.

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MTS Logistics

MAY 1, 2020

Container shipping transports manufactured goods, semi-manufactured goods, and raw materials around the world. There are always uncertain situations that the shipping industry faces. The COVID-19 pandemic is one of the biggest uncertainties for the shipping industry in recent times. Over the past several months, China struggled with COVID-19, so manufacturing and shipping activity has been slowed down dramatically.

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Truck News

MAY 1, 2020

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Today I’m going to change that to a thousand ships. That’s about how many there are out there carrying crude oil, bobbing lazily outside ports around the world. So, let’s narrow that number and geography down to reality and focus on our island of North America. Needless […].

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NGT News

MAY 1, 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic represents the biggest shock to the global energy system in more than seven decades, with the drop in demand this year set to dwarf the impact of the 2008 financial crisis and result in a record annual decline in carbon emissions of almost 8%. A new report released by the International Energy […]. The post The International Energy Agency Reports on COVID-19’s Fuel Impact appeared first on NGT News.

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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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Logistics Management

MAY 1, 2020

According Evan Armstrong, there are “three phases of business problems” that currently need to be addressed.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 1, 2020

UK freight specialist Meachers Global Logistics has acquired a new warehouse to accommodate a 20 per cent increase in demand for storage since the COVID-19 pandemic took effect. The new premises at Solent Gateway in Marchwood, Southampton is providing the logistics firm with vital storage space for clients as the COVID-19 pandemic is causing supply chains to slow down.

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247 Customs Broker

MAY 1, 2020

Dive Brief: The U.S. PMI contracted 7.6 percentage points from March to April, falling to 41.5%, the lowest indicator of manufacturing sector contraction since 2009,… The post US PMI drops to lowest level since 2009 as industry output and new orders plummet appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 1, 2020

Greek-based battery specialist Systems Sunlight has named Lampros Bisalas as its new CEO. Bisalas joined Sunlight from PwC as Financial Controller for international subsidiaries before advancing to the role of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) during his 12-year tenure with the company. He has been in the role of CCO for the last three years during which time Bisalas has been integral to the growth of commercial sales and the development of industrial lithium products which has led to the launch of

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247 Customs Broker

MAY 1, 2020

The May issue of Logistics Manager is out now in print, online as well as for the iPad and Android. Cover story: Unmasked!The world of materials handling is adapting quickly… The post Logistics Manager May 2020: Materials Handling Special – out now appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 1, 2020

Irish manufacturer Combilift, best known for its range of space-saving forklifts and other handling solutions, has drawn on its expertise in engineering and software design to develop the Combi-Ventilate, a splitter device which turns one ventilator into multiple ventilation stations. Designed to address the requirements of medical professionals in the current Covid-19 emergency, the Combi-Ventilate was developed by a team of mechatronic and software engineers in the past five weeks and a unit i

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247 Customs Broker

MAY 1, 2020

Unipart Group has appointed Darren Leigh as group chief financial ffficer with effect from today. Leigh joins from financial software investor Finastra, but has extensive… The post New CFO for Unipart Group appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Freightera

MAY 1, 2020

Today, on May the First, we are celebrating our 6th birthday at Freightera. It is how we like to spell our birth date – May the First – because being the first, the trailblazers, is in our DNA. Six is an exciting age in the life of any human being, more mature, lots of learning ahead, but with fewer falls and bumps. As a company, we refined the processes for our team and our customers in the last year and prevented many unwanted “bumps.” We’ve achieved great milesto

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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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247 Customs Broker

MAY 1, 2020

The impact of Covid-19 on supply chains has led to a 200% increase in storage requirement enquires at Solent Gateway in Hampshire. Solent Gateway is… The post Boom in storage enquiries at Solent Gateway appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Freightera

MAY 1, 2020

Shipping perishables, frozen goods, or temperature-sensitive medical supplies across Canada? See our new reefer rates! We have just brought in very competitive temperature control rates on 806 local lanes (e.g. Winnipeg to Winnipeg, Saskatoon to Saskatoon, Regina to Regina, Calgary to Calgary, Edmonton to Edmonton, Montreal to Greater Montreal, Toronto to GTA, Okanagan to Okanagan, Greater Vancouver to Greater Vancouver).

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247 Customs Broker

MAY 1, 2020

Retailer Next has cancelled some £290 million of purchases from suppliers due to the excess of stock currently in its warehouses and supply chain. Next… The post Next cancels £290 million of orders due to excess inventory; re-opens warehouses appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Odyssey Logistics

MAY 1, 2020

Dear Valued Customer, Effective Friday, May 1, 2020 Hawaiian Ocean Transport, Inc. is relocating from 2968 Alvarado Street, Suite A, San Leandro, CA 94577 to 651 Sandoval Way Hayward, CA 94544. All phones numbers will remain the same: (510) 352-8066 with the exception of the fax number. The new fax number is (253) 926-5100. We. Continue Reading. The post Hawaiian Ocean Transport – San Leandro Location Moved to Hayward appeared first on Odyssey Logistics & Technology.

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MAY 1, 2020

Amazon posted a turnover of £7,662.91 per second in the first three-months of 2020, adding that it would spend the entirety of its predicted Q2… The post Amazon worldwide turnover hits $9,602 per second in Q1 2020 appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 1, 2020

Sustainability has been a hot topic in supply chain and manufacturing circles lately. Earlier this week I saw an article about Taylor Guitars, one of the world’s most well-known makers of acoustic guitars, and how it has been looking at alternatives to using exotic wood for its instruments as regulations around the use of exotic wood has tightened. So now, when customers buy a new Taylor guitar, it may not be made from exotics wood […].

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247 Customs Broker

MAY 1, 2020

UK e-commerce retailer The Hut Group (THG) is to launch THG Air with the purchase and operation of two of its own dedicated cargo planes.?? THG –… The post E-commerce retailer THG launches air cargo operation appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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