Logistics Management
JUNE 26, 2020
SAP Ariba Discovery allows any buyer to post immediate sourcing needs and to enable any of the four million suppliers on the Ariba Network to respond with their ability to deliver the goods and services required.
Truck News
JUNE 26, 2020
The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) has been involved in consultations with Transport Canada and the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) on electronic logging devices (ELDs) for many years and have come out in favor of them on numerous occasions. We were extremely pleased when the announcement was made in June […].
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Logistics Management
JUNE 26, 2020
Triton International Ltd. has launched special edition refrigerated containers as intermodal billboards to support the work of Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).
GlobalTranz
JUNE 26, 2020
Reverse logistics refer to the complex processes of returning products and purchases from consumers to retailers and third-party liquidators. Reverse logistics is the opposite of typical order fulfillment, but reverse logistics usually includes increased costs for retailers. In today’s world, consumers expect free return shipping, and failure to offer a positive, easy returns experience can have.read More.
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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.
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 26, 2020
Baseball is back! Well, sort of. After a long series of negotiations, Major League Baseball and its players have finally agreed on a format to begin the 2020 season. The season is set to begin in late July and will be condensed to a 60-game schedule with a number of changes from a normal season. Unlike a normal season where every team plays every other team, this year, teams will only play teams from their […].
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NGT News
JUNE 26, 2020
Hyliion Inc., a company that specializes in electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 commercial vehicles, has launched its Hypertruck Electric Range Extender (ERX), a long-haul, fully electric powertrain delivering emissions reductions and cost-savings to the global trucking industry. The launch of the Hypertruck ERX is anchored by Agility, a logistics company with $5.2 billion in […].
MTS Logistics
JUNE 26, 2020
We know who the main players are in ocean shipping, but do we know the major details behind those common household names? Here’s a quick look at the top six major vessel operating common carriers (VOCC). Maersk. The global leader in not only total number of ships and total number of TEUs (which as of Jun 10th of this year would be 655 and 3,969,485 respectively), Maersk is also the leader in market share with a whopping 16.7%.
NGT News
JUNE 26, 2020
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has adopted a first-in-the-world rule – the Advanced Clean Truck regulation – that requires truck manufacturers to transition from diesel trucks and vans to electric zero-emission trucks beginning in 2024. By 2045, every new truck sold in California will be zero-emission. This move sets a clean-truck standard for the […].
Logistics Manager
JUNE 26, 2020
Ocean Network Express ( ONE ) has announced two new direct services connecting China and Southeast Asia. Following the previously announced CID connecting China and Indonesia, ONE will further expand the China-Southeast Asia network by introducing China Thailand Service (CTS) and the revamped Thailand Philippines Service (TP2). The services will add direct sailings between China and Southeast Asia, namely Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines.
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
NGT News
JUNE 26, 2020
Siemens eMobility has launched the next generation of VersiCharge AC Series electric vehicle (EV) chargers for commercial and residential use. This is the first EV charger in the industry to interact with building management systems, enabling operators to monitor, manage and adjust the system in real-time. The third generation of AC charging, VersiCharge offers convenient […].
Logistics Manager
JUNE 26, 2020
MSC has successfully loaded a first-time shipment of avocados from Colombia to China. Using Controlled Atmosphere (CA) technology, 28 tons of the fruit are now being transported from Buenaventura. The CA technology helps keep perishable products and temperature-sensitive cargo fresh for the entire journey. This milestone journey follows a 2019 trade agreement allowing Colombia to export avocados to China.
Airfreight Logistics
JUNE 26, 2020
Maersk Special Project Logistics (SPL) has assisted with the import of 53.3 million N95 facial masks from Asia to North America between April-May 2020. A total of 45 million N95 protective facial masks were delivered to Canadian healthcare service providers in Alberta, Canada and 8.3 million masks to a large, private healthcare provider in the USA. “This pandemic has created challenges in logistics as well as healthcare and we had to create new solutions to bring the necessary equipment to healt
Logistics Manager
JUNE 26, 2020
SITC International Holdings have signed a Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement of Port and Shipping with Tianjin Port Group. Chairman Yang Shaopeng, CEO Yang Xianxiang, President Xue Mingyuan and President Lai Zhiyong of SITC International Holdings, Party Committee Secretary and Chairman Chu Bin, vice Secretary of Party Committee and President Jiao Guangjun, vice President Luo Xunjie, vice President Xu Xubo of Tianjin Port Group, Chairman Ding Liguo of DELONG Group and New Tianjin Steel Gr
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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.
NGT News
JUNE 26, 2020
Electrify America has completed its first cross-country route, which allows electric vehicle (EV) drivers to travel from coast to coast using the largest open DC fast-charging network in the U.S. It is the first of two cross-country routes the network will complete this year, and spans 11 states and over 2,700 miles to take drivers […]. The post Electrify America Completes EV Fast-Charging Cross-Country Route appeared first on NGT News.
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 26, 2020
Intelligent mobile robots have the potential to transform intralogistics performance, writes Frazer Watson, Head of Sales Europe for Hikrobot at Invar Systems. A shift from fixed automation is taking place, as mobile robots are fast becoming a familiar sight within warehouse and intralogistics applications around the world. Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) do not require external infrastructure to navigate a site.
Logistics Manager
JUNE 26, 2020
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings (Qingdao) Co. Ltd. , recently held a 10-year anniversary celebration and donation ceremony in Qingdao. Ms. Signe Brudeset, the Ambassador of Norway, Mr. Li Yongsen, Deputy Director of the Provincial Foreign Affairs Office, Mr. Wang Ke, Consultant of Qingdao Municipal Foreign Affairs Office, Mr. Wang Zhen, Deputy Director of the Management Committee and member of the Working Committee of Qingdao High-tech Zone, and Mr.
Globalior
JUNE 26, 2020
The lockdowns and restrictions on movements that followed the appearance of Covid-19 have sparked an interest in the work from home topic. Jobs that were previously thought to only be doable in a physical office are now being efficiently done in the comfort of home. What roles in logistics and supply chain can you do from home? Customer Service: The customer service team needs to be able to respond to emails and calls quickly.
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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.
Logistics Manager
JUNE 26, 2020
CMA CGM has announced an update to their JEDDEX service. Two direct weekly calls at Ain Sokhna and Aqaba will be added as from week 26, thus offering a competitive transit time between the Republic of Egypt, the Kingdom of Jordan, Mogadishu and Mombasa, in addition to a wider offer for the Intra Red Sea Market. Starting m/v CARLA LIV voy. 0JN0NS1MA, ETA Jeddah 26/06, the new JEDDEX rotation will be: Jeddah – Ain Sokhna – Aqaba – Yanbu– Jeddah – Mogadishu – Mombasa – Jeddah CMA CGM also reports t
MercuryGate
JUNE 26, 2020
The need for automation within the supply chain is omnipresent. According to a Visual Capitalist report, up to 61% of supply chain professionals expect capacity requirements to increase over the next year, and automated technologies are on track to become a major force in the market by 2023. Roughly half of warehouse and distribution center […].
World Food Programme Logistics
JUNE 26, 2020
People are facing unprecedented levels of hunger as multiple shocks hit the war-torn country Mothers in rural Deir Ez-Zor wait to collect food from a WFP assistance point. Photo: WFP/Jessica Lawson Behind nine years of news reports on tragedies in Syria are families who’ve lost those closest to them, been forced to flee, and who’ve seen their homes and livelihoods destroyed.
Logistics Management
JUNE 26, 2020
Rail carloads—at 201,823—slipped 21.8% annually, and intermodal units—at 255,455—were down 4.4%.
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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.
247 Customs Broker
JUNE 26, 2020
Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced two new direct services connecting China and Southeast Asia. Following the previously announced CID connecting China and Indonesia, ONE… The post ONE to Increase Direct Sailings from China to Southeast Asia – Logistics Manager appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Talking Logistics
JUNE 26, 2020
Earlier this week, I wrote about my broken air conditioning system and how I was held hostage by a minimum order quantity policy. Not an hour after publishing the post, my son complained that there was no hot water when he showered. I raced down to the basement and confirmed my fear: our hot water. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 26, 2020).
247 Customs Broker
JUNE 26, 2020
One Network Enterprises (ONE) and PSA Cargo Solutions have announced a strategic partnership to expand services for Global Terminal Operations and Logistics. Through this partnership,… The post One Network Enterprises and PSA Cargo Solutions Announce Strategic Partnership – Logistics Manager appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Airfreight Logistics
JUNE 26, 2020
Cargolux Airlines International and Unilode Aviation Solutions have announced they have further extended their partnership. The new agreement aims to broaden the scope of cooperation to ensure air cargo customers have access to premium transport and handling solutions to match their requirements. In addition to the current provision of ULDs and related repair and maintenance services, Unilode and Cargolux are now going one step further in the digitalization process.
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To continue scaling your omnichannel business, you need to manage a lot of orders across a lot of different channels and marketplaces. Some brands do this by hand. Some try to force their ERP to manage it. Others rely on a complex system of cross-referencing the dashboards of their various channels. None of these is an effective or sustainable solution.
247 Customs Broker
JUNE 26, 2020
CMA CGM has announced an update to their JEDDEX service. Two direct weekly calls at Ain Sokhna and Aqaba will be added as from week 26, thus… The post CMA CGM Announces JEDDEX Service Update – Logistics Manager appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
World Food Programme Logistics
JUNE 26, 2020
How one woman found refuge and opportunities in a country of conflict Etabe Ansett prepares food at her restaurant. Photo: UNHCR/Aisha Jummai Abdulsalam Story By Saddal Diab and Aisha Jummai Abdulsalam (UNHCR) Etabe Ansett does not know when she will ever be able to go home. The 38-year old mother of three fled her native Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) following an attack by the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) on her village in the restive north-east region in 2010.
247 Customs Broker
JUNE 26, 2020
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings (Qingdao) Co. Ltd., recently held a 10-year anniversary celebration and donation ceremony in Qingdao. Ms. Signe Brudeset, the Ambassador of Norway,… The post Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings Holds 10-year Anniversary Celebration – Logistics Manager appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
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