GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 23, 2018

When it comes to the state of working in America, warehouses have seen a huge increase of workers with over 1,000,000 total since the start of 2018. With this trend looking to continue into the next couple of years, it’s time to examine the state of the industry, especially when it comes to safety with all of these new employees entering the field. Warehouses, often full of moving machinery carrying heavy loads, are inherently one of the most dangerous places to work.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2018

In the good old days, your transportation management system (TMS) could manage nearly all of your transportation workflows. For the exceptions that did pop up, you could dutifully handle them manually, which took some effort but wasn’t a colossal burden on your time. Fast forward to today, and workflows have become much more complicated. With custom logistics networks, almost everything has become an exception and it drains an enormous amount of time and manual effort out of your day.

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Fleet Owner

OCTOBER 23, 2018

The near future includes a mix of powertrain options with fleet owners choosing the combination that works best in their operation: diesel, gas, as well as electric and maybe other alternative fuels.

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Operations 108

DC Velocity

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Company says Teamsters union "fueled" story in ongoing feud.

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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.

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Fleet Owner

OCTOBER 23, 2018

DANA POINT, CA. Verizon Connect announced a series of product enhancements, including updates to its electronic logging device (ELD) and a new solution for asset tracking.

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Fleet Owner

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Better pay, better safety scores and more technologically advanced equipment — thanks to more leasing than in the past — help private fleets keep drivers longer.

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Logistics Management

OCTOBER 23, 2018

September shipments, at 1.241, were up 1.1% compared to August and up 8.2% annually, and expenditures headed up 2.5% compared to August and were up 19.3% annually.

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Fleet Owner

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Allison Transmission recently began production of 1000 Series and 2000 Series fully automatic transmissions specifically designed for Chevrolet’s highly anticipated Silverado 4500HD/5500HD/6500HD medium-duty trucks.

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Logistics Management

OCTOBER 23, 2018

September shipments, at 1,050,900, were up 7.3% compared to September 2017, and on a year-to-date basis through September they are up 5.7% to 9,116,507.

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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

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Fleet Owner

OCTOBER 23, 2018

The United States Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division dictates the minimum length of meal periods required under state laws for employees in the private sector.

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Compliance 80

Logistics Management

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Pending regulatory agencies approval, E2open and INTTRA will join efforts to strengthen the connections and streamline the information flow between manufacturers, suppliers, shipping service providers, ocean carriers and all the participants in global trade.

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Fleet Owner

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Texas-based Larson Electronics recently released a permanent, no-drilling aluminum mounting plate for 2014-2016 Chevrolet Silverado pickup trucks, models 1500, 1500HD, 2500HD and 3500HD, including GMC Sierra.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Geoff Milsom, Senior Director at enVista , discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: Can you elaborate on why a successful transportation management system (TMS) implementation actually begins before a TMS is even selected? Who should be involved in the TMS selection process? How long should it take? And is it just about checking off all of the functionality boxes in the RFP?

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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.

Sourcing Strategies

Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Navitas Systems has introduced its Starlifter Lithium deep cycle forklift battery system, specifically engineered for the material handling market.

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Materials Handling Handling 60

Logistics Management

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Digitalization is the future of supply chain operations, and the key to staying ahead in the competitive modern landscape.

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Fleet Owner

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Multiplexed system updates electronic control module.

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Logistics Management

OCTOBER 23, 2018

The ATA’s advanced seasonally-adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index dipped 0.8% from August, which hit 112.7 (2015=100) to September, coming in at 111.8. This followed a 2% (which was raised following an originally reported 1.8%) decrease from July to August and a 1.9% increase from June to July. Compared to September 2017, SA tonnage headed up 2.9%, which was down from August’s 4.2% annual spread.

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Agency also extends its PAID wage claims settlement program through next March.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2018

BlueGrace Logistics Continues Chicago Growth Trajectory. Doubles Hiring Plans and Footprint at Chicago Board of Trade. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS | OCTOBER 23, 2018 — BlueGrace Logistics, a technology-enabled logistics company that takes a progressive approach to transportation management, announced that it will add new jobs and nearly double its footprint in the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), 141 West Jackson Blvd, after opening its second metro area office last July.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Hello and welcome back to another episode of “The Freight Project Podcast!” On today’s episode Cerasis welcomes our very own National Director of Sales, Roger Jones. Roger manages our entire sales team, our sales agents, and partner agencies. Roger is on the front lines of learning the challenges of shippers & the industry at large, discussing solutions that shippers need to remain competitive.

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WorkWave

OCTOBER 23, 2018

You’ve got your customers, your orders and a fleet ready to start their trip. You may feel that you have this part of your business down to a science. But, as we all know, the world is constantly changing; so are your customers’ needs.

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Advertiser: GEP

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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Automotive Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Škoda Auto is deploying autonomous robots at its small parts warehouse at Kvasiny in the Czech Republic to work alongside its employees and make parts sorting and delivery more efficient. The use of the robots is part of the carmaker’s efforts to digitalise production processes under its 2025 Strategy, which embraces industry 4.0 technology. “In our company, humans and robots successfully work every day hand in hand,” said Michael Oeljeklaus, Škoda Auto board member for production and logistics.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) is bidding to highlight its strengths as the destination of choice for the food and beverage and agri-food industries at SIAL 2018 in Paris this week. DP World and Jafza are exhibiting at the 5-day premier global F&B event, which started on 21 October, as part of the Dubai Exports pavilion. The UAE is a top pick for food exporters around the world with the UAE Food Industry Report 2017, forecasting that food consumption in the Emirates will reach 59.2 million tonn

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Automotive Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Former entrepreneur Ludo Gielen is to become the new CEO of Schoeller Allibert on 1 November , 14 years after selling them his company. Gielen joined the Dutch returnable transit packaging company when it bought BiPP Plastic Pallets from him in 2004. “Over the years [Gielen] has had several executive roles in product development, innovation strategy and strategic growth, critical to the success of Schoeller Allibert,” said co-chairmen Martin and Christoph Schoeller.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Leicester (UK)-based BS Handling Systems has installed an 18.5 metre long pallet roller conveyor for SCA Wood UK Ltd at its Melton facility. The pallet conveyor was installed as part of SCA Wood UK’s plan to automate the palletisation of its softwood shavings bi-product. SCA Wood UK produces and distributes high quality wood products for the timber industry across four sites in the UK.

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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

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 23, 2018

United States-bound waterborne shipments saw solid annual growth in September, according to recent data issued by global trade intelligence firm Panjiva. September shipments, at 1,050,900, were up 7.3% compared to September 2017, and on a year-to-date basis through September they are up 5.7% to 9,116,507. Panjiva explained that September shipments were down compared to August on a sequential basis, which is typical, adding that it may have been exacerbated because of the impact of Hurricane Flor

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Imperial Logistics is to operate a new Volkswagen Group packaging centre in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, following the Group’s decision to despatch parts for Volkswagen, Audi, and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles via JadeWeserPort. Work began on the construction of the facility in July; Imperial Logistics will take over its operation in April 2019. From JadeWeserPort, parts will be despatched to over 25 locations in 15 countries including Mexico, China and the United States.

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 23, 2018

By Patrick Burnson, Executive Editor ·. October 23, 2018. E2open , one of the industry’s biggest cloud-based providers of networked supply chains, announced the acquisition of INTTRA , a leading ocean shipping network, software and information provider. Pending regulatory agencies approval, E2open and INTTRA will join efforts to strengthen the connections and streamline the information flow between manufacturers, suppliers, shipping service providers, ocean carriers and all the participants in

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