MTS Logistics

MARCH 19, 2021

Despite the record low levels of equipment availability, space issues, low service reliability, and all-time high freight rates, North American demand for containerized imports continues to break new records, further fueled by the recent $1.9 trillion U.S. federal stimulus package. When we look at import volumes in 2020 through February, total U.S. imports from Asia rose 17.5 percent to just shy of 12.6 million TEUs compared with the same eight-month period a year prior, including a 27.3 percent

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 19, 2021

Hospital in the Home with Ben Fornell. Joe Lynch and Ben Fornell discuss hospital in the home (HITH) and the logistics required to make it successful. Healthcare traditionally delivered at hospitals is increasingly happening at the home of the patient and the trend is sometimes called “hospital in the home” or “hospital at home.”. About Ben Fornell.

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Logistics Management

MARCH 19, 2021

Quarterly revenue—at $21.5 billion—rose 18.6% annually, and operating income—at $1.06 billion far outpaced the $483 million reported for the same period last year. Adjusted earnings per share—at $3.47—climbed 146% annually, and beat Wall Street expectations, of $3.21 per share.

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NGT News

MARCH 19, 2021

Cepsa, a Spanish oil and gas company, and Redexis, an integrated energy infrastructure company, have started operating their third refueling station for natural gas vehicles (NGVs). The facility is located in Trujillo, Spain, a strategic location for the transport of goods through which more than 2,500 heavy-duty vehicles circulate daily. It is connected to Badajoz […].

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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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Logistics Management

MARCH 19, 2021

Rail carloads—at 230,684—saw a 2.1% annual gain, and intermodal containers and trailers—at 290,052—climbed 22.4%.

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Logistics Management

MARCH 19, 2021

Two leading industry associations have issued positive forecasts for 2021, with Boeing telling shippers it will produce aircraft to meet their future payload needs.

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Overdrive Online

MARCH 19, 2021

Drivers should be careful to separate truth from falsehoods regarding COVID-19 vaccines. Here are the chief myths heard by a truck stop clinic doctor.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 19, 2021

Cold Chain Technologies, a global provider of thermal assurance solutions for the distribution and transport of temperature-sensitive products, recently announced a partnership with Cloudleaf, a provider of digital supply chain solutions, to launch Cold Chain Technologies Smart Solutions.

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Overdrive Online

MARCH 19, 2021

What emerges over the course of this Overdrive Radio re-air of the OTR podcast's episode 7 is a vivid take on recent trucking history through six individual stories, including that of host Long Haul Paul himself.

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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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PLS Logistics

MARCH 19, 2021

With all the great success and efficiency of the approved vaccine providers, there are still challenges with the vaccine supply chain, distribution, and transportation.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 19, 2021

Logistics provider Dachser began operations at a new distribution centre at its Magdeburg location in mid-February. At the 40,000 sq.m facility, the family-owned company provides logistics services for its customer Globus Baumarkt and other companies in the region. The expansion created 40 new jobs. Dachser’s new facility comprises 84,000 m2 and includes two warehouses with a total logistics area of 40,000 m2.

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MercuryGate

MARCH 19, 2021

The TMS is one of the fastest growing enterprise application markets. In its most recent TMS Global Market Research Study, ARC Advisory group says that a whopping 63 percent of companies would see at least a 5 percent increase (23% stated a 10 percent or more increase) in total freight costs if they had to […]. The post TMS Automation: Can You Afford to Be Without It Now?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2021

In April of 2005, just a month after completing my first half marathon (and vowing I would never run a full marathon in my life), I went to the finish line at the Boston Marathon and saw Team Hoyt for the first time. Team Hoyt consisted of father and son duo Dick and Rick Hoyt. Rick was born with cerebral palsy and in 1977 convinced his dad to push him in a 5 mile road race.

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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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Talking Logistics

MARCH 19, 2021

The clocks sprung forward last Sunday, but I haven’t caught up. In fact, I’m more than an hour behind now, in this daylight, castinga long shadow on the pavement, like a sundial, not moving but daydreaming. — Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Everywhere You Look, Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (March 19, 2021).

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 19, 2021

The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, along with supporting distribution facilities and infrastructure in the area, are suffering from severe congestion. What’s the cause — and the solution?

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Conger

MARCH 19, 2021

This article is all about forklift leasing. Being in the forklift business for over 65 years, we've gotten pretty good at financing and everything that goes along with it. So we're going to cover things like: The different types of forklift leases, including advantages and disadvantages. Forklift lease prices. Whether you should lease or buy a forklift.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MARCH 19, 2021

Based on the usage of different technologies such as warehouse automation, the company wants to continuously improve its supply chain management. Coca-cola company. Coca-Cola is one of the most popular drinks and famous brand in the world. More than 1,9 billion of Coca-Cola are sold everyday in more than 200 countries. Logistically, this is a big challenge.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 19, 2021

(Graphics created by Emily Ricks) Enterprise shippers are constantly faced with the challenges of procuring transportation. And change is the ever-lasting factor in transportation procurement. And even if all looks well, there’s an opportunity to correct and address fluctuations within the market by moving freight to the spot market. While that works when spot rates fall below contract transportation rates , there’s another side to consider, which is now available within SONAR SCI Lane Acuity.

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