Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2018

When it comes to regulations in the trucking industry, it’s something of a mixed bag. On an economical standpoint, the Motor Carrier Act of 1980 has given the industry free reign. On the other hand, the trucking industry is perhaps one of the most heavily regulated sectors in terms of safety, environmental protection, driver standards, and others. the Trump administration is also reconsidering some of the regulatory strangleholds the government has over trucking and is leaning in favor of the tr

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 6, 2018

A well-maintained fleet can keep your business moving forward. If it’s time to start investing in new fleet vehicles, whether you’re expanding or replacing old cars with newer models, what should you look for and what should you avoid when making your purchase? There’s a lot to think about when it comes to making this important purchase.

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Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Servitization offers a new business model that shifts a company’s emphasis from what it makes to what it can offer customers. Servitization is a business model in which a machine (i.e., forklift, truck, order picking robot) is not sold, but is accessed by an end-user through a multi-year fixed-fee outcome-based service-contract. A servitization contract can be attached at the time of the delivery of a new or used machine, as well as engaged anytime during the post-delivery of a machine.

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Fleet Owner

DECEMBER 6, 2018

ACT and FTR are reporting a decline in North American Class 8 truck orders in November. ACT’s preliminary data shows the industry booked 27,900 units during the month, down 36% from October but only 15% from last November.

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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 Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2018

As U.S. importers, we live in interesting times. It can seem overwhelming just to keep up with what’s changing in tariffs, let alone know the full impact of those changes on your business. This quick summary brings you up to date on what’s happened in U.S. tariffs this year so far. It also provides ideas that can help you manage potential disruptions to your supply chain as developments continue to unfold.

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DC Velocity

DECEMBER 6, 2018

$42 million Suntrax site to open in Spring 2019, reach completion in 2021.

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Fleet Owner

DECEMBER 6, 2018

The national average van rate and reefer rate increased 1 cent per mile while the flatbed rate held steady, halting an eight-week decline.

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Morai Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2018

As the holiday season approaches and the expectations of efficiency and on-time delivery increases, 3PLs must optimize their solutions. The Christmas holiday season provides many industries with the opportunity to significantly increase their revenue. By the end of this year, retail sales between November and January 2019 are forecasted to ‘ top $1.10 trillion’.

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Fleet Owner

DECEMBER 6, 2018

This funding represents a real opportunity for your fleet to affect positive change in the communities you serve.

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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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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2018

As consumers continue to purchase goods at greater frequency and trade regulations become more complex, supply chain professionals are striving to establish end-to-end control of their business operations. The modern-day supply chain begs for visibility throughout the entire chain, from point of order, to packaging, shipping, and delivery. Supply chain and logistics decision-makers feel the weight of this shift, evidenced by the fact that control tower visibility ranks as one of the top investme

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Bringg

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Delivering to every person in the world is a huge challenge. Similar to the way in which telecommunications companies evolved over the last few years to provide internet access to even the most remote locations, retailers and logistics companies will have to overcome the challenges to serve every customer – wherever they may be. In emerging economies such as India or many African countries, more people own a mobile phone with internet access than a computer – using the devices for mu

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Logistics Management

DECEMBER 6, 2018

The index ISM uses to measure non-manufacturing growth—known as the NMI–rose 0.4% to 60.7 (a reading above 50 indicates growth), following a 1.3% decline in October (coming off of September’s all-time high of 61.6), and grew for the 106th consecutive month.

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Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Maintaining a forklift fleet shouldn’t be a juggling act, but without the right balance of equipment uptime, output, safety, and maintenance, that’s exactly what it can turn into.

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Advertiser: GEP

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

DECEMBER 6, 2018

The Thomasville, N.C.-based carrier reported that LTL tons per day increased 3.1% in November on an annual basis, which it said was driven by a 7% increase in LTL shipments per day that was offset by a 3.6% decrease in LTL weight per shipment.

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Fleet Owner

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Part of NTEA 2018 Truck Product Conference coverage

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Logistics Management

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Chicago-based third-party logistics (3PL) services provider SEKO Logistics and Austin, Texas-based ShipStation, a provider of Web-based e-commerce shipping services, recently announced they have formed a partnership focused on increasing the ability of e-commerce retailers, or e-tailers, to grow in cross-border markets.

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Fleet Owner

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Part of NTEA 2018 Truck Product Conference coverage

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This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.

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Logistics Management

DECEMBER 6, 2018

With this week’s release of A.T. Kearney’s Global Business Policy Council predictions for the coming year, one particular forecast is especially prescient, the trade war “truce” with China.

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Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2018

TAB Industries is offering a choice of clear or colored plastic film with its TAB Wrapper Tornado line of orbital wrapping machines.

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Bringg

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Delivering to every person in the world is a huge challenge. Similar to the way in which telecommunications companies evolved over the last few years to provide internet access to even the most remote locations, retailers and logistics companies will have to overcome the challenges to serve every customer – wherever they may be. In emerging economies such as India or many African countries, more people own a mobile phone with internet access than a computer – using the devices for mu

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UL EHS- Sustainability

DECEMBER 6, 2018

The fact is, carbon pricing works. At least, that’s the view of Canada’s Ecofiscal Commission, which released a report on the subject just this month. It finds that carbon pricing reduces emissions, using evidence from the experiences in Canada, California and the UK, all the while supporting strong economies. To ‘clear the air’, the Commission has put together a primer on just how carbon pricing works – and Karen Clarke-Whistler, TD Bank Group’s chief environment officer notes that businesses s

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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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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2018

UK company Ridgeons Timber and Builders Merchants has improved efficiency by upgrading its fleet with Baumann sideloaders. Handling timber effectively across fast-moving sites helps drive efficiencies and produces a higher quality service, says Forest Products operations manager, Eddie Hart: The kit now includes two new Baumann GX50 sideloaders, complete with the award winning Archimedes outreach system, ensuring fine control for the operator.

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247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 6, 2018

By Jeff Berman, Group News Editor ·. December 6, 2018. National less-than-truckload carrier Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) provided guidance for key operating metrics for November. The Thomasville, N.C.-based carrier reported that LTL tons per day increased 3.1% in November on an annual basis, which it said was driven by a 7% increase in LTL shipments per day that was offset by a 3.6% decrease in LTL weight per shipment.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Motive power expert EnerSys has revealed its plans for February’s LogiMAT. Technical experts will be on-hand at Stand B09 / Hall 10 (Feb 19-21, Messe Stuttgart) to provide application assistance and showcase the latest NexSys PURE range of high-performance motive power 2V batteries and Hawker modular chargers, together with the next-generation Wi-iQ3 wireless monitoring device.

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247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Transforming the Way Goods Are Transported. As reported by TechCrunch , Wing, the drone delivery X project that “graduated” into full company status under the Alphabet umbrella this past July, is taking flight in Europe. Wing announced that it will start a new pilot in Finland beginning in the spring of 2019 in Helsinki, delivering goods and packages of up to 1.5 kilograms (about 3.3 pounds) within a distance of up to 10 kilometers (6.2 miles).

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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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Tradewinds

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Future of Supply Chain Podcast, Episode 6 On Episode 6 of The Future of Supply Chain, we sit down with Parker Holcomb, Co-founder and CEO of Fraight AI. Parker discusses how he and the the team are leveraging differentiated datasets, applying data science, and ramping the development of a conversational agent, Archie, to build the brokerage of the future.

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247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Nestlé has set up a packaging research institute to focus on the development of recyclable, biodegradable or compostable polymers, functional paper, as well as new packaging concepts and technologies to increase the recyclability of plastic packaging. Chief technology officer Stefan Palzer said, “Packaging plays a crucial role in helping us deliver safe and nutritious products to our consumers.

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Fleet Owner

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Customers, from holiday shoppers to industrial manufacturers, are demanding more shipping transparency, predictability and efficiency. Businesses are specifically looking for a single view into their global supply chains to deliver Amazon-like experiences.

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