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Time To Read: 8 minutes. Social media is a cornerstone of communication in modern society and a powerful tool for a home service business. It is no longer used solely for sharing business status updates, promotions, and connecting with friends. MORE
Register today for SCN Summit: Transportation to learn more about how transportation providers—air, truck, ship and rail--adjust to supply chain disruptions such as a global pandemic or a natural disaster. Transportation MORE
Sensitech, a supply chain visibility provider, has expanded its suite of IoT devices to include air-carrier approved and non-lithium battery models for real-time tracking of shipments when cargo is traveling by plane MORE
Canada is marching ever closer to mandated electronic logging devices (ELDs), and that’s a good thing. The digital tools bring the tracking of Hours of Service into a modern age, eliminate any questions about the real time that trucking requires, and deliver meaningful business insights. MORE
For e-tailers selling their wares on Amazon.com, a lot of obstacles stand in the way of success — sometimes even Amazon itself MORE
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Telematics solution providers (TSPs), ELDs and commercial fleets need to supply drivers with tools on the road that make their jobs more efficient and safer. The first place to start is navigation. MORE
WEBCAST March 9, 2021 | 11:00 AM ET Join us for the third virtual session in our mobility series focusing on how… The post Virtual Event | Mobility and the next wave of disruption appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States. MORE
Business that have benefited from the pandemic will likely stay strong even as services compete for consumers' discretionary spending. Business MORE
Asia-North Europe container spot rates eased back slightly this week, as carriers ‘hoovered up’ stockpiled cargo accumulated before Chinese New Year. However, rates from Asia to the US increased again. MORE
Rail carloads—at 171,642—were off 26.3% annually, which trailed the weeks ending February 13 and February 6, at 211,420 and 226,393, respectively MORE
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Entitled the “Control Tower” data tool, POLA officials said that it provides real-time views of truck turn times and other truck capacity management information, which helps cargo owners, truckers, and other supply chain stakeholders to mor effectively predict and plan cargo flows MORE
In the past 30 years, we have gone through different trends in the ocean carrier market. New companies formed as container demand globally surged, we had major fluctuations with the 2008 financial crisis, and trend changed to carriers buying one another. MORE
Not all 50F days are the same. Here in Boston, and I assume in other cold climate cities too, when the temperature reaches 50F this time of the year, especially in February, it’s t-shirt and shorts weather. Yet, when the weather dips to 50F in September, it’s time to put on a sweater or sweatshirt. MORE
In the logistics sector, the fleet department plays a big part. Vehicles used by companies in this sector can reach hundreds or even more. So, the management in the use of funds in this department can be challenging. Large funds are used for petrol. Imagine yourself as a manager in this department. MORE
There were many new transportation updates in the shipping industry last month. Check out some of the top stories and transportation updates of February 2021 MORE
Duty drawback refers to the refund of specific duties, internal revenue taxes, and fees paid on the value of goods imported into the United States. Per the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) these refunds are only paid if the imported goods are either re-exported or destroyed. MORE
DSV has expanded its air charter network again in a bid to secure capacity for customers. MORE
(Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves at Edge Logistics ). When leading a freight sales team, it is critical to recognize the importance of a sales representatives’ time management and where their attention is directed in order to get the best return on their efforts. MORE
Brexit has “hamstrung” Northern Ireland, with its unfettered access to Great Britain reduced and a fix potentially months away as business waits on the UK government to supply accurate data. MORE
The Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) board of education has approved a contract with Highland Electric Transportation, a provider of turnkey electric fleet solutions, to convert its school bus fleet to all-electric, starting with 326 school buses over the next four years. MORE
(Graphics created by Emily Ricks) Successful freight trucking depends on the joining of profitable loads with timely delivery. And knowing what’s happening to market volatility and trucking carriers across the country is critical to maximizing carrier revenue and margins. MORE
Ocean View School District in Oxnard, Calif., has selected The Mobility House, a company that integrates electric vehicles into the power grid, to provide smart charging for the district’s new electric bus fleet project, construction for which is now complete. MORE
One the largest US shipper associations, the Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AgTC) has renewed its criticism of demurrage and detention (D&D) charges and called for the Federal Maritime Commission to control it. MORE
As a direct result of California’s Clean Cars 4 All (CC4A) program more than 10,000 Californians have now scrapped old, dirty cars and replaced them with cleaner alternatives such as new and used zero-emission, plug-in hybrid or hybrid cars. There is strong consumer demand for CC4A which incentivizes lower-income California drivers to scrap their older, […]. The post California’s Clean Cars 4 All Program Reaches Participant Milestone appeared first on NGT News. MORE
CMA CGM has said six 15,000 teu LNG-fuelled vessels under construction in China will be deployed on its transpacific Pearl River Express (PRX) between south China and Los Angeles. MORE
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Image Source: Lions Financial. This week’s logistics news includes two articles about privately-held warehouse robotics companies and their respective equity financing announcements. Both articles mention the implied valuation of these companies. MORE
Dedola Global Logistics
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
Duty drawback refers to the refund of specific duties, internal revenue taxes, and fees paid on the value of goods imported into the United States. Per the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) these refunds are only paid if the imported goods are either re-exported or destroyed.
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
Not all 50F days are the same. Here in Boston, and I assume in other cold climate cities too, when the temperature reaches 50F this time of the year, especially in February, it’s t-shirt and shorts weather. Yet, when the weather dips to 50F in September, it’s time to put on a sweater or sweatshirt.
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Truck News
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
Canada is marching ever closer to mandated electronic logging devices (ELDs), and that’s a good thing. The digital tools bring the tracking of Hours of Service into a modern age, eliminate any questions about the real time that trucking requires, and deliver meaningful business insights.
Food Logistics
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
Register today for SCN Summit: Transportation to learn more about how transportation providers—air, truck, ship and rail--adjust to supply chain disruptions such as a global pandemic or a natural disaster. Transportation
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FreightWaves SONAR
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
(Graphics created by Emily Ricks) Successful freight trucking depends on the joining of profitable loads with timely delivery. And knowing what’s happening to market volatility and trucking carriers across the country is critical to maximizing carrier revenue and margins.
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MTS Logistics
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
In the past 30 years, we have gone through different trends in the ocean carrier market. New companies formed as container demand globally surged, we had major fluctuations with the 2008 financial crisis, and trend changed to carriers buying one another.
Trimble
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
Telematics solution providers (TSPs), ELDs and commercial fleets need to supply drivers with tools on the road that make their jobs more efficient and safer. The first place to start is navigation.
WorkWave
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
Time To Read: 8 minutes. Social media is a cornerstone of communication in modern society and a powerful tool for a home service business. It is no longer used solely for sharing business status updates, promotions, and connecting with friends.
NGT News
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
The Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) board of education has approved a contract with Highland Electric Transportation, a provider of turnkey electric fleet solutions, to convert its school bus fleet to all-electric, starting with 326 school buses over the next four years.
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Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
Entitled the “Control Tower” data tool, POLA officials said that it provides real-time views of truck turn times and other truck capacity management information, which helps cargo owners, truckers, and other supply chain stakeholders to mor effectively predict and plan cargo flows
FreightWaves SONAR
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
(Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves at Edge Logistics ). When leading a freight sales team, it is critical to recognize the importance of a sales representatives’ time management and where their attention is directed in order to get the best return on their efforts.
NGT News
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
Ocean View School District in Oxnard, Calif., has selected The Mobility House, a company that integrates electric vehicles into the power grid, to provide smart charging for the district’s new electric bus fleet project, construction for which is now complete.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
Sensitech, a supply chain visibility provider, has expanded its suite of IoT devices to include air-carrier approved and non-lithium battery models for real-time tracking of shipments when cargo is traveling by plane
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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
In the logistics sector, the fleet department plays a big part. Vehicles used by companies in this sector can reach hundreds or even more. So, the management in the use of funds in this department can be challenging. Large funds are used for petrol. Imagine yourself as a manager in this department.
Mazars Ledger
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
WEBCAST March 9, 2021 | 11:00 AM ET Join us for the third virtual session in our mobility series focusing on how… The post Virtual Event | Mobility and the next wave of disruption appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
Rail carloads—at 171,642—were off 26.3% annually, which trailed the weeks ending February 13 and February 6, at 211,420 and 226,393, respectively
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
For e-tailers selling their wares on Amazon.com, a lot of obstacles stand in the way of success — sometimes even Amazon itself
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PLS Logistics
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
There were many new transportation updates in the shipping industry last month. Check out some of the top stories and transportation updates of February 2021
NGT News
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
As a direct result of California’s Clean Cars 4 All (CC4A) program more than 10,000 Californians have now scrapped old, dirty cars and replaced them with cleaner alternatives such as new and used zero-emission, plug-in hybrid or hybrid cars. There is strong consumer demand for CC4A which incentivizes lower-income California drivers to scrap their older, […]. The post California’s Clean Cars 4 All Program Reaches Participant Milestone appeared first on NGT News.
The LoadStar
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
Asia-North Europe container spot rates eased back slightly this week, as carriers ‘hoovered up’ stockpiled cargo accumulated before Chinese New Year. However, rates from Asia to the US increased again.
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
Image Source: Lions Financial. This week’s logistics news includes two articles about privately-held warehouse robotics companies and their respective equity financing announcements. Both articles mention the implied valuation of these companies.
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Software companies are increasingly looking to move up in the payments food chain and play a bigger role. This whitepaper discusses where you'll fit in the chain, your cut of the revenue, and the benefits of becoming a payment facilitator.
The LoadStar
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
Brexit has “hamstrung” Northern Ireland, with its unfettered access to Great Britain reduced and a fix potentially months away as business waits on the UK government to supply accurate data.
The LoadStar
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
DSV has expanded its air charter network again in a bid to secure capacity for customers.
The LoadStar
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
CMA CGM has said six 15,000 teu LNG-fuelled vessels under construction in China will be deployed on its transpacific Pearl River Express (PRX) between south China and Los Angeles.
The LoadStar
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
One the largest US shipper associations, the Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AgTC) has renewed its criticism of demurrage and detention (D&D) charges and called for the Federal Maritime Commission to control it.
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S&OE provides an early warning system that helps business stakeholders sense and optimize their responses. This keeps the supply chain out of firefighting mode, smoothens relationships with customers and suppliers, and helps sustain margins by reducing the cost to serve.
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