Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
MAY 29, 2018
It’s just a few weeks before Amazon Prime’s $20 price increase goes into full effect, and according to a recent study from Atherton Research, approximately 60% of Amazon Prime’s 90 million U.S. customers are so unhappy about this prospect they may not renew their memberships. Likely, some of these customers will probably wind up changing their minds.
Material Handling and Logistics
MAY 29, 2018
One bright spot, however, is that the hard enforcement of the ELD regulation, based on spot-market data, does not appear to have had a major impact.
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Fleet Owner
MAY 29, 2018
Water and contaminants in fuel tanks accelerate fuel degradation and can cause equipment breakdown. If these contaminants make it through the filter and into engines, it can lead to fuel pump failure or fuel injector plugging.
Material Handling and Logistics
MAY 29, 2018
Agency says another wave of actions is planned for this summer.
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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
MAY 29, 2018
Just this week, forecasters warned that the 2018 hurricane season could be more active than usual, unfortunately as busy as the stormy 2017 season that brought unprecedented damage to many areas. What does this have to do with the supply chain? Shippers know all too well that the strain on truck capacity and supply chain resources continues to have an impact, and the overall capacity issue will remain for the long-haul.
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Logistics Management
MAY 29, 2018
National less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) recently announced it opened five United States-based service centers in the second quarter, which it said is part of its growth strategy in an effort to stay up with shipper demand.
Fleet Owner
MAY 29, 2018
Geotab released a new feature geared towards driving professionals who want to take privacy in their own hands.
Logistics Management
MAY 29, 2018
Any thoughts that a “trade war” between the United States and China was not a possibility were put to rest earlier today based on an announcement coming out of the White House. The White House said that under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, “the United States will impose a 25% tariff on $50 billion of goods imported from China containing industrially significant technology, including those related to the ‘Made in China 2025’ program.
Material Handling and Logistics
MAY 29, 2018
Toyota Forklifts has introduced an integrated fork scale option for its electric walkie pallet jack model.
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
Transporeon
MAY 29, 2018
Most transportation service providers go to great lengths to do a good job. But do you actually know which carriers are your top performers? Do you have the metrics to determine which carriers provide the best value, volume and efficiency? Or the right details to help carriers identify issues and improve service? Unless you are tracking carrier performance using objective metrics and specific benchmarks, you don’t know what you don’t know.
Blue Grace Logistics
MAY 29, 2018
“Digital” has become one of the biggest buzzwords in the transportation and logistics industry. Everything, it seems, is going through a digital revolution. Procurement services and digital platforms are being created, revised, and improved at a pace that the industry is completely unaccustomed to. Other parts of the industry are turning to automation to expedite the process of manufacturing, selection, fulfillment, and shipping. .
Logistics Management
MAY 29, 2018
“World Cup mania” has gained momentum in Mexico, but the hidden story for the nation may really be its resurgence as trade powerhouse, says A.P. Moller-Maersk.
Fleet Owner
MAY 29, 2018
In the trucking industry, profitability is driven by much more than just fluctuating freight rates.
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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.
AAJ Enterprises
MAY 29, 2018
When the business is expanding, supply chain management needs attention and at times complete overhaul. Logistics is an integral part of supply chain. Employing a 3PL company to manage the flow of goods can bring several benefits It is a better idea than operating and managing everything in house. Choosing the right warehousing Management Company ensures minimum interruptions in Supply Chain and has a meaningful impact on business growth.
Automotive Logistics
MAY 29, 2018
Japanese OEMs Toyota and Suzuki are to consider extending their 15-month-old business partnership to work together on sales, production and technological development, with a focus on India and its export markets. Ideas to be further evaluated include using Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private (TKM) to produce models developed by Suzuki for sale in India through each of the Toyota and Suzuki brand networks.
247 Customs Broker
MAY 29, 2018
[og_img]. Maersk Line selected ABS to lead a workshop to identify and evaluate potential hazards posed on containerships from dangerous cargoes stowage. The workshop assembled industry stakeholders to conduct a comprehensive Hazard Identification (HAZID)…. Importing and managing the logistics of your precious freight is no easy task. Compliance to U.S.
Automotive Logistics
MAY 29, 2018
The northern Ecuadorian port of Manta is looking to expand its role as a hub for finished vehicles and this month reached its full storage capacity for transhipped vehicle volumes. Manta only began operating regularly in the transshipment market as of July last year but in the third week of May handled around 3,500 vehicles, with calls from four major car carriers.
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247 Customs Broker
MAY 29, 2018
The recently published proposal for a new Directive on Port Reception Facilities is welcomed by European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA), as it addresses major issues with the current system in place. . . The new proposal will help in ensuring there are adequate port reception facilities available, require an advance waste notification from ships as well as a waste delivery receipt for reception facilities, and facilitate monitoring and enforcement through existing systems for
Automotive Logistics
MAY 29, 2018
Ford is investing up to €200m ($235m) to manufacture a second vehicle at its Craiova assembly plant in Romania, saying the planned expenditure is a sign of the company’s trust in government promises to deliver key upgrades infrastructure and logistics improvements. “Ford has discussed with the government the key infrastructure projects that are most critical to our operations and that would support future growth,” a spokesperson for Ford of Europe told Automotive Logistics.
247 Customs Broker
MAY 29, 2018
LBR Staff Writer. Published 30 May 2018. Alibaba-led consortium has agreed to purchase 10% equity stake Chinese express delivery firm, ZTO Express (Cayman), for around $1.38bn. The investors led by Alibaba and its logistic arm Cainiao Network have entered into a strategic agreement with ZTO Express for the investment and acquisition of interest. The investment will help Cainiao and ZTO to further develop first and last-mile pickup and delivery capabilities, warehouse management, cross-border log
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 29, 2018
The Bradfords Group is boosting its fleet with over 170 new MHE units supplied by Briggs Equipment. The new fleet covers 61 sites on which the groups’ businesses; Bradfords Building Supplies Ltd, Snows Timber Ltd and Crendon Timber Engineering Ltd operate and consists of a range of Hyster forklifts, Combilift sideloaders / multi directional forklifts and JCB Teletruks.
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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
MAY 29, 2018
By Jeff Berman, Group News Editor ·. May 29, 2018. National less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) recently announced it opened five United States-based service centers in the second quarter, which it said is part of its growth strategy in an effort to stay up with shipper demand. The new service centers are located in: Bowling Green, Ky. – OD’s new terminal is its fourth in Kentucky.
Penske Move Ahead
MAY 29, 2018
All summer long, do-it-yourself movers are packing their things and hitting the road to start the next chapter of their lives in their new homes. If you’re planning a summer move and find that your stuff doesn’t fit into your car or van, renting a moving truck from Penske may be the right choice for you. However, you may have never driven a 12-ft. to 26-ft. truck before.
247 Customs Broker
MAY 29, 2018
Just this week, forecasters warned that the 2018 hurricane season could be more active than usual, unfortunately as busy as the stormy 2017 season that brought unprecedented damage to many areas. What does this have to do with the supply chain? Shippers know all too well that the strain on truck capacity and supply chain resources continues to have an impact, and the overall capacity issue will remain for the long-haul.
Freightera
MAY 29, 2018
Freightera CEO Eric Beckwitt’s article about how Canada can lead in greening global freight transportation was just published in the La Malbaie, Quebec G7 Summit edition of CLIMATE CHANGE – the New Economy (CCTNE). CLIMATE CHANGE – the New Economy is the leading climate change publication supporting the G7 2018 Summit. In the publisher’s words, it’s “brimming with bold leadership from some of the world´s top innovators and visionaries” In it you will find how leader
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247 Customs Broker
MAY 29, 2018
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GlobalTranz
MAY 29, 2018
Shippers underestimate the potential of parcel audits. Parcel auditing is an excellent means of recapturing revenue by reducing parcel transportation costs for shippers around the globe. In fact, up to 10 percent of all freight invoices may contain inaccuracies, reports Chris Lewis of Inbound Logistics. To put this in perspective, a $10 million business may spend up to $1 million on parcel shipping.
247 Customs Broker
MAY 29, 2018
By Patrick Burnson, Executive Editor ·. May 29, 2018. “World Cup mania” has gained momentum in Mexico, but the hidden story for the nation may really be its resurgence as a trade powerhouse, says A.P. Moller-Maersk. In its recently-released Mexico Trade Report – 20118 Q1 , analysts note that total Asian and European imports and exports grew a strong 6% year on year.
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