Wed.Sep 11, 2019

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Planting the right trees – logistics and its role in the ‘Phase Zero’ campaign

Logistics in War

by Air Commodore Hayden Marshall (Ret’d). In a previous life, I had the opportunity to become very familiar with operational planning and experience first hand the impact of logistics (positive and negative) on various phases of a planned or active military operation. I also started to hear increasing reference to Phase Zero as a distinct and important shaping phase in the lead up to the commitment of military forces to an operation and it became quickly apparent that logistics needs to be

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The Robot Uprising Reaches the Store

Logistics Viewpoints

The robot uprising is coming to a store near you. And no, I’m not talking about Skynet building T-1000 Terminators to take over the world (or store in this case). I am talking about how the retail store is drastically changing to become more automated, using artificial intelligence, and relying on non-human assistance for check-outs, price checks, and inventory management.

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California Senate passes bill set to transform gig economy

Fleet Owner

Bill would grant employees in California to a minimum wage and overtime pay, neither of which is a common protection within the gig economy.

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What a difference a year makes in trucking

Logistics Management

A year ago this time, it is fair to say that the trucking sector was running strongly on all cylinders, buoyed by very strong economic fundamentals, a high level of consumer confidence, and tight capacity, which helped drive rate growth. But fast forward a year later, and it is clear that the tables have turned on myriad fronts, with capacity looser, especially for this time of year on the truckload side, with rates viewed as fair when compared to 2018.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

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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Proper inspections can help us do better in safety blitzes

Fleet Owner

Figures are out from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s June Roadcheck inspection blitz, and, a little more than 12,000 trucks were taken out of service (OOS) during the event. More than 67,000 inspections took place in the U.S.

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Schneider rolls out Platform Science’s open, IoT telematics

Fleet Owner

Platform Science’s ELD allows fleets and drivers to use any apps and services that improve operations, whether developed internally or by third-party developers.

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Fuel Fact Check: Using Propane Autogas Avoids Volatility of Oil Prices

NGT News

Fuel Fact Check: Commercial fleetsClaim: Choosing American-made propane autogas can help you avoid the uncertainty of diesel pricing. There’s a reason why more than 27 million vehicles, including delivery, towing and construction trucks, travel around the world with propane autogas in their fuel tank. Propane autogas is more economical than diesel because it costs less […].

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Lightning Systems seeing growth as electric grant programs expand

Fleet Owner

Grant programs in California and other states are playing a critical role in getting more electric commercial vehicles on the road.

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Natural Gas Vehicle Stakeholders Meet with Sen. Ted Cruz

NGT News

Last Friday, NGVAmerica members hosted an event with U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, to discuss the importance of parity for natural gas vehicles (NGVs). VIA Metropolitan Transit, San Antonio’s public transit agency, joined NGVAmerica to host Cruz at VIA’s CNG fueling station, the largest in North America, according to NGVAmerica. The senator toured the fueling […].

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

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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Spot van rates tick up, reversing declines

Fleet Owner

A strong close to the month of August continued into September as spot truckload rates increased during the week ending Sept. 8, said DAT Solutions, which operates the industry’s largest network of load boards.

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Owner-operator Keith ‘Palerider’ Lawson ‘swatted’ dangerously with false 911 call during live stream

Overdrive Online

"Somebody had called 911 and said I'd shot my wife in the house," PaleriderTV's Lawson says, which wasn't the case. She wasn't even home. "A good thing," he says, as she'd probably have been the one nearest the door and "she would have probably had a heart attack" when police showed up with guns drawn. Lawson urges anyone streaming to take precautions around location sharing.

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The Benefits of Effective Final Mile Logistics

GlobalTranz

An effective final mile logistics strategy must consider all variables, defining what is necessary to provide a superior customer experience. Unfortunately, not all final mile carriers are equal, and services may vary widely between geographic regions. However, this is not enough to abandon the management of final mile logistics, especially as Amazon rolls out newer,read More.

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Loading Dock Safety Barrier

Material Handling and Logistics

The Rite-Hite Dok-Guardian XL Safety Barrier can help facilities with loading docks comply with Walking-Working Surfaces regulations mandated by OSHA.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

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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Diamond Green Diesel Proposes New Texas Plant

NGT News

Darling Ingredients Inc. and Valero Energy Corp. are addressing the growing demand for renewable diesel by initiating an engineering and development cost review for a new plant in Port Arthur, Texas. The proposed facility would be designed to produce 400 million gallons of renewable diesel annually, as well as 40 million gallons of renewable naphtha. […].

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Congestion Worsening With Few Solutions in Sight

Material Handling and Logistics

Research finds it a growing factor in logistics costs.

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Get The Most From Your 3PL Relationship

LandLink

Today's consumers are a far from fickle bunch. They know what they want, and moreover, they want it fast. Sometimes I wonder if they really need it that fast or is it simply the mindset of the new generation of consumer. In an extensive career in the expedited freight market I was surprised to find how many receivers were not in a hurry at all for the product that their suppliers spent triple the money to ship expedited.

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Beyond Fleet Telematics: Video Keeps an Eye on Fleet Driver Safety

IoT World Today

Video monitoring of driver behavior is adding a new level of awareness to help enhance driver safety, and potentially save companies money. The deployment of connected cameras and video analytics platforms comes as many large U.S. fleets comply with federal regulations to deploy electronic logging devices. ELDs aim to track drivers’ on-road hours in the name of safety to keep them from spending too many hours driving and risking fatigue.

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How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces

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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Carrier Bankruptcies Make 3PLs More Important to Shippers than Ever

Freight Center

In 2017, New England Motor Freight (NEMF) generated $402 million in revenue. On February 12, 2019, NEMF, the country’s 19 th largest LTL carrier , shut down operations and announced that it was filing for bankruptcy protection. 1,472 truck drivers were out of work in the largest U.S. trucking company shutdown since Consolidated Freightways in 2002. First in a Rash of Carrier Bankruptcies.

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The Humanitarian Ironman

World Food Programme Logistics

WFP’s Haidar Baqir shares why he completed the ultimate physical challenge to remember his lost colleagues For the last 16 years, Haidar has been working to connect some of the world’s most isolated communities with the rest of the world. As a Regional IT Emergency Preparedness and Response Officer in Asia, he works with governments and humanitarians when requested to ensure they have the communications tools they need when disasters strike.

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Change is happening in the materials handling sector

Logistics Management

Software will drive the materials handling industry, says Dematic’s CEO.

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AirBridgeCargo Airlines Completes ‘First-Class’ Equine Delivery

Airfreight Logistics

Volga-Dnepr Group subsidiary, AirBridgeCargo Airlines , recently completed the delivery of nine show horses from Moscow to Amsterdam on-board a Boeing 747-8F scheduled flight, the horses were taking part in Dressage competition. The ‘ABC care’ team of the airline carefully managed each step of transportation with the well-being of the animals as the main priority.

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GEP Outlook Report 2024

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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World’s Largest AutoStore Warehouse Takes Element Logic Black Line

Logistics Business Magazine

The world’s largest AutoStore warehouse, Boozt, is the first to adopt the new Black Line robots empowered by Element Logic. At Boozt’s state of the art warehouse in Ängelholm, Sweden, the new Black Line robots from AutoStore are now up and running on the grid, as the first site of scale in the world. “Black Line has many advantages, such as speed, reliability and smart battery solutions.

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SeaCube and Globe Tracker to Supply IoT-Enabled Gensets to ONE

247 Customs Broker

SeaCube and Globe Tracker to Supply IoT-Enabled Gensets to ONE SeaCube Containers and Globe Tracker (GT) have announced their partnership to provide Internet of Things-enabled… The post SeaCube and Globe Tracker to Supply IoT-Enabled Gensets to ONE appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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German Digital Freight Forwarder Launches in Poland

Logistics Business Magazine

German digital freight forwarder InstaFreight has launched on the Polish market, with 10 employees in Legnica offering a 24-hour service. In addition to growth targets in Germany and Poland, the Berlin-based company plans to enter Italy, Spain and the Benelux region in the near future. InstaFreight decided to locate in Lower Silesia due to its excellent geographical location for the transport business.

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Kontainers Continues Growth Trajectory with Addition of Ceva Logistics

247 Customs Broker

Kontainers Continues Growth Trajectory with Addition of Ceva Logistics Kontainers, an e-commerce software provider for freight brands, today announces that Ceva Logistics has signed… The post Kontainers Continues Growth Trajectory with Addition of Ceva Logistics appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

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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Semi-rugged Mobile Computing to new Levels

Logistics Business Magazine

Panasonic aims to set a new standard for semi-rugged mobile computing with the launch of its TOUGHBOOK 55 notebook. For the first time, users will be able to customise their device for different tasks while in the field. The semi-rugged notebook, in a slim and lightweight design, may improve workforce flexibility and productivity, as well as delivering maximum return on investment for businesses.

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Biopharmaceutical Third Party Logistics Market 2019 Industry Analysis, Share, Growth, Sales, Trends, Supply, Forecast to 2025

247 Customs Broker

“Biopharmaceutical Third Party Logistics” This report provides major statistics on the state of the industry and is a valuable source of guidance and direction for… The post Biopharmaceutical Third Party Logistics Market 2019 Industry Analysis, Share, Growth, Sales, Trends, Supply, Forecast to 2025 appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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SeaCube and Globe Tracker to Supply IoT-Enabled Gensets to ONE

Logistics Manager

SeaCube Containers and Globe Tracker ( GT ) have announced their partnership to provide Internet of Things-enabled gensets for the 6th largest shipping line in the world, Ocean Network Express ( ONE ). The cutting-edge GT technology provides cellular communication of operational parameters from gensets including, fuel level, battery voltage, events and alarms and even remote shut-off capability for certain genset brands.