Pennsylvania to spend $64 billion in 12-year transport improvement plan
DC Velocity
AUGUST 17, 2018
Multi-modal, freight rail projects to receive nearly $1.5 billion.
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Trailer orders breaking records this summer
Fleet Owner
AUGUST 17, 2018
ACT and FTR both tracking record-breaking trailer sales as builders try to keep up with carriers, who are also ordering new trucks at a record pace.
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CenterPoint lays out timetable for logistics complex at Port of Oakland
DC Velocity
AUGUST 17, 2018
Site prep to begin in October; summer 2020 opening eyed.
Bendix shares safety tech tips
Fleet Owner
AUGUST 17, 2018
Bendix offers some insight on the evolution of advanced vehicle safety technologies.
GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report
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The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?
This Week in Logistics News (August 11 – 17)
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 17, 2018
According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), total spending for K-12 schools and college combined is projected to reach $82.8 billion, nearly as high as last year’s $83.6 billion. The top four categories for back to schoolers (not back to college) are clothing ($236 million), electronics ($187 million), shoes ($138 million), and supplies ($122 million).
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POLA and POLB volumes are mixed in July
Logistics Management
AUGUST 17, 2018
POLB reported that total monthly volume, at 688,457 (TEU) Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units, was off 4.4% annually, compared to July 2017, and POLA officials heralded the best July in the port’s history, with 833,568 TEU, which was up 4.6% annually, topping July 2017, which was the previous July high. What’s more, July 2018 marked the fourth highest-volume month in the port’s history.
Avoiding confusion between advanced safety systems
Fleet Owner
AUGUST 17, 2018
The need to deliver critical information quickly and accurately to drivers can become more complicated if drivers are frequently moving among vehicles.
Rhenus Logistics, Since 1912
Logistics Manager
AUGUST 17, 2018
Established in 1912, Rhenus’ name is derived from the Latin word for the Rhine river in Europe. It is here along the banks of the river in Germany where the company first took root. Since then, over the past 100 years the company has developed strong traditions and grown to a point where today they are invested in markets all around the globe. However, through all of this expansion the company has stayed a family-owned business.
Port of Oakland project seen as key to future about to begin
Logistics Management
AUGUST 17, 2018
A freight distribution center placing high-demand logistics capability inside a global trade gateway at the Port of Oakland begins this fall.
Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry
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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.
WEX offers fleet cards at Monro maintenance centers
Fleet Owner
AUGUST 17, 2018
Fleets can increase uptime paying on expanded WEX network, company noted.
AAR reports annual carload and intermodal gains for the week ending August 11
Logistics Management
AUGUST 17, 2018
Carloads, at 271,718, were up 1.8% annually, and intermodal containers and trailers increased 3.8% annually to 285,169.
Benefits of Hiring 3PL Companies in India
AAJ Enterprises
AUGUST 17, 2018
Most of the brands today are soaring successfully due to their effective customer services and exceptional tactics. The major reason behind their victory, out of all the other factors, is the management of the core part of their business through third party logistics. A 3PL logistics provider deals in the distribution, storage, transportation and pickup of goods from different locations, and hence, provides efficient services to the clients.
NextGen Supply Chain: What’s in your cloud?
Logistics Management
AUGUST 17, 2018
The cloud could be the most impactful of all NextGen technologies.
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
Lödige Automated Parking System Set for Sydney Project
Logistics Business Magazine
AUGUST 17, 2018
Material handling systems manufacturer Lödige Industries has been awarded the contract to install a fully automated car park system in “The Lennox”, a new luxury property in Sydney. Given local property prices and the ability of automated systems to place up to 60% more cars in the same space, these systems make a lot of financial sense to many developers.
Port of Oakland project seen as key to future about to begin
247 Customs Broker
AUGUST 17, 2018
A freight distribution center placing high-demand logistics capability inside a global trade gateway at the Port of Oakland begins this fall. . The long-awaited Seaport Logistics Complex has been driven by shippers seeking more comprehensive services. “Ultimately, cargo owners can save time, money and headaches by managing shipments through a logistics center that’s next store to the transport gateways,” said Mike Zampa, the port’s communication director.
This Week in Logistics News (August 13-17, 2018)
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 17, 2018
I’m back from vacation. Well, back physically. Getting back mentally has been a very slow process. My family and I spent more than a week in Costa Rica, where everyone greets you with “Pura Vida,” which means “Pure Life” in Spanish. I took the saying seriously, leaving my laptop at home and completely unplugging from email and work. I did get a chance to visit several Costa Rican “offices” while I was there, like this one in Manuel Antonio: It’s always nice to get back home, however, and after s
Higher Panamax Rates Prop Up Baltic Index
247 Customs Broker
AUGUST 17, 2018
The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, edged higher on Friday, as a rise in demand for panamax vessels more than offset a drop in capesize rates. * The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels, rose three points, or 0.2 percent, to 1,723 points. * The index gained about 2 percent for the week. * The panamax index rose 38 points, or 2.6 percent, to 1,485 points.
How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience
Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader
Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,
How to Reduce Time to Implement a Warehouse Management System in 4 Steps
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 17, 2018
Making the decision to implement a warehouse management system can be among the most cost-effective means to improve warehouse operations. A modern warehouse management system can bring disparate systems together, leverage data from internal and external resources, and stimulate growth in the saturated e-commerce market, allowing businesses to stand out from the crowd.
AP Moller-Maersk swings cost axe in 'unsatisfactory qua
247 Customs Broker
AUGUST 17, 2018
AP Moller-Maersk is pushing through further cost cutting measures after reporting what it called an unsatisfactory second quarter performance just a week after a profit warning. Copenhagen-listed Maersk’s second quarter results contained few surprises given last week’s disclosure, but were branded “relatively good” by analysts at Clarksons Platou Securities.
Stertil Koni Mobile Column Lifts Boost Workshop Operations
Logistics Business Magazine
AUGUST 17, 2018
A set of four Stertil Koni mobile column vehicle lifts has provided a leading UK vehicle solutions company with a perfect combination of performance, reliability and flexibility. Longmarsh is a family-run company, established in 1956 in Wellingborough, which now provides various vehicle solutions including rental, sales and maintenance complemented by an MOT station.
ITC opens produce packaging probe
247 Customs Broker
AUGUST 17, 2018
ITC opens produce packaging probe. A New Hampshire company alleges Growers Express and C.H. Robinson violated intellectual property rights law. Photo:Valentyn Volkov / Shutterstock.com. By Brian Bradley | Friday, August 17, 2018. The International Trade Commission announced Thursday that it will start an investigation. into whether imports of certain microperforated packaging containing. fresh produce violate U.S. intellectual property rights law.
Mastering Order Management: Backorders & Out-of-Stock Inventory
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The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.
34,000 Plastic Totes Make the Difference for Pharma Provider
Logistics Business Magazine
AUGUST 17, 2018
Sigma Pharmaceuticals has taken delivery of 34,000 SSI Schaefer plastic totes at its distribution centre in Watford. Sigma is an independent short-line wholesaler, offering an industry leading range that includes generics, branded medicines, OTC medicines, parallel imports, daily living aids, surgicals and unlicensed medicines. From their headquarters, items are distributed through their comprehensive delivery network to customers across the UK.
POLA and POLB volumes are mixed in July
247 Customs Broker
AUGUST 17, 2018
July volumes at the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) and the Port of Long Beach (POLB) were mixed, according to data recently released by the ports. POLB reported that total monthly volume, at 688,457 (TEU) Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units, was off 4.4% annually, compared to July 2017, which at that point was an all-time monthly high for the port but has since been eclipsed by the 752,188 TEU recorded in June 2018.
Green Shipping: Toward a Clean Future
247 Customs Broker
AUGUST 17, 2018
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has announced its targets of cutting greenhouse gas emissions from global shipping in half by the year 2050, and to make ships entirely CO2-neutral before 2100. . But long before that, the so-called sulphur cap will take effect: From 2020 all oceangoing ships must run on fuel that contains no more than 0.5 per cent of sulphur.
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