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RLS Logistics’ New Temperature-Controlled LTL Service Helps Shippers Avoid Fines from Retailers

Food Logistics

For growth-minded manufacturers, day-specific delivery is becoming the price of entry for landing and maintaining lucrative contracts with large retailers.

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CBP in San Juan Seizes $1.8 million worth of Cocaine inside Flower Boxes from Colombia

Airfreight Logistics

U.S. Customs and Border Protection ( CBP ) recently seized 161 pounds (73 kilos) of cocaine inside several parcel boxes arriving to the Luis Munoz Marin International Airport on a cargo aircraft that departed from Bogota, Colombia. The estimated value of the seized cocaine is $1.8 million. On March 7, a CBP Contraband Enforcement Team inspected various parcels at the cargo inspection station for the San Juan Airport.

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Amazon’s operating strategy during the Virus

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1 The impact one Amazon For FBA sellers, they have sufficient inventory, which is the most benefited seller group in this virus, they are basically not affected by this virus . Self-delivery sellers have been greatly affected by the virus. Especially sellers in the shop-shopping mode cannot deliver in time, so start the holiday mode decisively. In the supply chain, many factories have postponed the resumption of work, and most factories will start operations in March, which will lead to untimely

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B&H Worldwide onboards AOG Technics in Germany

Airfreight Logistics

B&H Worldwide has won new business managing the logistics of aircraft spare parts and engine materials for AOG Technics in Germany. AOG Technics is one of the world’s leading independent specialists in the aviation industry. The two companies have previously worked together for exports to Europe and the USA from the UK, but this is the first time they have partnered in mainland Europe.

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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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3M, science applied to life, but distribution network made them great

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3M company ,acronym for Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing company, the 3M Company is an American multinational conglomerate corporation operating in the fields of industry, worker safety, health care, and consumer goods. With over 79,000 employees, they produce over 55,000 products, including: adhesives, abrasives, laminates, passive fire protection, dental products, electronic materials, medical products, Car care products(like sun films, polish, wax, car shampoo,treatment for the exterior, in

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How complicated is Olympic logistics?

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What is Olympic logistics? Olympic Logistics is a physical flow process that consists of basic logistics activities such as transportation, storage, packaging, loading and unloading, distribution, distribution processing, and information processing, and is related to hosting the Olympic Games from the supply location to the receiving location. How complex and difficult is the demand for Olympic logistics?

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UPS to Test Autonomous-Enabled EV’s at its London Hub

Airfreight Logistics

UPS has begun testing the suitability and durability of Gaussin electric vehicles, which also have autonomous driving capability, to move semi-trailers and containers on the grounds of UPS’s advanced-technology London Hub. During the initial phase of the test, UPS will operate the vehicles – known in the logistics industry as “shifters” – with drivers in the cabs to evaluate vehicle operations and the efficiencies they generate.

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How far is the drone delivery from us?

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After placing an order online, the order is automatically transferred to the e-commerce storage center. All the goods in the storage center are transported from the factories of various brands by driverless trucks. After the truck delivers the goods, the warehousing robot automatically unloads and enters the warehouse. After receiving the order, the warehousing center sends instructions to the warehousing robot.

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Kerry Logistics Moves into New London Heathrow Facility

Airfreight Logistics

Kerry Logistics has moved its air freight division in the UK into a new facility close to London Heathrow Airport as it continues to grow its air freight volumes. The new office and warehouse in Feltham is located at the Skyport Heathrow site. Operating 24/7, the facility provides a fully temperature-controlled bonded warehouse including deep frozen storage, pick and pack machinery, vacuum cooling and other operations to meet tight delivery schedules and product shelf life requirements.

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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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will AGV logistics robot replace manuel?

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Generally, the travel route and behavior of the AGV can be controlled through a computer, or the electromagnetic path-following system can be used to set up its travel route. The electromagnetic track is pasted on the floor, and the unmanned vehicle moves and moves according to the information brought by the electromagnetic track. AGV is characterized by wheeled movement.

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CBP in San Juan Seizes $1.8 million worth of Cocaine inside Flower Boxes from Colombia – Airfreight Logistics

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently seized 161 pounds (73 kilos) of cocaine inside several parcel boxes arriving to the Luis Munoz Marin International… The post CBP in San Juan Seizes $1.8 million worth of Cocaine inside Flower Boxes from Colombia – Airfreight Logistics appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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UPS to Test Autonomous-Enabled EV’s at its London Hub – Airfreight Logistics

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UPS has begun testing the suitability and durability of Gaussin electric vehicles, which also have autonomous driving capability, to move semi-trailers and containers on the… The post UPS to Test Autonomous-Enabled EV’s at its London Hub – Airfreight Logistics appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Fleet Logistics Begins Using Lufthansa Cargo's smartBooking API – Airfreight Logistics

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Lufthansa Cargo is continuing to expand its digital innovation portfolio by launching a new API in 2019 that will now also used by Fleet Logistics.… The post Fleet Logistics Begins Using Lufthansa Cargo's smartBooking API – Airfreight Logistics appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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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,

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B&H Worldwide onboards AOG Technics in Germany – Airfreight Logistics

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B&H Worldwide has won new business managing the logistics of aircraft spare parts and engine materials for AOG Technics in Germany. AOG Technics is one… The post B&H Worldwide onboards AOG Technics in Germany – Airfreight Logistics appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Kerry Logistics Moves into New London Heathrow Facility – Airfreight Logistics

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Kerry Logistics has moved its air freight division in the UK into a new facility close to London Heathrow Airport as it continues to grow… The post Kerry Logistics Moves into New London Heathrow Facility – Airfreight Logistics appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.