Logistics Management
APRIL 16, 2020
A little more than one month after the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) conducted a member survey focused on how their businesses and supply chains are dealing with coronavirus, or COVID-19, as it continues to wreak havoc on their supply chain operations, the organization a new survey this week.
Dedola Global Logistics
APRIL 16, 2020
Archives. China is home to some of the world’s largest shipping ports, including Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Xiamen, Ningbo, and Shanghai – the world’s largest port. A massive volume of freight moves by ocean from these ports into the United States. Most of this freight transits through the Port of Long Beach/Los Angeles, known as America’s port –the largest port in the United States.
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Talking Logistics
APRIL 16, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, we learn new ways that our customers are using logistics solutions to help them adapt to highly changing business conditions. Route planning is one of those areas that is adapting. The coronavirus has exposed the need to move away from the traditional static and master route planning solutions used by. Read more The Power of Dynamic Routing During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
NGT News
APRIL 16, 2020
ABB, a company that specializes in industrial technology and electrification, says it will be supplying high voltage-capable chargers for the Volvo LIGHTS project. ABB’s charging systems can charge any electric vehicle (EV) battery at up to 920 V DC, enabling faster charge times and greater commercial fleet utilization for this project. The Volvo LIGHTS project […].
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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.
World Food Programme Logistics
APRIL 16, 2020
COVID-19 will almost double acute hunger by end of 2020 New WFP figures indicate additional 130 million lives and livelihoods will be at risk A woman collects food in Deir Hafer, 60 km from Aleppo in Syria. WFP is working with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent to distribute food to the most vulnerable and ensure that families are aware of COVID-19 and safety measures.
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Freight Center
APRIL 16, 2020
COVID-19 has surely had an impact in so many ways. We have all seen the empty shelves at the stores and the demand for temperature-controlled items to be in stock has greatly increased. There’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes in getting these sensitive, essential items to you. Not to mention that spring has arrived and that means many industries like produce are ramping up productivity.
Logistics Management
APRIL 16, 2020
At a time when United States-based food banks are facing major supply issues, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Seattle-based digital freight broker Convoy said today it is rolling out a sustainability program initiative geared towards improving that situation through a partnership with shippers that want to donate a truckload of product to their local food bank.
LandLink
APRIL 16, 2020
Many states have reported a leveling-off of new Covid-19 cases. Clearly a good sign but we are by no means out of the woods yet. It is unlikely anyone alive today remembers the Spanish flu of 1918, but we may be able to learn some things to expect as we hope to return to some normalcy in the coming months. The administration is already talking about target dates to reopen the country in stages.
Logistics Management
APRIL 16, 2020
Trucker Tools and TruckPark have formed a strategic partnership to help truckers find safe parking facilities to help ease the national shortage for overnight rest areas for truck drivers.
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
World Food Programme Logistics
APRIL 16, 2020
New system serving 46,000 people in Cox’s Bazar is empowering women and helping families maintain social distancing Anwara, a Rohingya refugees in Kupatalong, the world’s biggest refugee camp, receives food assistance facilitated by blockchain, a digital ledger linked to a credited card. WFP/Nihab Rahman. By Vincent Matak While the new coronavirus has brought insecurity to much of the world, for people like Anwara, a resident in Kutupalong?
Commercial Carrier Journal
APRIL 16, 2020
Imagine the challenge of setting and tracking oil drain intervals for a heterogeneous fleet of a variety of Cummins, Detroit, Volvo, and Paccar engines with varying model years and varying engine sizes.
Logistics Management
APRIL 16, 2020
At a time when coronavirus, or COVID-19, continues to wreak havoc on the economy, e-commerce retailers, in particular, have faced many challenges, as evidenced by this week’s release of United States March retail sales by the Department of Commerce. Problems, for some retailers with an eye on exporting into certain markets, were exacerbated earlier this month, when the United States Postal Service (USPS) announced that USPS operators are no longer able to process or deliver international shipmen
Logistics Manager
APRIL 16, 2020
The CMA CGM Group has announced the launch of SEAPRIORITY Go, a new value-added service within the CMA CGM+ range of solutions. SEAPRIORITY Go at it’s core is a new solution that offers priority boarding for goods during the loading process. SEAPRIORITY Go ensures customers’ goods will be given priority whether it be for container allocation or loading on board.
Advertiser: GEP
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.
United World Transporation
APRIL 16, 2020
**Attention Carriers: Food Trucks are here to help & so is UWT! Book a load through the UWT app and get an extra $10 for lunch!!!**. The U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued a notice. late Friday, allowing states to permit commercial food trucks to operate and sell food in designated Interstate highway rest areas. As a thank you for your continued efforts during this time, and to support the FHWA’s initiative and your nutrition, if you book a load through the UWT app over the ne
Dedola Global Logistics
APRIL 16, 2020
China is home to some of the world’s largest shipping ports, including Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Xiamen, Ningbo, and Shanghai – the world’s largest port. A massive volume of freight moves by ocean from these ports into the United States. Most of this freight transits through the Port of Long Beach/Los Angeles, known as America’s port –the largest port in the United States.
Camelot 3PL Software
APRIL 16, 2020
This is Chapter 5 of 13 in our eBook on eCommerce Fulfillment for 3PL Warehouses. See the link below to download the full ebook. eCommerce fulfillment has shifted demand from Retail storefronts to warehouses which indirectly has put a strain on available warehousing space. With the increased demand for Warehouse space, this has increased the cost of adding more warehouse space.
Dedola Global Logistics
APRIL 16, 2020
China is home to some of the world’s largest shipping ports, including Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Xiamen, Ningbo, and Shanghai – the world’s largest port. A massive volume of freight moves by ocean from these ports into the United States. Most of this freight transits through the Port of Long Beach/Los Angeles, known as America’s port –the largest port in the United States.
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Globalior
APRIL 16, 2020
The Restricted Movement Order that came into effect in Malaysia on March 18, 2020 has left producers and manufacturers in the country with many concerns. Some traders who run factories are also struggling to understand the definition of being an essential service, since the requirement seems to just be making arrangements to run operations on half the usual manpower.
MercuryGate
APRIL 16, 2020
The state of the freight market continues to change in response to the global supply chain crisis amid the novel coronavirus outbreak. According to the Department of Transportation, spot rates are up across the board, especially comparing March 2020 and the start of April 2020 to the same time in 2019. Furthermore, spot load posts […]. The post Using a MultiModal SaaS TMS to Provide Flexibility & Pivot Capability appeared first on MercuryGate International.
World Food Programme Logistics
APRIL 16, 2020
How WFP is protecting refugees against coronavirus during food distributions in Uganda Story by Petroc Wilton A woman has her temperature checked before entering the food distribution point in Bidibidi. Photo: WFP/Petroc Wilton It’s a hot, bright April morning in Bidibidi refugee settlement; the largest in Uganda, housing 232,000 of the 1.4 million refugees in the country, and one of the largest in the world.
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 16, 2020
Potsdam-based start-up Synfioo is offering its OnTime Navigator for three months free of charge during the current international crisis. The tour management application allows the retrieval of ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival) predictions as well as movement and disruption data from any computer. The OnTime Navigator data thus enables the people involved to better react to unexpected developments in the transport process in the wake of the corona crisis. “Security of supply is currently a ve
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 16, 2020
Choosing a distribution site should consist of these three phases.
Paragon
APRIL 16, 2020
The post How Your fleXipod System Can Help You Adapt to These Extraordinary Times appeared first on Paragon Routing.
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 16, 2020
By SnapFulfil’s CEO, UK & Europe, Tony Dobson: The global impact of Covid-19 is going to be felt for years, long after the virus has been brought under control, with governments and economies struggling to get back on their feet. But what this crisis has already revealed is the true spirit of human inventiveness as many businesses have adjusted their game plans overnight – whether introducing direct to consumer e-commerce or new lines to meet changing demand.
Coyote
APRIL 16, 2020
In mid-March, Chris Pickett offered 2 potential scenarios for COVID-19's impact on the U.S. truckload market. The market has changed substantially, and he's back with updated insight and outlook.
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
247 Customs Broker
APRIL 16, 2020
A battle is brewing in procurement. Contract language is facing off against the strength of supplier relationships. Who’s winning the day? Relationships, said Erin McFarlane,… The post Navigating supplier relationships in the COVID-19 era appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Freightera
APRIL 16, 2020
For the second year, Freightera makes the list of private BC companies best positioned for high growth and acquisition, according to a predictive model by Rocket Builders. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 15, 2020 (Newswire.com) – Freightera , a leading online freight marketplace offering instant freight quotes and streamlining shipping operations for manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors in Canada and the U.S., was recognized among BC’s top private companies in the Information an
247 Customs Broker
APRIL 16, 2020
[og_img] Printing company Where The Trade Buys has partnered with Prime Group to produce face masks for the NHS, to support essential workers through the… The post Where The Trade Buys to produce face masks for NHS appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
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