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Year 2025 – The Future of the 3PL Industry with Andrew Kelley

The Logistics of Logistics

[00:21] Opening / Introduction. [00:57] Tell us a little bit about what you’re up to. I spend all of my time in supply chain and logistics software, focusing on the lower-middle market. [01:54] What will the 3PL industry look like in 2025? There is a slow, creeping evolution of technology as CRM systems get better and better. These will make brokers more efficient and help them focus more on customer service, specialization, etc.

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Manhattan Associates CEO Calls for a Sustainable Approach to Ecommerce

Logistics Viewpoints

Transportation produces large amounts of greenhouse gases. Ecommerce is inherently less green than traditional bricks and mortar retail supply chains; it contributes to larger transportation emissions than traditional retailing. Eddie Capel, CEO of Manhattan Associates, believes we need a more sustainable approach to Ecommerce supply chains. The post Manhattan Associates CEO Calls for a Sustainable Approach to Ecommerce appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Undeclared hazardous goods said to be the cause of KMTC HongKong fire

Shipping and Freight Resource

On the 25th of May 2019, a fire broke out on board the KMTC HongKong, at the Laem Chabang port in Thailand. It was reported that 35 containers were on board when the ship caught fire. Thailand Port Authority has been quoted as saying that undeclared hazardous cargo is the cause of the fire on board the KMTC HongKong. Read more >>>. The post Undeclared hazardous goods said to be the cause of KMTC HongKong fire appeared first on Shipping and Freight Resource.

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Owner-operator Chuck Kumalaa on his decision to stay out through the holiday weekend

Overdrive Online

You've just found out that your electronic load confirmation with a delivery appointment for today was bunk because the business is shut down for Memorial Day. What do you do? And: Why owner-operator Chuck Kumalaa stayed out this weekend knowing in advance he wouldn't deliver before Tuesday.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

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?

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Sponsored: The Iowa 80 Truck Stop Is Trucker Heaven

Trucker Dump

If someone were to ask a non-trucker where the largest truckstop in the world was located, I’ll bet most would guess somewhere near a major US city, such as New York City or Los Angeles. But any experienced trucker could tell you that the World’s Largest Truckstop is the Iowa 80 in Walcott, Iowa. If you’ve […]. The post Sponsored: The Iowa 80 Truck Stop Is Trucker Heaven appeared first on About Truck Driving.

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Adaptation to Climate Change in Sub- Saharan African humanitarian Situations

World Food Programme Logistics

Adaptation to climate change in humanitarian situations in Sub- Saharan Africa International Climate Change Initiatives (IKI) The impact of climate change is felt in many regions across Africa every year. Environmental degradation combined with changes in demography and consumption patterns reduce the resilience of communities to withstand natural hazards and changing weather patterns.

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TNT Express, FedEx, Deutsche Post DHL

247 Customs Broker

Global Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Forecast by Major Segments and Leading Players with Economy Insights from 2019-2025 by Crystal Market Research provides a tool for defining… The post TNT Express, FedEx, Deutsche Post DHL appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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‘This child was abandoned on Christmas Day’

World Food Programme Logistics

Two women walked away, leaving two children to almost die of malnutrition. The World Food Programme (WFP) helped to turn their lives around. A now healthy Wima and her grandmother in Oruchinga. Photo: WFP/Lydia Wamala Two-and-a-half-year-old Uwimanaimpaye mostly goes by this, her second name, which means ‘the one God has given me’. But family and friends in her Oruchinga neighbourhood, in southwestern Uganda, like to cut it short to just Wima.

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Urban challenges

247 Customs Broker

Just as most of us were getting into the mood for the bank holiday, Waitrose revealed plans to open a 110,000 sq ft fulfilment centre… The post Urban challenges appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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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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DHL Open New Logistics Hub in Vienna

Airfreight Logistics

Deutsche Post DHL air and ocean freight division, DHL Global Forwarding along with DHL Freight recently unveiled the new DHL state-of-the-art logistics hub located on the Vienna Airport campus. The new hub based in the county of Fischamend will optimize the handling and transport of goods in and out of Austria and Eastern Europe by combining the strengths of the three different transport modes – overland, air and ocean freight.

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DHL Open New Logistics Hub in Vienna

247 Customs Broker

on May 27, 2019 at 4:30 pm Deutsche Post DHL air and ocean freight division, DHL Global Forwarding along with DHL Freight recently unveiled… The post DHL Open New Logistics Hub in Vienna appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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FedEX Express Launch Medpak VI°C in Asia

Airfreight Logistics

FedEx Corp. subsidiary, FedEx Express the worlds leading express transportation company, recently unveiled Medpak VI°C, a new industry-leading temperature-controlled cold chain shipping solution in the Asia Pacific region. This innovative solution provides healthcare customers with superior temperature integrity, greater convenience and higher cost efficiencies for the movement of their temperature-sensitive shipments.

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FedEX Express Launch Medpak VI°C in Asia

247 Customs Broker

on May 27, 2019 at 4:48 pm FedEx Corp. subsidiary, FedEx Express the worlds leading express transportation company, recently unveiled Medpak VI°C, a new… The post FedEX Express Launch Medpak VI°C in Asia appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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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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Meet the Team Mondays: Nathan Carriere, Administration Support

Radius Logistics

My personal motto is: My favorite part about my role is the team I work with! I think my work ethic in my past experience prepared me for my job at Radius. If I could travel anywhere in the world I would want to go to Switzerland. If I could turn napping into an Olympic sport, I would definitely win the gold medal. The app I use most often on my phone is Music or Spotify.

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Manhattan Associates CEO Calls for a Sustainable Approach to Ecommerce

247 Customs Broker

In the late 90’s and early 2000’s there was a supply chain solutions company was one of the hottest software companies in the world. The… The post Manhattan Associates CEO Calls for a Sustainable Approach to Ecommerce appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Always Ready to Go to the Field: Meet Marta, FFA Focal Point

World Food Programme Logistics

Always ready to go to the field The Head of Asset Creation and Livelihoods in Uganda discusses her career at the World Food Programme (WFP) and the impact of resilience-building activities in local communities. Marta Ortiz sitting by a water pond in Karamoja region, Uganda. Photo: WFP/Photo library Originally from Spain, Marta Ortiz has worked for the World Food Programme (WFP) since 2011 in several country offices, including Panama, Sierra Leone and, now, Uganda.

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TNT Express, FedEx, Deutsche Post DHL – Fox World Media

247 Customs Broker

Global Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Forecast by Major Segments and Leading Players with Economy Insights from 2019-2025 by Crystal Market Research provides a tool for defining… The post TNT Express, FedEx, Deutsche Post DHL – Fox World Media appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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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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Urban challenges – Logistics Manager Magazine

247 Customs Broker

Just as most of us were getting into the mood for the bank holiday, Waitrose revealed plans to open a 110,000 sq ft fulfilment centre… The post Urban challenges – Logistics Manager Magazine appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Owner-operator Chuck Kumalaa on his decision to stay out through the holiday weekend

247 Customs Broker

Leased to Landstar with his 2013 Paccar MX13-powered Kenworth T680 and pulling dry vans, Chuck Kumalaa of Marion, Ohio, had a few different loads he… The post Owner-operator Chuck Kumalaa on his decision to stay out through the holiday weekend appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.