Wed.Nov 27, 2019

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E-Commerce Helps Boost the Demand for Small Warehouse Space

ShipLilly

Rent rates for smaller warehouse spaces have increased dramatically as the demand for space smaller than 120,000 square feet has increased significantly more than the push on larger warehouse spaces. The market is hot right now for small spaces thanks to e-Commerce growth, and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down. Demand from logistics and e-commerce companies combined with the wealth of new construction for small warehouses has increased rents on facilities that are 120,000 square feet or s

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Storms to make Thanksgiving travel ‘impossible’ out West

Fleet Owner

Heavy snow in the Rockies, flash floods in California and an arctic blast across much of the U.S. as Americans plan to travel for Thanksgiving.

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More to Manufacturing Woes Than Brexit, Says Pallet Truck Provider

Logistics Business Magazine

Following recent news that insolvency in the manufacturing sector is at a five-year high, a leading materials handling expert in the UK is urging businesses to look beyond Brexit and examine the other factors fuelling today’s manufacturing woes. Midland Pallet Trucks, a provider of hand pallet trucks, manual stacker trucks, and lift platforms, believes that while Brexit is undoubtedly playing a part, there are other issues currently affecting manufacturing that are being overlooked due to politi

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Optimizing Transportation Management with an ERP Integration with NetSuite

Kuebix

Supply chains are getting leaner, faster and more efficient every year. In order to keep up with rising customer expectations, increasingly complicated shipping processes and growing business, many shippers are turning to ERP integrations to give them a leg up on the competition. Integrating a transportation management system (TMS) like Kuebix TMS with an ERP […].

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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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Year-end financial planning, part 1: Still time to cut 2019 tax bill with deductions

Overdrive Online

One major caveat for piling up deductions of any kind is to know the big picture for your income, especially if you had a bad year. The concern is you don’t want to waste efforts on deductions, such as accelerating a big purchase to 2019, when your taxable income is at zero or close to it.

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We’re thankful for you, drivah! … And Wyo.-based Martin Herman’s 1970 narrow-nose KW

Overdrive Online

If you're like Wyo.-based owner-operator Martin Herman and home for the holiday tomorrow, enjoy the time off. We're thankful for what you do, likewise for Herman's special rig. Dba HNH Trucking, he hauls tank doubles with the restored, working KW mostly for a dedicated customer.

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Robotic Process Automation: Potential to change the way supply chain Industry works

20Cube Logistics

Shipping and logistics have been there from the human civilisation and have since been evolving. Changes in technology kept the logistics industry at the edge to adapt and accept new innovations (AI, Blockchain , Drones) to be a part of the competition. The newest innovation RPA or Robotic Process Automation, coupled with AI is the latest to join the bandwagon and has the ability to automate various activities in the shipping and logistics sector.

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Taking ownership of initiatives for lasting peace

World Food Programme Logistics

WFP introduces communities to participatory planning to support peace-building efforts Mapping out local development in Salayea, Lofa County. Photo: WFP/John Monibah Salayea, in Liberia’s Lofa County, is one of the towns that was hard hit by the violent conflicts that rocked the West African country between 1989 and 2003. The scars are still healing in the town of 5,500 inhabitants despite the vibrant youth population.

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Strategic Tips For Generating Five Star Reviews For Your Field Service Business

WorkWave

Time To Read: 6 minutes. Online reviews are a huge influence on consumers when they are seeking to hire a trustworthy service business. It is a very personal matter when you think about it; people are inviting you to come to their home, sometimes even if they are at work, and make their sanctuary beautiful, functional, safer or more comfortable. So, it stands to reason that most people will do research before they decide on a company to bring into their personal space.

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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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New Air Cargo Facility at Frankfurt Airport

Logistics Business Magazine

Fraport AG and Swissport Cargo Services Deutschland GmbH today laid the foundation stone for Swissport’s new airfreight facility at Frankfurt Airport (FRA), marking another milestone in the future development of FRA as an airfreight location. The new building at CargoCity South will expand Swissport’s handling capacities by almost 50 percent, says the team. “The property meets every requirement for state-of-the-art airfreight handling.

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Hutchison Ports Thailand Celebrates Their New Visitor Center

Logistics Manager

November 27 th , 2019, Mr. Stephen Ashworth, Managing Director, Hutchison Ports Thailand & South East Asia together with Hutchison Ports Thailand’s executives, warmly welcomed a group of press to an opening ceremony of their new visitor center. The visitor center reflects the Company’s vision and end goal of becoming a smart and sustainable port.

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Konecranes Launches Lifetime Truck Support Plan

Logistics Business Magazine

Konecranes has launched Lifetime Advantage, a long-term commitment to improving the safety, productivity and endurance of lift trucks around the globe. Ongoing support across each truck’s lifecycle benefits customers with consulting, training, spare parts, upgrades and much more – everything needed to keep lift trucks running efficiently in the unique conditions of each customer’s world.

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Second phase of SEGRO Park Rainham speculative shed to begin soon

247 Customs Broker

[og_img] Glenny LLP has been hired as joint agent on the SEGRO Park Rainham Phase 2, which is a 108,000 s ft speculative development of… The post Second phase of SEGRO Park Rainham speculative shed to begin soon 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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Logistics Boost at Abu Dhabi International Airport

Logistics Business Magazine

Abu Dhabi Airports and Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics services arm of the Etihad Aviation Group, have announced a major project to enhance Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) into a state-of-the-art global air cargo centre of excellence. Abu Dhabi Airports and Etihad Cargo will implement a multi-phased cargo infrastructure development strategy, starting with the imminent upgrade of Etihad’s existing air cargo terminal facilities on the Southside airport perimeters.

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IKEA, CMA CGM, and GoodShipping successfully complete 2019 biofuel test programme

247 Customs Broker

[og_img] IKEA Transport & Logistics Services, the CMA CGM Group, and the GoodShipping Program have successfully completed a biofuel test programme, on CMA CGM vessels… The post IKEA, CMA CGM, and GoodShipping successfully complete 2019 biofuel test programme appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Software Specialist inconso Unveils LogiMAT Highlights

Logistics Business Magazine

Logistics software specialist inconso will present solutions that can increase the efficiency of logistics along the entire value chain from March 10-12, 2020, at LogiMAT in hall 8 (stand A50). The focus will be on innovative end-to-end solution scenarios and brand-new showcases of advanced robotics. In addition, the new release of the slotting module continues to advance the AI-based development of inconso solutions.

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Smurfit Kappa promotes sustainable packaging with 4evergreen initiative

247 Customs Broker

[og_img] Smurfit Kappa has been named a founding member of a new industry alliance to promote the use of paper-based packaging in a circular and… The post Smurfit Kappa promotes sustainable packaging with 4evergreen initiative 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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Supporting Freight Agents: The Trinity Way

Trinity Logistics

A few weeks ago, Trinity held our 2019 Agent Conference in Orlando. The purpose of our Agent Conference is to celebrate, educate, and energize Trinity Agents. While there, I saw something amazing happen; the Trinity Team Members that represent the Agent Support Group received a standing ovation from the Agents in attendance. It was humbling to see. The Agent Support Group puts their heart and soul into serving out Agent offices.

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Hutchison Ports Thailand Celebrates Their New Visitor Center – Logistics Manager

247 Customs Broker

November 27th, 2019, Mr. Stephen Ashworth, Managing Director, Hutchison Ports Thailand & South East Asia together with Hutchison Ports Thailand’s executives, warmly welcomed a group… The post Hutchison Ports Thailand Celebrates Their New Visitor Center – Logistics Manager appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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If Only

Talking Logistics

I listened to a sermon last week that began with a discussion on happiness. The preacher talked about “the myths of happiness,” based on the popular book by Sonja Lyubomirsky, Ph.D., a social psychologist at the University of California. We all believe in one or more happiness myths, like these: If only I had more. Read more If Only. The post If Only appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Ekol Logistics partners with UBV Group

247 Customs Broker

[og_img] Ekol and UBV have signed a long-term, exclusive cooperation deal and plan to expand across Europe. Ekol will retain its presence in Italy with … The post Ekol Logistics partners with UBV Group appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024

Your Roadmap to Smarter Spend Management in 2024 Geopolitical, economic and supply chain challenges will stick around in 2024, but don’t despair. There are strategic opportunities to leverage AI-powered technology and digital toolsets to overcome these hurdles more effectively. GEP experts in nearly two dozen critical categories guide you in the right direction in our annual comprehensive resource — GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024.