DC Velocity

MARCH 7, 2018

Joining Blockchain in Transport Alliance is natural extension of its data and analytic focus, GE unit says.

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Material Handling and Logistics

MARCH 7, 2018

From bare bones to sleek cybernetic suits, these industrial exoskeletons are on the verge of taking over — and you'll be glad when they do.

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Fleet Owner

MARCH 7, 2018

Chevrolet showed off its anticipated SIlverado HD 4500 and 5500 chassis cab trucks, surprising the audience also with a 6500 model.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 7, 2018

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Pick ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. In this post, Rafael Granato from PINC Solutions summarizes a video case study we featured recently on Talking Logistics, part of our “Profiles in Yard Management Excellence” series where we highlight companies (in this case, Venture Global Solutions ) tha

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Fleet Owner

MARCH 7, 2018

Through its 21st Century Truck Partnership, the U.S. Dept. of Energy is looking to drive research and bring innovation — particularly for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles — that will make more mobility available at lower cost.

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Fleet Owner

MARCH 7, 2018

The number of loads on the spot truckload freight market surged 7.6% during the week ending March 3 as rates appear poised to rebound, said DAT Solutions, which operates the DAT network of load boards.

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LandLink

MARCH 7, 2018

The robotics market serving logistics and transportation companies is primed for rapid growth over the next five years. There is a myriad of routine, repetitive tasks common to warehouse and distribution systems that are well suited to robotic technology. Much of today's warehouses are manually operated, meaning they have little or no automation support.

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Fleet Owner

MARCH 7, 2018

ATLANTA. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. introduced a new management program to help fleets better track the condition of their tires.

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Logistics Manager

MARCH 7, 2018

Kuehne + Nagel recently announced at the Trans-Pacific Maritime Annual Conference the launch of their new supply chain management platform, KN ESP. This new digital platform will allow their customers to manage, connect and collaborate their digital and physical supply chains from origin and sourcing to final delivery. KN ESP will offer modular infrastructure and architecture to connect global customers in the supply chain sector with their buyers, sellers and vendors and give them access to the

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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.

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Fleet Owner

MARCH 7, 2018

Ram Telematics powered by Verizon Connect will be available this year as a factory-fit feature on new Ram trucks and can be installed on select older models and newer light-duty, heavy-duty and chassis cab trucks.

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The Logistics Academy

MARCH 7, 2018

The fatal injury rate saw a reduction of 36% from 1.9 in 2017 to 1.2 in 2016. 42 workplace fatalities occurred in 2017 with Vehicular-related incidents and Fall from Heights incidents continued to be the top contributors. Both workplace major and minor injury rates declined in 2017 compared to 2016. Falls continued to be the top cause of major injuries followed by Crushing, Fractures & Dislocations and finally Amputations.

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Fleet Owner

MARCH 7, 2018

INDIANAPOLIS. Having run through updates across its commercial vehicle lineup over the last four years, Ford Motor Co. showed off the 2019 Transit Connect Cargo Van prior to the official open of the Work Truck Show on Wednesday.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 7, 2018

It has been six months since Amazon took over Whole Foods, a $13.4bn deal that made the internet retailer a major player in the world of brick-and-mortar retailing. For the most part, the 470 stores are still the same upscale, expensive healthy food emporiums that they have always been. Amazon has grander ambitions as well. The company’s executives are busy devising ways to connect its Prime membership program, which offers benefits like fast and free shipping and video streaming, with the store

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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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Fleet Owner

MARCH 7, 2018

ATLANTA. Doran just launched its new YardCheck 360 Wireless Gate Reader Tire Pressure Monitoring System during ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council here in Atlanta, GA.

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Logistics Manager

MARCH 7, 2018

Switzerland based technology company Nexiot has launched integration with a Blockchain type Distributed Ledger to add to their Digital Logistics Platform. Smart Contracts are now a reality thanks to Nexiot’s Digital Logistics Solution introducing legal accountability to the supply chain. The self-sustaining sensors that Nexiot has already built send messages at five minute intervals from assets including shipping containers, boxes and rail cars and gives updates on location, mileage, border cros

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Fleet Owner

MARCH 7, 2018

With over 260,000 safe driving miles driven to date, Snider is the No. 1 ranked female driver of Elkhart, IN-based CWRV Transport.

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Airfreight Logistics

MARCH 7, 2018

AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) transported and delivered 66 motorcycles on behalf of Universal Global Logistics S.A.U. to Australia for the first round of the 2018 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship. The Superbikes were carried on a Boeing 747 freighter charter flight. Each motorcycle was palletized and flown from Barcelona in Spain to Melbourne’s Avalon Airport, Australia.

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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,

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Fleet Owner

MARCH 7, 2018

First Transit partners is MnDOT, EasyMile and 3M to gather data on the effects of winter weather on autonomous vehicles.

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Apparel Logistics

MARCH 7, 2018

Strategies for Improving Client Relationships

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Fleet Owner

MARCH 7, 2018

Strategic sourcing is a systematic approach to purchasing items needed for your business. It is based on a holistic view of the sourcing process.

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The LoadStar

MARCH 7, 2018

More than 23 crew members have been evacuated, but four seafarers are unaccounted for, after a fire in the hold of the 15,262 teu Maersk Honam could not be contained. Maersk Line said this morning the ship was “still on fire” and the situation was “critical”. The vessel (pictured above on its maiden voyage) was on a loop of Maersk Line and MSC’s 2M Asia-West Mediterranean service carrying 7,860 containers.

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Fleet Owner

MARCH 7, 2018

ATLANTA. Aperia Technologies Inc. announced that Tribe Transportation is equipping its fleet with Halo Tire Inflation.

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The LoadStar

MARCH 7, 2018

Air freight volumes jumped some 8% in January and, while Chinese New Year may have distorted year-on-year figures, analysts believe the drivers of growth remain buoyant. IATA’s air freight market analysis shows a month-on-month increase from the last part of 2017, and suggests “rising bottlenecks” within the supply chain would likely ‘benefit air freight over other modes of transport” It says: “Longer supplier delivery times have been consistent with rising demand for air.

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Fleet Owner

MARCH 7, 2018

FFE Transportation Services announced its highest-ever pay increase in over 70 years for company drivers.

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The LoadStar

MARCH 7, 2018

While shippers have been warned that low-sulphur regulations to be enforced globally in 2020 will see bunker costs added to their freight bill, they could also face a huge upswing in freight rates if new proposals to cut vessel speeds, due to be discussed at the International Maritime Organization (IMO), turn into regulation. At this week’s TPM conference in Long Beach, World Shipping Council (WSC) vice president Bryan Wood-Thomas said the.

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Fleet Owner

MARCH 7, 2018

Truck stop operator believes maintenance is key piece of “one stop shop” philosophy.

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The LoadStar

MARCH 7, 2018

Swiss forwarder Panalpina managed to create value for shareholders last year, despite challenging trading conditions that impacted its underlying profits and cash flows. It released fourth-quarter and annual numbers on Wednesday, when its management team told The Loadstar that 2017 was a solid year, and 2018 will be another year of consolidation for the freight forwarders.

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Fleet Owner

MARCH 7, 2018

OEM also revamping its parts business to better support uptime vision

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