Mon.May 28, 2018

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How can you speed a roadside inspection? Know your ELDs

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“We want to get it done just as fast as you do, but we do have a process we have to go through. If you know how to operate the device … the inspection will go smoother for everybody.” - Abe Dunivin with Oregon DOT.

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Cyber Attacks Are Major Risk in New Global Resilience Ranking

Material Handling and Logistics

Cyber risk is just one of the indicators of the index which reflects data related to economics, natural hazards and supply chains, and addresses concerns about business risks including political upheaval, fire and hurricanes. The risk of cyberattack, once overhyped, now threatens businesses’ very existence, according to a recent survey, 2018 FM Global Resilience Index.

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Drivewyze bypass offered at five new Idaho locations

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The Idaho Transportation Department opened five new Drivewyze bypass service locations on Interstates 15 and 90 and Highway 95. The state now has Drivewyze PreClear weigh station bypass at seven stations.

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Reusable Corrugated Plastic Box

Material Handling and Logistics

MDI has introduced a reusable, regular-slotted, corrugated plastic container (RSC) designed to help reduce costs associated with breaking down, erecting, storing and disposing of cardboard.

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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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New McLeod Software incorporates permissioned blockchains

Fleet Owner

McLeod is looking to update its automated business software with blockchain technology. The company recently announced its move to allow smart contract design in collaboration with permissioned blockchains.

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Have you seen our new look?

EazyStock

Have you seen our new look? If not, go to www.eazystock.com and take a peep! But first we would like to say a few words about the new makeover, where we are going and what you can expect from the EazyStock as a business, product and brand! The Present and Future of EazyStock. We have always had small- and mid-sized companies close to our hearts, and we put all our passion into building a product to help them become more efficient and competitive.

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E-commerce Storefront

Material Handling and Logistics

ModusLink and Intershop have introduced the eStarter Storefront for companies that want to establish their digital sales channel in as little as four weeks.

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Port of Zeebrugge invests in COSCO terminal

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Cummins Selects Agility Warehouse Park in Ghana for Regional DC

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Emerging markets specialist Agility has leased warehouse space in the Agility Warehouse Park in Ghana to Cummins for a new West African Distribution Centre. Cummins, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of diesel engines, generators, filtration and associated engine components, will use the facility to stock and distribute a range of over 10,000 spare parts for Cummins operations across West Africa.

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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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Maritime organization approves Bering Strait shipping routes – Canadian Shipper

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Anchorage, AK — The International Maritime Organization has approved two-way shipping routes into the Arctic Ocean through the Bering Strait. The IMO accepted routes proposed by the United States and Russia for safe navigation between Alaska and Russia’s Chukotskiy Peninsula. The routes create lanes for northbound and southbound traffic and take effect Dec. 1.

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Kerry Logistics buys South African freight forwarding and logistics firm S.A.S.

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LBR Staff Writer. Published 28 May 2018. Kerry Logistics Network has acquired South Africa-based freight forwarding and logistics company, Shipping and Airfreight Services (S.A.S.), for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition enables Kerry Logistics to expand its service offerings in the South African freight forwarding market. The new Johannesburg office will be operated under Kerry Logistics’ Europe division.

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Executive Moves: UPS and Railinc

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President Trump to meet Japanese Prime Minister Abe before ‘expected meeting’ with North Korea

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The White House said Monday a planned summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un is ‘expected’ to happen – in the latest iteration of the on-again, off-again high stakes meeting. The qualifier came in the form of a statement where the White House said Trump would meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in advance of the highly anticipated one-on-one meeting.

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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.