The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 30, 2018

For an industry that is forever on the move, the world of logistics is in a perennial state of change, facing numerous challenges and vague demands. Staying ahead in this dynamic landscape can be quite a roller coaster. Adding to this dynamic is the arrival of ‘Uberization’ that is knocking on the doors of logistics, mounting “faster that fast” delivery expectations and reaching a fruition point of determining who would be the survivors.

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DC Velocity

APRIL 30, 2018

Spear said he and family have received death threats, warnings of ATA headquarters being bombed.

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Fleet Owner

APRIL 30, 2018

They may just be in high school, but their talents go well beyond their years. Earlier this month 30 high school students from Maine gathered to compete in the Dick Dolloff Memorial Student Truck Driving Competition.

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DC Velocity

APRIL 30, 2018

E-commerce retailers can build cross-border trade by offering enhanced shipping and delivery options, DHL says.

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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

APRIL 30, 2018

It was 1 o’clock on a January afternoon when a 40-lb. hunk of concrete fell from a New Jersey bridge through truck driver Earl Egbert’s windshield. He remembers nothing at all about it.

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Fleet Owner

APRIL 30, 2018

New report from Wards CV Intelligence examines the disconnect between intention and reality, combining latest federal data, industry survey results, and expert analysis.

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DC Velocity

APRIL 30, 2018

Nasstrac to infuse larger CSCMP with stronger transportation know-how.

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Fleet Owner

APRIL 30, 2018

The ELD Mandate leveled the playing field, but now that the majority of carriers in the U.S. have electronic logging devices (ELDs), fleets are asking themselves what they can be doing with all the data that they’re collecting.

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Now, That's Logistics

APRIL 30, 2018

Additional language available. Nearly 2 years since the Panama Canal expansion, the effect on East Coast trade is dramatic. Now that the Panama Canal has been able to accommodate container ships up to 14,000 TEUs for almost 2 years, some interesting patterns are beginning to emerge. In 2017, imports to East Coast were up nearly 8% — more than double the growth of their West Coast counterparts.

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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

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Fleet Owner

APRIL 30, 2018

TRAC Intermodal just announced it is doubling the size of its Mobile Service Unit (MSU) truck fleet to help accelerate chassis repairs and increase intermodal shipment velocity at key rail ramps across the country.

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Food Logistics

APRIL 30, 2018

Hershey stated that it has become too expensive and complex to manufacture, deliver and market the variety of candies that it currently offers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 30, 2018

BASF uses real-time visibility to improve their service capabilities. They implemented a solution from MacroPoint, a Descartes company, to improve their delivery reliability as well as improve the productivity of the transportation providers they use to service the North American market. But implementing great technology is not enough. Getting the most out of software also requires dealing with both internal and partner cultural issues and improving processes.

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Fleet Owner

APRIL 30, 2018

Thanks to advancements in technology, remembering to refill your bulk fuel tank doesn’t need to be stressful.

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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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Talking Logistics

APRIL 30, 2018

Everytime trucking capacity gets tight, as we find ourselves in today, you hear a lot of discussion about the importance of becoming a “Shipper of Choice” in the eyes of carriers. But what does that mean exactly? What do carriers value the most today? And how can a transportation management system help shippers secure more capacity and develop stronger relationships with carriers?

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Fleet Owner

APRIL 30, 2018

Daimler Trucks North America names three new high-level appointments at Detroit Reman, Cleveland Truck Manufacturing Plant and Mount Holly Truck Manufacturing Plant.

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Now, That's Logistics

APRIL 30, 2018

Casi dos años después de la expansión del Canal de Panamá, el efecto en el comercio de la costa del este es dramático. Cuando el Canal de Panamá finalmente comenzó a acomodar portacontenedores de hasta 14,000 TEU en julio de 2016, se asumió que la capacidad adicional tendría un impacto positivo en la Costa Este y los puertos del Golfo de los Estados Unidos.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2018

An effective logistics management program takes all factors into account to make the best freight shipping decision. Unfortunately, carrier programs, like parcel hundredweight programs, blur the lines between shipment types even further. Instead of choosing strict parcel or less than truckload , shippers have the option of these programs to keep costs down.

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Logistics Management

APRIL 30, 2018

Total first quarter intermodal volume movements-at 4,547,247-were up 7.2% annually, which was ahead of the fourth quarter’s 5.8% annual spread and the third quarter’s 6.3% difference.

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Material Handling and Logistics

APRIL 30, 2018

This year, the "world's biggest industrial fair" transitioned itself into an enormous stage to showcase of the full power and potential of the IIoT.

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Fleet Owner

APRIL 30, 2018

New weigh station bypass facilities have been added to four different locations in Illinois.

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Material Handling and Logistics

APRIL 30, 2018

This extension may be related to a backlog for processing requests for spinoffs and mergers/acquisitions.

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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.

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Automotive Logistics

APRIL 30, 2018

Since Toyota first pioneered its innovative Lean production system in the 1930s, the automotive industry has been a trailblazer in developing data-driven strategies to optimise manufacturing processes. With the integration of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies into every facet of the manufacturing process, OEMs and their suppliers have achieved incredible levels of efficiency and quality control.

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Logistics Manager

APRIL 30, 2018

German Heavy Lift and Project Cargo specialists Hansa Heavy Lift , recently completed a project for the movement of subsea equipment for the Offshore Cape Three Points (OCTP) Integrated Oil & Gas Development Project located off the coast of Ghana in West Africa. A total of four voyages were needed to complete the project using the HHL heavy lift vessels HHL Richards Bay and HHL Rhine.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 30, 2018

“Stop and go.” “Sway and swing.” Those were among the phrases that officials voiced at a recent seminar in Bangkok organized by the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI). Contrast that with their use of words like “continuity” and “security” to describe the junta-run government’s economic policies since it seized power. Thailand’s rulers, led by Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha, are waging an all-out campaign to attract foreign investment to the country’s infrastructure and industrial secto

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Automotive Logistics

APRIL 30, 2018

Assigning materials and components an individual identity that can be tracked easily and reliably from the goods-inward stage through production to delivery to the customer, and even throughout their lifespan, is a fundamental element of effective logistics. In a high-volume environment such as mainstream automotive manufacturing, this will mean that the goods themselves carry some device or code, often an RFID tag, that can be read by or communicate with external monitoring equipment that is in

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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

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 30, 2018

LBR Staff Writer. Published 01 May 2018. DP World and Virgin Hyperloop One have established a new global company, DP World Cargospeed, which provides hyperloop-enabled cargo systems to support delivery of palletized cargo. The new international firm will provide hyperloop-enabled cargo systems to deliver high-priority and on-demand goods. By using Virgin Hyperloop One technology, DP World Cargospeed systems will travel at top speeds of 1000km per hour.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 30, 2018

UK paint manufacturer Crown says it has cut its greenhouse gas emissions significantly since installing forklift trucks benefiting from batteries and chargers supplied by Hoppecke Industrial Batteries. The trak | air batteries and chargers from Hoppecke, which describes itself as the leader in industrial battery systems and the largest battery manufacturer in European ownership, are used in a fleet of seven Flexi articulated very narrow aisle forklift trucks supplied by Narrow Aisle.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 30, 2018

Editor’s Note: Jon Slangerup is the CEO of American Global Logistics. Reaping the benefits of a technology-based supply chain used to be a luxury reserved only for the biggest enterprises. But buoyed by IT advancements and increasingly complex market conditions, businesses large and small are now getting in on the game. As digital transformation forces nearly every industry to re-examine its business practices, shippers of all sizes recognize the importance of an agile, digitized supply chain.

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