Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 31, 2018

The company is reducing GHG emissions by 40% in its supply chain. Levi Strauss & Co. said on July 31 that it is setting aggressive targets for reducing carbon emissions across its owned-and-operated facilities and global supply chain by 2025. Plans include using 100% renewable electricity in company-owned facilities. “While LS&Co. has a strong track record of reducing carbon emissions in its own operations, the most significant climate impact—and the most difficult to tackle—lies within

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DC Velocity

JULY 31, 2018

Firm plans to hire 200 people to support expansion outside domestic market.

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Fleet Owner

JULY 31, 2018

CharIN is an open coalition of major players within the electric vehicle (EV) industry aiming to support and promote CCS as a global standard for EV charging.

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DC Velocity

JULY 31, 2018

No current need to invest in autonomous truck technology, company says.

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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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Fleet Owner

JULY 31, 2018

Personnel needs are one of the biggest headaches a shop manager has, as finding the right people — much less the right technicians — can be extremely difficult. The right testing tools and expectations can help.

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Fleet Owner

JULY 31, 2018

The PD.5 gives customers the option to implement a ruggedized display that enables them to comply with the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate as well as leverage other applications such as navigation and in-cab scanning.

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Logistics Management

JULY 31, 2018

There are two areas where shippers will feel the effect of the growing water and air pollution problem: freight costs and various taxes and fees.

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Fleet Owner

JULY 31, 2018

When you're big enough to be a large midsize truckload carrier but small enough to still know and treat customers personally, keeping up with the truly "big guys" is a challenge that requires a precise understanding of costs and profitability. Here's the approach one fleet is taking.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 31, 2018

Controlling costs is critical for any business to be successful. When working with a supply chain, the more complex it is, the more chances there are for additional costs and surcharges, any of which can cost your company a great deal of extra money. They are any freight services that go beyond the normal scope of pickup and delivery. . Accessorial charges are a particular type of surcharge.

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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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GlobalTranz

JULY 31, 2018

Cerasis brings you another episode of “The Freight Project Podcast!” Remember, you can catch every episode of “The Freight Project Podcast” by going over to the Podcast section of “ The Freight Institute !” You can also subscribe and find this podcast on Apple iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Soundcloud , YouTube , and iHeartRadio!

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Logistics Management

JULY 31, 2018

While air cargo volumes continue to stage a modest uptick, shippers are now waiting to see how the introduction of larger freight aircraft might serve to sustain this growth. At the same time, shippers need to keep an eye on which domestic airports are prepared to handle more capacity and the new demands driven by e-commerce.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 31, 2018

A recent survey by Deloitte, reports Coin Square , found the prospects of blockchain supply chain applications beyond reproach and capable of revolutionizing the way supply chains operate. According to the survey, comprised of responses from 1,000+ supply chain executives, 39% are planning to invest at least $5 million in blockchain supply chain applications in the next year, and 16% are planning to invest $10 million or more.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 31, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. JULY 30, 2018. CONTACT: Michelle Damico michelle@michelledamico.com 312.423.6627. BlueGrace Logistics CEO Is Newest Member to Join Northwestern University Transportation Center’s Business Advisory Council. CHICAGO,ILLINOIS — BlueGrace Logistics is proud to announce that Founder and CEO Bobby Harris has been welcomed as the newest member of Northwestern University Transportation Center (NUTC) Business Advisory Council (BAC).

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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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Insight Into Action

JULY 31, 2018

UK businesses are seizing export opportunities with a record high of £620.2bn UK exports recorded last financial year and Heathrow airport, the UK’s leading air gateway, reporting double-digit cargo growth of 10.2% for the 12 months to December 2017 with East Asia, Europe and the US its biggest markets. Furthermore, the prospect of increased profits and turnover are further encouraging businesses to expand their offering with a recent report by Lloyds Bank stating that two in five UK businesses

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Logistics Management

JULY 31, 2018

Chicago-based project44 announced it has added an international and domestic parcel tracking and address validation offering to its service menu.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 31, 2018

OnlineLabels.com has launched a label generator tool for companies handling hazardous chemicals.

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Logistics Management

JULY 31, 2018

News emanating from the U.S. West Coast indicates that among many of the critical risks logistics managers must confront these days is that of forced labor.

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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,

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Trucker Dump

JULY 31, 2018

The trucking industry is full of opportunities to fudge things. But the question is; should we? Where do we draw the line between fact and fiction; between right and wrong? In other words, how much should truckers bend the rules? This was the topic of a conversation I had in the Trucker Dump Slack group […]. The post TD130: How Much Should Truckers Bend The Rules?

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Logistics Management

JULY 31, 2018

HP set out to see if its 3D printing technology could deliver a competitive advantage for its own business. The answer surprised even them.

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Automotive Logistics

JULY 31, 2018

Cosco Shipping Lines has restored network services to its America regions following a ransomware attack that took out local email and telephone connections last week, delaying services and temporarily affecting its global business. On July 25 the company was forced to isolate internal networks and shutdown connections within its American business while carrying out technical inspections to the global network.

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Logistics Management

JULY 31, 2018

Things remain on solid footing in the freight transportation and logistics market and likely will for the foreseeable future.

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The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.

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Airfreight Logistics

JULY 31, 2018

One of the global leaders in providing air, sea and road freight services, DHL Global Forwarding recently signed a new agreement to form a joint venture company with the largest aviation group in Africa, Ethiopian Airlines. The new venture named DHL-Ethiopian Airlines Logistics Services Ltd. aims to create the Leading Cargo Logistics provider JV company on the African continent.

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Logistics Management

JULY 31, 2018

This comes on the heels of 1.9-cent and 0.4-cents decreases, respectively, over the previous two weeks.

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Airfreight Logistics

JULY 31, 2018

Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific have successfully trialed a next-generation track and trace system in conjunction with Unilode Aviation Solutions and OnAsset Intelligence. The trial focused on the practicality of using wireless devices in the multi-storey, concrete surroundings of the cargo terminal. The success of the results have allowed Cathay Pacific to prepare for a proof of concept with actual shipments.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 31, 2018

Data capture specialist Datalogic has announced that leading omnichannel reseller ABS Holdings is using the Falcon X3 to improve the company’s Hampshire-based pick, pack and shipping operations. ABS Holding’s search for a solution began after the business outgrew their existing warehouse. The company had experienced some downtime at its previous premises but use of the existing system in the new premises degraded to the point of inactivity.

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Automotive Logistics

JULY 31, 2018

The Argentinian government is cutting import duties by 2% on more than 130 automotive parts to improve the vehicle industry’s competitiveness. The reduction is intended to help manufacturers of trailers, buses, trucks and agricultural machinery, as well as cars and vans. “We will continue working on different measures to improve the industry’s competitiveness with technical assistance, financing and the reduction of non-wage tax, logistics and labour costs, especially in relation to the auto par

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 31, 2018

Industrial take-up in the UK for the first half of 2018 has soared past 2017 according to the latest figures from CBRE. Take-up for the first half of 2018 (at 17.4M sq. ft. in 51 deals) exceeded the whole of 2017, representing approximately 60% of the record year of 2016. Q1 2018 at 10.6M sq. ft. (28 deals) was the highest take-up on record. 68% of take-up was for design & build pre-let warehouses, 24% for existing built stock and 8% for speculative development.

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Automotive Logistics

JULY 31, 2018

Volkswagen has offered Markus Duesmann (pictured) a position on the group’s management board. He is currently on the management board of rival OEM BMW , where he is responsible for its supplier network and purchasing. Wolfsburg- based VW sa id Markus will take up his new position “as soon as he is able to do so.”. The company added: “With Duesmann, Volkswagen AG is welcoming on board one of the automotive industry’s most experienced and distinguished experts.

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