Wed.Jul 25, 2018

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A yellow-letter day?

DC Velocity

It's been nearly a decade since DHL ceased domestic U.S. express service. Its future success here will depend on executing in a very different delivery environment.

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From empty space to PSA: One nonprofit uses back of trailers for 'Hope'

Fleet Owner

There are roughly 600,000 children are in the foster system—one out of every 184 children—and more than 20,000 age out each year. Grant Me Hope is moving to change these statistics.

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Large Shipping Losses Have Declined 38% over Past 10 Years

Material Handling and Logistics

There were 94 total losses reported around the shipping world in 2017, down 4% year-on-year -- the second lowest in 10 years after 2014. In 2017 the downward trend of large shipping losses continued, according to a new survey, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty's (AGCS) Safety & Shipping Review. Looking at the past decade the decline was 38% globally.

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Takeaways from the IBM Watson Supply Chain Summit

Talking Logistics

I haven’t attended an industry conference over the past year, or participated in a client meeting, where blockchain — along with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning — hasn’t been part of the conversation. In fact, at one conference this spring, after delivering a keynote presentation that had nothing to do with technology, the very first question I received from the audience was “What do you think about blockchain and its potential in supply chain management?”.

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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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Is Hiring Ex-Offenders a Good Idea?

Material Handling and Logistics

Yes, under certain circumstances it can be an answer to the labor shortage.

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Pallet Leveler with Turntable

Material Handling and Logistics

Presto ECOA Lifts’ P4 Roll-On Leveler with Turntable has a platform that, when fully lowered, sits essentially flush to the floor.

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South Carolina, Georgia get FMC ok to establish common chassis pool

DC Velocity

Agreement to take effect Aug. 2.

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Forklift Reader with RFID and IoT Capabilities

Material Handling and Logistics

Venture Research's forklift reader can withstand both indoor and outdoor harsh environments of forklift usage with its IP65 rating while incorporating RFID and IoT technology.

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DHL rolls out new Charleston, SC-based facility

Logistics Management

Global express delivery and logistics services provider DHL said this week it has opened up a new Charleston, S.C.-based service center facility, which it said its almost triple of its previous facility in the area and designed to handle the company’s projected growth through 2025. DHL said this new $2.2 million, 16,200 square-foot facility, which is in a business park in close proximity to the Charleston International Airport, provides pickup and delivery services for international shipments.

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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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A simple strategy for managing your to-do list

Fleet Owner

“One of the causes of emotional and mental health issues is juggling the responsibilities of a busy lifestyle.

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UPS posts strong second quarter earnings results

Logistics Management

Second quarter earnings growth for UPS was solid, the Atlanta-based transportation and logistics titan said earlier today. Quarterly revenue was up 9.6% annually at $17.5 billion, while earnings per share at $1.71 were up 8.2%, with net income up 7.3% at $1.485 billion.

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Latest Truck Lifecycle Data Index shows replacement cost savings

Fleet Owner

A consistent fuel strategy remains critical in lowering asset lifecycle management costs, according to Fleet Advantage data.

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Freight Trends to Watch with the Busy Holiday Season Looming

LandLink

The transportation industry is enjoying a strong year that has the potential to be even stronger than the previous one. DAT reports a particularly robust year in shipping in 2017, especially in the second half. Based on what we have seen in the industry during that time, here are a few trends to watch for in the freight transportation industry for the remainder of 2018 as we approach the busy holiday shipping season.

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GEP Outlook Report 2024

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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Platooning still held back by outdated state laws, report says

Fleet Owner

Nine states have passed laws already in 2018, a sign the technology could be gaining momentum

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How to Integrate with Industrial Internet of Things Technologies

GlobalTranz

As advances in technology make it more cost-effective to deploy IIoT, industries will need to acquire a strategic approach to integrating new sensor data with pre-existing data environments. Now, more than ever, industries are seeking simple integrations with controls, automation, and data analytics visualization software to harness the power of the Industrial Internet of Things and realize attractive operational and competitive benefits for their business.

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Historically tight truckload capacity is easing in July: DAT

Fleet Owner

More trucks, fewer loads send spots rates lower as summer settles in, according to DAT load boards.

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Why 3PLs Are the Backbone of Apparel Online Shopping

Apparel Logistics

Online shopping has given rise to a new type of supply chain. Retailers no longer need to maintain stock on-site. In fact, a successful online store can service customers without ever holding inventory at its own location. Third party logistics (3PL) providers handle all the complexities of warehousing, order fulfillment, and supply chain management, serving all the key needs of internet-based retailers. 3PLs offer several outstanding benefits that are quickly making them the backbone of the app

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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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5 Tips for Shipping Dangerous Goods

Forto

Before we go into details on how to ship hazardous materials, one needs to understand that different types of cargo require different measures for transportation. For instance, non-perishable products like apparel, toys and home decor products can be easily packed up and shipped by air or sea without having to worry too much about the handling of the cargo.

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Learn the Jargon: Freight Shipping Terms You Need to Know

GoShip Blog

In the world of freight shipping and logistics, there are a lot of freight shipping terms and acronyms that get thrown around. If you’re not a seasoned logistics professional, this may seem overwhelming and confusing. At GoShip.com , we want to make sure that you understand these terms and have a quick place to reference. So, to help you out, here is a curated list of some of the most common important terms and their definitions: Accessorial Charge – Fees for services beyond normal pickup and de

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Kuehne + Nagel Ventures Forth with a New Global Initiative

Logistics Manager

Change is inevitable, but it’s how we respond to such change that determines how we grow and learn from it. It’s easy to sit back and hunker down into what we already comfortably know, but to expand our understanding and to fulfill our full potential we must be willing to take risks. The proverbial waves of change will still often come crashing down and it’s always best to have a course of action mapped out.

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10 Steps to Check If Your Business Is Ready For Big Data

Forto

Few topics hold the prestige of logisticians like Big Data. The applications of Big Data in business are numerous. In freight management, Big Data yields opportunities for improvement. The right strategy can propel the smallest of competitors through better, data-based decision making in international transport to the front of industrial battle lines.

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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.

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Truck tonnage jumps in June

Fleet Owner

For-hire index finishes first half of 2018 up 7.

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Panalpina Acquire Skyservices South Africa

Airfreight Logistics

Switzerland-based Panalpina , a provider of forwarding and logistics services, has recently announced they have acquired a majority stake in South African specialized in air freight company, Skyservices. Both companies finalized their agreement on July 16th 2018. Headquartered in Johannesburg airport Skyservices also has a strong foothold at Cape Town Airport.

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UK Logistics Firms “Can Do More to Halt Tobacco Theft”

Logistics Business Magazine

The UK’s National Business Crime Solution (NBCS) is urging logistics companies to do more to halt the rapid escalation in tobacco theft from the rear of delivery vehicles. There has been a sharp increase in the number of reported incidents, with police figures stating at least 240 cases of theft, and in some cases robbery, of tobacco from logistics vehicles across the UK since April 2018, affecting some of the high street’s biggest names, resulting in significant losses.

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Swiss WorldCargo Receives Full CEIV Certification

Airfreight Logistics

Swiss International Air Lines air cargo division, Swiss WorldCargo was recently awarded Center for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharma certification from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). IATA recognized independent auditors awarded the certification following an extensive review, the certification encompasses the whole airline and organization.

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Mastering Order Management: Backorders & Out-of-Stock Inventory

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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Translog Connect Budapest

Logistics Business Magazine

TRANSLOG Connect Congress is Central and Eastern Europe’s leading B2B networking event for transportation, logistics and supply chain management professionals taking place annually in November, in Budapest. The event is not only the most influential regional congress for executives but also an essential event in terms of business relations. During the eight years of its existence, it has also started to build a regional, cross-industrial business community of professionals, who are seeking to ex

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Continental expands PDC in Germany

Automotive Logistics

Tier one supplier Continental is expanding its aftermarket parts distribution centre (PDC) in Southern Hesse, Germany by almost 7,000 sq.m in response to growth in the independent aftermarket. Property manager Prologis is carrying out the expansion work for Continental Aftermarket at the facility in Gross-Rohrheim, increasing the logistics space to 34,000 sq.m.

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Penske Truck Leasing Opens New Location in Grand Junction, Colorado

Penske Move Ahead

Penske Truck Leasing has opened a new location in Grand Junction, Colorado. Strategically positioned between Denver, Colorado, and Salt Lake City, Utah, Penske’s new facility offers full-service truck leasing , consumer and commercial truck rental, contract truck fleet maintenance and connected fleet solutions , a value-added resource to help customers address issues and options related to onboard technology systems (ELDs, telematics, onboard cameras, etc.).