Logistics Management

DECEMBER 4, 2020

The September SCI, which is the most recent month for which data is available, came in at 0.97, ahead of August’s -1.79.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

DECEMBER 4, 2020

The year 2020 has been disastrous to many in so many many ways with the whole world in a crazy tizz due various reasons – COVID-19, maritime disasters, space and equipment crunch, extraordinary freight rates, and stranded seafarers. But 2020 looks like it is still not done with maritime disasters even as we hit the last month of the year. In the latest maritime disaster, the ONE APUS a 14,052 TEU containership built in 2019 and operating on Ocean Network Express’s (ONE) Far East Paci

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Logistics Management

DECEMBER 4, 2020

An article in The Wall Street Journal this week explained that freight transportation and logistics bellwether UPS “imposed shipping restrictions” a few large retailers like Gap Inc., LL Bean, Nike, and a few others should not come as a total surprise. The reason for that, as we all know, is that with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic leading to a major increase in online shopping, parcel networks have been constrained and restricted, in terms of the amount of available capacity they have, like neve

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Kuebix

DECEMBER 4, 2020

It’s no secret that the Covid-19 pandemic has made many consumers value e-commerce shopping above traditional in-store experiences. As the holiday season begins in full force, the transportation industry is realizing that online shopping is creating what may be the busiest peak capacity season yet. Popular transportation companies including FedEx, UPS and DHL are all […].

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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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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 4, 2020

While logging into a shipping data analytics engine like FreightWaves SONAR is an excellent way to keep tabs on the market, there’s another opportunity to stay in the know without being tied to a desk. And one of the easiest ways to keep up-to-date with the latest news and trends is to follow the available top freight podcasts. Managers, team members, and anyone involved in freight tracking, shipping, logistics or management can benefit from the information and insight provided in these great fr

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Logistics Management

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Stamford, Ct.-based Pitney Bowes, a global technology services provider of commerce solutions powering billions of transactions, introduced a new offering, entitled Pitney Bowes Same-Day Delivery, which focuses on cost-effective expedited solutions through access to curated network of Pitney Bowes service providers via its SendPro Online sending platform.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Short-term capacity solutions serve important functions in the transportation ecosystem, but as disruption becomes a pattern, it’s time for shippers to take a new approach.

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Logistics Management

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Rail carloads—at 900,194—were off 5.8%, or 55,198 carloads, and intermodal containers and trailers—at 1,136,695—headed up 11.5%, or 67,717 units, annually.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 4, 2020

If U.S. manufacturing is to compete with cheap overseas production, it needs to attract a younger workforce with technology chops.

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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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NGT News

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Volvo Trucks North America says its zero tailpipe emission VNR Electric model is now commercially available in North America. The Volvo VNR Electric is designed for customer applications and driving cycles with local and regional distribution ranges. The 264 kWh lithium-ion batteries, which charge up to 80% within 70 minutes, have an operating range of […].

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Will Amazon’s supply chain break down during peak season?

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United World Transporation

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Setting goals is crucial for the success and growth of your trucking company. However, setting the right goals makes all the difference in the world. Often, we set unrealistic goals and become disappointed when we don’t achieve them. Continue reading below to find out how you can set the correct goals and keep your business profitable. Get S.M.A.R.T.

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NGT News

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Ricardo, a global engineering, environmental and strategic consultancy, says it is supporting London South Bank University in a research project to study the feasibility of developing an innovative method of storing hydrogen for use in future fuel cell-powered buses. While many fuel cell-powered buses have been demonstrated in various cities around the world, a significant […].

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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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247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Robotic process automation (RPA) in logistics is set to optimize specific areas of the supply chain and help gain higher ROI. RPA is automating manual… The post Exploring the Benefits and Potential of Robotic Process Automation in Logistics appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Mazars Ledger

DECEMBER 4, 2020

WEBCAST December 10, 2020 | 11:30 AM ET Moderator Megan Yoo Schneider | President, Seven Management and Consulting, Inc. Featured Panelists… The post Women of Water Virtual: Mentorship in the Water Sector appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 4, 2020

U.S. companies are sitting on the largest pile of cash ever. Investors are trying to gauge how they are going to use it. Cash holdings… The post Investors Circle Largest Corporate Cash Hoard Ever appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Stefan Spendrup of SOTI looks at the effects autonomous driving will have on the transport and logistics industry. ‘Big thinking’ articles on how to disrupt industries from retail to healthcare have been so prolific in recent years that you would be remiss in assuming we have moved forward from the digital transformation era. Rather, it is important to think of these transformations as the natural extension of a technologically driven world, in which companies are constantly adapting to meet. ev

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

The December 2020 issue of Logistics Manager Magazine is now available to read online! Cover Story; Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2020! ‘Zooming to Victory’A virtual ceremony… The post Logistics Manager Magazine December 2020 | Logistics Manager appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Penske Move Ahead

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Four Penske rental trucks armed with Santa's helpers visited military families across North Carolina today, bringing presents and a much-needed dose of Christmas cheer. The visits to Fayetteville, Goldsboro and Jacksonville, North Carolina and Charleston, South Carolina, were part of Support Military Families' (SMF) annual Christmas care package delivery, which distributed 2,000 Christmas care packages for adults and children.

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247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Cash Logistics Market report analyses the market potential for each geographical region based on the growth rate, macroeconomic parameters, consumer buying patterns, and market demand and… The post Global Cash Logistics Market 2020 | Know the Companies List Could Potentially Benefit or Loose out From the Impact of COVID-19 | Top Companies: Brink’s Incorporated, G4S, GardaWorld, Loomis, Prosegur, etc. appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 4, 2020

GEODIS is transporting, for the French manufacturer Alstom, the 10 metro trains for line 3 of the Hanoi metro, a total of forty railcars. A new train will leave the port of Dunkirk this weekend, aboard the containership Champs Elysées. Manufactured at the Alstom factory in Petite-Forêt (Valenciennes), the new 4 metro cars that will leave France for Hanoi arrived at Dunkirk by road, with transport arranged, two by two by the GEODIS team, at the end of last week.

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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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DECEMBER 4, 2020

The investment into Hong Kong International Airport’s airport city development will serve to increase capacity, whilst transforming it into a landmark in its own right… The post Hong Kong Airport to receive investment for airport city development appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 4, 2020

The Seafrigo group , a major player in controlled-temperature logistics for food products, is strengthening its presence in Le Havre’s port area by setting up a facility located at the Seafrigo Logistics Park. This logistics facility near Le Havre’s Red Bridge will comprise two warehouses whose construction began last September. Each warehouse, designed for the storage of dry products, will cover an area of 30,000 sq. m.

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247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Precedence Research has published a new report titled, “Commercial Vehicles Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2020–2027”. According to the… The post Commercial Vehicles Market Is On The Path To Accumulate Revenue Up to $2.55 Trillion By 2027 appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 4, 2020

The news that the UK has become the first country in the world to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine marks the welcome start of the end of the pandemic for us all. However the expected post-Covid economic rebound has thrown the global container shipping industry into turmoil and as a result is having a significant impact on sea and airfreight capacity and prices, as well as putting further strain on the UK logistics supply chain.

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247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Switzerland-based Kuehne + Nagel International AG has developed a turnkey logistics service to support companies involved in converting passenger aircraft into freighters, a market that… The post Kuehne + Nagel expands aerospace logistics offering to freighter conversions – FreightWaves appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Penske Move Ahead

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Penske Truck Leasing has selected new software to enhance testing capabilities for the 2021 Tech Showdown. BTL Surpass Inc. is now entrusted with the creation, delivery and scoring of this competition. The Tech Showdown is an internal companywide event designed to test, sharpen and evaluate Penske. maintenance staff on the mastery of skills required to maintain today's increasingly complex commercial trucks.

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247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 4, 2020

The name “IDEAL” stands for Industry Driven Engineering for Autonomous Logistics. By: Our Correspondent November 27, 2020: BMW Group has founded IDEALworks GmbH – a… The post BMW founds new company to develop robotic logistics solutions appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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