Fri.Jul 03, 2020

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Five-truck reefer fleet bridges the downturn with a disaster loan, spring produce

Overdrive Online

In late April, Jennifer Moore of CLM Morris Trucking was, like many other small-business truckers, trying all she could to keep her five-truck reefer operation afloat. Since, they've leaned on loads of avocados and mangos, as well as a loan from the SBA, to return to profitability.

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DHL Celebrates Return of Formula 1

Logistics Business Magazine

With the first of two race weekends at Spielberg following the coronavirus-induced hiatus, Formula 1 is poised to kick off the 2020 season, which will see the pinnacle of motorsport celebrate its seventieth anniversary. The two races in Austria are the first in a revised racing calendar which Formula 1 has put in place based on the current situation.

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‘Becoming a humanitarian was my way of saying no to what was happening in Syria’

World Food Programme Logistics

A World Food Programme Local Security Agent talks about the challenges of keeping humanitarian workers in Aleppo safe ‘When anyone targets an ambulance, he is killing all of humanity,’ says Bashir. Photo: WFP/Hussam Al Saleh Each month the World Food Programme delivers emergency food assistance to 4.8 million people across Syria. To make this happen, an entire team of staff must come together to plan, pack, drive and distribute food to families who have lived through a humanitarian crisis.

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Kite Packaging Adds Insulated Box Liners to Thermal Range

Logistics Business Magazine

The employee-owned business has added standard insulated box liners to its thermal range. This range is ideal for getting goods from A to B in a temperature-controlled environment at cost-effective prices and is commonly used in the food and drink and pharmaceutical industries. Insulated box liners help to maintain the inner temperature of goods throughout their transit periods and when used in conjunction with our gel packs or ice sheets, the products inside will maintain the desired temperatur

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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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Cargotec completes Ownership Change of Joint Venture in China

Logistics Manager

Cargotec has completed the sale of its share of the joint venture Rainbow-Cargotec Industries Co., Ltd (RCI) in China. As part of the agreement, Cargotec acquired certain operations and assets of the joint venture from Jiangsu Rainbow Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (RHI), and approximately 160 employees have moved over from RCI to Kalmar. On 11 May 2020, Cargotec announced plans to sell its 49% share of the joint venture to the other owner RHI.

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Warehouse take-up set to surpass ten-year average – Logistics Manager Magazine

247 Customs Broker

New research from Cushman & Wakefield shows that overall take-up for 2020 is expected to surpass the 10-year average of 33 million sq ft. The… The post Warehouse take-up set to surpass ten-year average – Logistics Manager Magazine appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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How to determine country of origin?

Globalior

Country of origin can mean several different things different people, such as: Country of manufacturer as determined according to preset rules like value add rules, tariff shift or transformational process Country of last process or activity thereby creating the finished good Country that owns the technology behind the product In supply chain and logistics, country of origin usually refers to the country of manufacturer.

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DHL pre-lets East Midlands gateway mega shed – Logistics Manager Magazine

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DHL has confirmed that it has pre-let SEGRO’s 694,608 sq ft mega shed at East Midlands Gateway. Logistics Manager reported that the developer had put… The post DHL pre-lets East Midlands gateway mega shed – Logistics Manager Magazine appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Interroll Wins Big Crossbelt Sorter Contract in North America

Logistics Business Magazine

Swiss conveying roller specialist Interroll says it has received a large order from a leading e-commerce platform in North America. The order includes the supply of vertical crossbelt sorter systems for 12 locations and amounts to a double-digit million US dollar volume. The sorter systems will be installed at both new and existing end user facilities throughout the United States.

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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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"Fresh approach" required to win at Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2020 – Logistics Manager Magazine

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A “freshness” of approach, thinking and creativity will be required in order to win a Supply Chain Excellence Award in 2020, according to one judge… The post "Fresh approach" required to win at Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2020 – Logistics Manager Magazine appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Coronavirus: WFP take-home packs are a lifeline for schoolchildren in Laos

World Food Programme Logistics

World Food Programme nutrition is eliciting smiles Members of the Akha community at a WFP food distribution site Luang Namtha region, Laos. Photo: WFP/Vilakhone Sipaseuth In the mountainous lands of Lao People’s Democratic Republic, three-quarters of families sustain their livelihood with agriculture, mostly by cultivating rice. In this landlocked country?

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Air cargo volumes up 6% in June – Logistics Manager Magazine

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[og_img] Air cargo volumes in the last week of June were 12% higher than in the final week of May, as the sector showed tentative… The post Air cargo volumes up 6% in June – Logistics Manager Magazine appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Pallet-Track marks northern hub milestone – Logistics Manager Magazine

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Pallet-Track has seen its one millionth pallet move through its regional hub in Greater Manchester. Pallet-Track’s 70,000 sq ft, wholly-owned Northern Hub is based in… The post Pallet-Track marks northern hub milestone – Logistics Manager Magazine appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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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.

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Sustainable warehouse championed by Tritax Symmetry in North West – Logistics Manager Magazine

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Specialist logistics developer Tritax Symmetry is to bring forward a one million sq ft scheme in conjunction The Land Trust at the former Cronton Colliery… The post Sustainable warehouse championed by Tritax Symmetry in North West – Logistics Manager Magazine appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.