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Time is but a vapor — make the most of it

Overdrive Online

Clifford Petersen on the tragic passing of his wife, Nancy, with a word for his fellow drivers: "Take full advantage of the time you have at home with those you love. Never fail to express that love, for it is a choice we make, and one that never fails when we make it.".

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UGI Energy Services Acquires RNG Company

NGT News

UGI Corp., a distributor and marketer of energy products and services, says its subsidiary, UGI Energy Services LLC, has acquired GHI Energy LLC, a Houston-based renewable natural gas company. GHI is a renewable natural gas (RNG) marketer in California, a state with one of the most robust carbon credit trading programs in the nation. GHI […]. The post UGI Energy Services Acquires RNG Company appeared first on NGT News.

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JLL research points to further COVID-19-industrial real estate gains

Logistics Management

Driven largely by the combination of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and sheltering-in-place policies, which have, in turn, spurred on increased e-commerce activity and the subsequent need for additional industrial real estate space, JLL said it is pegging e-commerce sales to hit $1.5 trillion by 2025, well ahead of 2019’s $602 billion, as per Digital Commerce 360 data.

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Understanding the Role of Analytics in Reverse Logistics

GlobalTranz

Analytics can be used to improve operations throughout the entire supply chain, but the role of analytics is often applied to warehouse operations and forward logistics. In other words, analytics are associated with today’s warehouses and supply chains in the direction of a supplier to customer. However, reverse logistics can benefit from analytics as well.read More.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

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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Port of Long Beach reports disappointing container throughput numbers

Logistics Management

The COVID-19 pandemic continued to drive down demand for goods in the second quarter of 2020, leading to an increase in canceled sailings and a decline in cargo containers shipped through the Port of Long Beach in June.

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Attention Carriers! Next Week is Operation Safe Driver Week! Are You Ready?

United World Transporation

The Operation Safe Driver Week held by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) will happen on July 12-18 in 2020. Law enforcement personnel will watch for drivers who are taking careless approaches on driving in the North America Highways. Drivers may be pulled over and may be warned or fined. Being a selfless driver means taking care of their own safety and the others.

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2020 State of Logistics: Third Party Logistics (3PL)

Logistics Management

Third Party Logistics providers turn to more automation post-pandemic.

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ZIM and Maersk Grow their Business Collaboration

Logistics Manager

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has expanded its reefer fleet with an additional 500 Star Cool reefers, this time upgraded with Controlled Atmosphere (CA), supporting ZIM’s growth in new markets for perishable cargo. This is the fourth consecutive order from ZIM for Maersk Container Industry and it showcases the ongoing collaboration and partnership between the two companies.

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State of Logistics: Professionalism, resilience win the day

Logistics Management

However, most economists surveyed in the report expect a U, so we’ll just keep our eyes on freight volumes and consumer confidence over the next few months.

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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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Capacity Management and Blank Sailings

MTS Logistics

Capacity management and blank sailings have become one of the most important tools for ocean carriers – and their importance has grown over the years. That is especially true so far this year considering the unprecedented times the ocean shipping industry is going through. Well-managed capacity and blank sailing programs have a direct effect on a steamship line’s bottom line.

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U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes are mixed for the week ending July 4, reports AAR

Logistics Management

Rail carloads, at 192,767, fell 12.7%, and Intermodal containers and trailers, at 245,222, saw a 7.7.% annual gain.

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Traders flourish with a new roof over their heads

World Food Programme Logistics

A simple solution that has increased incomes of pastoralists in Ethiopia Dollo Ado Livestock Market. Photo: Mercy Corps Story by Edward Johnson Getting by as a pastoralist in Somali Region is hard-going. There is potential and appetite for a flourishing agro-pastoral sector. However, the combined impacts of cyclical droughts, market price fluctuations, crop failures, desert locusts and livestock ill-health, are all challenging pastoralists from meeting their potential.

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Coalition for the energy of the future: 11 major international companies join forces to accelerate

Logistics Management

At the Rencontres Économiques d’Aix-en-Provence, an economic forum attended by many organizations from around the world, 11 international groups have announced they have joined forces to form an international coalition open to new members.

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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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New UK Hyundai Importer Wins Midlands Deal

Logistics Business Magazine

UK Midlands-based forklift truck sales and service provider Compact Fork Trucks is now the official Hyundai Material Handling importer for the West Midlands area. Compact Fork Truck’s key deciding factor was purely customer focused – improve their customer journey through direct access to Hyundai’s recently completed training academy, technical support and parts centres all located in Belgium, Europe.

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2020 State of Logistics: Ocean Cargo

Logistics Management

Global shippers disappointed in the ocean cargo fleet performance

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Italian Packaging Machinery Sales Top €8 Billion

Logistics Business Magazine

Italian packaging machinery manufacturers have recorded their fourth consecutive growth year with a 2.2% increase in turnover in 2019. It is the only capital goods sector to see an upturn, according to national trade body UCIMA. It says the results confirm world leadership position of a niche mechanical engineering sector which for the first time in its history has broken the €8 billion revenue barrier.

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2020 State of Logistics: Airfreight Transportation

Logistics Management

Air Cargo Carrier debt to balloon, expense levels will weigh down recovery.

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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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Road and Freight Investment Critical to Northern UK Supply Chains, Claims Report

Logistics Business Magazine

The North of England risks failing to deliver on its economic growth potential without government and private sector investment in road capacity and freight-readiness for rail, according to a new report published by independent law firm Brabners. In the new report, Supply Chain: The Future of the North , Brabners calls upon manufacturers, retailers and logistics operators in the North to lobby devolved and central powers to ensure future infrastructure investment in the region isn’t delayed inde

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2020 State of Logistics: Rail Freight and Intermodal

Logistics Management

Rail Freight and Intermodal volumes bearing the brunt of COVID-19 pandemic

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Industry View: Picking Up The Pace of Fulfilment

Logistics Business Magazine

As online retail orders rise, customer expectations are rising too and the pressure on retailers to fulfil orders when and where they’re wanted is intensifying, says Charlie Walker, marketing director of Walker Logistics. With non-essential high street stores having been closed and now only just starting to tentatively re-open due to the Coronavirus crisis, consumers have turned to online purchasing in record numbers.

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2020 State of Logistics: Truckload

Logistics Management

Truckload supply and demand all jumbled up

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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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Alstom Achieves Supply Chain Agility and Visibility with Kinaxis

Logistics Business Magazine

Mobility specialist Alstom has renewed the contract for the use of Kinaxis RapidResponse to gain visibility and agility for its train manufacturing supply chain planning activities. Building on a partnership approach, Alstom has rolled out the Kinaxis RapidResponse applications across 25 locations worldwide. With a renewed agreement, Alstom will expand its use of RapidResponse and concurrent planning to a further five locations, bringing the total number of users to more than 500 globally.

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2020 State of Logistics: Less Than Truckload (LTL)

Logistics Management

Plenty of truckload capacity

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DHL Supply Chain Japan successfully delivered Supercomputer “Fugaku”

Logistics Manager

DHL Supply Chain provided end-to-end logistics services, focusing on storage and transportation and carry-in of computer units for the “Fugaku” – which is ranked as the world’s No.1 Supercomputer DHL Supply Chain, the global market leader for contract logistics solutions has successfully delivered 432 computer units of Supercomputer “Fugaku” to the RIKEN Center for Computational Science in Kobe, Japan.

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ZIM and Maersk Grow their Business Collaboration – Logistics Manager

247 Customs Broker

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has expanded its reefer fleet with an additional 500 Star Cool reefers, this time upgraded with Controlled Atmosphere (CA), supporting ZIM’s… The post ZIM and Maersk Grow their Business Collaboration – Logistics Manager appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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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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Penske Truck Rental’s Truck Wizard Helps DIY Movers Select Correct Truck Size

Penske Move Ahead

Let the Truck Wizard help you decide perhaps the No. 1 question regarding a Penske Truck Rental do-it-yourself move: What size truck will I need to move my stuff? The Truck Wizard, located at www.PenskeTruckRental.com , is an online tool that gives you the right truck size recommendation. The tool presents you with a list of items, broken down by room, or area, of your home.

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DSV sponsors Warning System that predicts Natural Disasters

247 Customs Broker

DSV is among the sponsors of the Danish Red Cross’ Forecast-based Action, a warning system created to predict natural disasters and save lives. “People from… The post DSV sponsors Warning System that predicts Natural Disasters appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Shipping to Amazon fulfillment centers with Freightera [INFOGRAPHIC]

Freightera

Ship to Amazon fulfillment centers / Amazon FBA with us! Since 2014, we have been helping businesses reduce their shipping costs while transporting freight within Canada and the United States as quickly and seamlessly as possible, automating most of the quoting, booking, and all related documentation. At the same time, we have also seen a strong trend in shipments to Amazon fulfillment centers as our customers, including manufacturers, continue choosing Amazon as their selling platform.