Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 31, 2018
A new survey shows that 60% of businesses haven't adopted blockchain and that could be because 40% said they don't understand the technology, or don’t see how it could be useful for their company.
DC Velocity
JANUARY 31, 2018
Capacity rose by just 3 percent, creating rare "factor of three" ratio.
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Fleet Owner
JANUARY 31, 2018
We learned lots of things during last fall’s Run on Less fuel economy road show. Perhaps none was more important than the fact that you need to look at fuel efficiency over the long haul (!).
DC Velocity
JANUARY 31, 2018
Carrier posts $373.6 million non-cash impairment charge.
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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.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 31, 2018
The Class 8 electric truck took another step toward mainstream reality on America's roads as Nikola Motor Co. said it has chosen Buckeye, AZ to build its distinctively sleek, hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric big rigs.
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Logistics Management
JANUARY 31, 2018
Hedging your bets on securing capacity may be an ongoing gambit this year, say ocean shipping industry experts. The big players have only gotten bigger, but that’s no guarantee that service and reliability will improve.
Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 31, 2018
Liftomatic Material Handling has introduced FTA drum handling units, designed for loading, unloading, palletizing and storage of steel drums in nearly any size or configuration.
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 31, 2018
Amazon opened its check-out free Amazon Go convenience store to the general public last week. This high-tech low-touch store is a busy urban introvert’s dream. The opening triggered a second wave of media coverage that included descriptions of user experiences and a number of possible explanations about how Amazon is able to manage this high-tech customer experience.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 31, 2018
Managing shipment visibility, coordinating transit details and enabling efficient management of administrative activities will be key objectives for both shippers and 3PLs this year. Our expert panel provides tips for optimum execution.
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
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 31, 2018
The President’s desire for a $1.5 trillion infrastructure spending bill is drawing mixed reactions, with toll roads and deficits the biggest worries.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 31, 2018
The Internet of Things will change the way supply chains manage the lifecycle of products, as a slew of new connected devices come to market. The cell phone industry offers a model for how to handle connected products that are chock full of private, personal data.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 31, 2018
The newest company terminal will help Northeast carriers better reach the New York City metro area.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 31, 2018
After two years of sluggish sales, ADC suppliers saw their sales increase as a growing number of companies turn to ADC to accommodate the demands of e-commerce and omni-channel.
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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.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 31, 2018
Refrigerated carrier adds that “utilization is up” so drivers should expect to make more money.
LandLink
JANUARY 31, 2018
Today's marketplace has generated a paradigm shift in customer demand and expectations. I would argue the millennial started all this "gotta have it now" pattern but it makes no difference from where the demand was generated. There is no going back. I just wonder if it can get any worse. As the saying goes, “adapt or die”, and that is what most companies are doing now.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 31, 2018
Longtime club member wins some big gift cards in return for Continental loyalty.
Logistics Manager
JANUARY 31, 2018
HMM announced that it started its first ‘Ultra-Freezer’ high-tech reefer container service from Busan, Korea to Barcelona, Spain. Ultra-freezer service refers to the transportation of goods at –60ºC, which are above the limit of regular reefer containers (–35ºC to –40ºC). High-tech technology and skilled personnel are needed in the ultra-freezer service, as these containers need to maintain an extremely low temperature during shifting, loading, and discharging processes.
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Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 31, 2018
Voting. A blockchain allows the authentication of transactions without them needing to be administered or guaranteed by a central authority. Ballot boxes and current online voting platforms are vulnerable to manipulation; now a startup called Follow My Vote is developing a blockchain-based system to ensure security, transparency and mathematically accurate election results.
Logistics Manager
JANUARY 31, 2018
Global transport and logistics provider Gebrüder Weiss continues to broaden their knowledge and proficiency within the automotive logistics sector. With their new Competence Cluster Automotive, the company can now better offer deep analysis of the automotive industry resulting in definitive solutions for companies across the entire spectrum of supply chain management.
The LoadStar
JANUARY 31, 2018
Container shipping could see the first widespread use of a cryptocurrency this week. Hong Kong-based blockchain developer ETH Smart Contract Tech will tomorrow start handing out its bespoke TEU tokens to shippers, forwarders and 3PLs under its 300cubits project. The company will release some 20m TEU tokens, “custom-designed as digital shipping booking deposits, using smart contract blockchain technology, to solve the no-show and rolling problems plaguing the container shipping industry”, to cont
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 31, 2018
The Port of Rotterdam Authority and IBM today announced their collaboration on a multi-year digitisation initiative to transform the port’s operational environment using Internet of Things (IoT) technologies in the cloud to benefit the port and those who use it. The initiative will also prepare the Port of Rotterdam’s entire 42-kilometre site to host connected ships in the future.
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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.
The LoadStar
JANUARY 31, 2018
Japanese shipping groups K Line, MOL and NYK have reported a generally improving trend in their container sectors for their nine-month fiscal period ending on 31 December. NYK remained profitable and MOL turned in a breakeven performance, but K Line slipped back into the red in the third quarter. This was the penultimate quarter before the merger of their container businesses into Ocean Network Express (ONE) on 1 April.
247 Customs Broker
JANUARY 31, 2018
Across Japan, Nippon Express stands tall among shippers against other multinational competitors such as Kuehne + Nagel, Panalpina, DHL, UPS and FedEx, but that recognition fades once the company lands the cargo in North America. In fact, many American shippers are barely familiar with Nippon Express’ global breadth and wide array of specialty logistics services beyond its air freight forwarding operation, although the company has had a presence in the U.S. market since 1962.
The LoadStar
JANUARY 31, 2018
European retailers should expand their e-commerce offering to Asia Pacific, which is cheaper and easier than many believe, retailers heard yesterday. “Asia Pacific has very little focus for UK e-commerce,” said Justin Irvine, commercial director of SEKO Omni-Channel Logistics. “The US is a mature market and Asia is starting to see shifts in buying behaviour.”.
247 Customs Broker
JANUARY 31, 2018
Source: Pressmaster/Shutterstock. U.S. Chamber of Commerce adds two to International Affairs division; Hoyer Group appoints chief financial officer; CEVA hires managing director for UK, Ireland and Nordics; and CSafe Global names two European sales directors. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has hired Charles Freeman as senior vice president for Asia and promoted Neil Herrington to senior vice president for the Americas.
Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive
Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an
The LoadStar
JANUARY 31, 2018
Ceva Logistics has appointed Eddie Aston to head its UK, Ireland and Nordics (UKIN) operation as managing director. Mr Aston brings more than two decades of supply chain experience to the company, with spells at some of the biggest operators. In the 1990s he worked for both Booker and Wincanton in general manager roles, before going on to spend 14 years at DHL across a variety of departments.
247 Customs Broker
JANUARY 31, 2018
LBR Staff Writer. Published 01 February 2018. Cache Logistics Trust has agreed to acquire nine logistics assets in Australia for A$177.6m ($143.4m). ARA-CWT Trust Management (Cache), which is a manager of Cache Logistics Trust, has announced the proposed acquisition of nine logistics facilities in the states of Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland Australia.
The LoadStar
JANUARY 31, 2018
A companion piece on our story today on 300cubits. Yesterday, maritime news site Splash247 ran a debate on the prospect of valuation bubble emerging in shipping and logistics – from the vast amount of investor capital raised by the likes of Flexport in recent years to the burgeoning interest in blockchain and the stunning volatility in the value of cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, industry analysts and start-up entrepreneurs try to.
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