DC Velocity

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Lighting manufacturer turns to Teklynx software to streamline the production of its safety labels.

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Fleet Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Results of a trucker survey and engineering proposals will help Ontario's Ministry of Transportation figure out how to best add more truck parking and trucker amenities along its southern highways.

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DC Velocity

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Deal extends Descartes' reach into brokerage by connecting Aljex with Macropoint's truck visibility tools.

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Fleet Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

It depends on who you ask. Big fleets are reporting higher revenues, profits, and tax savings. Smaller operators, though, say they’re being squeezed by ELDs.

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DC Velocity

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Reps. Babin, King want FMCSA to grant owner-operators trade group request.

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Fleet Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

OOIDA wants a five-year exemption from the ELD mandate for small fleets and owner-operators; others demand all commercial trucks be covered. Who will prevail?

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Logistics Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

?YRC Worldwide, parent of long-haul YRC Freight and three regional LTL carriers, fell back into the red last year as it battled a red-hot freight market with sharply higher costs related to purchased transportation, equipment shortages and higher salaries to keep those trucks operating with sufficient drivers.

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Fleet Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has granted a waiver that gives PeopleNet customers who integrate their existing AOBRDs (automatic onboard recording devices) to fleet management and safety systems until March 18, 2018, to cont

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

What is your earliest memory? Mine is coloring with my mom. I am a toddler, maybe two years old, wearing a diaper and nothing else, sitting atop the small round kitchen table in our cramped 1970s apartment, my mom helping me sit up while I colored, crayon clutched in little hand, on a piece of paper. Turn the faded Kodak photo over, my mom turned 70 this week.

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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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Fleet Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

National average spot truckload rates declined for the third straight week but remained higher than at any point in 2017 during the week ending Jan. 27, said DAT Solutions, which operates the DAT network of load boards.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Omnichannel has been a buzzword in supply-chain circles for several years, but retailers that have invested in implementing omnichannel strategies have shown less than superior results, says Steve Dennis via Forbes. Some retailers invested in online sales and in turn, neglected their storefronts. Uncompetitive pricing, less-than-remarkable customer service, and undifferentiated products are only a few of the reasons for underperformance.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

The time has finally come for Super Bowl weekend. All the pieces are in place – the teams, the media, the fans, the halftime entertainment, the security, and all the other logistics that need to be in place for the Super Bowl to actually happen. While I am clearly hoping for a Patriots victory, and for the dynasty to continue, I realize that I have become completely spoiled.

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Logistics Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

For November, the most recent month for which data is available, the SCI came in at -8.9, which is down from, and an improvement over, October’s -9.6. September and August came in at -8.2 and -6.7, respectively.

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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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Logistics Manager

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Ocean Network Express ( ONE ) Line Thailand have officially began accepting bookings and have opened the doors to their new office at the Chamchuri Square building in Bangkok, Thailand. ONE Line is a new startup comprised of Japan’s three largest ocean carriers; MOL, “K” Line, and NYK. Combining their container business and terminals, the new joint venture will place the carrier sixth in the market in terms of size.

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Logistics Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Goldman Sachs Asset Management Private Real Estate (GSAM PRE) and DH Property Holdings (DHPH) have formed a joint venture to develop a three-story, 370,000 square-foot, institutional grade warehouse and distribution center at 640 Columbia Street in Brooklyn, New York on the Red Hook waterfront.

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Fleet Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

So who prevails this Sunday in the Big Game — New England or Philadelphia?

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Logistics Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Carloads increased 1.1% annually to 260,993, and intermodal containers and trailers saw a 6.9% annual gain to 282,522.

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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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Fleet Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Deal aims to provide better resource for managing scarce truck capacity.

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Dedola Global Logistics

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

An Importer’s Guide to Chinese New Year. It’s mid-February, nearing your shipment deadline, and your supplier in Shanghai hasn’t responded since your last email a week ago. While an entire country is celebrating, you’re in full panic-mode. Maybe you forgot or maybe you didn’t even know about Chinese New Year (CNY). Either way, it’s here and it’s an annual occurrence.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

To be sure, Amazon has been a hugely disruptive force in retailing. Shoppers these days are only too happy to buy many of their favorite products online, skipping trips to the store. In a time of strong growth in the general economy, many old-line merchandisers are struggling to survive. But Amazon isn’t the only cause of their woes. Underlying economic factors are playing a role as well.

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The LoadStar

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

The UK government has announced a £15m “funding boost” to train an extra 400 seafarer cadets annually. The move doubles Whitehall funding for young people to £30m a year through its Support for Maritime Training (SMarT) programme, As a result, the annual intake of cadets will rise from 750 to 1,200, and multinational shipping companies, including Carnival UK, BP, Shell, Maersk and Stena Line, have pledged to create an extra 450 training positions onboard ships.

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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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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

In an industry first, DHL Supply Chain, the specialist contract logistics arm of Deutsche Post DHL Group, has received Top Employer certification across five countries simultaneously, including China, Brazil, the UK, North America and Spain. Together, these markets represent 54 percent of the division’s entire full-time workforce. “We are delighted to receive this accolade which spans four continents.

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The LoadStar

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

If ever there was an organisation that stirs opinions and passions, it is TIACA. The amount of goodwill it still generates, even after several years in the wilderness, is astonishing. And it clearly needs to exist. It is a counterweight to the power of IATA; it removes industry silos created by associations like ACI; it has the potential to be modern and agile – in direct contrast to a stuffy organisation like FIATA.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Foreign investors are increasingly becoming aware of the tremendous potential and financial reward the African continent offers. Foreign direct investments (FDIs) deliver a number of important contributions to economic development in terms of employment and foreign exchange. In 2016, Africa benefitted from US$51bn of FDI. There are various investment opportunities that will generate investor returns whilst contributing towards economic and social development such as agribusiness , infrastructure

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The LoadStar

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Deep in the Q&A session that followed the publication of its latest quarterly figures yesterday, came the clearest signal that Amazon will be joining the last-mile delivery sector as part of its wide-ranging push into operating as much of its supply chain as it can. Chief financial officer Brian Olsavsky told analysts: “We will continue to build our logistics capability, and that will be all the way to end delivery.

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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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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Related Articles. PANYNJ takes steps to improve operational issues at JFK Airport. The interim measures, developed from working groups with participation from airport stakeholders, aim to address factors that contributed to issues like ground equipment failures that occurred during a recent storm. NJ legislators to vote on Waterfront Commission exit.

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The LoadStar

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Container lines are estimated to have made an accumulated profit of $7bn last year and, according to Drewry, should achieve a similar result this year – or better. In its latest Container Market Outlook & Freight Rate Trend , Drewry says it expects continued volume growth in every region and has upped its forecast for 2018 from an annualised growth of 3.6% to 4.3%.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Container refrigeration innovator Carrier Transicold is to exhibit for the last time at Fruit Logistica, the leading global fresh produce industry trade fair, Feb. 7-9, at the Berlin ExpoCentre City and City Cube. For its inaugural exhibit, Carrier Transicold will showcase the benefits of its XtendFRESH system, the only container atmosphere control technology for protecting perishables that includes an integral ethylene removal capability, and will spotlight other contributions to global trade

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