Fri.Dec 06, 2019

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Why planning ahead pays off during the holiday shipping season.

Freightquote

For small to medium-sized businesses having a strong shipping strategy is critical during the holidays. Learn why planning ahead leads to holiday shipping success.

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How Digital Innovation is Changing Industrial Storage

Camelot 3PL Software

As long as people use things, others will continue to make them. It’s the basic economic concept of supply and demand. Making and using things requires storing them as well as all the components along the way. Sorting and tracking those components, from raw materials to finished items, spare parts to toolkits means that someone must quickly and efficiently find out where what is needed can be found.

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Fighting the cold under the hood and in the cab

Fleet Owner

The best defense against the cold is a good offense, or more specifically, specialized heating equipment.

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Alternative Fuel Options Continue Growth in Minnesota

NGT News

The American Lung Association in Minnesota says the number of alternative fuel stations in Minnesota grew at a strong pace in 2019, and the state now has 1,505 public and private stations listed on the U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center. The alternative fuels available at these stations include ethanol, biodiesel, electricity, propane […].

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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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Motorcycles, ERP, and the Art of Manufacturing Operations

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Have I mentioned my love affair with motorcycles? For years I’ve been addicted to the two-wheeled adventure mode – on-road and off. My favorite bike, the Triumph Tiger Explorer, has evolved to include advanced bells and whistles that make it a miracle of modern technology. Some of the Tiger’s key features include traction control, multiple-mode […].

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U.S. rail carloads and intermodal units are off in November, reports AAR

Logistics Management

Rail carloads, at 955,579, slipped 7.5%, or 77,166 carloads, compared to November 2018. Intermodal containers and trailers, at 1,019,766, were off 7.4%, or 81,138 units, annually.

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With training rule delay in the offing, operator Scott Hainline compares own ’70s, 2010s training

Overdrive Online

The Entry Level Driver Training Rule's delay by as much as two years' time is set to be made official any day now. Along the way in this edition of Overdrive Radio, views on perhaps misplaced federal priorities -- or dropped balls -- when it comes to this particular delay. The Entry Level Driver Training Rule's delay by as much as two years' time is set to be made official any day now.

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[PODCAST] Decarbonization in Freight is Coming: Discussing the Impacts with Peter Tirschwell of the Journal Of Commerce

GlobalTranz

Listen to “Decarbonization is Coming to Container Shipping & What are the Impacts” on Spreaker. Freight & Sustainability Resources Green Is the New Black: Why Green Manufacturing & Sustainability Matter Read the Blog Easier than reducing carbon footprint – 5 Steps to make a dent in the Huge and Hidden Cost of CPG Sustainability Read.read More.

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Global Links: Measuring the impact of sourcing on the world’s workforce

Logistics Management

Nearly a full score of GISC member companies have pledged to hire more than 25,000 new impact workers by the end of next year. The goal for 2021 is 100,000.

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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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Maersk Launches New Visibility Tool

Logistics Manager

Maersk has released its revamped Remote Container Management (RCM) platform featuring the virtual assistant Captain Peter. Since its launch to customers in September 2017, over 3,600 companies have signed up for RCM and the transparency on information from the over 380,000 refrigerated containers of the combined fleet of Maersk and Hamburg Süd it provides.

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Reinventing Finance: Sustainability and the CFO

Mazars Ledger

Description Sustainability is sweeping the corporate world, redefining the value that companies contribute to society, and transforming design, operations, procurement,… The post Reinventing Finance: Sustainability and the CFO appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States. Description. Sustainability is sweeping the corporate world, redefining the value that companies contribute to society, and transforming design, operations, procurement, marketing, human resources functions

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Half-Century Milestone Commemorated with Release of a Postal Stamp

World Food Programme Logistics

Sri Lanka and WFP’s 50 years of partnership marked with a stamp Colombo’s half-century of ties with the UN World Food Programme recognised with limited edition rollout An image of the commemorative postal stamp released by the Government of Sri Lanka. On 11 November 2019, the Sri Lankan Government released a limited edition postal stamp to mark 50 years of working with the World Food Programme.

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Reinventing Finance: Sustainability and the CFO

Mazars Ledger

December 2019 Description Sustainability is sweeping the corporate world, redefining the value that companies contribute to society, and transforming design, operations, procurement, marketing, human resources functions activities. Meanwhile, the financial community is increasingly including sustainability considerations in its activities, from ESG screening of investment to green finance products.

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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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‘We don’t eat well, we don’t live well’

World Food Programme Logistics

3.7 million in need of urgent food assistance in Haiti by Alexis Masciarelli in Haiti “We had nothing left,” says 24-year-old Dianise Vixama. “There are days I don’t know what my children will eat but today, I’m proud to have food to share with my family.” Dainise is among the 3.7 million people in need of food assistance in Haiti. Photo: WFP/Alexis Masciarelli There is trepidation in Dianise’s eyes.

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CSafe Global Opens Service Center in Memphis

Airfreight Logistics

CSafe Global have announced the opening of a new technical service center at the Memphis International Airport (MEM). The new MEM station is now operational, servicing inbound and outbound traffic of the company’s CSafe RKN and CSafe RAP active container systems. Multiple technical professionals have already been deployed to the new service facility to meet the increasing demand for CSafe containers across the region, and to provide best-in-class maintenance, calibration services, and technical

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Cosdel Moves 447 High-end Automobiles From North America to Riyadh Auction

Logistics Manager

Cosdel International Transportation, a Rock-it Cargo company, successfully transported 447 vehicles from the United States and Canada for sale at auction and direct purchase at The Riyadh Auction and Salon. The Salon was open from the 21st to the 26th November while the auction took place on Saturday, 23rd November. With an insured value of USD 122,000,000, these vehicles began their journeys from their respective origins in late August to the US ports of Long Beach and Savannah for loading.

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Penske Truck Leasing Opens New Facility in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Penske Move Ahead

Penske Truck Leasing recently announced that is has moved its existing Kalamazoo, Michigan, facility to a new, larger and completely renovated building. Located at 5316 Wynn Rd in Kalamazoo, Penske's new facility now offers customers consumer and commercial truck rental in addition to full-service truck leasing and contract truck fleet maintenance. "Our previous building no longer suited our needs.

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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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Interroll to Provide Sorters to French Postal Hubs

Logistics Business Magazine

Systems integrator Actemium Lyon Logistics and Interroll have won the bid for three sorters for French postal players La Poste, DPD and Viapost. The order makes the 400th sorter order worldwide for Interroll. Three of these sorting systems will be installed for three different entities within the La Poste group in France: La Poste Roissy Hub (August 2020 – Roissy), DPD (July 2020 – Billy-Berclau) and Viapost (June 2020 – Argonay).

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Maersk Launches New Visibility Tool

247 Customs Broker

Maersk has released its revamped Remote Container Management (RCM) platform featuring the virtual assistant Captain Peter. Since its launch to customers in September 2017, over… The post Maersk Launches New Visibility Tool appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Pan-European Investor Patrizia Buys €1.2 Billion Real Estate Portfolio

Logistics Business Magazine

Pan-European real estate investor Patrizia has acquired a portfolio of 42 logistics assets from BentallGreenOak for around €1.2 billion. Located in France, Spain, Italy and the Netherlands, the portfolio comprises over 1.4 million sq m of existing lettable area as well as a further 138.000 sq m of lettable space for the three developments in Italy and Spain.

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CSafe Global Opens Service Center in Memphis

247 Customs Broker

CSafe Global have announced the opening of a new technical service center at the Memphis International Airport (MEM). The new MEM station is now operational,… The post CSafe Global Opens Service Center in Memphis 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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State-of-the-Art Automated Coldstore in Brittany

Logistics Business Magazine

NewCold and B-Built have broken ground for building NewCold’s Automated Coldstore, located in Montauban-de-Bretagne, near Rennes. The coldstore will use state of the art technology including automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) to automatically move and store products in the ‘dark’ high-bay warehouse. The equipment and operators will be directed by advanced software systems, while products are kept in optimal conditions with all coldstore areas cooled down to temperatures as low as – 2

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ESCO: PUTTING PASSION IN EVERY CONTAINER WE MOVE

247 Customs Broker

ESCO (Eastern Sea Laem Chabang Terminal Co., LTD.) was one of the first terminals at Laem Chabang Port, since its establishment in 1991. Located in… The post ESCO: PUTTING PASSION IN EVERY CONTAINER WE MOVE appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Freightera is a Supply Chain Brief 2019 MVP Award Finalist

Freightera

Awesome news for Freightera blog and our readers! Our post Ship a Pallet in 15 Easy Steps: Quick Guide for Pallet Shipping for Beginners was selected among thousands of articles as one of the finalists in the Transport/Freight category. We want to thank everybody who voted for us! Sadly, we didn’t win, but we had a chance to compete with some of the top online resources for freight shipping, and we learned a lot from reading their articles.

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Cosdel Moves 447 High-end Automobiles From North America to Riyadh Auction

247 Customs Broker

Cosdel International Transportation, a Rock-it Cargo company, successfully transported 447 vehicles from the United States and Canada for sale at auction and direct purchase at… The post Cosdel Moves 447 High-end Automobiles From North America to Riyadh Auction appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Mastering Order Management: Backorders & Out-of-Stock Inventory

The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.

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Toronto Associates Serve Up Meals and Fellowship to Area Homeless

Penske Move Ahead

Editor's note: This story is part of our "50 Stories of People Helping People" series. As we celebrate Penske's 50th anniversary in 2019, we are spotlighting associates every Friday who are making a difference in their communities. On a recent fall evening, as the temperature dipped outside, Penske associates in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, were serving warm meals with a side of fellowship to the area's homeless and hungry.

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SF Airlines flies cherries from Chile to China

247 Customs Broker

Two SF Airlines Boeing 747-400ERFs each carried 103 tonnes of cherries from Chile to China on flights on 26 November and 4 December. The… The post SF Airlines flies cherries from Chile to China appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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FMCSA: No 'soft enforcement' period for Dec 17 ELD deadline

Fleet Owner

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is reminding all motor carriers and drivers subject to the US Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) electronic logging device (ELD) final rule that, start

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