Tax reform and trucking
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 23, 2018
A lot of analysis and interpretation of the changes made last year to the tax code remains to be conducted. Yet on balance good things are spooling up for trucking.
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Logistics Execs Split on Outcome of NAFTA Talks
Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 23, 2018
Executives in a new survey, 2018 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index, are divided about whether a new pact would help Mexico (24.3%); hurt Mexico (21.8%); or leave trade unchanged (25.7%). Supply chain industry executives are split sharply about how Mexico will fare if it is able to agree with the United States and Canada on terms to update the North American Free Trade Agreement. .
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Snow-covered roads? No problem
DC Velocity
JANUARY 23, 2018
If self-driving vehicles are to succeed, they must be able to work in all types of weather.
5 supply chain challenges
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 23, 2018
Lately, when the topic of supply chain challenges comes up, the terms Amazon-effect, last mile delivery and blockchain are often tossed around. Those things certainly have the potential to cause disruption in the supply chain.
Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry
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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.
Modular WMS
Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 23, 2018
Seldat Technology Services has introduced WMS360, a modular warehouse management system designed to provide increased visibility, integration and top-to-bottom control of end-to-end warehouse operations at any scale across multiple industries.
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Bringg
JANUARY 23, 2018
JD.com, the Chinese online retailer is raising $2 billion to fund its warehousing and delivery unit – a move that will bring its strategy closer to Alibaba, that country’s leading e-commerce platform. While in the west all eyes are on Amazon, the giants of the east are also making significant moves to build the infrastructure required to create exceptional delivery logistics systems that cater to their local market, but will also have a huge impact on the global e-commerce landscape.
Love's opens first new location of 2018
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 23, 2018
Love’s adds truck parking, services to Interstate 49 in Alma, AR
Tips to Avoid Common Customs Traps
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 23, 2018
Vague item descriptions. Wrong addresses. Potential customs traps that can cost companies time and money when moving international shipments. Even with advanced technology that has come a long way in digitizing customs procedures, risks still remain in today’s global trade environment if electronic declarations aren’t filled out completely, accurately, and plausibly.
International Truck expands HV lineup for vocational sector
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 23, 2018
LAS VEGAS. International Truck has unveiled new HV mid-range diesel models, as well as a bridge formula truck for the concrete industry.
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
Port of Long Beach makes bold move to become greener and more competitive
Logistics Management
JANUARY 23, 2018
The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners has approved the Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility, moving forward on a project within the Harbor District that will expedite the movement of cargo while mitigating its impact on the environment.
Mixed reaction to leaked infrastructure plan
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 23, 2018
Six-page memo lists broadening interstate tolling and commercialization of rest stops as ways to generate highway funding.
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Bringg
JANUARY 23, 2018
JD.com, the Chinese online retailer is raising $2 billion to fund its warehousing and delivery unit – a move that will bring its strategy closer to Alibaba, that country’s leading e-commerce platform. While in the west all eyes are on Amazon, the giants of the east are also making significant moves to build the infrastructure required to create exceptional delivery logistics systems that cater to their local market, but will also have a huge impact on the global e-commerce landscape.
Mack expects strong 2018, displays updated Granite interior at World of Concrete
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 23, 2018
LAS VEGAS. Just three weeks into 2018, Mack Trucks said the year is off to a strong start.
Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability
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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.
A Fork In the Road Between Shippers and 3PLs
Blue Grace Logistics
JANUARY 23, 2018
Shippers and third-party logistics providers work hand in hand and they tend to agree on most things when it comes to the freight industry. However, what they agree on can have some degree of variance. While there usually isn’t a drastic swing one way or the other, it would seem that 3PLs have a slightly less optimistic view of the future, according to the Journal of Commerce.
Bendix brake training school plans 24 in-person sessions
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 23, 2018
Registration opens for the hands-on program, which features comprehensive technician training.
Amazon Go – Just Walk Out Technology for Retail | Would it be a Game-Changer?
Loginext
JANUARY 23, 2018
Amazon opened its first brick and mortar retail store in Seattle, Washington, United States. The novelty of this store is that customers can just pick up whatever they want and just walk out of the store. Amazon would just charge the price of the items taken to their Amazon account. They call it the ‘Just Walk Out’ technology. Would it become a game-changer or disruptor in retail?
Bendix brake training school plans 24 in-person sessions
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 23, 2018
Registration opens for the long-running hands-on program, featuring comprehensive, in-depth technician training.
How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces
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This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.
'It's a No-Brainer': Are Hydrogen Cars the Future?
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 23, 2018
In the mid-1990s, Spowers ran a Formula Three racing team. At the time, motorsport was in the pocket of big tobacco. Every weekend, Formula One cars emblazoned with cigarette brands — Marlboro, Camel, Silk Cut — raced on TV in front of millions. “It was pretty clear it was killing people,” Spowers says. “Meanwhile, the industry was portraying a link between smoking and winners.
ATA: Tonnage declined in December but up for 2017
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 23, 2018
Trade group’s chief economist remains “optimistic” truck tonnage will keep growing this year.
Ford begins importing EcoSport into UK from Romania
Automotive Logistics
JANUARY 23, 2018
Imports of the Ford EcoSport compact SUV into the UK from Romania are now fully underway via the port of Constanta, the carmaker has confirmed. Ford began production of the the EcoSport at its plant in Romania in October last year and said the shift to Europe from production at its Indian plant in Chennai would help it respond to high demand for this and other crossover models.
New Forklift App Makes Daily Checks Paperless
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 23, 2018
In one of the first applications of an FLTA endorsed phone-app system designed to carry out essential forklift daily checks, Amvar Handling Solutions has worked with CheckedSafe to install the system at Sunrise Medical, a UK Midlands-based manufacturer of innovative, high-quality mobility products and services. Already well established in commercial vehicle and other automotive applications, the technology is now being adopted by the forklift sector thanks to the collaboration between Amvar Hand
GEP Outlook Report 2024
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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.
SCH sees marked rise in throughput at Southampton
Automotive Logistics
JANUARY 23, 2018
Southampton Cargo Handling (SCH) has reported processing 280,000 vehicles through the UK port of Southampton last year, up 27% on approximately 220,000 moved in 2016 when it exceeded 200,000 units for the first time. The company said 80% of vehicles handled there last year were for export. High and heavy ro-ro cargo also went up, with the total rising by an average of over 300 units a month.
New Yusen Vehicle Upgrades to Reduce Emissions and Boost Optimisation
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 23, 2018
Yusen Logistics UK has invested in a new vehicle fleet in order to reduce harmful emissions and boost customer service levels. Almost 100 vehicles have been upgraded, to deliver significant economic benefits and improved driver efficiencies, whilst safeguarding drivers with the latest safety assistance technology. Less than a year after the acquisition of Transfreight, Yusen Logistics UK has undergone an extensive replacement programme, upgrading the original fleet with 45 new Renault tractor un
Yusen Logistics upgrades UK fleet
Automotive Logistics
JANUARY 23, 2018
Yusen Logistics’ division in the UK has upgraded its fleet with 95 new tractive units that it says will reduce its emissions, improve efficiency and protect drivers with the latest safety technology. As part of a fleet replacement programme, the logistics provider has bought 50 MAN TGX 460 tractor units and 45 Renault Range T tractor units. Details of the investment have not been disclosed.
Heathrow Life Sciences and Healthcare Facility Opened by GEFCO
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 23, 2018
GEFCO Group, a global player in industrial logistics and the European leader in automotive logistics, has opened its third dedicated temperature-controlled warehouse for the Life Sciences and Healthcare sector. The facility is based in close proximity to London Heathrow Airport, UK. This site complements GEFCO Forwarding warehouses in Frankfurt, Germany and Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve
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
Mazda trebles Thai engine plant capacity
Automotive Logistics
JANUARY 23, 2018
Mazda Motor has added an engine machining operation at its MPMT powertrain factory in Chomburi, Thailand, to increase engine production capacity there from 30,000 to 100,000 units a year. The move, which has involved a 22.1 billion yen ($200m) investment, will support the Japanese carmaker’s plan to make the facility its first overseas hub for engine exports, which it said would improve its global production efficiency.
New Lease Agreement Signed at Prologis Park Fradley
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 23, 2018
Real estate developer Prologis and joint venture partner Wittington Investments (Developments) Limited have signed a lease agreement with Anixter for a 213,482 square foot distribution centre at Prologis Park Fradley in the West Midlands. Anixter, described as a global distributor of network and security solutions, is expanding operations in the UK and opening up a new distribution centre in Prologis Park Fradley.
David Gann becomes CFO at United Road Services
Automotive Logistics
JANUARY 23, 2018
David Gann (pictured) has joined North American finished vehicle transport provider United Road Services as its chief financial officer. He replaces Eric Mikesell, who has left the company after more than 13 years. Gann moves from his role as vice-president of investor relations and communications at Metaldyne Performance Group, the powertrain and safety parts supplier.
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