The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
The other day I was talking with my friends, Kevin and Wayne at Loadtex and they kept referring to the “Texas Triangle.” Being a Yankee from the great state of Michigan, I had never heard of the Texas Triangle, so I asked what it was. Even though I hoped the Texas Triangle was a football formation or a cowboy thing, I also mentally prepared myself for it to be some ridiculous, country line dancing thing.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
Earlier this month, Amazon rocked the eTailing world (yet again) when it announced plans to roll out its own Amazon shipping service. Called “Shipping With Amazon,” it will offer direct product delivery to consumers in select markets – and could provide head-to-head competition with UPS and FedEx. But how big is this news really? Does this truly mark the dawn of a new national shipping provider?
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DC Velocity
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
At 57, Eddie Capel enters ring for first time in 36 years to fight for camp that helps kids of imprisoned parents.
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
In today’s blog post we continue our look at the logistics technology trends that will shape 2018. In our first post on this subject, we addressed the 5 automated logistics technologies that will serve as the foundation of the transformation to the digital logistics & supply chain landscape. In this post, will go to how shippers and logistics providers will lean on 6 more trends to make gains in the months to come. download ebook.
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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.
DC Velocity
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
CommonSense Robotics plans to open automated facilities in U.S. cities this year, firm says.
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DC Velocity
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
Users paying fee voluntarily; surcharge is on top of escalating dray rates.
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
It’s a dilemma: Do you set your maximum cruise control speed higher than your maximum accelerator speed? We know of at least one fleet that sets its cruise speed 3MPH faster than his foot throttle speed.
DC Velocity
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
Users paying fee voluntarily; surcharge is on top of escalating dray rates.
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
3Gtms, a provider of Tier 1 transportation management software, announced that its transportation management system, 3G-TM, now features integrated temperature tracking services in partnership with FourKites.
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
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
The value of granular supply chain market intelligence to mainstream investors was made infinitely clear with today’s announcement that S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) will acquire Panjiva, Inc. to enhance its prominent role in the world’s economy.
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
ATA’s chief economist expects freight tonnage will “remain robust” in months ahead.
Material Handling and Logistics
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
A ranking of the best highways in the country, based on various infrastructure, traffic and safety metrics.
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
And wouldn’t you know it; the need for more operational data is at the heart of it.
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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.
Material Handling and Logistics
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
FEIG Electronics has introduced a two-lane Wiegand Switch for vehicle access control.
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
Full-time employees in U.S. and Canada will get a $500 bonus next month.
Logistics Manager
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
What does it take to become a leader? Often it encompasses having many quality traits, such as intelligence, toughness, determination, and vision. Having the understanding that not following the pack and leading by example is the embodiment of excellent leadership and guidance. As the largest terminal operator in Thailand, Hutchison Ports Thailand ( HPT ), is leading from the forefront with the introduction of new ground-breaking, never before seen technology at Laem Chabang Port.
AAJ Enterprises
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
We live in a mechanism where we get goods and services via a chain of network or vigorous procedures performed by different companies or businesses. The process of delivering or transferring the goods from one spot to another may seem to be easy but has tremendous efforts from the parts of businesses along with the third party warehouse in India. The business who seeks help from third party supply Chain Company in India has found to be benefitted with ample of advantages and has gained more stra
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Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
The announcement early this year of the security gap discovered in just about every computer made in the last 23 years had chipmakers and users alike scrambling for a patch. Major software vendors, including Microsoft and Apple, offered some quick fixes, but long-term protection could be years away, involving a wholesale redesign of the affected chips.
Airfreight Logistics
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
American Air Cargo carrier Delta Cargo recently announced the introduction of a new type of service for international shipments, Equation Critical. The new service is GPS-enabled and has been introduced for the movement of time-sensitive goods and cargo which need to be on the next flight that becomes available. The premium service commands the highest priority of their global network and offers full GPS tracking at deltacargo.com.
The LoadStar
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
The GMB has slammed KFC for what it described as a “penny-pinching” decision to award DHL its distribution contract, with the union claiming it had warned the 3PL would not be up to the job. Nearly two thirds of KFC branches in the UK were forced to close yesterday after delivery problems led to a mass chicken shortage. This morning, the company’s website suggested the problem had intensified, resulting in further closures, The post GMB union claims it warned KFC that DHL would fail its supply c
Airfreight Logistics
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
The Netherlands based FlyUs has recently increased their footprint with the acquisition of Global Cargo Management to further enhance their European network. Global Cargo Management is a very well-known and established company based in Munich, Germany with a branch office in Frankfurt also. The company which is 10 years old joins an impressive list of companies held by the GSSA approved FlyUs who now have a worldwide network reach of 17 countries.
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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
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
A UK group of businesses have been successful in their attempt to create a work-based supply chain leadership degree apprenticeship, which can be funded from employers’ apprenticeship levy pots. UK 3PL Uniserve said that the Supply Chain Leadership Degree Apprenticeship standard – which it had developed in conjunction with the Supply Chain Academy, Leeds Trinity University and a trailblazer employer’s group that included Sainsbury’s, Nestle, Royal Mail, United Biscuits and Siemens.
247 Customs Broker
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
GUEST ARTICLE. A young population, rising incomes, growing internet and mobile adoption – Vietnam has the ingredients of a thriving e-commerce economy. By Thomas Harris, Managing Director – DHL eCommerce Vietnam. Vietnam’s huge, untapped potential and expected high growth makes e-commerce especially attractive. It’s a very exciting place to be right now and I am absolutely positive of the growth opportunities this amazing country has to offer.
The LoadStar
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) is set to launch a new Asia-North Europe loop in April independent of its slot charter and slot and swap agreement with the 2M alliance, despite the cooperation deal having over two years still to run. According to an industry source the first sailing of HMM’s new Asia-Europe Express (AEX) will be on 9 April with the service deploying panamax containerships of around 5,000 teu capacity.
247 Customs Broker
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
LBR Staff Writer. Published 21 February 2018. Fashion label Marc O’Polo has expanded its fulfillment services contract with Arvato SCM Solutions. Fashion label Marc O’Polo has expanded its fulfillment services contract with Arvato SCM Solutions. Under the latest deal, Arvato will provide Marc O’Polo with fulfillment services for several years for the international e-commerce business.
Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive
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The LoadStar
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
The Indian government has urged the air cargo industry and its shippers to tell it what it needs, promising to be a “silent partner”. Vandana Aggarwal, economic advisor to the Minstry of Cvil Aviation, told delegates at Air Cargo India that the silence from the two parties had been “deafening”. “I can learn from you where you think things need to change,” she said.
247 Customs Broker
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
The last couple of years have seen much changes in the ocean container sector, with the creation of three dominant operatingl alliances, and a number of mergers and acquisitions, though some of those (e.g., OOCL’s merger Cosco, the consolidation of three Japanese carriers into one) are still underway. But so far, all that action has done relatively little to move rates, in good news for shippers.
The LoadStar
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
The New York Shipping Exchange (NYSHEX) has appointed four new members to its board and launched a governing member council. Two of the new appointments come from carrier members, while the other two are shipper members. Chief commercial officer at CMA CGM America Nick Fafoutis and senior vice president for Hapag-Lloyd in North America Donald David join as the two carrier members.
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