Magaya

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Whether you’re new to the freight forwarding industry or you’ve been in this line of business for a long time, it’s easy to marvel at how the industry has evolved in recent years. M ethods and expectations today are far more complex than years past. They demand more precision and greater organization than ever before. The remarkable rise in popularity of e-commerce has had a colossal impact on the supply chain, driving sharp increases in volumes and increasing consumer expectations for speed, va

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Commercial Carrier Journal

OCTOBER 16, 2020

After nearly 10 months on the table, and with mutual interest surviving a global pandemic that saw truck orders slump to record lows for two consecutive months, Volkwagen's commercial truck business, Traton, is set to acquire Navistar for nearly $3.7 billion. The post Traton's.7B buyout of Navistar the latest highlight of the global nature of trucking first appeared on Commercial Carrier Journal.

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Logistics Management

OCTOBER 16, 2020

The September edition of the DAT Truckload Volume Index, which was issued this week by DAT Freight & analytics, an online marketplace for spot market truckload freight, picked up where August left off, posting all-time highs for spot market rates for van and refrigerated, or reefer, truckload freight.

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NGT News

OCTOBER 16, 2020

BBVA USA has unveiled its second product geared towards environmental sustainability, announcing a rate discount on secured term loans for fuel-efficient commercial vehicles. The loan provides a.75% rate discount for commercial hybrid, electric, natural gas or fuel cell vehicles. “We’re confidently moving forward on products that will both support our small business clients’ financial […].

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World Food Programme Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2020

World Food Day: How WFP works towards food security?—?one sack at a time A glimpse into how the World Food Programme buys food for nearly 100 million people A warehouse in Kano, one of three urban hubs in Nigeria, where WFP has launched cash and food assistance programmes in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo: WFP/Damilola Onafuwa The United Nations World Food Programme is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

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Logistics Management

OCTOBER 16, 2020

The August TCI, which is the month for which the most recent data is available, came in at 8.31, which is in line with what the firm called a “very favorable rate environment for trucking during the month.” This reading marked a significant improvement over July’s 2.84, and marked its second-highest reading, going back to March 2018, with the exception of June’s 11.35, the highest reading over the last decade.

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Overdrive Online

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Sounds like the set-up for a joke, yet in this Overdrive Radio edition owner-op Mike Landis and Ezlogz founder C.J. Karman narrate the story of how a May White House meeting came to be, culminating three weeks of protest with these continuing ripple effects. The post The day an ELD mandate protestor and ELD provider visited the White House to talk brokers first appeared on Overdrive.

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Logistics Management

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Commerce reported that total September retail sales—at $549.3 billion—were up 1.9 over August and were up 5.4% annually. And NRF pointed to September retail sales, which were paced by apparel, continuing a V-shaped recovery from the pandemic, with sales growing for the fourth consecutive month.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Here's how to reassess short-, mid- and long-term global sourcing and production strategies.

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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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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Guest Author: Betty White. Environmental concerns are likely on everyone’s mind. Addressing global warming and reducing one’s carbon footprint are now primary concerns for many industries. The logistics industry, in particular, has a unique position in this context. A brief word on the environment. Before delving deeper into the subject at hand, it is vital that we briefly touch on the current and estimated effects of emissions on the environment.

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 16, 2020

After JDT owner James Davis rebuilt this 1993 Peterbilt 379 years ago, he got the bug for customization and now has about 14 in his… The post Winning small fleet’s custom trucks tie to its spinoff businesses appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Management

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Rail carloads—at 230,964—saw a 5.2% annual decline, and intermodal containers and trailers—at 289,488 units—saw an 8.4% annual increase.

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Inker Supply’s Origin Story Founded by Allen Bark and two of his friends, Inker Supply (formerly TreeO Dudes) has expanded from operating out of a… The post Inker Supply Ships With UPS to Get More for Less appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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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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NGT News

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Hyliion Inc., a company that specializes in electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 commercial vehicles, and American Natural Gas Inc. (ANG), an alternative fuel provider, have entered into a partnership agreement that offers Hyliion customers discounted pricing for renewable natural gas (RNG) at ANG fueling stations across the country. Hyliion and ANG also entered into […].

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Air Cargo World (ACW): Cargo operations at San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) have grown extremely quickly over the past couple of years.… The post Executive Q&A with Michael Burrows, Executive Director, SBD International Airport appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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FW Logsitcs

OCTOBER 16, 2020

West Coast living has its downfalls, especially when you’re storing food in a refrigerated warehouse. There are a lot of obstacles that businesses in California have to overcome due to a 12-month summer, and storing perishable food is one of them. Temperature Controlled Warehouse: A Key Factor in Food Storage. A reliable temperature controlled warehouse is essential when you’re in the food service industry.

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 16, 2020

GEODIS, a world leader in transport and logistics, has reached an agreement with Innova Capital for the acquisition of PEKAES, a leading LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) and… The post GEODIS acquires PEKAES appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 16, 2020

With plans for a dream wedding in Greece dashed by the coronavirus pandemic, Angelo Efstathopoulos wanted to make the day no less magical for his bride, Lucy. The couple's childhood friendship blossomed into more on a do-it-yourself move in 2011 from New York to New Orleans, so Angelo thought it be would more than fitting to hold their wedding ceremony inside a white Penske rental truck.

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Wärtsilä, a company that specializes in solutions and lifecycle services related to the gas value chain, has been awarded a major contract to supply and… The post Wartsila Awarded Major Contract to Supply Carbon-Neutral Transport Fuels appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Coop, one of the leading food retailers in Sweden, chose SSI Schaefer as their general contractor for intralogistics to provide a cutting-edge, energy-efficient and highly automated logistics solution for their new 77,000 m² distribution centre in Eskilstuna, Sweden. Coop’s new distribution centre, strategically positioned in the heart of Sweden, will handle the distribution of goods to Coop’s 800+ stores around the country.

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 16, 2020

During the holiday season, customers have a heightened need for their packages to arrive on time. If someone doesn’t get their Christmas gift by December… The post 2020 Holiday Shipping Deadlines appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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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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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Geodis, a world leader in transport and logistics, has reached an agreement with Innova Capital for the acquisition of Pekaes, a leading Less-Than-Truckload and Full-Truckload network in Poland. Marie-Christine Lombard, Chief Executive Officer of Geodis, says: “This acquisition is a major step forward to consolidate Geodis’ presence in this region, which we consider strategic for the Group’s development.

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 16, 2020

A record number of deals for warehouses above 500,000 sq ft have already taken place this year as occupiers deal with unpredictable inventories and surges… The post Mega-shed deals hit record high in 2020 appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Lydia® VoiceWear® offers maximum mobility while picking. With microphone and speaker components integrated into the patented vest, users do not need to wear headsets. And now with the Lydia® VoiceWear® 4 model, EPG has optimised the picking vest further. It features a specially designed high-performance microphone that guarantees precise voice recognition – even in noisy surroundings.

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 16, 2020

So far this year, I’ve spent over 160 hours on a bicycle, traveled 2,744 miles, and climbed almost 155,000 feet. The best statistic, however, is… The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 16, 2020) appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Union Industries, a leading British manufacturer of high-speed industrial doors, has completed the supply and installation of two of its rugged Ramdoor rapid roller doors at Yara UK Ltd in Avonmouth. This is the second time that Leeds-based Union Industries has supplied a pair of Ramdoors, known as the ‘Big Daddy’ of high speed doors, to Yara UK Ltd, which has undertaken substantial refurbishment works at its warehouse facilities close to the Severn Estuary in Avonmouth.

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Global “Digital Transformation Spending in Logistics Market” Report mainly includes sales, revenue, trade, competition, investment, forecast and marketing of the product and the segments here… The post Digital Transformation Spending in Logistics Market 2020 Analysis and In-depth Research on Market Dynamics, Trends, Emerging Growth Factors and Forecast to 2026| Covid-19 Impact appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2020

The UK haulage sector is worth an annual £124bn to the UK national economy. It is hugely representative of the productivity of other sectors in the UK and therefore provides the perfect. barometer when looking at signs of recovery following the pandemic. For instance, consumer spending drives the economy, so, if the population is not spending then that reduces the need for the same level of movement of goods, which thereby visibly slows down the haulage market, says Paul Holland of KeyFuels.

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