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What to Know About Importing PPE and Why to Trust Dedola Global Logistics

Dedola Global Logistics

Dedola has been helping companies import PPE since before the pandemic. When the pandemic hit the U.S., and we started to lockdown, we were able to help both our clients and prospects meet the increased demand. Our over four decades in logistics meant we had the knowledge, systems, and long-established relationships with manufacturers overseas to source and transport the vital PPE.

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Fall trucking levels surprisingly high as industry rebounds from COVID-19 shutdown

Logistics Management

Leading trucking executives and analysts say they are pleasantly surprised by the strength in freight demand coming out of the COVID-19-induced economic shutdown in early summer. It’s slightly better if your company is hauling retail goods as the industrial economy remains so-so. But overall, top trucking executives are reporting their trucks are mostly filled heading into the fall peak season.

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Trinity Foundation Raises Over $10,000 for Local Cardiology Unit

Trinity Logistics

On August 29th, The Trinity Foundation held its 10th Annual Heart and Sole 5K. Money raised from this event goes back to the local community through the Tidal Health’ s Cardiology Unit. This year’s event raised over $10,000 to support this area of focus for the Trinity Foundation. Even in the midst of Covid-19, the event was able to be held live and in-person with sanitation and social distancing measures.

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August U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes are mixed, reports AAR

Logistics Management

Rail carloads—at 898,227—were down 14.9%, or 156,797 carloads, annually., and intermodal units—at 1,122,954—were up 3%, or 33,115 units, annually.

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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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REG Appoints Berger to Board of Directors

NGT News

Renewable Energy Group Inc. (REG), a producer of biodiesel and renewable diesel, has added Walter Berger to the company’s board of directors. Berger offers the company a broad cross-section of experience with commercial, product, operating, strategic, M&A and financial responsibilities and outcomes. Notably, he has strong domain expertise in technology commercialization, including energy, Cloud, software […].

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Rumble strips ahead: How to manage for downside risk in turbulent trucking times

Overdrive Online

Whatever your own business's individual situation, there's something for you in this talk with Gary Buchs and Kevin Rutherford in large part on best practices in a time like the present. Also discussed: bedrock equipment strategy, competitiveness, hours, accounting. Whatever your own business's individual situation, there's something for you in this talk with Gary Buchs and Kevin Rutherford in large part on best practices in a time like the present.

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Enterprise, University of Pittsburgh Partner to Upgrade Fleet

NGT News

The University of Pittsburgh is expanding its existing partnership with Enterprise and entering into an agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management, an affiliate of Enterprise Holdings Inc. and a global car rental provider. The partnership will help the University of Pittsburgh reduce costs and upgrade its fleet with alternative energy vehicles – which will further support […].

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CMA CGM Launches New SEAPRIORITY Services

Logistics Manager

The CMA CGM Group is launching SEAPRIORITY get and SEAPRIORITY reach, two new high value-added solutions within the CMA CGM+ catalogue. With SEAPRIORITY, time-sensitive shipments are expedited and flagged as priority cargo. These two new services complete the SEAPRIORITY range after the success of SEAPRIORITY go, launched in March. With SEAPRIORITY go, the goods are given priority whether it be for container allocation, loading on board or during transhipments.

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5S Methodology in Work Environment

MTS Logistics

What is 5S? 5S is a total productive maintenance methodology that increases quality and efficiency in the work environment. The concept originated in Japan in the 1950s based on five basic principles starting with the letter S.: seiri , seiton , seis? , seiketsu , and shitsuke. The five S’s are translated into English as “Sort”, “Set In order”, “Shine”, “Standardize” and “Sustain”. 5S can be applied to all industries and work environments.

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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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What to Know About Importing PPE and Why to Trust Dedola Global Logistics

Dedola Global Logistics

Dedola has been helping companies import PPE since before the pandemic. When the pandemic hit the U.S., and we started to lockdown, we were able to help both our clients and prospects meet the increased demand. Our over four decades in logistics meant we had the knowledge, systems, and long-established relationships with manufacturers overseas to source and transport the vital PPE.

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Are Export Controls and Sanctions the same thing?

Globalior

What are Export Controls? More and more countries all over the world have started to implement export control laws to enforce restrictions on certain exports, brokering and transshipment, sale and transfer of military and dual-use articles, technology and know-how. The intention behind implementing export controls is to prevent entities of concern from gaining access to potentially dangerous technology and products related to chemical warfare, biological warfare, weapons of mass destruction and

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What to Know About Importing PPE and Why to Trust Dedola Global Logistics

Dedola Global Logistics

Dedola has been helping companies import PPE since before the pandemic. When the pandemic hit the U.S., and we started to lockdown, we were able to help both our clients and prospects meet the increased demand. Our over four decades in logistics meant we had the knowledge, systems, and long-established relationships with manufacturers overseas to source and transport the vital PPE.

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Cow dung proves ’green gold’ for the women of Kolda

World Food Programme Logistics

Senegal: Cow dung proves ‘green gold’ for the women of Kolda Marking International Day of Clean Air for blue skies Ramatoulaye and her friends harvest rice grown with organic fertilizer from biogas, on plots in Saré Pathé Kamako Photo: WFP/Martin Dixon Story by Oumar Lo The figures are shocking: 92 percent of our world is exposed to polluted air, causing an estimated 7 million premature deaths every year.

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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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Happy National Trucking Week

Truck News

As we approach six months into a global pandemic, “essential” has taken on a different meaning. While economies shut down in an attempt to keep the coronavirus at bay and our healthcare systems functioning, we all had to grapple with two questions. Could we operate virtually? And if not, was our service essential to daily […].

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New Midlands Logistics Operations Centre “To Deliver Local and Global Benefits”

Logistics Business Magazine

As calls grow for the UK to ‘build back better’ post-pandemic, Prologis, the leading owner and developer of logistics parks in the UK, has claimed that the new logistics operations centre (LOC), currently being developed for Jaguar Land Rover in Solihull, will deliver social, economic and environmental benefits, both locally and globally. These benefits are being provided as part of the property company’s longstanding commitment to sustainability and social value, it says.

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Podcast | How Transportation Spend Signals the Health of the Economy

Supply Chain Brain

Spending patterns in the transportation industry are a good barometer of the condition of the economy at large — but the results can be murky.

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Case Study: Mitsubishi EDiA Electric Forklift On a Roll

Logistics Business Magazine

A fleet of Mitsubishi EDiA electric forklift trucks has been selected by Essential Supply Products Ltd (ESP) as part of the company’s commitment to greener initiatives. Based in Worcestershire, ESP is the UK’s leading independent manufacturer and supplier of disposable tissue products. The company has taken delivery of a fleet comprising a combination of eight new and used machines specified and delivered by local Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks dealer HFT Forklifts.

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How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces

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.

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Unilode equips all dnata warehouses with digital readers to enhance ULD operations

Airfreight Logistics

Unilode Aviation Solutions , the global leader in outsourced Unit Load Device (ULD) management and repair solutions, and dnata, one of the world’s leading providers of ground handling and air cargo services, have signed an agreement to equip all dnata warehouses with Unilode’s Bluetooth® readers to enhance the efficiency of ULD operations in the global network of their customers.

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Keg Clamp Attachments for UK Brewer Forklift Fleet

Logistics Business Magazine

UK brewer Camerons has equipped its forklift fleet with specialist Keg Clamp attachments from B&B Attachments. The ongoing growth of the brewery business together with the fast pace of the industry, demands a fast and efficient end of line logistics process. To ensure the supply operations are as safe and productive as possible, it requires a fleet of reliable forklift trucks equipped with specialist Keg Clamp attachments, each capable of handling up to 18 kegs at a time.

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Five Strategies for Optimizing Warehouse Operations With Automation

Supply Chain Brain

From SKU proliferation, to e-commerce, to increasing customer demand, changes and trends in today’s supply chains have significantly complicated the warehousing industry. Now, as warehousing organizations look for new ways to stay ahead of these shifts and challenges, many are embracing automation technology to drive new efficiencies. However, when it comes to automating their warehouse, some organizations are unsure where to start.

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Exide Launches Marathon FTX Battery for Telecom and Electric Utility Applications

Logistics Business Magazine

Exide Technologies (www.exide.com) is expanding its product offer with the new GNB Marathon FTX range. The advanced AGM batteries are ideal for telecom and electric utility applications in good-grid environments, and offer exceptional reliability and performance at high temperatures. With its unique features, Marathon FTX is ideally suited to support 5G and progressive network densification.

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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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Preparing to Automate: How to Evaluate Your Operations Prior to Implementing an AS/RS

Supply Chain Brain

Improving efficiencies and cutting costs, automation technology is one of today’s fastest-growing supply chain innovations. In the 2016 MHI Annual Industry Report, survey participants ranked robotics and automation as the top emerging technology expected to transform supply chains over the next 10 years. As more manufacturers and distributors explore automation, many will consider how they can use automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/ RS) to enhance their production and distribution

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AR Racking Fits Out New Valencia Warehouse for Power Electronics Specialist

Logistics Business Magazine

Power Electronics, which specialises in the development of equipment based on advanced power electronics, is a leader in the manufacture and installation of solar inverters for photovoltaic plants and converters for energy storage systems worldwide. It has trusted AR Racking, a reference company in the European market for storage systems, to equip the new warehouse at its facilities in Llíria (Valencia, Spain).

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CMA CGM Launches New SEAPRIORITY Services

247 Customs Broker

The CMA CGM Group is launching SEAPRIORITY get and SEAPRIORITY reach, two new high value-added solutions within the CMA CGM+ catalogue. With SEAPRIORITY, time-sensitive shipments… The post CMA CGM Launches New SEAPRIORITY Services appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Better Equipment Safety Promised by New Pallet Truck Tag

Logistics Business Magazine

With the new Pallet Truck Tag and Powered Pallet Truck Tag , Brady Corporation claims that companies can increase legal compliance, support better pallet truck checks and share inspection results on the equipment itself to improve pallet truck safety. Increased legal compliance. Article 5 from EU Directive 2009/104 / EC states that equipment, which includes pallet trucks, should be reviewed regularly by an authorised person and that these reviews should be recorded in writing and archived.

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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

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A.P. Moller – Maersk Announces Changes in Ocean & Logistics

247 Customs Broker

A.P. Moller – Maersk has announced that the Safmarine brand will be integrated into Maersk to enhance customers’ access to their global integrated offering. In… The post A.P. Moller – Maersk Announces Changes in Ocean & Logistics appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Hubtex Fully Acquires Successful Australia Branch

Logistics Business Magazine

25 years of success in the Australian market with the highest market share globally: These accolades, which help distinguish HUBTEX Australia, can now be joined by another. With effect from September, HUBTEX Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG from Fulda, Germany will acquire 100 percent of the shares held by the previous owner. Not only does this make it a subsidiary, but it will also be one of the largest branches outside of Germany.

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A.P. Moller – Maersk Announces Changes in Ocean & Logistics

Logistics Manager

A.P. Moller – Maersk has announced that the Safmarine brand will be integrated into Maersk to enhance customers’ access to their global integrated offering. In addition, the Damco brand’s Air and LCL offering will be combined with Maersk’s logistics and services products to complement its end-to-end offering. Also, a more simplified and customer-centric global Ocean & Logistics organization is being introduced.