Fleet Owner
JUNE 5, 2018
Expected to be published officially this week is new guidance from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) on the 150-air-mile exemption from the Hours of Service (HOS) rules for transporting agricultural commodities.
DC Velocity
JUNE 5, 2018
Firm also launches data management suite for handling "sprawl" of information generated from diverse sources.
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Fleet Owner
JUNE 5, 2018
FTR: Class 8 orders exceeded expectations again as fleets order in huge numbers in an attempt to keep up with the rapidly growing freight demand.
DC Velocity
JUNE 5, 2018
Lineage to enter Wisconsin cold storage market for first time.
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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.
Fleet Owner
JUNE 5, 2018
There are a lot of vested interests in predicting the future cost and capabilities of batteries to power commercial vehicles. The thing about predictions is they often are wrong.
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Fleet Owner
JUNE 5, 2018
The new genset-chassis is focused on improving efficiency by providing a one-stop solution for motor carriers to pick up a chassis already equipped with a genset, eliminating an additional stop before the refrigerated container is mounted on the chassis.
Logistics Management
JUNE 5, 2018
The index ISM uses to measure non-manufacturing growth—known as the NMI–headed up 1.8% to 58.6 (a reading above 50 indicates growth) in May. The May NMI is 0.9% ahead of the 12-month average of 58.6.
Fleet Owner
JUNE 5, 2018
After weeks of increases, retail diesel and gasoline prices slow down as summer approaches, according to the Energy Information Administration.
Bringg
JUNE 5, 2018
Thousands of third party sellers are on Amazon Marketplace, which accounted for 42% of the revenues from the company’s commerce arm in 2017, up from 24% in 2010, according to an estimate from Deloitte LLP. Amazon’s growth in the marketplace category is becoming a serious problem for eBay, which has fallen to the number two spot after Amazon became the largest online marketplace.
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
Talking Logistics
JUNE 5, 2018
Kyle Wilberts, Business Consultant at Command Alkon , discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: What are some of the main challenges faced by Contractors, Haulers, and Suppliers in the Heavy Building Materials (HBM) industry? For people who might not be familiar with the industry, what are tickets, why are they important, and what’s the main challenge with processing them today?
DC Velocity
JUNE 5, 2018
Move affects 24 company drivers.
Logistics Management
JUNE 5, 2018
In a move that may augur a new global strategy for third party logistics (3PLs) parties, CEVA Global Logistics, LLC (CEVA) and IMS Worldwide, Inc. (IMSW) recently announced that they have entered into a Strategic Alliance to offer the benefits of Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) services to customers in the United States.
Bringg
JUNE 5, 2018
Thousands of third party sellers are on Amazon Marketplace, which accounted for 42% of the revenues from the company’s commerce arm in 2017, up from 24% in 2010, according to an estimate from Deloitte LLP. Amazon’s growth in the marketplace category is becoming a serious problem for eBay, which has fallen to the number two spot after Amazon became the largest online marketplace.
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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.
Logistics Management
JUNE 5, 2018
Falling 0.3 cents, the national diesel average now stands at $3.285 per gallon. Even with the decline, this marks the second highest weekly average since the week of December 29, 2014, when the weekly average came in at $3.213, standing only behind last week’s $3.288 average.
Blue Grace Logistics
JUNE 5, 2018
Almost everything we touch or consume or use in society is a consumer good. Bicycles, refrigerators, jewelry, clothing, etc. Consumer goods are products bought for and used by consumers, rather than by manufacturers for making other goods. The sale of consumer items is big business. Consumer spending represents 69 percent of the U.S. economy. Two-thirds of that figure is on services (such as housing and healthcare).
Logistics Management
JUNE 5, 2018
The Thomasville, N.C.-based carrier reported that LTL tons per day increased 15.3% in May on an annual basis, with the main drivers being an 11.0% increase in daily LTL shipments and a 3.9% increase in LTL weight per shipment. And for the second quarter-to-date period, LTL revenue per hundredweight is up 6.7% annually.
Freightos
JUNE 5, 2018
A Logistics Technology Reality Check. By Zvi Schreiber, CEO, Freightos. I am a steady promoter of digitization across carriers, forwarders, and shippers. In the last year or two it has been gratifying to see digital platforms finally being rolled out by many players. But has the digital age of freight arrived? Not quite. A reality check shows that despite digital platforms being rolled out, not all are taking off at a breakneck pace, to put it mildly.
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Logistics Management
JUNE 5, 2018
The economies in Asia and Latin America posted a relatively high growth rate in May, say analysts for Kuehne + Nagel Group.
Airfreight Logistics
JUNE 5, 2018
Saudia Cargo recently inaugurated one of the newest and most modern cold storage facilities of pharmaceuticals and medicines in the region at King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA). The air carrier says the facility was built to meet the surging demand on highly-sensitive and temperature-controlled shipments. The refrigerated warehouse was opened in conjunction with the launch of FlyPharma, a new product designed specifically to meet the growing needs for the pharmaceutical and life scienc
Logistics Manager
JUNE 5, 2018
Daimler Commercial Vehicles Thailand Co., Ltd ( DCVT ) has officially appointed Bangkok based “BKK Commercial Vehicle Limited” as an Authorized FUSO Dealer. The first showroom located on Srinakarin road will be a full fledge 3S (Sales, Service, Spare parts) dealership on 4 rai of land. BKK Commercial Vehicle also have plans to further expand to additional locations in the coming months.
Airfreight Logistics
JUNE 5, 2018
Turkish Cargo , the cargo arm of Turkey’s national flag-carrier Turkish Airlines, has transported the “world’s fastest car” from the Gulf emirate of Dubai to Toronto, Canada. Turkish Cargo completed a successful private cargo operation by carrying the $2.2 million Devel Sixteen luxury car with its expert team using special cargo transportation rules.
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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.
Automotive Logistics
JUNE 5, 2018
The automotive industry used to be thought of as slow moving. Until fairly recently, it was not much of a stretch to say that the motor car, for all its improvements in safety and technology, had not fundamentally changed in a century. Vintage car owners could easily point to hundreds of differences in steering, climate control or braking systems, but vehicles are still mostly driven for personal, often private mobility, still powered by the internal combustion engine and still purchased through
247 Customs Broker
JUNE 5, 2018
Cutting greenhouse gas emissions from shipping and port operations came under sharp focus when the Maritime Authority of Jamaica hosted an important workshop on the Prevention and Control of Shipping and Port Air Emissions. The workshop was part of the activities conducted by Jamaica as one of 10 Lead Pilot Countries and the only country in the Caribbean selected to participate in the GloMEEP Project.
Logistics Manager
JUNE 5, 2018
With over a decade of dedication in river terminal and container shipping services, Sahathai Terminal knows what their customers want and have expanded their dominion to genuinely cover all customer needs. First commencing operations as a terminal operator along the Chao Phraya River, the main waterway of Thailand, Sahathai began by servicing both international shipping liners and local ports.
247 Customs Broker
JUNE 5, 2018
APM Terminals Inland Services Uruguay (also known as Montevideo Port Services SA) switched on 648 solar panels this month, capable of producing 228.6 MWh per year, enough to meet up to 90 percent of the facilities entire annual consumption. By switching to their own renewable energy source, Inland Services Uruguay, the largest equipment maintenance and repair provider in the country, will reduce its CO2 emissions by almost 50 tonnes per year.
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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
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 5, 2018
Logistics offer a key component of ACHEMA 2018, which opens on Monday week (June 11) in Frankfurt, specialising in the chemical and pharma industries. In the Logistics Hotspot in Hall 1, well-known companies in the logistics trade exhibit and are the central contact point for nearly 4,000 exhibitors and 170,000 participants. A presentation stage is embedded in the special exhibition zone where the pros will share inside stories.
247 Customs Broker
JUNE 5, 2018
By Patrick Burnson, Executive Editor ·. June 5, 2018. The economies in Asia and Latin America posted a relatively high growth rate in May, say analysts for Kuehne + Nagel Group. According to the “gKNi World Trade Indicator,” powered by LogIndex – the Group’s data company – this trend is expected to continue in June. The highest rate of increase is predicted for China.
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 5, 2018
Delivery specialist Whistl has acquired privately held Nottingham based Parcelhub and its sister company Mail Workshop. Mail Workshop was launched in 2003 and provides eCommerce shipping and fulfilment, printed matter fulfilment, picking and packing. Parcelhub followed in 2010 and provides a multi-carrier shipping and ecommerce customer service solution for small to medium sized e-tailers who cannot access large scale discounts available to large volume mailers.
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