Fri.Jun 01, 2018

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10 things to know about personal conveyance

Fleet Owner

For the first time in more than 20 years, the federal agency responsible for motor carrier regulation has issued official guidance on personal conveyance.

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New industrial trucks give Bonide's DC operations a lift

DC Velocity

As sales boomed, pesticide manufacturer Bonide found itself struggling to keep up with orders. New lift trucks and a warehouse redesign changed all that.

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New Paper in American Journal of Transportation and Logistics

Supply Chain and Logistics

My colleague and I and a student recently published a new paper in the American Journal of Transportation and Logistics. You can see it below.

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FMCSA's shift on use of trucks as a personal conveyance a nod to flexibility

DC Velocity

Drivers can operate laden vehicles for personal use if they need to find safe, accessible rest stops, agency says.

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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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Making the Case for IC Pneumatic Forklifts

Material Handling and Logistics

Meeting Rough-Terrain Challenges. Sponsored by Toyota Material Handling. THE MAINSTAY OF MANY different industrial manufacturing operations, internal combustion (IC) forklifts are in a class of their own when it comes to heavy lifting in any tough environment. Used frequently by manufacturers, shippers, construction firms, ports, and other organizations, IC pneumatic forklifts can handle pallets, shipping containers, and even large pipeline sections.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 26 – June 1)

Logistics Viewpoints

As hard as it is to believe, today is already June 1, the 152nd day in the Gregorian calendar (153rd day in a leap year). There have been some pretty big moments in history that took place on June 1. Examples include Anne Boleyn was crowned Queen of England in 1533(for a short period of time), Benedict Arnold was court-martialed for malfeasance in 1779, Kentucky becomes the 15th state of the US in 1792, the […].

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Accelerating through our electrifying, autonomous world

Fleet Owner

Sometimes, things can go a bit fast. It’s great to accelerate, but let’s not outpace safety and go too fast.

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ISM May manufacturing report is strong

Logistics Management

ISM said that PMI, the report’s key metric, increased 1.4% in May to 58.7 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth). This marks the 21st consecutive month of PMI growth, with the overall economy now having grown for 109 straight months. The May PMI reading is 1.1% even with the 12-month average of 58.7.

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Carter Fuel Systems details new product offerings

Fleet Owner

With a focus on customers’ markets and end-users, Carter designed 17 heavy duty marine and agricultural OE fuel supply products.

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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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U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes see gains for week ending May 26, says AAR

Logistics Management

Through the first 21 weeks of 2018, U.S. rail carloads are up 1.2% annually at 5,414,483, and intermodal containers and trailers are up 5.9% at 5,736,006.

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Maintenance in a next-day delivery world

Fleet Owner

DTNA says its expanding parts network 'crucial' to service

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Charting a course for GHG emissions and the shipping sector

The Logistics Academy

When the International Maritime Organization (IMO) meets in London this week (9 April 2018), the stakes are high. The IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) plans to adopt an initial greenhouse gas strategy, the first of its kind for the shipping sector whose annual CO2 emissions are slightly higher than the annual emissions of Germany.

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New Love's locations add 157 parking spaces

Fleet Owner

Between the two locations, drivers will have an extra 157 truck parking spaces.

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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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Fifty years of container shipping at the Port of Hamburg – LOGISTIK express News

247 Customs Broker

1. Juni 2018 08:25. Beitrag bequem vorlesen lassen: Read English text. The triumphant march of the container, which has revolutionized the worldwide transport industry, commenced in the Port of Hamburg on 31 May 1968. With the ‘American Lancer’, that day a containership berthed at Burchardkai for the first time. She was the first vessel of a new era that has changed the Port of Hamburg for ever.

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3PL Showcase to Feature at UK’s IMHX 2019

Logistics Business Magazine

IMHX 2019 (NEC, Birmingham, 24-27 September 2019) will feature a trade pavilion dedicated to showcasing the range of services offered by third party logistics (3PL) companies. Hosted by the United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) it will provide an opportunity for logistics specialists to promote their business to supply chain professionals. Peter Ward, CEO of UKWA, commented: “UKWA is delighted to be working with IMHX to showcase the best of the UK’s logistics industry to the thousands of

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Rail freight prioritises sustainable track access charges – Logistics Manager

247 Customs Broker

[og_img]. Rail freight operators have prioritised ensuring that track access charges remain sustainable, following the appointment of DB Cargo chief Hans-Georg Werner as chairman of the Rail Delivery Group’s Freight Board. “Every year the rail freight industry carries goods worth over £30 billion, making it vital to the competitiveness of the UK economy and an intrinsic […].

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Linde to Offer Lithium Battery Rental Concept

Logistics Business Magazine

Linde Material Handling is to offer a flexible battery rental concept which the company says ensures that customers are on the safe side, both technically and economically. Logistics specialists are regularly faced with the challenge of adapting their forklift and warehouse equipment fleets to changing conditions on site. This is where the new lithium-ion rental concept from Linde Material Handling comes into play: “No matter whether our customers buy, lease or rent the equipment they need: In f

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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The Business Case For a Modern Warehouse Management System

247 Customs Broker

Modern warehouse management systems are built on the principles of flexibility, scalability, and automation. Since they’re designed to allow for rapid expansion and changes, warehouse managers can focus on the here and now, rather than on the what if scenarios. Furthermore, today’s warehouse management technologies have a significantly shorter implementation timeline.

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When Will the Drones Start Flying?

Supply Chain Brain

We’ve been promised a very near future in which drones are a regular sight overhead, zipping about and delivering packages to impatient online shoppers within a matter of hours. (Add in flying taxis , and the skyscape of tomorrow becomes even more intriguing.) But is that scenario really a practical one? Do drones make economic sense? Can they overcome barriers such as safe and secure access to homes and apartments, not to mention continuing uncertainties around regulatory treatment by the Feder

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DHL breaks ground on Illinois Innovation Center

247 Customs Broker

Related Articles. Deutsche Post DHL falls short of analyst expectations. The mail and logistics company’s revenues for the quarter were driven down by negative currency effects and the sale of Williams Lea Tag. DHL Global Forwarding adds around-the-world flight. The bi-weekly transpacific air freighter provides additional capacity as volumes grow.

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Trump's tariffs on steel imports could cause price hike in material handling equipment

DC Velocity

Potential impact would be muted by strong demand for warehouse products to handle e-commerce orders, consultant says.

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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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Cainiao Network, RoboSense release world’s first unmanned logistics vehicle

247 Customs Broker

LBR Staff Writer. Published 01 June 2018. Alibaba Group’s Cainiao Network and RoboSense have announced what they claim is the world’s first solid-state LiDAR unmanned logistics vehicle, G Plus. The companies announced the launch of G Plus driverless delivery vehicle at Alibaba’s Cainiao Network 2018 Global Smart Logistics Summit. Chinese firm RoboSense has developed the driverless delivery vehicle by using solid-state LiDAR technology known as RS-LiDAR-M1Pre.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 28 – June 1, 2018)

Talking Logistics

I’ve been using the same headshot photo for over 16 years. Whenever I email it to conference organizers for speaking engagements , I expect them to reply back with a “Come on Adrian, are you kidding me?!” — but I keep getting away with it. I’ve remained forever young on PowerPoint slides and web pages for almost two decades. But, alas, I’ve decided to retire that photo.

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BEST container terminal in the Port of Barcelona orders more Konecranes ARMGs

247 Customs Broker

Konecranes has won an order for 6 Automated Rail Mounted Gantry (ARMG) cranes from BEST container terminal, a Hutchison operation in the Port of Barcelona. BEST container terminal already operates 48 Konecranes ARMGs in a large automated container yard. The cranes currently on order are identical to those already working, stacking 40T containers 1-over-5 high and 9 wide.

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Trump's Tariffs Anger US Manufacturers, Business Groups

Material Handling and Logistics

The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers urged a “careful re-evaluation of these tariffs so they address legitimate concerns” without harming users of the metals. Manufacturers and business groups slammed President Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from the European Union, Canada and Mexico, warning of promised retaliation and calling it a tax on U.S. companies and consumers.

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Mastering Order Management: Backorders & Out-of-Stock Inventory

The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.

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CAM delivers B767-300 converted freighter to Amerijet

247 Customs Broker

Cargo Aircraft Management (CAM) has delivered a Boeing 767-300 converted freighter to Amerijet International Airlines under an eight-year dry lease. The Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) subsidiary now leases six B767 freighters to Amerijet, including five B767-300s and one B767-200. Mike Berger, chief commercial officer of ATSG, said: “We are pleased to support the growth and business success of Amerijet as it expands its cargo network from its main hub at Miami International

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ISM May manufacturing report is strong

247 Customs Broker

May manufacturing activity continued to head in the right direction, according to the Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) Manufacturing Report on Business. ISM said that PMI, the report’s key metric, increased 1.4% in May to 58.7 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth). This marks the 21st consecutive month of PMI growth, with the overall economy now having grown for 109 straight months.