Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 25, 2018
The supply chain industry is evolving at an unprecedented pace, with rapidly-changing customer expectations, the introduction of disruptive technologies and ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainties worldwide. To survive — and thrive — businesses need to be increasingly agile and responsive to the market around them. And the ability to do that often starts with having a well-designed supply chain.
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 25, 2018
Legislation introduced earlier this month by Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.) takes a hard look at giving non-highway freight-based transportation infrastructure initiatives a more prominent seat at the table.
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Automotive Logistics
OCTOBER 25, 2018
The end of a longstanding conflict in the Horn of Africa is set to create new pathways into one of the potentially richest automotive markets in the continent; after two decades, Eritrea and Ethiopia have concluded a conflict that has cost hundreds of thousands of lives. The catalyst for peace finally came in March this year, when Ethiopia ushered in a new prime minister, the youthful and energetic Abiy Ahmed. .
DC Velocity
OCTOBER 25, 2018
But long-term outlook is stormy, as U.S. economy may slump under weight of trade tariffs, rising interest rates, U.S. Bank report says.
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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
OCTOBER 25, 2018
WHAT: Alternative-fuel vehicle technology company ROUSH CleanTech is hosting a 2018 California Roadshow to demonstrate its near-zero emissions propane vehicles available to California fleets.
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Logistics Management
OCTOBER 25, 2018
Roughly five months after Marseille, France-based global container shipping company CMA CGM said it reached an agreement to acquire a roughly 25% equity stake in CEVA Logistics, a global third-party logistics (3PL) services provider based in Hoofddorp, the Netherlands, CMA GGM this week stated its desire to acquire all of CEVA.
DC Velocity
OCTOBER 25, 2018
Transportation and logistics provider increases processing capacity with move to larger facility, company says.
Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 25, 2018
The national average for U.S. on-highway diesel fell 1.4 cents this week to $3.380 per gallon, which marks the first price drop in a month.
DC Velocity
OCTOBER 25, 2018
Part-owner CMA CGM says deal will accelerate Ceva's debt reorganization and digital transformation.
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
OCTOBER 25, 2018
Walmart’s announcement of a food safety blockchain solution, and Nestlé, Unilever, Tyson Foods, and Starbucks’ blockchain trials also show possibilities.
Morai Logistics
OCTOBER 25, 2018
The Canadian government is making a significant investment into providing financial support and opportunity to women entrepreneurship. On Friday, October 19th, 2018, Canadian Export, Promotion Minister, Mary Ng, announced a $20 million government fund toward supporting women in business. This contribution is in addition to an $85 million Women Entrepreneurship Strategy Ecosystem fund implemented last month.
Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 25, 2018
Enhancements to the J.J. Keller Encompass system help customers overcome the number one challenge of electronic logging.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 25, 2018
Roger A. Ciarleglio, SVP Sales, North America at Elemica , discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: How do you define Digital Transformation, and from your perspective, where are most companies today on this journey? When you talk to your clients and prospects, what are they trying to achieve with digital transformation?
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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.
LandLink
OCTOBER 25, 2018
With the rise of Amazon, Uber, and home IoT products, consumer expectations for real-time visibility and connectivity have never been higher. These trends are morphing over from the consumer industry to the B2B sector. Consumers’ experiences are now driving their professional expectations, and this is driving modernization across every industry, perhaps none more so than supply chain.
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 25, 2018
While the core focus of the “trade war” between the United States and China has been largely, if not solely, focused on tariff-related measures and subsequent retaliatory efforts on each side, a separate issue between the world’s two largest economies related to a 144-year old postal agreement has surfaced over the last week.
Material Handling and Logistics
OCTOBER 25, 2018
Take a look at the latest material handling equipment from barcode scanners to lane changers to automated dumping.
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 25, 2018
While today’s supply chains are fairly mature and most organizations have implemented visibility, tracking and analytics solutions, their ability is often limited to tracking transactions within their organization boundaries.
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Material Handling and Logistics
OCTOBER 25, 2018
D3 Engineering has introduced its miniature FPD-Link III camera for transportation and industrial vision systems.
West Coast and California Logistics
OCTOBER 25, 2018
California. A very big state with a very big population. In fact, it’s the largest consumer market in the U.S. and thus a very sensible place to have a distribution center. Making California even more sensible, from a distribution perspective, is the fact that most of the Pan-Pacific freight arrives via its ports. For many companies, these combined facts make logistics strategy simple: place a DC in California close to the arriving port and the West Coast distribution riddle is solved.
Bringg
OCTOBER 25, 2018
A new survey from Brightpearl found that 42 percent of U.S. retailers say they have seen an increase in the number of “serial returners” over the last 12 months. What’s more, 61 percent of the retailers surveyed said they would ban serial returners. This is an interesting change in an industry that has put so much emphasis on facilitating free returns and exchanges.
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 25, 2018
To move emerging technologies forward, the materials handling community needs to move beyond pilots and share results.
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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.
WorkWave
OCTOBER 25, 2018
After a long day on the job, most would agree that there is nothing quite like sitting down and having a nice, cold beer. And the general population seems to agree considering that beer is the most widely consumed alcoholic beverage in the world, and the third most popular out of all beverages, coming in just after water and tea.
Penske Move Ahead
OCTOBER 25, 2018
After losing her mother, grandmother and aunt to breast cancer, Sha’non Shawgo’s own diagnosis, while not surprising, was no less unsettling. Just a few months removed from her double mastectomy, Shawgo, a parts clerk at Penske Truck Leasing’s Reno, Nevada, location, said love and support from her “Penske family”have been an important aspect of her recovery.
Logistics Manager
OCTOBER 25, 2018
The Board of Directors of CEVA Logistics AG have announced that they will broaden their partnership with CMA CGM. As part of this initiative, CEVA Logistics will acquire the freight management business of CMA CGM. Furthermore, the Board of CEVA Logistics has agreed with CMA CGM, that CMA CGM will offer to CEVA Logistics’ shareholders wishing to exit their investment in CEVA Logistics to purchase their shares for CHF 30.00 per share.
247 Customs Broker
OCTOBER 25, 2018
Odfjell is eyeing up LNG and other alternative fuels for a possible next round of newbuildings as part of a strategy to adjust to the 2020 emissions rules. The Oslo-listed chemical tanker owner, which is looking to grow its fleet to 100 vessels, is exploring different fuel types, as it is opposed to fitting scrubbers, given it does not want to play the new regulations as a business opportunity.
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
Airfreight Logistics
OCTOBER 25, 2018
Austria-based privately owned full-range info-logistics provider, cargo partner recently announced the opening of their new innovative iLogistics Center located near Vienna International Airport. The company marked this auspicious occasion with the help of 250 guests at a grand opening party. The party also gave the opportunity for cargo-partner to thank the project team responsible along with key clients and partners. cargo partner CEO, Stefan Krauter explained the reasons for the new investmen
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 25, 2018
Dunkerque-Port has undertaken the creation of a secure parking lot located inside the cross-Channel terminal. It is just one of the systems implemented in conjunction with the British authorities to secure the facilities of the cross-Channel terminal in Dunkerque and offer parking space for heavy goods vehicles. The secure parking lot is for heavy goods vehicles waiting to embark for England from the port of Dunkerque.
Airfreight Logistics
OCTOBER 25, 2018
One of the world’s leading air cargo transportation companies for the movements of oversized and super heavy cargo, Volga-Dnepr Airlines recently transported a crankshaft from Apodaca in Mexico to Mumbai in India using their IL-76TD-90VD aircraft. The 38-tonne shipment was chartered by DHL Global Forwarding and was packed in a 7-meter box along with other auxiliary equipment required for loading.
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