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Volvo, Samsung set alliance on batteries for electric trucks

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Volvo Group and Samsung SDI said they have agreed to a strategic alliance aimed at accelerating the development and strengthening the long-term capabilities of electromobility.

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Investing in the Last Mile Network: The E-Commerce Effect

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Monday, July 22, 2019 Amazon Prime customers are used to Amazon Prime’s one and two-day shipping delivering items one to two days after purchase. So when some of the 175 million items purchased on 2019’s Amazon Prime Day were delivered just a couple days later than expected , customers were dismayed. This is the Amazon Effect, the raised consumer expectations that have resulted from the $989B market cap company’s evolution of the e-commerce industry.

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Decker celebrates delivery of 2,500th Peterbilt

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Iowa-based fleet awards special truck to Steve Alliger, Decker’s 2018 Grand Champion driver

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What Have The Tariffs Taught us About Supply Chain?

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This is not a political or even an economic posting relative to the tariffs and the current "tariff war". Rather, I have been doing a lot of thinking about what this teaches us about supply chain and specifically global supply chain design. First, this topic has been talked about for a long time and it goes under the banner of " supply chain disruption ".

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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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Maersk Celebrate 100 Years in the USA

Logistics Manager

The world’s largest container ship and supply vessel operator, Denmark-based, A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S simply known as Maersk , recently celebrated 100 years of operation in the United States. The first Maersk company in the United States was established on 7 July 1919 by ship-owner A.P. Møller. As each decade past Maersk achieved significant milestones in the USA here are a few of those milestones: The first-ever Maersk vessel to call at a port in the United States was the LAURA MÆRSK way back i

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DHL & Tetra Pak Implement First Digital Twin Warehouse in Asia Pacific

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DHL & Tetra Pak Implement First Digital Twin Warehouse in Asia Pacific The world’s leading provider of contract logistics solutions, DHL Supply Chain, recently… The post DHL & Tetra Pak Implement First Digital Twin Warehouse in Asia Pacific appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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cargo-partner Opens New Offices in Australia, UAE, Malaysia and Austria

Airfreight Logistics

On July 15, 2019, cargo-partner, an international transport and info-logistics provider, opened its first office in Melbourne, Australia. With Dubai in the UAE, the company is adding another country to its network of agent liaison and key account support offices. In addition, cargo-partner is solidifying its existing presence in Austria and Malaysia. cargo-partner says that in parallel to strengthening its contract logistics network with new warehouses around the world, the company’s continuous

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Maersk Celebrate 100 Years in the USA

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Maersk Celebrate 100 Years in the USA The world’s largest container ship and supply vessel operator, Denmark-based, A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S simply known… The post Maersk Celebrate 100 Years in the USA appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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DHL & Tetra Pak Implement First Digital Twin Warehouse in Asia Pacific

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The world’s leading provider of contract logistics solutions, DHL Supply Chain , recently announced they have successfully implemented an integrated supply chain solution for the Singapore warehouse of multinational food packaging and processing company, Sweden-based Tetra Pak. The smart warehouse is the first of its kind for DHL in the Asia Pacific region to deploy the digital twin technology, which involves using digital models to understand better and manage physical assets.

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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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UPS Finds E-commerce Use High Among Asian B2B Buyers; Offline Dealing Still Vital

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on July 22, 2019 at 11:55 am UPS have released the results of its 2019 UPS Industrial Buying Dynamics Asia Pacific Study, which finds… The post UPS Finds E-commerce Use High Among Asian B2B Buyers; Offline Dealing Still Vital appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Cargolux Transports Artwork to Art Basel Fair

Airfreight Logistics

Cargolux Airlines has transported 230 tons of artwork from the United States to Basel, Switzerland ahead of the Art Basel Fair 2019. The priceless commodities, totaling 104 pallets, were spread out over 8 flights, 3 originating from Los Angeles and 5 from New York. Upon arrival in Luxembourg, the precious cargo was loaded on board 31 trucks for the final leg of the journey.

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DHL & Tetra Pak Implement First Digital Twin Warehouse in Asia Pacific – Logistics Manager

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DHL & Tetra Pak Implement First Digital Twin Warehouse in Asia Pacific The world’s leading provider of contract logistics solutions, DHL Supply Chain, recently… The post DHL & Tetra Pak Implement First Digital Twin Warehouse in Asia Pacific – Logistics Manager appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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GEODIS Opens Airside Freight Handling Gateway at Schiphol

Airfreight Logistics

GEODIS Netherlands have announced the opening of its new Airside Gateway at Schiphol. Time is precious to customers and their demand for the quick delivery of goods is increasingly important. The Gateway being located airside will help meet these demands and at the same time enhance security. GEODIS Netherlands in reacting to a tremendous growth in volumes has introduced its Amsterdam Gateway to further accelerate this expansion while anticipating the demands of the future market.

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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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Maersk Celebrate 100 Years in the USA – Logistics Manager

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Maersk Celebrate 100 Years in the USA The world’s largest container ship and supply vessel operator, Denmark-based, A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S simply known… The post Maersk Celebrate 100 Years in the USA – Logistics Manager appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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UPS Finds E-commerce Use High Among Asian B2B Buyers; Offline Dealing Still Vital

Airfreight Logistics

UPS have released the results of its 2019 UPS Industrial Buying Dynamics Asia Pacific Study , which finds B2B buyers in the region doing much of their purchasing online, and at the same time relying heavily on offline relationships and seeking out solid after-sales service. The study, which surveyed more than 3,100 industrial purchasers globally, including 600 from companies across China, Japan, and Thailand, offers valuable region-level insights and specific market-level traits that can help B2

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cargo-partner Opens New Offices in Australia, UAE, Malaysia and Austria

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on July 22, 2019 at 12:39 pm On July 15, 2019, cargo-partner, an international transport and info-logistics provider, opened its first office in Melbourne, Australia.… The post cargo-partner Opens New Offices in Australia, UAE, Malaysia and Austria appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Cargolux Transports Artwork to Art Basel Fair

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on July 22, 2019 at 11:20 am Cargolux Airlines has transported 230 tons of artwork from the United States to Basel, Switzerland ahead of… The post Cargolux Transports Artwork to Art Basel Fair appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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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.