Sun.Sep 22, 2019

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FMC aims to address detention, demurrage through 'interpretive' rule

Fleet Owner

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) hopes an “interpretive” rule will help the ocean shipping industry reduce bottlenecks and eliminate disputes over demurrage and detention charges. This proposal can “promote fluidity in the U.S.

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Robotic Hyster Trucks Target Automotive Supply Chain Efficiency

Logistics Business Magazine

New self-drive lift truck solutions from Hyster Europe will enable the automotive supply chain to introduce “affordable automation” for repetitive handling tasks, the company says. Intelligent Hyster® trucks can help support Industry 4.0, the fourth industrial revolution, through reliable consistency, with the flexibility of manual use to perform additional tasks and support the “unexpected”.

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How to create an HR department

Fleet Owner

In many small businesses, the human relations function is handled by someone who has other job responsibilities. However, as your business grows, you should think about setting up an HR department — even if it’s staffed by only one person.

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Fork and Attachment Specialist to Showcase Innovative Solutions at IMHX

Logistics Business Magazine

Cascade, the global leader in lift truck attachments, forks and accessories, will display some of its most advanced products at IMHX 2019, September 24th-27th, 2019 in Birmingham, UK. With a material handling solution for practically every application in the supply chain, Cascade offers application-specific attachments that improve efficiency and productivity.

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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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Digitalisation of Logistics Industry and its Impact

20Cube Logistics

With rapid growth in technology, the logistics industry across the globe is experiencing a paradigm shift with fast track development driven by unique innovation and sturdy growth in the evolution of technology. The new technologies are not only re-shaping the marketplace but also offering collaborative operation models for seamless logistics maneuver.

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Ligentia Drives to Digital and Reveals New Brand

Logistics Business Magazine

Supply chain and freight forwarding provider Ligentia has today unveiled its new brand along with a new global website. It signals the commitment to deliver ‘Next Generation Freight’ via technology enabled solutions. The brand has been re-mastered to represent the positive move towards global diversity and an open business model that further places customers at the heart of the business.

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New East of England Depot for Palletways

Logistics Business Magazine

Palletised freight network Palletways has strengthened its presence in East Anglia, UK, with the launch of a dedicated regional depot in Colchester. The business was created following Palletways’ acquisition of SLI (Systematic Logistics International) from the Administrators at the end of 2018. Rob Gittins, Managing Director, Palletways UK, said: “East Anglia is an integral part of the Palletways network.