Kuebix
APRIL 5, 2019
It’s been taken as fact for many years that there is a shortage of truck drivers in the United States. Companies report problems covering their loads and even the American Trucking Associations announced that there will be a shortage of 174,000 drivers by 2026 if the current climate continues. Here are just a few of […]. The post New Study Questions Validity of the Truck Driver Shortage appeared first on Kuebix.
Logistics Management
APRIL 5, 2019
While job satisfaction remains the primary reason for today’s logistics managers to stay with one company, salaries are barely keeping pace with inflation. With the aging of the industry’s workforce, this trend will need a correction.
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Fleet Owner
APRIL 5, 2019
How safety systems save lives, equipment and millions of dollars.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 5, 2019
On April 1, I saw a very interesting piece of news that I just couldn’t believe. Passel, a sharing economy company that has shoppers (dubbed Passers) deliver goods to other shoppers, made a major announcement on how items would be delivered. The company’s R&D division announced that Passers would have the option of engaging drones to assist with delivery.
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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.
Logistics Management
APRIL 5, 2019
Research recently issued by Chicago-based industrial real estate firm JLL shows a clear connection between increases in clear heights, which is commonly viewed as the amount of feet measured from the floor to bottom of a lowest hanging ceiling object, and e-commerce activity going back to the Dot Com boom early in the 21st century.
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Logistics Management
APRIL 5, 2019
Rail carloads, at 957,144, decreased 8.9%, or by 93,616, compared to March 2018, and intermodal units, at 268,052, fell 0.4%.
GlobalTranz
APRIL 5, 2019
Implementing a modern warehouse management system (WMS) is useful to ensure the scalability and functionality of supply chains. While numerous WMS applications offer different benefits and capabilities, common threads exist around WMS implementation and go live plans. Supply chain leaders should know WMS implementation challenges, as well as WMS best practices to execute a WMS.read More.
Logistics Management
APRIL 5, 2019
Matson, Inc., a leading U.S. carrier in the Pacific, recently christened the second of two Aloha Class containerships representing the largest vessels to have been built in the United States.
Paragon
APRIL 5, 2019
The post How B2B Last Mile Delivery Has Gone from Necessary Cost Center to Strategic Revenue Driver appeared first on Paragon Routing.
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
APRIL 5, 2019
This month we roll out the findings of Logistics Management’s 35th Annual Salary Survey, a research project conducted by Peerless Research Group (PRG) that serves as the foundation of our best-read editorial feature. of our publishing year. And it’s no surprise that the full study is also the most downloaded PRG report.
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 5, 2019
Keyfuels announced today that it has completed the acquisition of r2c Online Limited (“r2c”), a UK-based provider of Fleet and Workshop management software for Heavy Goods Vehicles (“HGVs”). The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. r2c, founded in 2003 and operating in the UK predominantly, has established itself a leading software platform for compliance, workshop and fleet management for HGVs. r2c’s suite of products allows HGV fleet operators & workshop managers to streamline the
247 Customs Broker
APRIL 5, 2019
As we have been documenting of late, the ocean carrier industry remains in the throes of a seemingly unending cycle of rate erosion, vacant sailings and dysfunctional relationships with shippers and other stakeholders. But there have been exceptions to this sorry state of affairs, with one outstanding example on the Pacific Rim. Rising above this miasma […].
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 5, 2019
Conqueror’s 8th Annual Meeting concluded successfully with over 120 attending members. At the meeting CQR members were given a personal demonstration of the ‘FreightViewer’ – a new Freight Rate Management Software created to provide instant online door to door quotations 24/7. Conqueror Freight Network, one of the largest exclusive networks in the world, brought together more than 120 attendees representing over 50 countries in Phuket, Thailand, from 2nd to 4th of April.
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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.
247 Customs Broker
APRIL 5, 2019
Bid Corporation is considering its options for the disposal of Best Food Logistics, which hit the headlines in March 2018 when it won back a large part of the KFC contract it had previously lost to DHL. Bidcorp, which is headquartered in South Africa, has been exiting low margin logistics activities globally where they do […]. The post Bidcorp looks for buyer for Best Food Logistics appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 5, 2019
Are Retailers Waking up to the Supply Chain Visibility Imperative? Customer demands are a significant contributor to the added complexity, cost and waste, that retailers are seeing in their supply chains. As companies cite more flexible returns, faster delivery and real time delivery updates as the key causes, new research from retail decision makers reinforces the undisputed need for improved supply chain visibility.
247 Customs Broker
APRIL 5, 2019
An un-named online retailer has secured a 731,000 sq ft mega shed deal at Logistics specialist Verdion’s iPort scheme in Yorkshire. The facility which will be built on the 300-acre second phase of the iPort logistics hub in Doncaster is set to complete in the Spring of 2020. iPort spans 800 acres next to the M18 motorway in Doncaster, […]. The post Mega shed deal for Verdion's iPort appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Automotive Logistics
APRIL 5, 2019
Cars have been shipped in containers ever since the modern shipping container was introduced commercially in the late 1950s, but it is only since dedicated racking systems were mass produced to improve loading that there has been a greater adoption of containers for volume shipments. . There are estimated to be 39m containers moving around the world, 25% of which are being shipped empty at any one time.
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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.
247 Customs Broker
APRIL 5, 2019
London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone comes into force on Monday (8th April) with daily charges of £100 for lorries that do not meet Euro VI emission standards. The ULEZ covers the same area of central London as the existing Congestion Charging Zone and the daily charge runs from midnight to midnight. To be exempt from […]. The post London ULEZ starts on Monday appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Automotive Logistics
APRIL 5, 2019
The new reality in the automotive marketplace is that bigger is better. Rising incomes and lower gas prices have consumers continuing to ditch smaller sedans for SUVs. In 2017, for the first time, SUVs and their lighter crossover cousins made up more than one in three cars sold globally, almost tripling their share from just a decade ago, according to figures from automotive research firm Jato Dynamics.
247 Customs Broker
APRIL 5, 2019
NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Russian President Vladimir Putin noted the positive state of bilateral relations April 3 in Moscow and agreed to simplify cross-border trade during Tokayev’s first foreign visit as the head of state. L-R: Russian President Vladimir Putin adnd Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Photo credit: akorda.kz.
Penske Move Ahead
APRIL 5, 2019
Editor’s note: This story is part of our “50 Stories of People Helping People” series. As we celebrate Penske’s 50th anniversary in 2019, we are spotlighting associates every Friday who are making a difference in their communities. Gazing down at his newborn daughter, Dave McNichols would often wonder what life had in store for little Kristin and how she would make her mark on the world.
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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.
247 Customs Broker
APRIL 5, 2019
Brief First Published on Dive Brief: CVS Pharmacy on Thursday said that it has expanded its same-day prescription delivery service to 6,000 CVS Pharmacy locations, for $7.99. The drugstore unit, the retail division of CVS Health, began piloting same-day service in 2017 and has been delivering prescriptions nationwide for about a year, according to a company press […].
ShipLilly
APRIL 5, 2019
Last year it became evident that shippers were going to start battling rising rates for 2018 and beyond. Now that 2019 has hit, where these rates and what battles lie ahead, remains unclear. Recent History of Contract Rates. Intermodal and truckload rates have risen over the last 12 months. The trucking industry took a pit stop with the electronic logging devices but has returned to the main course.
247 Customs Broker
APRIL 5, 2019
Research recently issued by Chicago-based industrial real estate firm JLL shows a clear connection between increases in clear heights, which is commonly viewed as the amount of feet measured from the floor to bottom of a lowest hanging ceiling object, and e-commerce activity going back to the Dot Com boom early in the 21st century. […]. The post JLL research highlights connection between gains in e-commerce and industrial clear heights appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Automotive Logistics
APRIL 5, 2019
Nigeria has lost its claim to being home to the busiest port in West Africa as a consequence of chronic traffic congestion, corruption and inefficiency. The crown has passed from Apapa, in the state of Lagos, to the port of Lomé, in Togo. . Data from Dynamar, a Dutch maritime intelligence and consulting firm, shows that container traffic through Lomé grew threefold over the five years from 2013 to 2017.
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
247 Customs Broker
APRIL 5, 2019
This month we roll out the findings of Logistics Management’s 35th Annual Salary Survey, a research project conducted by Peerless Research Group (PRG) that serves as the foundation of our best-read editorial feature of our publishing year. And it’s no surprise that the full study is also the most downloaded PRG report. This marks the 10th […].
Material Handling and Logistics
APRIL 5, 2019
“If the drugs don’t stop -- Mexico can stop them if they want to -- we are going to tariff the cars. The cars are very big, and if that doesn’t work we are going to close the border,” Trump said on April 4 at the White House. “We are going to give them a one-year warning.
247 Customs Broker
APRIL 5, 2019
Nearly 500 logistics professionals participated in our annual salary survey, and as in years past, the top priority for them remains “a feeling of accomplishment.” However, rumblings of discontent were also voiced about stagnant earnings. Our analysts at Peerless Research Group (PRG) further note that qualified, younger survey respondents are more likely to be “looking […].
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