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*Infographic* Savings On Truckload Freight Rates

Kuebix

Truckload solution for shippers with regular shipping lanes Kuebix provides complimentary truckload rate assessments leveraging the Load Match platform to help companies determine whether they are making the most strategic truckload shipping decisions. The assessment gives shippers insight into whether they can save money on recurring or spot freight by leveraging Kuebix’s vast network of […].

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Wavicle Data Solutions Launches ActiveDeliver a Third-Party Food Delivery Analytics Solution

Food Logistics

ActiveDash gives operators at large restaurant groups and quick service restaurants (QSRs) new levels of insight and decision-making control for their third-party or in-house food delivery operations.

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The Ever-Expanding Role of AI and AR in Food Logistics

GlobalTranz

The food supply chain is unlike any other. While electronics, automotive, and consumer goods’ supply chains promote their products, the food supply chain represents a basic human necessity–food. As a requirement to everyone, foods and beverages deserve a highlighted view of the use of new technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) to.read More.

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What Does Great Look Like in Logistics?

Talking Logistics

When I was a kid growing up in Brooklyn, the mayor at the time, Ed Koch, was famous for always asking “How’m I doin’?” That’s a question that supply chain and logistics professionals ask all the time too. But understanding how you’re doing and how your performance compares to others in the industry has historically. Read more What Does Great Look Like in Logistics?

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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The Fabric of Industrial Change: Held Together by a Digital Thread

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chains can become fragile and broken. Managing abrupt changes in the manufacturing environment — both planned and unplanned — is among the key benefits of the digital enterprise.

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Finding a Classic Car Transporter for Vintage Automobiles

Trans Global Auto Logistics

A classic car transporter is the secret to safely shipping the classic car you’re selling or have just purchased. Vintage car transport requires care and expertise. After all, a classic car is an investment, not to mention a delicate antique. You want to do everything possible to preserve your piece of history on four wheels, whether it’s a new acquisition that you’re adding to your collection or if you’re shipping your ride to a new owner.

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The global economy: The coronavirus will dent growth

Logistics Management

The coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic could be more damaging to the global economy than the SARS outbreak in 2003, maintains the IHS Markit February Global Economic Forecast.

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Strategies, Tips, and Pitfalls of Modern Transportation Procurement

Logistics Viewpoints

The biggest constant in transportation today is changing. It is forcing companies to rethink how they plan, optimize, execute, and collaborate with trading partners. The effort to move closer to the customer – by virtually all businesses – means supply chain networks of old must be replaced with more links, more nodes, and smaller, more frequent shipments.

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Different Types of Sea Transport

Trans Global Auto Logistics

Various Methods of Maritime Shipping. Different types of sea transport are best-suited for specific kinds of cargo. Your choice ultimately depends on the items that you need to transport. They range from general cargo ships to large vessels that are capable of carrying vehicles, heavy equipment, and numerous types of boats. There are passenger ships and fishing vessels, as well, but we’re going to focus solely on the maritime shipping industry.

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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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Trimble exec provides additional details about acquisition of Kuebix

Logistics Management

After the deal was made official, LM reached out to Trimble with some additional questions about the deal, in terms of things like the integration process and next steps, with Kuebix in the fold, as well as trying to get some color on the biggest competitive advantages of this deal in a marketplace that is far from short of both established and emerging players.

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How to Create Predictable Service Schedules for Over the Road Transportation

United World Transporation

According to Pro*Act’s The Source , California and Arizona trucks are plentiful and should be that way for the near future, and Washington’s truck supply is steady. An important question that carriers should be asking themselves when the supply in the market is plentiful is: what can I do to set myself apart from all the other trucks on the road? One of the best ways is to have a predictable and reliable delivery schedule.

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A.P. Moller Maersk set to acquire Performance Group

Logistics Management

In a move geared towards augmenting its end-to-end supply chain service offerings, Copenhagen, Denmark-based A.P. Moller Maersk, an integrated container logistics services provider, said yesterday it inked an agreement to acquire El Segundo, Calif.-based Performance Team, a provider of warehousing and distribution services.

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How to find LTL refrigerated carriers on the West Coast

West Coast and California Logistics

In our last blog post , we examined some of the characteristics you should look for in a refrigerated truck carrier – specifically one that specializes in candy and snack products. In this article, we’ll drill down a step further and discuss what you need to look for in refrigerated LTL carriers, particularly those that operate on the West Coast. While most of these characteristics are the same across the country, there are a few West-Coast-specific items to keep an eye on.

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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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Track and Trace in the Food Supply Chain: Eggs

Shipchain

Modern-day food supply chains are extremely complex. Especially in today’s age in which recalls are seemingly an everyday occurrence, consumers are wary of what’s on their plate. Thankfully, ShipChain’s Track and Trace Platform tackles this lack of trust by bringing visibility to the food supply chain via blockchain technology. If you’re scratching your head and wondering what that actually means, let me explain.

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How to Figure Out the Cost of Freight Shipping

Freight Center

There’s one question every shipper, manager of a supply chain or small business owner asks during the shipping process. That question sounds something like: “How much is this going to cost?”.

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Shipping Peak Season: Why 2020 Peak Season Will Include More Than Retail

MercuryGate

The 2019 shipping peak season broke all prior records. According to Commercial Appeal, UPS handled more than 840 million packages, and FedEx handled more than 540 million. While this holiday peak season broke annual sales’ records for retailers, 2020 is shaping up to offer something new. Instead of the hyper-focus on retail during the holiday […].

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How Chemical Freight 3PLs Source Bulk Tanker Trailers and Other Equipment

Bulk Connection

In the world of bulk liquid shipping, there can sometimes be a gap between what a shipper needs and what a carrier ultimately delivers. As the transportation experts in the middle, freight brokers and other third-party logistics (3PL) transportation providers can play the role of matchmaker between the two – working out key details with both shippers & receivers so that their needs are fully and accurately communicated.

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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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How Route Optimization Software Simplified Delivery Routing Complexity for a Major Food Manufacturer

Paragon

The post How Route Optimization Software Simplified Delivery Routing Complexity for a Major Food Manufacturer appeared first on Paragon Routing.

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Buyer beware with CBD oils, DOT says

Women in Trucking

By WIT member J.J. Keller & Associates Commercial drivers “should exercise caution” when deciding whether to use CBD oil, the Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced. Products containing the hemp-derived substance known as cannabidiol have grown in popularity nationwide since 2018 when Congress decided hemp should be treated as an agricultural commodity rather than as marijuana.

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Big Ben Bong for Dachser with Very Special Delivery

Logistics Business Magazine

The Elizabeth Tower, or Big Ben as it is more commonly known, is one of London’s most famous landmarks. Its four striking clock faces, each seven metres in diameter, also gave it its name ‘the Clock Tower’ The iconic symbol is currently undergoing renovation work; it is set to chime again in all its glory by 2021. Renovation work is also being carried out on the glass dials using glass plates from Waldsassen in Germany’s Upper Palatinate region, where Glashütte Lamberts faithfully re

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TVS Logistics, Ryder System, Kerry Logistics, Yusen Logistics and Others to 2025 – News Parent

247 Customs Broker

Global Automotive Spare Parts Logistics Market futuristic report covers an appraise of the market size from 2020 to 2025. The report provides predominant perception into… The post TVS Logistics, Ryder System, Kerry Logistics, Yusen Logistics and Others to 2025 – News Parent appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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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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Printronix Auto ID to Bring T6000 Successor to LogiMAT

Logistics Business Magazine

Printronix Auto ID has chosen the LogiMAT fair in Stuttgart (March 10-12) to unveil to Europe the successor to its popular T6000 series. The new T6000e device is “affordable yet impeccably engineered for multiple industrial applications where high volume, precision print quality and advanced features like RFID are essential,” says the company.

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Trucks remain prime target of cargo thieves worldwide – DC Velocity

247 Customs Broker

Transportation February 19, 2020 Cargo in transit by road remains the dominant risk; theft from trucks parked in unsecured lots average 8 per day globally.… The post Trucks remain prime target of cargo thieves worldwide – DC Velocity appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Case Study: Real Time Mobile Interaction with Vessel Loading and Discharge

Logistics Business Magazine

“No terminal in the UK or Europe uses a mobile device with software as advanced that enables an operator to interact with the loading and discharging of a vessel in real time.” Ports operator DP World is using Panasonic TOUGHBOOK rugged notebooks and tablets, purchased through Colva Ltd, to transform productivity and customer service at its busy Southampton terminal operation. .

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North Dakota Regulators OK Dakota Access Pipeline Expansion

247 Customs Broker

[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota regulators on Feb. 19 unanimously approved expanded capacity for… The post North Dakota Regulators OK Dakota Access Pipeline Expansion appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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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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Keswick Enterprises Buys North-East England Co-Packer APS

Logistics Business Magazine

UK-based logistics and supply chain fulfilment services specialist Keswick has bought Northumberland-based Assembly and Packing Services Limited (APS). After several years of international logistics and co-packing experience, Keswick Enterprises moved into UK contract packing and fulfilment in 2008 with the acquisition of food and confectionery co-packer SGL Co-packing Limited, based in Nelson, Lancashire.

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New Mexico Schools Roll Out Propane Buses

247 Customs Broker

The New Mexico Public Education Department, Los Lunas Public Schools, Magdalena Municipal School District and Moriarty-Edgewood School District (MESD) say they have purchased 17 Blue… The post New Mexico Schools Roll Out Propane Buses appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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February 2020

Logistics Business Magazine

The February 2020 issue of Logistics Business brings you insight and expertise from every sector of the European logistics sphere, from the latest in intralogistics, including automation, conveying, robotics, picking, sortation, racking and packing, to forklift technology from Linde, STILL, Hyster, JCB and more. Plus our handy guide to LogiMAT 2020.

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