Blue Grace Logistics
OCTOBER 9, 2019
The 24th Annual Third-Party Logistics Study for 2020 has been released and it shows a growing success between shippers and their 3PL partners. “The majority of shippers, 93%, report that the relationships they have with their 3PLs generally have been successful. A higher number of 3PLs, 99%, agree that relationships have generally been successful,” the study says.
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 9, 2019
Volumes are declining due to various economic and market pressures—some out of the control of carriers and service providers. Today, the jury is still out on whether intermodal is in a temporary lull or if the bloom is off the rose on a longer-term basis.
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Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 9, 2019
More Americans have access to legal weed than ever before. ATA wants to stress highway safety and the need for a federal policy on this emerging issue.
Kuebix
OCTOBER 9, 2019
Global Importer, AMMEX, Realizes Significant Time Savings By Leveraging an Integration Between Kuebix and Microsoft Dynamics About AMMEX AMMEX is a global importer of disposable gloves providing retailers and distributors with high-performance, high-margin products. The company sources disposable rubber, latex, and nitrile gloves from vendors across Asia before transporting their goods via direct shipping containers […].
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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.
SIPMM Professional Publications
OCTOBER 9, 2019
There are thousands of warehouses across the nation and each one can offer you different services and storage needs depending on the type of goods you import or sell.Some of the biggest warehouses are able to provide every type of specialist storage available, while others will focus on just one or two. Ambient Storage Ambient […]. The post Key Considerations for Warehouse Storage appeared first on SIPMM INSTITUTE.
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Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 9, 2019
Meritor recently introduced its MTA-Tec6 suspension, which the company says is the market’s lightest trailer suspension, offering up to 23,000-pound capacity for tankers, flatbeds and other demanding vocational applications.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 9, 2019
The global food supply chain is complex, vast, and vital to human existence. For that reason, when there are disruptions to the food supply chain, it makes major headlines. These headlines come in all shapes and sizes, including disruptions due to food recalls, natural disasters, disease, and political unrest, among others. Perhaps the biggest threat to the global food supply chain is climate change, as its effects are being felt already in many regions of […].
Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 9, 2019
Safety is the No. 1 priority at Freightliner — not just for the people driving its trucks. The OEM is helping to look out for everyone else on the road, too. Check out its latest innovations in safety.
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 9, 2019
In advance of another round of tariffs set to take effect in December, the most recent edition of the Port Tracker report, which was issued today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and maritime consultancy Hackett Associates, expects import volumes at major United States-based retail container ports to hit its highest mark for 2019.
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
Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 9, 2019
There is a certain sense of satisfaction when a project you have been working on for an extended period of time is completed.
NGT News
OCTOBER 9, 2019
The Province of New Brunswick recently got 16 propane autogas school buses to serve students in the Greater Moncton area. The pilot project is designed to reduce emissions and costs. Further, the range of the buses is greater than that of electric buses, making them viable long-term options for longer or rural routes, according to […]. The post New Brunswick Tries out Propane School Buses appeared first on NGT News.
Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 9, 2019
A roundup of Mack Trucks’ recent flurry of announcements from Oct. 2019.
Material Handling and Logistics
OCTOBER 9, 2019
How to safely introduce collaborative robots to the supply chain.
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 9, 2019
Atlanta-based freight transportation and logistics bellwether UPS announced today that, from 2020-2022, it will buy more than 6,000 natural gas-powered trucks, in a $450 million investment geared towards expanding its alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet and supporting infrastructure.
Material Handling and Logistics
OCTOBER 9, 2019
MCFA has launched two Jungheinrich AGV solutions, which includes the EZS 350a NA, an automated guided electric tow tractor, and the EKS 215a, an automated guided medium-to-high-level stacker.
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 9, 2019
If it seems like every day there is a household name retailer partnering up with a major parcel integrator to facilitate the returns process for consumers during the hectic holiday season, the reason could be that it does appear to be happening, at least lately.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 9, 2019
At least 59% of organizations have suffered cyberattacks through third-party companies, according to a recent study.
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Logistics Management
OCTOBER 9, 2019
For the next 6 months, Lakefront Future expects that a large percentage of the bidding/trading activity will occur off-exchange and therefore the on-exchange electronic bidding & trading activity is not indicative of the market’s interest in trucking freight futures.
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 9, 2019
Final mile continues to change. E-commerce growth and final mile logistics gave rise to an increase of more than $1.35 billion in the final mile logistics space. As shippers look for ways to boost profitability and increase customer service, final mile would seem to become the gold mine. However, the final mile remains the part.read More. The post From Inbound to Final Mile, A Unified TMS for Surface Modes Brings Shippers Harmony appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 9, 2019
This year was fairly apparent. The labor shortage across all logistics job titles along with the fact that very few shippers are even remotely aware of the IMO-2020 fuel regulation changes taking effect this January were the common denominators.
NGT News
OCTOBER 9, 2019
Certarus Ltd. has entered into a two-year compressed natural gas (CNG) supply agreement with a large-scale, independent energy company located in the Permian Basin. Through this contract, the undisclosed energy company will displace the use of diesel fuel across its entire suite of operations with locally sourced CNG. In addition to reducing carbon and other […].
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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.
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 9, 2019
Join this webinar to learn how modern voice solutions can significantly boost productivity and accuracy while ensuring that your business is making the right investment for today and the future.
Freight Center
OCTOBER 9, 2019
Holiday Shipping by the Numbers. According to Adobe Analytics, the 2018 holiday e-commerce season topped $126 billion in online sales. The majority of this revenue came from the Cyber 5 (Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday), further reminding us that online shopping is quickly becoming a preferred way to shop. And if this year’s holiday e-commerce season is anywhere near as good as the previous year, shippers everywhere will be busy meeting the needs of their customers.
NGT News
OCTOBER 9, 2019
Hyundai’s U.S.-market fuel cell SUVs – the NEXO fuel cell SUV and the Tucson fuel cell SUV – together have accumulated more than 8.4 million miles while emitting only water vapor, the automaker says. This cumulative distance is the equivalent of 17 round-trip journeys to the surface of the moon – a distance of approximately […].
Conger
OCTOBER 9, 2019
If you’re a forklift operator you know the universal rule of forklift propane tanks. The farther you are from the full tanks, the more likely you are to run out. Whether you’re right next to the full tanks or on the other side of the plant, here’s how to change the propane tank on a forklift. Before you get started make sure you’re wearing the proper safety equipment.
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
World Food Programme Logistics
OCTOBER 9, 2019
The hinterland of Lake Chad is a deserted, scarcely populated area. The climate is harsh with temperatures frequently reaching 45 degrees Celsius and little rainfall. The distance between villages is considerable, limiting trade and access to basic services, such as health and education. Although malnutrition is widespread, families cannot always seek treatment for their children.
Conger
OCTOBER 9, 2019
How to change your forklift tires depends on what type of tires you have. Press-on tires have to be – you guessed it – pressed onto the wheel using a hydraulic press. Removing and reinstalling the steer (rear) and drive (front) tires changes slightly too since the steer tires typically have a dust cap over them. Solid pneumatic tires also need to be pressed off and the new tire pressed on.
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 9, 2019
Global 3PL Geodis has joined forces with French chemical industry giant Arkema to test potential post-Brexit customs arrangements on the French border. Geodis says it is now ready to support its customers for customs and transport operations involving the United Kingdom, whatever the Brexit scenario. In the context of the restoration of a border between the United Kingdom and the European Union, French customs authorities have developed a computerised system known as the ‘smart border̵
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