Fleet Owner
DECEMBER 5, 2018
Advocating change with an all-or-nothing approach likely inhibits discussion with fleets that have to work through the real-world challenges and still stay in business and maintain profitability.
GoShip Blog
DECEMBER 5, 2018
Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping has experienced substantial growth in 2018 and is projected to progress into 2019. According to sources, LTL is expected to reach $40 billion in value at the end of 2018. With many different ongoing processes in the logistics industry, there are some changes expected to take place in the LTL shipping industry: LTL will grow and increase in demand.
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DC Velocity
DECEMBER 5, 2018
Site will open in 2021 with link to Norfolk Southern railway, Georgia ports officials say.
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 5, 2018
Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday are in the books, and we are in the full swing of the holiday shopping, and shipping, season. Over the years, as e-commerce has grown and retailers are shipping more packages than ever before, holiday logistics has become a make or break area for these companies. The nightmare of 2013, and the roughly two million packages that were delivered late, still looms large in the minds of retailers, […].
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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?
DC Velocity
DECEMBER 5, 2018
For the 15th straight year, logistics provider will deliver Christmas trees, letters, decorations and gifts to U.S. military personnel stationed overseas, company says.
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DC Velocity
DECEMBER 5, 2018
Walgreens to test Kroger Express service at stores in Kentucky, building on convenience, click and collect services, companies say.
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 5, 2018
Less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services provider YRC Worldwide said this week it has launched a new entity through the meshing of its LTL network with a freight brokerage and customer-facing transportation management system (TMS).
Fleet Owner
DECEMBER 5, 2018
There's opportunity for trucking growth in the current economy, but scarcity of workers and drivers can be a roadblock. Arizona-based Insearch Corp. is finding the right formula that includes family, long-time workers, the right equipment, in-house maintenance, and constant hiring efforts.
DC Velocity
DECEMBER 5, 2018
Online freight marketplace opens carrier's lanes to smaller shippers, firms say.
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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.
Fleet Owner
DECEMBER 5, 2018
Tough trucks, a skilled team, and a mighty tree aged many years are needed to make the New York Stock Exchange's Christmas tree happen.
GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 5, 2018
Black swans in the supply chain refer to unexpected, unusual disruptions within the supply chain, reports Melanie Nuce of Inbound Logistics. For example, a black swan event may include both the physical damage and ongoing disruption caused by a hurricane and subsequent bottlenecks, so shippers that know how to isolate the causes of poor visibility and areas that are likely to contribute to worsening of black swan events can effectively reduce their chances of coming to fruition.
Fleet Owner
DECEMBER 5, 2018
Construction spending edged lower in October from September levels but increased from the October 2017 total, according to an analysis of new Census data by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 5, 2018
Steve Cox, VP of Business Development at Command Alkon , discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: How is the construction materials supply chain the same as other supply chains, and more importantly, how is it different? Why is digital transformation imperative for the Heavy Building Materials (HBM) industry?
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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
DECEMBER 5, 2018
A Jasper redesigned piston has 40% stronger compression lands compared to OE first generation design, for reduced ring heat and improved ring sealing.
Material Handling and Logistics
DECEMBER 5, 2018
CAS Data Logger has introduced the TDL110 Transport Data Logger from Bosch for monitoring and recording data during transportation and storage of sensitive items.
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 5, 2018
The U.S. Department of Treasury this week issued a Task Force report on the USPS, entitled “United States Postal System: A Sustainable Path Forward,” which it said provides a series of recommendations to overhaul the USPS business model in order to return it to sustainability and not shift additional costs to taxpayers.
LoGo
DECEMBER 5, 2018
See main benefits of intermodal transportation and some advice to plan yours successfully. O post How does intermodal transportation work? apareceu primeiro em Blog LoGo.
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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.
GoShip Blog
DECEMBER 5, 2018
Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping trends have experienced substantial growth in 2018 and is projected to progress into 2019. According to sources, LTL is expected to reach $40 billion in value at the end of 2018. With many different ongoing processes in the logistics industry, there are some changes expected to take place in the LTL shipping industry: LTL will grow and increase in demand.
Logistics Business Magazine
DECEMBER 5, 2018
Two years of pre-Brexit investment in North Sea container shipping services is proving decisive in winning shippers away from cross-Channel ferry routes at a critical time for UK-EU relations, according to leading multimodal operator Samskip. With many questions remaining over the exact nature of the future EU-UK trading relationship, Samskip says that regular, reliable and cost competitive container services are a key element in planning for the future.
247 Customs Broker
DECEMBER 5, 2018
As we do every December, we avoid “year in review” content and instead aim to help readers prepare for the year ahead through our annual virtual summit —an online educational event that puts the current market realities into context and offers logistics professionals practical advice to help streamline operations. When the editorial teams of Logistics Management and Supply Chain Management Review put our collective heads together, it didn’t take us long to fine-tune the theme of this year’s summ
Logistics Business Magazine
DECEMBER 5, 2018
Conductix-Wampfler, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of systems for the transmission of energy and data to mobile machinery and equipment, says it is “bringing movement to Intralogistics 4.0” The MultiLine 0835 conductor rail system ensures a continuous power supply for shuttle systems. The MultiLine 0835 Charge is used as the charging system.
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247 Customs Broker
DECEMBER 5, 2018
A potential U.S.-China tit-for-tat over tariffs hasn’t dampened cargo volume growth at California’s third largest ocean cargo gateway so far. In fact, the Port of Oakland is on track for its third straight year of record container volume in 2018. . But for Pacific Rim logistics managers, the one looming question is “can it last?” When Oakland convened its quarterly meeting of its “Efficiency Task Force” last month, the jury certainly appeared to be out on this one. .
Automotive Logistics
DECEMBER 5, 2018
Russia’s railway monopoly RZD has delivered the first batch of finished Mercedes-Benz vehicles from Bremerhaven, in Germany, to Chongqing in China. The new route, which is informally referred to as the new Silk Road, has already proved a viable alternative to ocean shipping vehicles from Europe to China, which takes up to 60 days. There were 112 cars in the inaugural shipment, which were loaded onto rail cars at Kaliningrad in collaboration with logistics provider Gefco.
247 Customs Broker
DECEMBER 5, 2018
Whistl has acquired the Spark Ecommerce Group, the Gateshead-based fulfilment and contact centre business. Spark, which has a turnover of £15 million, consists of: Spark Response, providers of contact centre and fulfilment services to some recognisable brands; Spark Etail which acts as an online retailer for Ethical products via its Ethicalsuperstore.com, Natural Collection, Frank & Faith and Spirit of Nature websites.
Automotive Logistics
DECEMBER 5, 2018
Gefco has reaffirmed it is looking to make a public offering on the Euronext Paris stock exchange in 2019. Russian Railways, which has a majority stake in the transport and logistics provider, said it was considering a partial reduction of its 75% stake to below 50%. Gefco’s former owner and partial stakeholder Groupe PSA, will reduce its stake to below 10% of capital should the flotation go ahead.
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247 Customs Broker
DECEMBER 5, 2018
ABB and Helsinki City Transport trialled the remote operation of passenger ferry Suomenlinna II through a test area near Helsinki harbour, demonstrating the possibility of human oversight of vessels from anywhere. ABB’s positioning system, ABB Ability Marine Pilot Control, was retrofitted on the Suomenlinna II and steered from a control centre in Helsinki.
Penske Move Ahead
DECEMBER 5, 2018
Penske Truck Leasing recently took part in a ceremony at Western Technical College’s Plaza Campus in El Paso, Texas, to introduce a new Penske-branded classroom. The opportunity came about after the company had signed a major customer in the area. In an effort to properly service the account for years to come, John Diehl, group maintenance manager, who works in the specialized equipment group, approached the school about the collaboration.
247 Customs Broker
DECEMBER 5, 2018
PD Ports has signed a multi-million pound five-year bulk handling contract with plaster and plasterboard products manufacturer British Gypsum at Teesport. British Gypsum will bring shipments from Europe directly into Teesport every two weeks where it will be stored in a new bulks warehousing facility. British Gypsum will also make use of Teesport’s dedicated rail terminal directly linked to the bulks facility, which run six days a week. .
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