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3PL Best Practices for Cold Chain and COVID-19

Food Logistics

When choosing a third party to ship your food products, it takes more than just a company that has a refrigerated truck.

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The overlooked health benefit of new HOS — the ability to grab a nap

Overdrive Online

By removing the disincentive to take a quick nap, the coming split-sleeper-berth provisions in the new hours of service rule will do more than improve productivity.

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Why Shippers Are Mastering E-Commerce to Go Omnichannel | TALKING FREIGHT Video

GlobalTranz

[link] In this episode, we start a new series around the world of omnichannel. To start things off, we are going to talk about why shippers are mastering ecommerce to go omnichannel. So, lets talk – ecommerce and omnichannel. The post Why Shippers Are Mastering E-Commerce to Go Omnichannel | TALKING FREIGHT Video appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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ETS Unveils Fleet of Proterra Electric Buses

NGT News

Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) has unveiled its first 21 Proterra electric buses and brand new, purpose-built electric bus garages. ETS has 19 more Proterra buses on the way this year to make up a 40-bus fleet, one of the largest purchases of electric buses in Canadian history. With this deployment, ETS also becomes the first […]. The post ETS Unveils Fleet of Proterra Electric Buses appeared first on NGT News.

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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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American Logistics Aid Network finding cool solutions for COVID-19 relief

Logistics Management

At this time of ongoing pandemic crisis, it is heartening to learn that new strides in humanitarian logistics are being made by leading providers of national distribution services.

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Japan is Developing Ways to Deliver Goods Without Human Contact

ShipLilly

Image credits: Mujin, Inc. A host of transport service providers, warehouses, and retailers are among the businesses that are taking an increasing interest in developments within the logistics industry. Essentially, they are all looking for the most efficient means of moving products from one place to another. Part of this process is to limit the amount of human contact with the goods that are being transported.

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Improving Your Logistics to Grow Your Business

Trinity Logistics

All businesses want to grow, but growing a business isn’t an easy task. It is one of the toughest challenges that a company can face. And there are many ways to go about assisting and capturing on that growth. One option that I’d like to talk about today is on improving your logistics. You may be the best at being the business idea maker, the manufacturer, the seller, but logistics and the supply chain can be confusing and complex.

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BDP Launches New Connective Platform

Food Logistics

BDP International has gone live with a platform that provides self service for the logistics sector.

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Survey Shows Asian Businesses Facing Huge Liquidity Pressures

Supply Chain Brain

COVID-19 has thrown the global economy into turmoil, interrupting normal operations everywhere, wreaking havoc on supply chains, and causing a severe drop in global trade. Asia, of course, is not immune.

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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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The Impact of Coronavirus on the Fashion Industry

MTS Logistics

This has been a tough time for every imaginable sector of the economy. In order to slow the spread of the virus, governments closed down manufacturing plants, malls and stores. The fashion/clothing industry – one of the biggest industries in the world with $2.5 trillion in global annual revenues – found itself highly exposed to the negative effects of the pandemic.

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How Consumer Demand has Changed the Nature of Payments and What That Means for Your Service Business

WorkWave

Time To Read: 4 minutes. As a field service business, focusing on your customers’ needs is paramount to your success. Being customer-centric doesn’t just apply to the way you conduct business and carry out your jobs in the field, though; it also applies to the way you accept payments from your customers. Your customers’ expectations are shifting when it comes to how they pay for your services, and it’s crucial that you adapt to this shift in demand to ensure that your customers are satisfied and

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CMA CGM Ends its Direct Asian Service to Port Tampa Bay

ShipLilly

CMA CGM announced the ending of its direct service from Asia to Port Tampa Bay after a year and five months of its creation in February 2019, stating customers will still be able to access the service through its Ocean Alliance partner COSCO Shipping. Starting August 5, 2020, customers using this service will automatically be served by COSCO Shipping Line.

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Penske, EnerSys Deploy Battery Electric Truck

NGT News

Penske Truck Leasing’s electric vehicle program has partnered with EnerSys, a company that specializes in stored energy solutions, to put another battery electric Freightliner eM2 into service. EnerSys will use the Freightliner eM2 throughout Southern California to transport products to customers and dealer facilities, answer emergency road calls and shuttle tools and equipment to job […].

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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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Neutral Air Partner Launches Perishable Logistics Network (PLN)

Airfreight Logistics

Hong Kong based Neutral Air Partner (NAP) and UK’s Peter Shepherd Consultancy have joined forces to launch Perishable Logistics Network, a brand-new perishable focused logistics network. Perishable Logistics Network (PLN) will be empowered by NAP and will be targeting independent and privately-owned companies with a proven record of exemplary services and understanding of perishable logistics temperature control products.

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Westport Fuel Systems Closes on Credit Facility from EDC

NGT News

Westport Fuel Systems Inc., a supplier of fuel delivery components and systems for clean, low-carbon fuels, has closed a $10 million term credit facility from Export Development Canada (EDC) to bolster liquidity during the COVID-19 pandemic. “These transactions confirm the continued strong support of EDC and their commitment to Canada’s clean-technology exporters,” says David M. […].

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New Logistics Asset Manager for European Portfolio

Logistics Business Magazine

Kajima Properties, the London based property investor, developer and asset manager, has appointed Eleanor Harbage MRICS as an asset manager for its European portfolio, with a predominant focus on Logistics assets and Purpose Built Student Accommodation. Based in Kajima Properties’ London office, Harbage will report to John Harcourt, Managing Director of Kajima Properties.

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TGW to install robotics and automation in Urban Outfitters DC – Logistics Manager Magazine

247 Customs Broker

Urban Outfitters has signed a contract with TGW to automate its new fulfilment centre in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. TGW will install its FlashPick system, which sees cartons… The post TGW to install robotics and automation in Urban Outfitters DC – Logistics Manager Magazine appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces

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.

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Convenient Parcel Collections and Returns

Logistics Business Magazine

ASDA toyou has been added to the Consignor platform, giving retailers even more ways for customers to collect and return their parcels. With over 600 drop off and collection locations in ASDA stores in the UK, customers don’t have to wait in at home for a delivery. Instead, they can pick up and return parcels at a time that’s convenient for them. The PUDO (Pick Up and Drop Off) points include self-service options making the process even more convenient for customers.

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Volga-Dnepr Group Teams Up for a New China to Europe Cargo Route – Airfreight Logistics

247 Customs Broker

Volga-Dnepr Group together with its strategic partner, CargoLogicAir, continues to expand its partnership with Cainiao Network (Cainiao), pursuing the growing demand for e-commerce shipments. AirBridgeCargo… The post Volga-Dnepr Group Teams Up for a New China to Europe Cargo Route – Airfreight Logistics appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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SriLankan Airlines Converts Passenger Aircraft to Full Freighter

Airfreight Logistics

The National Carrier of Sri Lanka, SriLankan Airlines, has converted a wide-body passenger aircraft into a dedicated cargo aircraft. This converted Airbus A330 aircraft has commenced operations to key destinations in the Far East and Europe. Mr. Ashok Pathirage, Chairman of SriLankan Airlines said, “We have transformed this aircraft to allow maximum cargo capacity with main deck loading in addition to the aircraft’s lower deck cargo hold to mainly support the needs of our export industries, as w

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SriLankan Airlines Converts Passenger Aircraft to Full Freighter – Airfreight Logistics

247 Customs Broker

The National Carrier of Sri Lanka, SriLankan Airlines, has converted a wide-body passenger aircraft into a dedicated cargo aircraft. This converted Airbus A330 aircraft has… The post SriLankan Airlines Converts Passenger Aircraft to Full Freighter – Airfreight Logistics 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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Volga-Dnepr Group Teams Up for a New China to Europe Cargo Route

Airfreight Logistics

Volga-Dnepr Group together with its strategic partner, CargoLogicAir , continues to expand its partnership with Cainiao Network ( Cainiao ), pursuing the growing demand for e-commerce shipments. AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), part of Volga-Dnepr Group, recently operated its first flight for Cainiao from Hong Kong (China) to Madrid (Spain), while also providing capacity on the way back from Spain.

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'Amazing entries' anticipated for Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2020 – Logistics Manager Magazine

247 Customs Broker

One judge for the Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2020 has said she anticipates ‘amazing entries’ that demonstrate the way supply chains have stepped up to… The post 'Amazing entries' anticipated for Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2020 – Logistics Manager Magazine appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 18 – 24)

Logistics Viewpoints

The 2020 Major League Baseball season began last night, Thursday, July 23rd, almost four months behind schedule. This year’s delayed season will also be shortened from the typical 162 games to just 60 – turning a marathon into a 10k. This change significantly reduces the importance of endurance and roster depth. And it will be different in a number of additional ways, as well.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 18 – 24)

247 Customs Broker

The 2020 Major League Baseball season began last night, Thursday, July 23rd, almost four months behind schedule. This year’s delayed season will also be shortened from the typical… The post This Week in Logistics News (July 18 – 24) appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

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

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 24, 2020)

Talking Logistics

When was the last time you tried driving somewhere new without using a navigation app on your smartphone or car? My daughter’s smartphone gave up its ghost on Tuesday, so the next day she had to rely on printed directions to get from the house where the girls she babysits live to a nearby pool. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 24, 2020).

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Global Reverse Logistics Market Overview, Future Scope, Industry Analysis, Share, Size and Forecast Report By 2027

247 Customs Broker

Reverse logistic is defined as the operations related to the processes of planning, implementation and movement of raw material, finished goods, and others from point… The post Global Reverse Logistics Market Overview, Future Scope, Industry Analysis, Share, Size and Forecast Report By 2027 appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Brexit Pallet Delay Warning

Logistics Business Magazine

Open-loop pallet pooler EPAL UK & Ireland has warned businesses exporting and importing to and from the UK to ensure their pallets don’t cause delays to shipments, after the country leaves the European Single Market at the end of the year. If a Brexit deal is not reached by 31 December 2020, the UK will then be designated a ‘third country’ in relation to the EU.

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