Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Today’s headlines are filled with disheartening news about climate change, resource depletion, pollution, hunger, access to clean water, and poverty. The world is paying a high price for the traditional “take, make, use, waste” philosophy that failed to consider the long-range social and environmental consequences of mass consumerism. In response, in 2015 more than 190 countries joined to endorse 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) ?

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Truck News

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Many Ontario transportation enforcement officers (TEOs) are unhappy with working conditions that they say compromise safety on the job. But are these workplace concerns compromising road safety as well? There's reason to believe that they are.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Coronavirus issues, particularly in China, are creating real problems for Dried Distiller Grains (DDGS) shipments. The lack of inbound containers from China means that there are not enough containers to ship DDGS out of the US.

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Truck News

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

The mental health of truck drivers remains one of my biggest concerns. Ten years ago, I first wrote about what I thought was a monster issue hiding just below the surface of daily trucking life. “Hiding” was the key word there, and it still is. Are we making progress? Yes, but there’s much more to do.

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Advertiser: GEP

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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Supply Chain and Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Gartner says 80% of blockchain supply chain developments won’t get out of design and development for several years. So many of them are just recycling financial blockchain ideas into supply chain space without understanding the issues.

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Logistics Management

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Chicago-based project44, a technology services provider offering standardized, secure Web service API (application programming interfaces) integrations enabling 3PLs and shippers to connect with carriers in real time, this week heralded its ongoing growth efforts in Europe.

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United World Transporation

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Did you know that driver fatigue and tiredness causes 13% of all large truck crashes? Not only is driving when you’re tired dangerous (especially in a huge truck) but it will inevitably start to negatively affect your mood and morale over time. As a result, here we have compiled 6 tips to help you get a good night’s sleep before embarking on a long journey. 1.

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Logistics Management

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

January shipments—at 1,026,714—fell 3.6% annually. And containerized freight shipments were off 2.8% annually, with Panjiva noting that it was notable there was a decline even with the earlier timing of the 2019 Lunar New Year. Looking back, for calendar year 2019, total shipments—at 12,243,739—slipped 1.0% compared to 2018, marking its worst annual output going back to 2009.

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Overdrive Online

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

A press release from an often-enough-perceived anti-truck group early this week pressed lawmakers on safety standards for increasingly deployed assistive driving technologies. For safety-conscious truckers urging resistance to any hastened deployment of such tech, this could be a strange kind of new ally.

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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.

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Logistics Management

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Even though e-commerce continues to gain more and more traction by the day, consumers ordering items online and wanting (or expecting?) same-day delivery of these online orders are not in the majority, with the exception of millenials, of course. That was a key takeaway in a recent white paper issued by the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (OIG), which noted that “the same-day delivery of online orders is still a niche market (249 million packages in 2018, or 2% of the total domes

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Kane is Able

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Marriages and logistics partnerships all start with an assumption of a happy ending. But it doesn’t always work out that way – in either case. Why do 3PL outsourcing relationships fail? A lot of the top reasons parallel what we hear in divorce courts. If any of the following reasons feel familiar to you, it might be time to ask yourself, “Are we with the right 3PL partner?”.

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Logistics Management

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Even though e-commerce continues to gain more and more traction by the day, consumers ordering items online and wanting (or expecting?) same-day delivery of these online orders are not in the majority, with the exception of millenials, of course. That was a key takeaway in a recent white paper issued by the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (OIG), which noted that “the same-day delivery of online orders is still a niche market (249 million packages in 2018, or 2% of the total domes

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Kane is Able

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Marriages and logistics partnerships all start with an assumption of a happy ending. But it doesn’t always work out that way – in either case. Why do 3PL outsourcing relationships fail? A lot of the top reasons parallel what we hear in divorce courts. If any of the following reasons feel familiar to you, it might be time to ask yourself, “Are we with the right 3PL partner?”.

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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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Food Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

In a bid to cater to today’s consumer product demand, various companies are outsourcing their logistics activities to third-party suppliers.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Alexander Dennis Ltd. (ADL) and BYD Europe say their electric vehicle partnership has supplied two electric double-deck buses to Stagecoach that will operate in Cambridge. ADL is a subsidiary of the independent global bus manufacturer NFI Group Inc. (NFI), while BYD is a company that specializes in batteries, energy management and electric mobility.

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I.C.E. Transport

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

International shipping is a complex industry with a language all its own. The more shipping terms you understand, the better-equipped you’ll be to move your freight efficiently and economically.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Canada’s automotive industry needs to prepare for a big transformation over the next decade for it to remain a key driver of the country’s economy, says a new KPMG report. “The change is going to be dramatic, even in the next five years,” says Peter Hatges, partner and national automotive sector leader for KPMG in […]. The post Canada’s Shift to Electric Vehicles is Reshaping its Auto Industry appeared first on NGT News.

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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.

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Logistics Manager

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

The Port of Rotterdam saw a freight throughput of 469.4 million tonnes in 2019, fractionally higher than in 2018 (469 million tonnes). Investments by the Port of Rotterdam Authority were again at a high level, with gross investments including participations amounting to €338.3 million (2018: €408.1 million). The net result excluding taxes amounted to €241 million (2018: €254.1 million).

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Freight Center

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

If you have shipped before, then you know how important it is to understand how freight billing works. Freight billing is an unavoidable part of the process for every shipper. It might sound like a simple process, but it can get complicated. Without the knowledge of best practices for freight billing, it can be easy for small businesses to get caught up in freight billing mayhem.

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MercuryGate

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Logistics Lessons Learned From the 2019 Peak Season As the world watched in anticipation of the 2019 holiday shopping season, the National Retail Federation predicted a 4.2% rise in sales, but the timing of the season was less than optimal. The holiday shopping season was six days shorter due to Thanksgiving in late November. And, […]. The post Managing Logistics Peak Season appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Freight Center

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

If you have shipped before, then you know how important it is to understand how freight billing works. Freight billing is an unavoidable part of the process for every shipper. It might sound like a simple process, but it can get complicated. Without the knowledge of best practices for freight billing, it can be easy for small businesses to get caught up in freight billing mayhem.

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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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Airfreight Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has been awarded IATA CEIV Pharma certification for its new €10 million Pharma Center at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport for the handling of temperature-controlled healthcare and life science products. Opened in September last year, the Center is the only dedicated facility at the airport – the second-largest air cargo gateway in Europe – with a team of dedicated and trained experts, temperature-controlled warehousing, and a transport fleet specifically adapted to

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MercuryGate

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

The post Managing Logistics Peak Season: Logistics Lessons Learned From the 2019 Peak Season appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Recognising the pace of change in the logistics industry and the continuous development of new technologies, Toyota Material Handling Europe has revised its approach to the Hannover Messe. Having previously presented at one of the high-profile pavilions within CeMAT, the company has elected to relocate to Hall 4, and focus on digital logistics during next April’s industrial showcase.

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Shippeo

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Comment envisager le futur de la supply chain à l'ère du green et du digital

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Advertiser: GEP

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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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

ShipChain, a blockchain-based logistics solutions provider, today announced a new partnership with KeepTruckin, a fleet management software specialist, that will “give customers greater insight into their product inventories and enhance visibility across the global supply chain.” As part of the collaboration, ShipChain will integrate KeepTruckin’s telematics data into the ShipChain ecosystem through KeepTruckin’s electronic logging device (ELD) solution.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Opened in September last year, the Centre is the only dedicated facility at the airport. Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has been awarded IATA CEIV Pharma… The post WFS GAINS IATA CEIV CERTIFICATION – Airfreight Logistics appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Casio Europe GmbH has launched two new Android mobile computers. The IT-G600 has a keyboard plus function keys and a 4.7″ full touch display; the IT-G650 offers a large 5.5″ full screen. As new flagship models, the IT-G600 and IT-G650 are equipped with one of the most powerful CPUs in their product category and with a strong 4 GB RAM, which guarantees smooth work processes.

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