The Lean Thinker
AUGUST 8, 2019
The center of the B Concourse at O’Hare Airport in Chicago is dominated by a Brachiosaur skeleton, part of the Field Museum exhibit for their store there. As a reminder for those of you over the age of 14, the Brachiosaurus was 70 feet long, 30 feet tall, weighed in at around 60 tons.* It had a brain the size of an avocado. It wasn’t smart. It wasn’t fast.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
AUGUST 8, 2019
As the Green Rush gains momentum, it’s a good time to be a seller of CBD oil and other hemp-based products, especially since the signing of the 2018 Farm Bill, which legalized industrial hemp on a federal level. However, as companies are ramping up to capitalize on this marketing opportunity, there remain many questions about warehousing and shipping CBD oil and other hemp-based products.
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Material Handling and Logistics
AUGUST 8, 2019
The value of digital twins includes rapid collaboration; holistic visibility; accurate, efficient response to demand; monetization of IoT data; predictive, proactive service; and closer collaboration with customers.
Fleet Owner
AUGUST 8, 2019
Platform enables freight brokers of any size to compete against the recent wave of well-financed digital freight brokers that are buying market share at a low or no margin.
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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?
Material Handling and Logistics
AUGUST 8, 2019
Shippers tell a committee the STB should take strong action to address the rail service crisis.
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Fleet Owner
AUGUST 8, 2019
Carrier will likely use the breakup as a selling point to Amazon competitors such as Walmart, Target and others.
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 8, 2019
Material handling equipment (MHE) has been around a long time. But, it’s never been more popular. Companies look to automation now (more than ever) to improve throughput while bridging the labor gaps affecting so many warehouses and industries. Fixed automation such as conveyors, sortation, and storage systems are proven solutions within their respective wheelhouses.
Kuebix
AUGUST 8, 2019
Both the United States and China are implementing new tariffs involving steep tax increases that are complicating the traditionally codependent economic relationship. All cargo ships coming in from China currently pay a 25% tariff upon entering the U.S., resulting in price increases that make consumers hesitant to buy. Similarly, cargo ships from the U.S. entering […].
United World Transporation
AUGUST 8, 2019
The spring and summer months mean produce is in season for various regions of Canada and the United States. Starting in late March, the produce wave moves to the southeastern states, southern Texas and the Rio Grande Valley, and southern California, and continues to move north as summer arrives and temperatures rise. How much will produce seasonality affect rates?
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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.
Material Handling and Logistics
AUGUST 8, 2019
Steel King Industries has introduced Steel Guard heavy duty guard rail, suitable for protecting people, product and physical plant from collisions.
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 8, 2019
Fill out the Form Below to Get a Free Copy of the White Paper to Your Inbox! Cerasis is excited to announce the release of an all new, exclusive, & educational resource “Final Mile Management: A Shipper’s 30,000 Foot View” white paper! This is a must read for those shippers who are looking at incorporating.read More. The post [WHITE PAPER] Final Mile Management: A Shipper’s 30,000 Foot View appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.
West Coast and California Logistics
AUGUST 8, 2019
With the state supreme court’s Dynamex decision, followed by its Senate Bill 1402 (SB 1402), California’s position on the hiring of independent owner-operators by drayage carriers is now firmly established. In short, the state asserts that many of these contractors are not independent after all – and those that claim to be acting as employees of the hiring companies have solid legal ground to sue for wages and benefits.
Kane is Able
AUGUST 8, 2019
Are you happy with your logistics performance? A pretty simple question that calls for a yes or no answer. Unfortunately, among us logistics types, our operations and engineering brains rely on formulas, not feelings, to provide the answer.
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
Trinity Logistics
AUGUST 8, 2019
The recent acquisition of Trinity Logistics by Burris Logistics in April, offers Trinity customers greater service options with more end-to-end supply chain solutions. This also translates to an increased need for more offices and staff. Since joining together three months ago, Trinity has onboarded offices in Des Moines, Iowa; Orlando, Florida; and is preparing to onboard an office in Elkton, Maryland.
Kane is Able
AUGUST 8, 2019
Are you happy with your logistics performance? A pretty simple question that calls for a yes or no answer. Unfortunately, among us logistics types, our operations and engineering brains rely on formulas, not feelings, to provide the answer.
Logistics Manager
AUGUST 8, 2019
Pride of the Swiss-based shipping line, the Mediterranean Shipping Company vessel, MSC Jewel has been declared as the leanest container ship to visit the United States. Built-in 2019, the MSC Jewel is 1,200 feet long with a capacity of 14,436 twenty-foot equivalent units and powered by Tier III diesel engines (main propulsion and auxiliary power), which are 75% cleaner than the Tier II standard set by the International Maritime Organization.
Bulk Connection
AUGUST 8, 2019
Here at Bulk Connection, we’re not doctors – we’re bulk freight specialists. This hasn’t stopped us, however, from developing a cure for a very common bulk-freight-industry headache: finding the right tank wash facilities for your operation. This cure for this headache is our new online Tank Wash Finder and, in this article, we’ll see its power in action.
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,
I.C.E. Transport
AUGUST 8, 2019
If you’re looking for a trucker to move heavyweight international containers, you need to be resourceful. After all, only a fraction of carriers provide heavyweight services. When capacity gets tight, those slots fill up fast.
WorkWave
AUGUST 8, 2019
Time To Read: 2 minutes. On October 7 – 10, 2019, thousands of service business professionals will gather at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston for the WorkWave User Conference and IFS World Conference. The 13th annual WorkWave User Conference, which is combined with the IFS World Conference for the first time this year, will unite WorkWave customers with business professionals in all industries and sizes from around the globe for an empowering and engaging conference.
World Food Programme Logistics
AUGUST 8, 2019
The World Food Programme (WFP) helps increase the harvesting potential of Kyrgyzstan’s hottest region?—?where summer temperatures can reach as high as 50°C?—?by constructing irrigation canals. More than 800 families in Achy, a village in the south of Kyrgyzstan, are brimming with excitement. Their lives are about to change with the opening of newly constructed irrigation canals.
Logistics Manager
AUGUST 8, 2019
Senior representatives from PSA Corporation Ltd (PSA) and Envision Digital International Pte Ltd (Envision) recently announced they had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch a new collaboration for knowledge sharing along with capability transfer for development in the fields of technology, engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things (AIoT).
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The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.
Logistics Business Magazine
AUGUST 8, 2019
New research from Transport Intelligence (Ti) reveals that the global contract logistics market grew 4.9% in real terms in 2018, one of the fastest growth rates seen in recent years. It paints a picture of a healthy market, with 2018’s expansion well above annual growth rates seen over much of the last decade. Growth is expected to remain at such levels over the forecast horizon too, suggesting ongoing strength in core manufacturing and retail markets at a global level.
247 Customs Broker
AUGUST 8, 2019
PSA Singapore Sign MoU with Envision Digital International For Knowledge Sharing Senior representatives from PSA Corporation Ltd (PSA) and Envision Digital International Pte Ltd… The post PSA Singapore Sign MoU with Envision Digital International For Knowledge Sharing appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Logistics Business Magazine
AUGUST 8, 2019
The Port of Rotterdam Authority has launched its new company PortXchange Products BV. This entity is set up to offer the Pronto platform and application to ports around the world over the next few years. The establishment of a separate company will enable partnerships with a variety of global players. Together with strategic partners Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited and A.P.
247 Customs Broker
AUGUST 8, 2019
The MSC Jewel – Cleanest Container Vessel to Call to the U.S. Pride of the Swiss-based shipping line, the Mediterranean Shipping Company vessel, MSC Jewel… The post The MSC Jewel – Cleanest Container Vessel to Call to the U.S. appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
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Airfreight Logistics
AUGUST 8, 2019
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) logistics subsidiary, Hong Kong Air Cargo Industry Services Limited (Hacis) recently announced they had extended their SuperLink China Direct (SLCD) scheduled road feeder services to Zhuhai in China and the western Pearl River Delta (PRD). The new SLCD services were formulated by a collaboration with a Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Company Limited (CKS) subsidiary company.
247 Customs Broker
AUGUST 8, 2019
on August 9, 2019 at 9:10 am Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) logistics subsidiary, Hong Kong Air Cargo Industry Services Limited (Hacis)… The post Hacis Extends their Road Feeder Services to Western PRD appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Airfreight Logistics
AUGUST 8, 2019
Cathay Pacific announces that it has completed the acquisition of Hong Kong Express Airways ( HK Express ). HK Express is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Cathay Pacific. Cathay Pacific Chief Executive Officer and HK Express Chairman Rupert Hogg said: “We are very excited to welcome HK Express into the group. We strongly believe that the acquisition is good for the travelling public, good for HK Express, good for the Cathay Pacific Group, and good for the development of Hong Kong as a global avi
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