DC Velocity

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Strategy to be center of 2020 initiative to improve service at western railroad. .

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Take a calculated approach to robotics procurement and you’ll stand the best chance of successfully aligning it with your company’s mission, values, and future plans. In Robots in the Supply Chain: The Perfect Employee? Merril Douglas paints a picture of a time in the near future when robots and humans will work side-by-side to help companies gain speed, increase accuracy, cut costs, and handle the grunt work.

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DC Velocity

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Site in Leesport, Pa., will support company's commercial fleet management, dedicated transportation, and supply chain solutions.

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Material Handling and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Robust customer satisfaction is associated with upward shifts in demand,” said Claes Fornell, ACSI founder. In the 25-year history of the survey during the 2nd quarter, U.S. customer satisfaction rose to the second highest according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index. High levels of customer satisfaction can give consumer spending a boost, which should produce higher GDP growth, according to the report.

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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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DC Velocity

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Battery electric vehicles to gain share as urban trucking grows, technology improves, IHS Markit report says. .

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Shipchain

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Blockchain and logistics have been a major talking point for supply chain leaders since the creation of Bitcoin. The technology holds great promise for the supply chain and logistics industry by creating an incorruptible and easily distributed resource for shippers and carriers to streamline productivity and ensure all operations continue unimpeded.

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Fleet Owner

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Companies with trucks and trailers on the ground in areas flooded by Hurricane now Storm Florence may have some tough maintenance issues to address as soon as possible. Among the most serious are damage to brake system components.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

One of the most challenging tasks in the food and beverage industry involves making sure foods and supplies reach their destination in top form. What makes this particularly difficult in the modern supply chain is the number of parties or partners that exchange goods — often there are many. Food shippers must already contend with a variety of elements, including storage temperatures, packaging, freshness and quality, timeliness and, of course, proper transit.

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Fleet Owner

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

There's high demand to move freight and goods, and good rates being paid to move it.

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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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Material Handling and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

DT Research has introduced the DT372AP and DT370CR rugged, military-grade tablets that include information capture and wireless communications for indoor-outdoor workflow.

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Fleet Owner

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

A trained technician has a far better understanding of the system and will be better able to diagnose the problem correctly so more accurate repairs can be made.

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Material Handling and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

LiftWise has introduced the Tilt Table, which is designed to safely tilt and position weighted tractor tires from a horizontal to vertical position.

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Fleet Owner

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Giti Tire introduced two all-position and two drive-position mixed service commercial truck tires for the North American market.

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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.

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Logistics Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Earlier today, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) reported mixed results for truck tonnage readings in August.

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Fleet Owner

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

New features on European models likely to reach North America soon.

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Logistics Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

The Freightos global rate database also drives the Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) in collaboration with the Baltic Exchange – which is part of the SGX group.

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Fleet Owner

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Goodyear will announce the next recipient of its Highway Hero Award in March 2019.

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Logistics Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Fiscal first quarter earnings for FedEx were mixed, based on results announced by the Memphis-based transportation and logistics bellwether yesterday.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Over two feet of rain and counting, with an estimated $18 billion in damages (so far), Tropical Storm Florence continues to pummel the Carolinas and other parts of the Atlantic. There are 691,000 customers without power and water has closed parts of Interstate 95. As Florence continues to push on in the United States, Typhoon Mangkhut hit the Philippines on Saturday and China on Sunday causing an estimated cost impact on Hong Kong’s gross domestic products of $627 million per day.

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Logistics Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

The national average price per gallon for diesel gasoline saw a 1-cent increase this week to $3.268 per gallon, according to data issued by the Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration (EIA).

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Hello and welcome back to another episode of “The Freight Project Podcast!” On today’s episode we welcome Daniel Serewicz & Eric Weidl of Dock411. Dock411 is an app designed to help drivers save time and money at their pick-up and drop-off locations by showing them details about their stops before they make them. We hope you enjoy “The Freight Project Podcast.” You can subscribe and find this podcast on Apple iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Soundcloud , YouTube , and iHeart

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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.

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Logistics Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Cross-border truckload and intermodal shipping has increased greatly over the past decade and shows no signs of slowing.

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Logistics Manager

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

APM Terminals inland services facilities located in Santiago and San Antonio in Chile have turned to drones to improve security and increase operational efficiency. The drones are now a part of the day to day routine at APM terminals as they are often seen in the sky carrying out a multitude of tasks. Director for Latin America at APM Terminals’ subsidiary Container Operators S.A., Hector Espinoza said, “Our safety supervisors are the ones tasked with keeping the people and activities at o

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Forto

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Last Thursday, we hosted our first innovation and networking event “Berliner Luft & See”. About 40 experts from the logistics industry, startup economy and supply chain managers from German Mittelstand followed FreightHub’s invitation to the Soho House in Berlin and seized the opportunity to discuss current trends, challenges and lighthouse examples of digitization in Germany and Logistics.

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Log-hub

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Since recent years, the concept of Speed Dating has become quite popular within our society. It offers strangers the opportunity to meet a large number of unknown people in a short period of time. The aim is to find a possible love match. For this reason, the Cambridge Dictionary defines it as „a way of meeting people for possible romantic relationships that involves talking with a lot of people for a short time to see if you like them“.

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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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Airfreight Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

One of the fastest growing air cargo carriers in the world, Turkish Cargo recently transported the famous Turkish Chester Blackberry to Dubai, Jeddah, Riyadh and Hong Kong. The Chester Blackberry are well-known for their high quality, delicious taste and smell along with a meaty structure upon tasting. The blackberries were transported in the belly hold of a passenger aircraft and stored at 2°C in cold chain status to ensure they arrived fresh at their destinations.

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PINC

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Take a calculated approach to robotics procurement and you’ll stand the best chance of successfully aligning it with your company’s mission, values, and future plans.

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Airfreight Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

British all-cargo airline, CargoLogicAir, Ltd. recently announced confirmation of new appointments to their executive and senior management positions and teams to bolster their current growth strategy, as they prepare to receive their next aircraft, a Boeing 747 freighter. Frank De Jong will assume the position of as Chief Operations Officer for CargoLogicAir, his previous experience was with the Air France/KLM Cargo platform, and Mr.

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