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A Glimpse into the Future of Transportation

LandLink

There are several developing factors refining the world of freight transportation as we currently know it. Technology in the form of ELDs is forcing fleet managers to become more scientific in the management of their assets. The apparently insatiable appetite for immediate gratification from the millennials will force carriers to improve speed to market.

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Middle of the Road for the Trucking Industry

Blue Grace Logistics

Of all the industries that American consumers have come to rely on, perhaps the most underrated, and subsequently complex, is that of the transportation industry. While the laws of supply and demand will affect every form of business it is perhaps the most volatile and fluctuating when applied to the transportation industry. Last year was a great year for trucking companies, demand was high, capacity was low, and it allowed them to more or less pick and choose the jobs they wanted to do.

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Test For Success: What Does National Fulfillment Service Really Look Like?

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

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5 Essentials to Get Your Warehouse Ready for E-Commerce

Cyzerg

In this e-commerce age, where consumers expect faster delivery times and lower costs, running warehouses and distribution centers has become difficult. “A lot of companies have been caught off guard by the growth in e-commerce,” says Ian Hobkirk , founder and managing director of Commonwealth Supply Chain Advisors. This makes it important for warehouse managers to pay close attention to the significant changes that e-commerce is creating in the warehouse industry–which we discussed in our previo

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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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Year 2025 – The Future of the 3PL Industry with Andrew Kelley

The Logistics of Logistics

[00:21] Opening / Introduction. [00:57] Tell us a little bit about what you’re up to. I spend all of my time in supply chain and logistics software, focusing on the lower-middle market. [01:54] What will the 3PL industry look like in 2025? There is a slow, creeping evolution of technology as CRM systems get better and better. These will make brokers more efficient and help them focus more on customer service, specialization, etc.

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Transparency, Training Key to Attracting, Keeping Workers

Material Handling and Logistics

“Why do industrial production employees report such a high level of job dissatisfaction?” asks Dan Johnson of WorkStep, a company that is finding success matching candidates with warehouse, trucking and manufacturing jobs.

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Online port community system ‘game-changer’ for India’s shipping industry

Supply Chain and Logistics

Sam Whelan, Asia correspondent, has written an interesting piece about a new port communication and collaboration system that is revolutionizing how Indian p[orts operate.

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Build Your Credibility and Fill Your Pipeline Using Email with Tom Miller

The Logistics of Logistics

[00:21] Opening / Introduction. [00:41] Tell us about your company. I run a marketing firm called Email for Experts. We help consulting and professional service firms create clients using email marketing. I graduated from the University of Maryland in 2010. I worked in engineering for about six years before moving into marketing. [03:43] Tell us about the distinction of what I’m doing in email marketing versus what you’re doing.

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Thinking like an inspector during Roadcheck 2019

Fleet Owner

When they are choosing a vehicle to inspect, law enforcement wants to pull a vehicle with the most safety risks. Technology can help inspectors prioritize who to stop.

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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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TSA Bolstering Shipping Security

Material Handling and Logistics

Agency calls for technology-enhanced driver training as a key element in the nation’s effort to safeguard the supply chain against terrorism.

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New Programs Encourage Students to Pursue CDL License

Kuebix

The truck driver shortage remains top of mind for many throughout America. To combat this perceived shortage, schools are hoping to equip their students for bright futures in a booming industry. They hope to encourage students to follow a career path within logistics by providing classes that walk them through the process of getting their […].

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FedEx Ground to launch seven day a week residential delivery by January 2020

Logistics Management

Memphis-based global transportation and logistics bellwether FedEx said today its FedEx Ground subsidiary will kick off residential delivery seven days a week for most of the United States, effective January 2020 in an effort to “further serve the fast-growing e-commerce market.

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Roadcheck 2019: Simple steps for improving your fleet’s safety

Fleet Owner

Pre- and post-trip inspections are vital for success with Level 1 inspections and will keep you and your drivers prepared for Roadcheck 2019 and beyond.

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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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Top 10 Forklift Manufacturers of 2019

Material Handling and Logistics

MH&L’s annual look at the 10 largest global manufacturers of lift trucks ranked by revenue.

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Warehousing in China Displays Distinct Dynamics

Logistics Viewpoints

The industry dynamics of warehousing in China differ substantially from those in North America and Europe. My discussion with professor Xiande Zhao of CEIBS and his panel at a digital innovation forum organized by CEIBS and Z-Park provided me with the pulse of warehousing in China. The Suning.com insights were particularly informative. The post Warehousing in China Displays Distinct Dynamics appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Retailers are not sitting idle while Amazon makes next-day shipping push

Logistics Management

Amazon is not alone in its efforts to get to next-, or one-day shipping. In fact, this development has seen other retailers, in kind, step up their respective games, as well.

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The roadside inspection process starts with a look

Fleet Owner

“If the truck is kept tidy and clean, the chances are the driver is a pretty organized driver. A truck that is in disrepair or is dirty will often get further scrutiny.

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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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Oops it happened again – another container ship on fire.!!

Shipping and Freight Resource

2019 seems to be fast becoming the year of maritime disasters. There have been several maritime disasters one after the other in the recent years, especially in 2019. In the latest incident on the 25th of May, a fire broke out on board a container ship KMTC Hong Kong, at the Laem Chabang port in Thailand. It has been reported that a fire erupted on the ship triggering a blast which left at least 25 workers suffering from smoke inhalation and other injuries, forcing officials to evacuate workers

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Manhattan Associates CEO Calls for a Sustainable Approach to Ecommerce

Logistics Viewpoints

Transportation produces large amounts of greenhouse gases. Ecommerce is inherently less green than traditional bricks and mortar retail supply chains; it contributes to larger transportation emissions than traditional retailing. Eddie Capel, CEO of Manhattan Associates, believes we need a more sustainable approach to Ecommerce supply chains. The post Manhattan Associates CEO Calls for a Sustainable Approach to Ecommerce appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Amazon’s brokerage could soak up capacity, hurt competing brokers

Overdrive Online

Unlike other brokers, analysts contend, Amazon isn't looking to monetize the brokerage, at least not directly or initially. Instead, the brokerage is part of a larger strategy by the company to build up a network of small carriers and owner-operators by assuring them access to loads at pre-determined rates.

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Can regional haul help with driver retention?

Fleet Owner

With today’s low unemployment levels, fleets are competing with a number of other fields, which potentially offer higher pay and benefits and competitive soft factors like quality of life.

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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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Atlanta Gas Light Trying out ANG Technology for Light-Duty Truck Fleet

NGT News

Atlanta Gas Light, a subsidiary of Southern Co. Gas, plans to test adsorbed natural gas (ANG) bi-fuel vehicles with new integrated fuel storage technology developed by Adsorbed Natural Gas Products Inc. (ANGP). ANG technology uses activated carbon to reduce the storage pressure of natural gas without sacrificing its volume. ANG vehicles operate at a significantly […].

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Undeclared hazardous goods said to be the cause of KMTC HongKong fire

Shipping and Freight Resource

On the 25th of May 2019, a fire broke out on board the KMTC HongKong, at the Laem Chabang port in Thailand. It was reported that 35 containers were on board when the ship caught fire. Thailand Port Authority has been quoted as saying that undeclared hazardous cargo is the cause of the fire on board the KMTC HongKong. Read more >>>. The post Undeclared hazardous goods said to be the cause of KMTC HongKong fire appeared first on Shipping and Freight Resource.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 25 – 31)

Logistics Viewpoints

I was on the young side to fully understand how devastating the 1986 World Series loss to the Mets was for Red Sox fans, but I certainly couldn’t escape it growing up. And unfortunately, for one of baseball’s better players over the last 40 years, he couldn’t escape it either. Obviously, I am talking about Red Sox first baseman Bill Buckner. He has forever been remembered as the guy who let the ball go through […].

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Seattle gets first all-electric refuse truck from BYD

Fleet Owner

Electric truck manufacturer BYD said it has delivered the first-ever electric Class 8 rear loader in the United States. The battery-electric vehicle was given to Seattle, marking the city's first all-electric refuse truck.

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How Intent Data Helps Marketers Convert A-List Accounts

One of the biggest challenges for any B2B marketer is understanding your prospects’ next move — who is most likely to buy and when. Without these insights, marketing campaigns can feel more like guesswork, with high investment and little return. We’re here to tell you there’s a better way. By tracking buyers’ digital footprints and online activity, such as website visits, product reviews, and spikes in content consumption, you can engage prospects with a message that really resonates.

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Robo-Trucks Are Where Self-Driving Revolution Begins

IoT World Today

Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night might stay the couriers of the United States Postal Service but self-driving trucks may soon. Last week the USPS launched a pilot with self-driving truck start-up TuSimple in which robots will steer big rigs full of U.S. mail from Phoenix, Arizona, to Dallas, Texas, with minimal human intervention. Both a driver and an engineer will be on-board in case of emergency and to help steer the 18-wheelers on surface streets but, otherwise, the trucks an

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[PODCAST] The State of Last Mile Delivery: Why Use by Shippers on the Rise

GlobalTranz

Listen to “The State of Last Mile Delivery: Why Use by Shippers on the Rise” on Spreaker. Last Mile Delivery Resources Drones – A Viable Last Mile Delivery Solution? Read Cathy’s Article in Freight Waves How Final Mile Logistics & White Glove Services are Impacting Shipping Listen to Podcast The Ultimate Guide to Last Mile.read More.

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Throttling of Huawei Could Backfire on US Tech Supply Chain

Material Handling and Logistics

Barring Chinese companies from selling to buying from US companies could hurt US as the companies are so inextricably involved in the global technology supply chain