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Breakbulk Americas with Jeff Tucker

The Logistics of Logistics

Breakbulk Americas , is the region’s largest trade event for the project cargo and breakbulk industry. This event will feature over 200 exhibitors, showcasing innovative solutions to aid industry progress globally and foster high-value deals among ocean carriers, ports, logistics providers, road transportation, export packers and many more.

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Penske Honors Veterans with Fourth Annual Veterans Day Recognition Event

Penske Move Ahead

said Penske’s senior vice president of government relations, chief compliance officer and emcee for the event, Mike Duff. Afterward, several people took to the microphone, including Mark Gillen of the Berks Military History Museum, to share what Veterans Day means to them, as well as tell a few stories and messages that inspired the crowd.

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The Forecasting Accuracy Bugaboo

Logistics Viewpoints

Machine learning is making it easier to explore whether new data sources, for example weather forecast data, lead to improved forecast accuracy.When a big event – like a pandemic or recession hits – and forecast accuracy plummets, demand management software that uses machine learning recovers more quickly.

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6 Factors That Influence Dry Van Rates

GoShip Blog

Extra shipping charges are also applied when delivering to non-commercial locations and limited-access locations like military bases. Unexpected Events or Disasters. Unique and unforeseen events (such as natural disasters) that cause factories, warehouses, and roads to close can cause dry van rates to spike. Supply and Demand.

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Air Freight Delivery Services Help Solve Supply Chain Woes

CLX Logistics

As global supply chain networks are expected to see continued struggles, planning and preparing for the unknown is one of the most valuable things you can do to ensure supply chain continuity – whether a global pandemic breaks out, critical waterways shut down, a military conflict erupts, or any other major event.

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Where Will You Move in 2018?

Penske Move Ahead

Charity Navigator has a tool to help you locate a charity near you. The patented tool will give you a customized recommendation for the type of truck you will need. In the unlikely event your rental truck experiences a mechanical issue, our friendly 24/7 Roadside Assistance associates are available 365 days a year to assist you.

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What is Fleet Management | A Complete Overview Guide

Conger

Here are the new trends in technologies that continue to impact fleet management practices: Autonomous vehicles : I am sure you have already seen autonomous vehicles used in military applications or niche logistics. Controlling Costs Cost-controlling mechanisms provide businesses with required tools and insights to manage and reduce costs.