Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2018

Executives in a new survey, 2018 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index, are divided about whether a new pact would help Mexico (24.3%); hurt Mexico (21.8%); or leave trade unchanged (25.7%). 2018 Index and Survey Highlights. 8 in the infrastructure/transport category and maintains its grip on No. GDP growth.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Freightos, an SaaS-enabled logistics technology provider focused on instant freight quotes for freight forwarders and shippers conducted a survey recently to reveal how cumbersome logistics remains to American companies importing goods. Only 11.7% of large importers feel their freight providers are technologically advanced. *Of

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Agility, a leading global logistics provider, is the first logistics company in Abu Dhabi to operate double-trailer trucks, which will improve operational efficiencies for its customers and reduce emissions by cutting the number of trips made. Agility is a global logistics company with $5.2

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

Transport and logistics is a highly regulated industry when it comes to health and safety, writes Wouter Satijn (pictured), Sales Director of Joloda Hydraroll. This means transport and logistics companies must constantly be on the lookout for new risks, and proactive ways to improve and implement better working practices.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Transporeon and Adrian Gonzalez, President of Adelante SCM and Founder of Talking Logistics , just published the Transportation Pulse Report 2022. In light of the capacity shortages and delays within global logistics due to the COVID-19 crisis, the report identifies solutions for rebuilding trust in the supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 25, 2022

A survey of US employees found more than 70% of workers would choose to work at a company with a strong environmental agenda, nearly 40% of millennials have chosen a job because of company sustainability, and more than 60% of workers said a strong sustainability plan would affect their decision to stay at a company.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 22, 2017

As part of a natural evolution of their existing offerings, many carriers and brokers are looking to managed transportation services (MTS) to provide greater value for their customers and growth for their organization. Shippers buying MTS don’t just buy transportation – they buy simplicity. There is lots of demand for niche experts.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

Preliminary results from a Lucas-commissioned survey of 350 companies in the US and UK found that the majority of the companies are already employing AI in one way or another within their warehouses and distribution/fulfillment centers. Three Logistics Imperatives for Managing Uncertainty in 2022 ; Terence Leung ( Blue Yonder ).

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 7, 2019

Companies in Asia Pacific place more importance on green transport than other regions do, finds a new DHL survey. Asia Pacific companies place more importance on green transportation than other regions, finds DHL’s latest research report on ground transportation logistics. December 10, 2018.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Actionable advice from 2021 Top Companies for Women to Work For in Transportation. On Monday, nonprofit association Women in Trucking (WIT) announced its annual Top Companies for Women to Work For in Transportation. work in truck transportation, 8% own logistics firms and 6.6% FreightWaves. Grace Sharkey, Reporter.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2020

As more industries and businesses prioritise sustainable practices in order to build a greener future, Coyote Logistics, a leading global logistics service provider, released the results of its latest proprietary research study titled ‘Sustainable Supply Chain Management: Driving a Smarter, More Sustainable Future.’

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2018

There’s a lot of exception management involved in transportation management - timing of delivery, temperature requirements, etc. Turney Thompson, vice president, Kenco Transportation Management. Having a specialized team specifically focused on innovation is a growing trend in the logistics industry. Investing in Innovation.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 27, 2018

More than half of large companies have already put emergency contingency plans into action, according to a new survey, and in key sectors such as insurance and transport there are warnings of higher prices and disruption for customers if the fragile truce breaks down.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 10, 2018

Transportation economist, Noël Perry, told Supply Chain Management Review that he was not surprised by the findings. Perry, who recently launched a new informational website, “ Transport Futures,” also advises managers to stay well informed on dynamic changes in the industry by attending conferences and trade events.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 26, 2018

To support this contention, company executives recently unveiled a shipper survey to gain some understanding of their business challenges and appetite for digital transformation. The survey highlights were also among the topics of discussion at INTTRA’s recently-concluded Technology Summit in Hamburg, Germany. Logistics &middot.

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The Logistics Academy

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Meanwhile, logistics managers moving freight globally should plan their budgets accordingly. Hitachi Transport System. XPO Logistics. NNR Global Logistics. The Ti report mirrors much of what’s contained in a recent survey conducted by the consultancy Logistics Trends & Insights. Toll Group.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

It also increased the space utilization of picking carts and transportation. Survey your users to avoid unseen pitfalls and make sure you’re actually purchasing a solution that provides a good user experience. Prior to Lucas, Kyle held roles in international logistics and warehousing for global logistics providers.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 23, 2018

Kuebix , a fast-growing player in the transportation management system (TMS) marketplace, announced its first-time positioning in Gartner’s 2018 Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems*. Kuebix supports all modes of transportation including parcel, LTL, TL, rail, container and heavyweight air. March 23, 2018.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

At the Summit, INTTRA announced the launch of its INTTRA Rates pilot, the planned expansion of Avantidainto North America, and the results of an industry survey highlighting top strategic issues. Patrick Burnson is executive editor for Logistics Management and Supply Chain Management Review magazines and web sites.

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Freightos

APRIL 17, 2016

Dropping logistics sector profitability. Ongoing efforts by tech giants to increase stake in global logistics. Continued interest in drone fulfillment and alternative logistics opportunities. Amazon also made the headlines when its Chinese subsidiary registered as a licensed ocean transportation intermediary.

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 30, 2018

Leading off our collection this year, executive editor Pat­rick Burnson puts perspective around a few recent reports to better define the state of global logistics networks and the services working within them. The post Global Logistics: Trade taking shippers for a ride appeared first on 247 Customs Broker.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

As we usher in 2019, many industry analysts are telling logistics managers to begin planning for a major transformational event coming into play for the ocean cargo sector a year from now. Patrick Burnson is executive editor for Logistics Management and Supply Chain Management Review magazines and web sites.

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Now, That's Logistics

JULY 13, 2021

“As they cope with the seismic changes brought about by COVID-19, businesses of all sizes and types have needed to adapt to remote work, reconfigured physical workspaces, and revised logistics and supply networks.”. Aligning with the Right Partner.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 16, 2023

When you hold a pencil in your hand, it’s hard to imagine the complex logistics that went into creating such a simple object. The journey of a pencil from raw materials to the finished product is an intricate process involving multiple stages, countries, and transportation methods. Geological Survey. New York: Knopf.

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Transportation activities (aviation, rail, shipping, heavy and light trucking) are responsible for approximately 17% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. – Boston Consulting Group, Climate Action Pays Off in Transportation and Logistics, July 2020. 15% of consumers value delivery speed and cost.

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Automotive Logistics

APRIL 23, 2018

Underpinning this approach will be a global transport management system (TMS), which Richards is responsible for implementing, as well as developing an enterprise visibility tool with predictive analytics for freight movements around the world. In addition, it has 14 technical centres. Implementing a worldwide TMS.

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Airfreight Logistics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

We would like to take a step into the dawn of technological advancement with an introduction of robotics technologies that have taken the airfreight logistics’ supply chain to its new boundary. According to a 2016 survey by comScore and UPS , consumers purchase half of their goods online. Robotics Is the Answer.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 30, 2021

The National Retail Federation (NRF) published survey results citing 84% of the respondents have mentioned plans to celebrate. For one, widespread global logistics disruption has meant shippers could not find enough capacity for their freight to the US. The last few months have been especially challenging for maritime transport.

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247 Customs Broker

MAY 7, 2018

We’re building an online portal for transactions that range from tracking to transporting containerized cargo,” says Oakland’s senior project administrator Eric Napralla. Terminals are the ‘pivot point’ of containerized trade, as ocean vessels, trucks and trains converge to transport cargo,” adds Napralla.

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247 Customs Broker

MAY 7, 2018

We’re building an online portal for transactions that range from tracking to transporting containerized cargo,” says Oakland’s senior project administrator Eric Napralla. Terminals are the ‘pivot point’ of containerized trade, as ocean vessels, trucks and trains converge to transport cargo,” adds Napralla.

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Owning a transport fleet for meeting last-mile delivery needs was a proposition that many retail businesses avoided until the COVID-19 pandemic struck. A key issue plaguing the global logistics industry is a shortage of drivers. A survey forecasts that there will be a driver shortage of 97,000 by 2023.

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Automotive Logistics

MAY 17, 2018

They may experience problems in achieving proper visibility over global transport spend data and compiling a single source data repository with actionable business intelligence, made available in real time so decisions can be made to help control and reduce cost. . . ” – Dave Maddox, nVision Global.

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 21, 2019

This inaugural “Navis Business Bellwether” survey was conducted in September and October of 2018 and includes responses from more than 175 maritime industry executives and logistics managers. A recent survey conducted by the on-line forwarder iContainers lists the 10 ports U.S. Perception counts.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 5, 2021

After experiencing an incredibly challenging two years in the global logistics industry, I think we can let go of any expectation that the supply chain landscape will ever return to “normal.” This broad view allows the logistics team to react in an orchestrated, synchronized way at the earliest sign of disruption.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 28, 2017

There is a negative connotation behind working with competitors in logistics, but past years have revealed collaboration, even working with competitors, can help to drive logistics costs down. Global Growth and Use of 3PLs Outpaces Partnerships in North America. The IT Gap Has Reached a Record-Low.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2018

Emerging markets growth prospects look brighter than they have in years to logistics industry executives, who say small and medium-sized companies are the most likely to benefit from fresh acceleration of those economies. The logistics industry’s optimism comes as a relief. GDP growth. GDP gain in 2010. Bangladesh (No. 31 from No.

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 4, 2019

” Factors range from a booming economy that’s producing more goods that need transporting to fewer trucks available because of recession-triggered fleet reductions a decade ago. More than half of American companies were affected by the tariffs with China, finds AsiaInspection’s mid-year survey. Echo Global Logistics.

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