Executive has held top jobs at FedEx, DHL, APL Logistics, BNSF unit, among others. Transportation MORE

One of the biggest revolutions for the shipping and logistics industry came over 60 years ago in the form of containerization that transformed the face of the industry as we know it. The air industry soon followed suit and the ULD (unit load device) was born. MORE

In most industries, there are brands or companies that are viewed as the clear leaders. However, in the third-party logistics (3PL) sector, the state of the industry is fragmented. The Industry Is Worth Billions. MORE

here’s a look at some of the top industry stories making headlines in December. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has requested attention be paid to an “unnecessary administrative burden that is impacting both the enforcement community and the motor carrier industry”. You're reading December Industry News Update written by Krista Lee. Every month, we’ll be sharing some of the top stories in logistics and transportation right here in our blog. MORE

Rhode Island 3PL fills position after death of founder Cheryl Snead. Strategy MORE

MercuryGate names winners of essay contest. Technology MORE

Digital Technology up-gradation has taken supply chain industry in to next level and it created high transformation. Block chain offers security and transparency and AI first made its presence felt in the logistics industry early this year. MORE

Prologis is buying rival US-based logistics real estate developer DCT Industrial for $8.4 The acquisition gives Prologis more than 65 hectares of additional industrial project space and almost 80 hectares of land in pre-development, predominantly in Seattle, Atlanta, South Florida and Southern California. Along with BMW, Prologis supports a range of logistics providers servicing the automotive industry including Ceva, DB Schenker, DHL, Geodis, Kuehne + Nagel and XPO Logistics. MORE

Better visibility, forecasting, and ironclad digital contracts are all in play in a bid to end the vicious cycle. Transportation MORE

Truckstop.com's chief economist, Noël Perry, says Transport Futures site will offer insight and data for transport decision makers. Strategy MORE

Industrial weighing manufacturer Avery Weigh-Tronix has celebrated 200 years of innovation with a ‘Best of British’ themed birthday party for employees. The post 200th Birthday Party for Industrial Weighing Specialist appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. MORE

Here’s a look at some of the top industry stories making headlines in November. You're reading November Industry News Update written by Brittany Siegel. Every month, we’ll be sharing some of the top stories in logistics and transportation right here on our blog. MORE

Industrial Paper Airplanes! Who didn’t fold paper airplanes as a kid? I sure did. Threw them out my bedroom window, until the neighbors complained about all the paper in their backyard… Is it a bird? Is it a drone? No, it’s a… Otherlab has taken this childhood pastime and formed it into a very clever low-cost highly efficient delivery system. Where until now […]. The post Delivery Drones? appeared first on LOGISTICSMATTER. MORE

Port of Long Beach head says ecosystem must adopt "24/7 thinking" and a range of operational improvements to meet businesses' need for speed. Transportation MORE

As sales boomed, pesticide manufacturer Bonide found itself struggling to keep up with orders. New lift trucks and a warehouse redesign changed all that. Lift Trucks MORE

Global shipping giant Maersk Group has begun piloting an industry-wide paperless platform in a joint venture project with IBM aimed at speeding up trade transactions. There are precedents for this in the ocean freight industry. MORE

Wiehoff says LTL demand goosed by more small shipments moving in "middle-mile" service between DCs. Transportation MORE

Disruptive technologies will often alter the form and function of an industry, at least to some degree. The transportation industry, however, is standing at the precipice of total revolution. New Changes for the Trucking Industry . New Technology in the Industry . MORE

Service type activities already make up from one-third to more than one-half of manufacturing employment in some industries. A September 5 MHL-hosted webinar, sponsored by DHL. Date: Wednesday, September 5, 2018 Time: 2:00 p.m. MORE

Latest Industry TrendsNew research form Internet Retailing shows that the number of Top 500 European retailers offering next-day delivery rose by 50% last year. This means that 24% of the Top 500 retailers in the EEA now offer next-day deliveries. MORE

“As eCommerce changes the landscape, demand for industrial property remains strong; however, developments in trade policy could impact the industry,” said CBRE MORE

Vancouver, Wash., facility offers 125,000 square feet for clients in advanced manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution. Material Handling MORE

The post Industry View: Why The Packaging Zone Matters appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. The packaging zone is one of the vital components of a fulfilment solution for one-stop-shop supplier to integrate, says Edward Hutchison, managing director of BITO Storage Systems. MORE

A Trump presidency and a Republican-controlled Congress will bring some changes to the transportation industry. Trump was heavily backed by the trucking industry and they are looking for a return on their investment. Transportation News Logistics Business Logistics News Industry TrendsHere are some areas where a Trump administration could have an impact, based on the president’s campaign promises. MORE

On June 12, forklift manufacturers will once again head to Washington to inform legislators and policymakers about the importance of forklift safety and proper operator training. Here's the latest on what they have planned for this fifth annual event. Lift Trucks MORE

Industry 4.0, also referred to as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, has initiated a lucrative transition for transportation supply chains. Research on future trends of supply chain management found that over the next five years about 80% believe ‘ digital supply chain ’ will be the leading industry model and 72% of global companies will invest over US$900 billion each year on digitization. The Fourth Industrial Revolution in Supply Chain and Logistics. Industry 4.0 MORE

The 62,000-square-foot facility in Auburn, Wash. will open in late spring. Material Handling MORE

Over the next three months, 70% of the logistics and transportation managers, surveyed in July by TCompanies, said the U.S. economy will continue to thrive. And because of that, revenue and profitability are expected to increase as well. “The The surve MORE

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TVH has introduced the new 100 LED series to their line of beacons for a variety of material handling and industrial applications MORE

Phillips Industries, a manufacturer of electrical and air brake system components, has introduced a device that confirms an electrical connection between a tractor and trailer. Transportation MORE

To answer that question, let’s examine some of the similarities between the two industries. Back in the 70’s and 80’s full-service stock brokerages dominated the industry. The industry leaders, like Merrill Lynch, E.F MORE

In 2016, the Australian Government released its 2016 Defence White Paper and the supplemental Defence Industry Policy Statement. Industry Statements signify Government intent to Australian Defence industry, and like strategic policy, combine hyperbole with requirements for change. MORE

New report from Wards CV Intelligence examines the disconnect between intention and reality, combining latest federal data, industry survey results, and expert analysis MORE

It breaks down, ranks and illustrates each state’s economic health in a variety of categories, including the logistics industry. An illustration of each state’s Logistics Industry Health ranking. MORE

Meeting planned for Oct. 10 in Miami. Lift Trucks MORE

Process industry businesses that embark on digital transformation journeys are becoming disruptors in the industry. The process industry has been burdened by effects from global economic strength, tariffs and trade balances, and infrastructure bottlenecks. MORE

While we all would like to think that the decisions we make on what to invest in are based purely on facts and logic the reality is there are some inherent biases that play a role in whether we make a purchase or not MORE

Forklift leader to run consultancy as unit of Bastian Solutions division. Move beefs up Toyota's North American e-commerce capabilities. Systems Integration MORE

One of the biggest revolutions for the shipping and logistics industry came over 60 years ago in the form of containerization that transformed the face of the industry as we know it. The air industry soon followed suit and the ULD (unit load device) was born. MORE

Demand continues to exceed supply as availability declines for 32nd straight quarter. Strategy MORE

One of Turkey’s leading export merchants Veysel Tuysuz explained about how Turkish Cargo is boosting the Cherry industry, “The most delicious cherries in the world are grown in our lands, and we convey such value of us beyond the borders by Turkish Cargo. MORE

When you consider that 70 percent of the freight that moves through the country is transported by trucks, the trucking industry is the backbone that holds the U.S. Much the same way that the trucking industry keeps many U.S. MORE