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What is a White Glove Transportation Service?

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A white glove transportation service is the top-rated transportation service with the best customer service. And, not unlike fine dining or valet parking, white glove transportation services are premium services, provided at an extra cost, that ensure that a product or item gets the care that it needs while being delivered.

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Transport Drones & Autonomous Vehicles: The Transportation Mode Dance Card is Getting Full

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A little more than a year ago, Audi created a parody of transport drones in the sUVA commercial, but the ideas behind these “Terminator-like” actions actually represent very real possibilities for how extensive the network of drones will grow in 2016. What’s Happening with Transport Drones for the Use in Logistics?

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This Week in Logistics News (July 9 – 15)

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And now on to this week’s logistics news: Alphabet’s Wing Develops Fleet of New Drones for More Efficient Package Delivery. Walmart to order 4,500 Canoo EVs for last-mile delivery. But Wing is developing a robust R&D pipeline so the company can be prepared with a bunch of different aircraft that can meet different use cases.

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Tips & Best Practices for E-Commerce Shipping in Each Over-the-Road Shipping Mode

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E-Commerce requires intense coordination between supply chains and an understanding of how to achieve maximum efficiency in all modes of transportation, explains BigCommerce.com. E-Commerce Creates Additional Challenges in OTR Transportation Trucking faces a major crisis. Take advantage of alternative delivery options.

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UPS Invests In Autonomous Vehicle Company – TuSimple

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The American multinational package delivery and supply chain management company, UPS recently announced that their venture capital division, UPS Ventures had taken a minority stake in TuSimple , an autonomous driving company from San Diego.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 17-21, 2017)

Talking Logistics

Oracle Warehouse Management Cloud Update Helps Businesses Scale Logistics to Meet Multi-Channel Demand. MacroPoint Announces Platform Integration with JDA Transportation Management Solution. UPS Installs Beacons On Package Cars To Improve Loading Accuracy. Logistics Platform Haven Sets Sights on SAP with Launch of Haven TMS.

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Should You Use Google Maps for Trucks?

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Driving a truck isn’t the same as driving a regular delivery vehicle. Routing is vital for transporting goods long distances. Bad route planning means delayed deliveries, higher maintenance fees, and even the difference between success and failure. Time To Read: 6 minutes. Does Google Maps Make Sense For Truckers?