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Lufthansa Cargo Boosts Handling Performance with New Production Planning System

DELMIA Quintiq

Lufthansa Cargo has finalized the implementation of its production planning and control (PPC) transformation project. The new production planning system assists the planners in scheduling the break-down of incoming cargo and the build-up of outgoing freight for onward transport by truck or flight. About Ab Ovo.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 13 – 19)

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cargo imports in May could hit highest level since last October Transloading is heating up again Hundreds of cargo ships lost propulsion in U.S. However, Amazon has backed away from a vow to make half of all deliveries with zero carbon pollution by 2030, saying that initiative was superseded by broader climate goals.

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The Green Corridor: Digitise Wisely to Reduce Emissions

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

It allows for better tracking of cargo and people in airports, enhanced security, and enhanced safety – just to name a few. These applications translate ultimately to less down time, less distance travelled, less misrouted cargo, less idle time at the airport, and less flight time circling over the airports, waiting in line to land.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 11 – 17)

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The company is also working on a forthcoming R2 model and is in need of cash. Rivian spokeswoman Marina Norville said in a statement the company’s relationship with Amazon has and continues to be a positive one. Amazon Air’s network is starting to look more like the hub-centric models of air cargo giants FedEx and UPS.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 12 – 18)

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In an interview with American Shipper, Patrik Berglund, CEO of Xeneta, a company that tracks both long- and short-term ocean shipping rates, said that “we’re going into a tender season that doesn’t look like anything else historically.” Sustainability continues to be top of mind for companies. By 2030, the Coca-Cola Co.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 30 – August 5)

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Hershey Chief Executive Officer Michele Buck said those issues, along with the company’s focus on meeting demand during non-holiday periods, would lead to a likely shortage during Halloween, but added that sales will still top last year. The company is relying on price increases to boost growth. Apparently, warehouses are full.

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This Week n Logistics News (February 24 – March 1)

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The companies are kicking off the relationship with a collection of Daylight Saving Essentials designed to address the grogginess that often follows the time change, which will take place this year on March 10. The company, based in Bentonville, AR said that 75 percent of net U.S.

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