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Top 20: The Ultimate Logistics Technology Roundup

Freightos

of total tech investments in 2012 to 1.37% in the first half of 2014. Faster service, great capacity usage and direct connectivity with freight companies means better access to service providers. Freight Marketplaces : Cargomatic is a prime example of the rebirth of freight marketplaces. We know how you feel. Let us know!

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Logistics at BR Williams

BR Williams Supply Chain Management

After being in this industry for the past year or so, if you were to ask me to explain what “logistics” truly means, the best comparison I can articulate would be to the sport of parkour. We use these principles, along with some creativity, to service our customers by moving their freight as efficiently as possible.

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Market Update: Transportation Industry News

CH Robinson Transportfolio

in January, driven by a strong manufacturing sector and easier comparisons due to early 2014’s weather issues. At just 44 fleets, it bested the previous low of 70 fleets in 2012. Freight Services Logistics Over the Road Supply Chain Transportation Policy Carrier Capacity Driver Shortage Market Indicators Transportation Market'

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First In Flight, Last in Drones: Regulation Hampers US Innovation

Elementum

Since 2012 the FAA has been under increasing pressure to implement a comprehensive and streamlined pathway for companies wishing to obtain commercial drone operating licenses. Furthermore, the permissions the FAA grants with its Section 333 exemptions are very limited by comparison.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 10-14, 2013)

Talking Logistics

Transplace Updates, Enhances TMS Freight Allocation Module 2.0. Con-way Freight Announces 2013 General Rate Increase. Freight Shipments Fell 1.2% provides greater flexibility in establishing how the freight is presented to authorized carriers, and the amount of visibility carriers have into the progress of the auction.

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How the Total Cost of Ownership of Electric Trucks Influences Fleet Decisions

GTG Technology Group

A 2016 study of 3,000 fleet owners [2] proved this fact by comparing TCOs in 2016 vs. 2012. Choose diesel first to begin the comparison. Simply press “Compare Electric Costs” at the bottom of the calculator page to immediately see a comparison based on the average TCO of an electric truck. Fleet management costs are increasing.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 27 – March 3, 2017)

Talking Logistics

Freightos unveils beta launch of international freight price index (American Shipper). 2016 North American Freight Numbers. Those same words were also said when the ports were shut down for 10 days in 2002 , and again in December 2012 when 600 clerks went on strike , shutting down the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach for 8 days.