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This Week in Logistics News (October 24-28, 2016)

Talking Logistics

In 2012, for example, he was elected as a fellow of the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS), where he served as chair of the Sections and Societies Subcommittee and as president of the Transportation Science and Logistics Section. Thank you, Marius, for your friendship, support, and confidence in me.

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Look Ma, No Hands! Self-Driving Vehicle Makes Maiden Voyage

Aera Technology

The self-driving tractor trailer traversed 120 miles of Colorado’s I-25 while the driver hung out in the sleeper cab , and by all accounts, the ride went smoothly. The Benefits of Automation In 2014, trucks transported more than $700 billion worth of freight , which is nearly three times more than any other mode of transportation.

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Look Ma’ No Hands! Self-Driving Vehicle Makes Maiden Voyage

Aera Technology

The self-driving tractor trailer traversed 120 miles of Colorado’s I-25 while the driver hung out in the sleeper cab , and by all accounts, the ride went smoothly. In 2014, trucks transported more than $700 billion worth of freight , which is nearly three times more than any other mode of transportation.

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Uber Freight: Another “Uber-for-Trucking”?

Freightos

The Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956 enabled unfettered national transportation with four lanes and no traffic lights. Uber CEO Travis Kalanick was talking about logistics back in 2014 (although he called it “icing on the cake” back then). Owned by Roper Industries (S&P 500 company). Trucker Path. Focus on long-haul, not local.

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Do Freight Shipping Prices Vary by State?

Freight Center

Colorado’s mountainous terrain and seasonal changes can impact freight shipping costs. billion in 2014. Delaware contains a large number of ports and freights, making intermodal transportation a good choice. Florida embraces a multimodal transportation system, moving over 770 tons of freight annually. Connecticut.

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Do Freight Shipping Prices Vary by State?

Freight Center

Colorado’s mountainous terrain and seasonal changes can impact freight shipping costs. billion in 2014. Delaware contains a large number of ports and freights, making intermodal transportation a good choice. Florida embraces a multimodal transportation system, moving over 770 tons of freight annually. Connecticut.

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Do Freight Shipping Prices Vary by State?

Freight Center

Colorado’s mountainous terrain and seasonal changes can impact freight shipping costs. billion in 2014. Delaware contains a large number of ports and freights, making intermodal transportation a good choice. Florida embraces a multimodal transportation system, moving over 770 tons of freight annually. Connecticut.

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