Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Our salute to the best advancements in supply chain technology, processes and labor management from 2017. Click the links below to compare this year's innovations to those from previous years: Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2016 : robot pickers, bridge-inspecting drones, autonomous freight shuttles, and more. Sustainability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

This year, with the LA Rams being Super Bowl champs, Good360 said it will ship thousands of “unsellable” Bengals-branded hats, T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, COVID-19 masks, and scarves to struggling people in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. New wave of contracts will lock in much higher shipping rates.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2017

Global shipping feels fallout from Maersk cyber attack (Reuters). FourKites Partners with HaulFox to Provide Freight Brokers with Next Generation Supply Chain Visibility. The cyber attack was among the biggest-ever disruptions to hit global shipping. Join the team and our quest to turn Type 1 into Type None!

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2017

From ditching age-old tactics of shipping products now, to advancing the capabilities of augmented reality in logistics, our logistics trends highlighted expected improvements in the supply chain, many of which came true. Sustainability Measures Swept Through Logistics Providers to Reduce Transport Needs. The Internet of Things.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2017

All of this mounted to the Hanjin bankruptcy , one of the largest container shipping bankruptcies in history. This action will continue to accelerate the carrier acquisition activities in 2017. 2017 Projections. The three major alliances in 2017 will be 2M + Hyundai, The ALLIANCE, and Ocean Alliance.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2017

Partnerships reduce transportation costs through freight consolidation, appropriate freight classification and selection and increased scrutiny of billing and documentation practices. The role of TMS is growing more important in modern transportation and shipping. The use of 3PLs will continue to grow throughout 2017 and beyond.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 8, 2016

Today, we wrap up our series on the top 5 blogs in our 4 main categories ( Freight , Manufacturing , Logistics , and Supply Chain ). Maintaining the best possible fleet for your shipping needs requires vigilance and the tracking of specific measures across their performance. e-Book] 8 Big Factors to Consider for Efficient LTL Shipping.

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QAD

JUNE 11, 2020

Commercial ship repair is also significant. While it does have a history of sporadic electrical system outages, being primarily powered by thermal sources, the country is on a path to growth and sustainability in the power sector. Registered airlines moved 885,277,991 mt-km of freight in 2015. In 2017, South Africa exported $94.93

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QAD

JUNE 11, 2020

Commercial ship repair is also significant. While it does have a history of sporadic electrical system outages, being primarily powered by thermal sources, the country is on a path to growth and sustainability in the power sector. Registered airlines moved 885,277,991 mt-km of freight in 2015. In 2017, South Africa exported $94.93

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Prior to being appointed CEO at Amware Fulfillment in December 2017, he was COO of the firm, responsible for technology and the performance of 8 nationwide fulfillment centers. Amware works with businesses that ship at least 50,000+ orders a year and need to prepare for hyper-growth. Europe and Asia. The Greenscreens.ai

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

In fact, investor funding for this technology has ballooned since 2017 , growing from US$0.1 On-demand crowdsourcing is seen as one potential revolutioniser for shipping, using an Uber or AirBnB-like model but for final mile delivery. billion to $5.6 billion in 2021. Amazon vows to go carbon neutral by 2030.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Deborah Abrams Kaplan ( @KaplanInk ) reports, “Urban freight is expected to increase 40% by 2050, going hand-in-hand with the slew of retail stores closing due to e-commerce growth. … It’s estimated that 25% of carbon dioxide emissions and 30-50% of other pollutants are caused by urban freight transported by diesel-powered trucks.”

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Freight Plus

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

The new initiative, called “Shipment Zero,” signifies Amazon’s first serious look at presenting a sustainable shipping model to the public. Currently, Amazon does not release any facts regarding their green efforts and unlike 85% of Fortune 500 companies in 2017, they did not publish a sustainability report. Spotify. ,

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Some mornings I would ride my rocket ship, evading asteroids and alien cruisers along the way, and I would barely make it to school on time (I mean, the space station), with just enough fuel to make a safe landing. R2 Freight & Logistics, Inc. October Air Freight Demand Up 8.2% – Fastest Growth in 18 Months (IATA).

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

General average is a throwback to the days when a crew tossed cargo overboard to lighten the ship in a storm. If a ship experiences an extraordinary sacrifice or expenditure at sea today, the ship owner may declare general average. Ship owners have a lien on the ship’s cargo.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 26, 2022

In addition, paper results in a lack of visibility, efficiency and sustainability, as well as undermining the safety of drivers. 6] Staff, “ Automation in Logistics: Using RPA to Handle More Freight Quotes in Anticipation of Peak Season ,” GlobalTranz Blog, 26 August 2020. [7] ”[6].

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 30, 2016

Global Shipping Trends: What to expect in 2017. All of this mounted to the Hanjin bankruptcy , one of the largest container shipping bankruptcies in history. This action will continue to accelerate the carrier acquisition activities in 2017. 2017 Projections. Transportfolio by C.H. Carrier Consolidation.

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Shipsy

JANUARY 9, 2018

For the logistics sector, 2018 will be seen as the year to capitalize on the major changes that have taken place in 2017. As with 2017, we expect the Government to make significant investments as well as regulatory changes to improve the logistics infrastructure of the country and remove existing impediments.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Responding to the 2023 IMO GHG Strategy by Wolfgang Lehmacher, Mikael Lind and Robert Ward Illustration: Sandra Haraldson, RISE 7 July 2023 marked a historic day for the shipping sector when the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted its 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (2023 Strategy).

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Logichain Solutions

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

POS displayers and other packaging material can be stored flat and assembled shortly before shipping. This applies to road transportation as well as sea and air freight. For ecommerce, the design of the products can determine how much packaging is needed to protect and ship the products. Transportation. Conclusion.

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Logichain Solutions

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

POS displayers and other packaging material can be stored flat and assembled shortly before shipping. This applies to road transportation as well as sea and air freight. For ecommerce, the design of the products can determine how much packaging is needed to protect and ship the products. Transportation. Conclusion.

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Logichain Solutions

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

POS displayers and other packaging material can be stored flat and assembled shortly before shipping. This applies to road transportation as well as sea and air freight. For ecommerce, the design of the products can determine how much packaging is needed to protect and ship the products.

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Logichain Solutions

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

POS displayers and other packaging material can be stored flat and assembled shortly before shipping. This applies to road transportation as well as sea and air freight. For ecommerce, the design of the products can determine how much packaging is needed to protect and ship the products.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 12, 2015

Remember, realism & optimism breed sustainability!). Add to that the cost of shipping over long distances to US and European markets and they have lost the huge advantage they used to have in the past. What…a negative link about reshoring in a post about reshoring? But things have changed a bit since then. in 2015, 3.9%

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Elementum

JULY 14, 2015

I Know What You Shipped Last Summer. Summer is supposed to be the busiest time of year for freight and air shipping, but given slow demand and overcapacity in recent months, expectations for the third quarter have changed, and not for the better. In addition, the new ships are more fuel efficient, which will reduce costs.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Click the links below to compare this year's innovations to those from previous years: Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2017 : exoskeletons, autonomous forklifts, flying warehouses, last-mile delivery, and more. Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2016 : robot pickers, bridge-inspecting drones, autonomous freight shuttles, and more.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2022

It is not uncommon for companies to tout their commitment to sustainability, but on closer examination the company’s commitment is far less than advertised. Here are a few questions that can be asked to really get at a company’s commitment to sustainability: Are the goals significant? Is Saint-Gobain Making Progress on Sustainability?

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Elementum

MAY 29, 2015

Shipping giant Maersk posted healthy profits this quarter despite declining freight rates. The losses were offset by cheap oil prices – not a sustainable source of profit. Maersk must find a way to mitigate recent issues with low shipping rates, overcapacity, and delays. The ships will also be more fuel efficient.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Today, we kick off our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation Management , Freight. We will feature over the next 5 business days each category's most viewed posts over the course of 2017. Share This: Read More.

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Gravity Supply Chain

MAY 20, 2022

Spire provides real-time information and analytics based on global maritime automatic identification system (AIS) technology—Spire’s constellation of small satellites captures the courses and current status of container ships across the globe. In 1956, manually loading a ship cost $5.86 billion metric tons as of 2017.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 6, 2023

So, when it comes to sustainability, we should be focusing on reducing emissions in the ocean that can kill off plant life. To fill the rising gaps in shopping malls, many mall owners are converting the empty spaces into fulfillment centers for shipping out orders. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 7, 2018

A mix of weather-led constraints in 2017, a continual shortage of semi-truck drivers, and the enforcement of hours of service (HOS) rules with electronic logging devices ( ELDs ) have all accelerated a rise in transportation costs. Their expertise is particularly relevant during difficult freight environments.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

A few years ago, as transportation management system (TMS) vendors started offering improved freight audit and payment capabilities, I predicted that many shippers would bring this outsourced process back in house. Why is global demand for freight audit and payment growing? What factors go into the outsource vs. insource decision?

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Firstly, many companies are reaching more advanced levels of maturity in sustainability and greening the supply chain. Meanwhile, more third-party agencies and organisations, including governments, are pushing the sustainability agenda. International shipping is complicated, and documentation requirements hard to understand.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Covered In this Business App Guide: Apps for your clients’ tech stack Accounting apps Lightyear Lightyear is a purchasing and accounts payable automation platform which was established in 2017. ” ShipStation ShipStation is automated shipping software for eCommerce businesses.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 14, 2021

From trade wars and covid-induced interruptions to the more recent pile-up of ships in the Suez Canal, disruption has proven to be the ugly underbelly of today’s globally integrated (just-in-time) supply chains. And newer players continue to emerge, with approximately 20% of companies founded since 2017. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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Elementum

AUGUST 11, 2016

The global trucking industry is currently facing two great challenges for sustainability: to transport a significantly higher volume of goods, and to further develop new means of delivery concepts. Trucking is the main means for freight transportation in the United States. A Nikola Motors model, designed to compete with Tesla's Semi.

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