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This Week in Logistics News (December 5-9, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Delivery eBike Debuts In Portland, Ore. MyWebGrocer and Descartes Combine Solutions to Help Grocers Drive Ecommerce Growth and Profitability. Acquires enVista’s Capacity Solutions Brokerage Division. According to the press release: This new electrically-assisted tricycle began delivering packages in Portland, Ore.,

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A Complete Breakdown of the 26th State of Logistics Report

GlobalTranz

Some of the key points within the State of Logistics Report include the cost of logistics in the US, managing capacity, and addressing the trucker shortage. Managing Capacity. Throughout the State of Logistics Report, managing capacity becomes a focal point of many aspects of the logistics industry.

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Energy Efficiency Is Key to Better Logistics

Material Handling & Logistics

Retailers such as Walmart have rigorous standards and will only purchase from suppliers who meet these standards. This solution has not been overlooked by logistics companies. UPS has tested this model in Portland, Pittsburg and Ft. Reducing energy costs often reduces GHG emission. The ROI of Natural Gas. In the U.S.,

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29 warehouse & automation experts share insights on how warehouse robots will impact industry employment

6 River Systems

From greater flexibility and scalability to productivity gains, a faster ROI compared to other automation solutions and better resource management, warehouse robots are changing the face of warehousing. It’s no longer a question of whether they will exceed human capacities, but when.

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Have Spot Market Rates Bottomed Out?

DAT Solutions

The cities with tight capacity include Memphis, Rock Island, IL, and Portland, OR. Then again, while the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) was down to 50.1 Following the narrative of 2014 and tight capacity, many shippers adjusted their contract pricing to ensure capacity. I did a survey of hot markets in the U.S.,