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6 Emerging Trends In Supply Chain and A Deeper Look into Driverless Vehicles

GlobalTranz

To be able to deal with tariffs and customs, many supply chain companies have partnered with third-party logistics providers who help them manage in-country transportation, distribution, and warehousing. Stagnation of Air Cargo and Sea Freight Rates. Air cargo rates will also remain static. Managing Risk.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 25-29, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Freightos Launches First International Freight Marketplace to Power $2 Trillion Worth of U.S. In other technology news, Freightos announced “the launch of the world’s first online marketplace for international freight, providing instant comparison, booking, and management of freight services from multiple logistics providers.”

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This Truck Could Save the American Freight System

Elementum

We’ve talked about the truck driver shortage and its potential to disrupt domestic freight shipping: fewer people are choosing to become truck drivers, leading to a serious dip in truck capacity in only a few years. A few companies have found the answer. In August, the company was approved to begin testing its trucks on German roads.

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Connecting Canada, the US and Europe

Cathy Roberson

Photo courtesy of GLS UK-based postal operator, Royal Mail further expands its international operations through its subsidiary, General Logistics Systems (GLS) with the acquisition of Canadian freight operator, Rosenau Transport, announced on Oct 8. How does this all benefit postal operator Royal Mail? International cross-border.

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10 Technologies That Are Going To Change Your Life

Supply Chain Game Changer

Driverless cars are already being road-tested by companies like Uber, but at the moment these automated wonders are pretty much just gimmicks. Companies like Peloton Technology are testing different ways to make self-driving transport efficient and safe. The concept is being tested at a 3-km site in Nevada.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 14 – 20)

Logistics Viewpoints

Amazon says its new robotics system, named Sequoia after the giant trees native to California’s Sierra Nevada region, is designed for both speed and safety. Humans are meant to work alongside new machines in a way that should reduce injuries, the company says. The move will set new guidelines for companies like Nvidia Corp.,

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Which Supply Chain Strategy Will Prevail in 2022?

Stord

Specifically, some companies are considering reshoring—bringing manufacturing domestically —or diversifying their network to include more suppliers in a range of countries. As an extension, companies are hoarding warehouse space to accommodate the extra product stored in the U.S. Two popular trends? As the U.S.