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UPS Strike Averted While Workers Gain Heat Protection

Logistics Viewpoints

UPS is the largest parcel delivery company in North America. Existing and newly purchased package cars would be fitted with air induction vents to alleviate extreme temperatures in the back of the vehicles where cargo is loaded and unloaded. The company generated over $100 billion in revenue in their last financial year.

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Ocean Risk Management part 2: Navigating Global Shipping Alliance

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The alliance was formed in 2014 and covers major shipping routes between Asia, Europe, and North America. The alliance covers shipping routes between Asia, Europe, and North America, as well as routes within Asia. The alliance was formed in 2017 and covers major shipping routes between Asia, Europe, and North America.

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Don’t Get Caught Off-Guard: Preparing for July 2016 SOLAS Shipper Mandates

Talking Logistics

Shippers, beneficial cargo owners or non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOCCs) are responsible for verifying weights. Shippers are required to communicate verified weights in a shipping document. What does this mean for you? Others have already started planning for the move. This creates more challenges moving forward.

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Five Ways to Reduce Driver Churn Rates in the Trucking Business

Turvo

There are various reasons for the high driver churn rate faced by the trucking industry in North America: Uncertain work hours : Drivers are expected to work for long hours depending on delivery schedules and timelines. Automate documentation. This affects their mental health as well as social life. .

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From Exports to Delivery: Simplifying PPE Shipping

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Policy 53 increases CIQ inspection on all PPE products, labels, packaging, and documentation. or Canada, make certain to watch our video on customs best practices with Ben Bidwell, director of North America customs and compliance, in order to better understand requirements, expectations and regulations for PPE.

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This Week in Logistics News (December 4-8, 2017)

Talking Logistics

Daimler Trucks North America launches 3D printed parts program (Commercial Carrier Journal). JDA and SATO Partner to Deliver the Future of Warehouse Management. UPS Acquires Sandler & Travis Trade Advisory Services. Fetch Robotics raises $25 million to automate warehouses (VentureBeat). Growing length of U.S.

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Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2018

Material Handling & Logistics

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has implemented a new process to allow shippers to submit original vehicle export documentation electronically in lieu of delivering physical copies to their local CBP trade office. Content Summary: Trucks Platoon Across North Carolina Turnpike. To save both time and money, U.S. Media Image.