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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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Experts Reveal Top Transportation Trends to Watch

Supply Chain Opz

In this article, leading experts from various sectors in transportation industry will discuss transportation trends you should take a closer look. A key component of an ELD system is a mobile printer enabling the driver to print documents right from the truck cab in compliance with government regulations. Adam Kahn, Sr.

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Five Ways to Reduce Driver Churn Rates in the Trucking Business

Turvo

Historically, as evidenced by a 2019 poll by the American Transportation Research Institute, turnover rates in the trucking business are substantially greater than in most occupations (ATRI). One of the top ten issues raised by transportation CEOs in the poll was driver retention. Automate documentation.

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

Talking Logistics

Descartes Integrates Transportation Messaging and Customs Filing with SAP®. Daimler Trucks North America launches 3D printed parts program (Commercial Carrier Journal). We decided to collaborate with Descartes because of their expertise in multi-modal transportation messaging and customs filing.

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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. In conclusion.