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Which States are Making the Grade in Logistics?

Material Handling & Logistics

The 2018 Manufacturing and Logistics Report Card , conducted by Conexus Indiana for the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research, rates U.S. With three maritime ports that together rank 7th in waterborne shipping, Indiana provides the only statewide port system with direct waterway access to two U.S. Media Type.

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36 innovative companies re-inventing and rethinking supply chain and logistics

6 River Systems

Penske is also taking safety to the next level by introducing a video-based safety program in more than 2,800 heavy-duty trucks in its North America operations, including event-triggered onboard cameras and an ongoing driver safety coaching program.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 18 – 24)

Logistics Viewpoints

it will carry less cargo and be able to drive a shorter distance. In 2020, the startup said it had partnered with tractor-trailer manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America to add on-vehicle fleet management software to its trucks. San Diego-based Platform Science is backed by Daimler Truck AG, as well as venture investors.