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This Week in Logistics News (October 24-28, 2016)

Talking Logistics

In 2012, for example, he was elected as a fellow of the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS), where he served as chair of the Sections and Societies Subcommittee and as president of the Transportation Science and Logistics Section. Thank you, Marius, for your friendship, support, and confidence in me.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

The responsibility for container safety is shared across the supply chain, with solutions for safer container transport including proper packing, stowage, and securing of containers, and reporting of correct weight. Colorado also adopted the rule but will have a heavy duty truck provision begin in 2027.

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Look Ma, No Hands! Self-Driving Vehicle Makes Maiden Voyage

Aera Technology

The self-driving tractor trailer traversed 120 miles of Colorado’s I-25 while the driver hung out in the sleeper cab , and by all accounts, the ride went smoothly. The Benefits of Automation In 2014, trucks transported more than $700 billion worth of freight , which is nearly three times more than any other mode of transportation.

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Look Ma’ No Hands! Self-Driving Vehicle Makes Maiden Voyage

Aera Technology

The self-driving tractor trailer traversed 120 miles of Colorado’s I-25 while the driver hung out in the sleeper cab , and by all accounts, the ride went smoothly. In 2014, trucks transported more than $700 billion worth of freight , which is nearly three times more than any other mode of transportation.

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The ‘Close’

Tailwind

The ‘Close’ by Catch-22 Transportation Management Software Corporation. “So It’s the most amazing Transportation Management Software system on the planet today. Well, I was actually planning a ski trip to Colorado with my family around then?”. So there you have it folks. I am not worried.