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Highlights from TPM 2023 with Peter Tirschwell

The Logistics of Logistics

In his role Peter leads The Journal of Commerce, the historic New York City maritime newspaper founded in 1827, today a team of specialized business journalists focused on the end-to-end international shipping supply chain including shipping, ports, airfreight, trucking, rail and home delivery, addressed to the needs of shippers.

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

Talking Logistics

Prior to GT Nexus, Michelle was Vice President of North America for Inttra and Vice President of Sales and Business Information Systems for Maritime Direct in New York City.

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This Week in Logistics News (December 8-12, 2014)

Talking Logistics

October 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Amazon to use bike messengers for one-hour delivery in New York City ( Reuters ). The new Canadian offices allow Transplace to expand its presence and continue to specialize in Canadian cross-border and intra-Canada freight. Trucking Industry.

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Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2018

Material Handling & Logistics

Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2016 : robot pickers, bridge-inspecting drones, autonomous freight shuttles, and more. cities have launched Smart City Logistics innovations and protocols, following the lead of Europe and Asia. ? Content Summary: Trucks Platoon Across North Carolina Turnpike. Several major U.S.

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Hit By a Mack Truck

Tailwind

It’s akin to getting hit by a freight train. I think the term came into the ‘modern parlance’ for two reasons: One is the fact that MACK trucks were one of the originals in the industry and were de rigueur in New York City around the turn of the 20th century, where they were originally called Manhattans.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 2 – 8)

Logistics Viewpoints

One company, JOKR , is focusing on New York City, and promises delivery in 15 minutes or less, with no order minimums, and a selection of products that you might find in the local deli or convenience store. Israel Aircraft Industries is remodeling older Air Canada passenger jets to carry heavy freight.

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The History of the Semi Truck

Freight Plus

Prior to the invention of trucks, freight was hauled by horse drawn carriages and trains. To assuage his doubters, Winton ordered an endurance run that saw his car make the 800 mile drive from Cleveland to New York City. Freightliner is owned by Daimler Trucks North America, which also owns the Western Star brand.