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This Week in Logistics News (April15 – 20)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now for this week’s logistics news: Walmart Adds Truck Powered by Compressed Natural Gas to its Transportation Fleet CMA CGM offers $5.5 billion for Bollore logistics unit Retailers Tackle Cardboard Overload With Made-to-Fit Boxes Robust.AI billion) for the logistics unit of Bollore.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 25 – December 1)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Jennifer McKeehan, SVP, transportation and delivery for Walmart U.S., The new parcel stations will allow Walmart’s private fleet to transport even more online orders. Walmart shipped one quarter of its U.S. million km) using battery-electric vehicles hauling customer freight.

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Selecting a Supply Chain Technology Provider is Harder than it Seems

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The logistics industry globally is more competitive, volatile, uncertain and interconnected than ever. Having the right transportation technology can improve everything from route efficiency to supply chain sustainability. You will want to consider your potential transportation technology provider’s track record.

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The difference between supply chain and logistics explained

Unleashed

However, when people refer to supply chains, they often use the terms ‘supply chain’ and ‘logistics’ interchangeably. The difference between supply chain and logistics. The life of coffee begins with growers in the likes of Brazil or Vietnam. What is logistics? Examining KPIs: Supply chain vs. logistics.

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Digitisation: Shifting Gears in 2021

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Supply chain and logistics are at the centre of our economy. Supply chain and logistics is often labelled as a digital laggard with a high level of inertia. The creation of the Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) and an increasing number of startup challenges, incubators etc. marked the development. Wolfgang Lehmacher.

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Logistics Execs Split on Outcome of NAFTA Talks

Material Handling & Logistics

Executives in a new survey, 2018 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index, are divided about whether a new pact would help Mexico (24.3%); hurt Mexico (21.8%); or leave trade unchanged (25.7%). 8 in the infrastructure/transport category and maintains its grip on No. In the 50 country rankings, Brazil slips two spots to No.

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Five Key Takeaways From JOC’s TPM 2016

Freightos

For shippers, carriers and logistics providers, the JOC ’s TPM (Trans-Pacific Maritime Conference) is one of the must-attends on the annual events calendar. Transpacific Shipping in 2016. Transpacific Shipping in 2016. China’s booming e-commerce is a great opportunity for logistics providers given the potential for scaling.