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The Logistics News that Shaped 2018

Logistics Management

Every year at this time, group news editor Jeff Berman combs through the mountain of news that was reported, written, and posted by the Logistics Management editorial staff over the course of the year to create the following list. Read below for the Top Logistics News Stories of 2018.

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A Crash Course on Navigating Trends in Trucking and Freight for 2018

GlobalTranz

As a result, shippers across the globe are looking for ways to keep up with the Amazon’s unrelenting approach, and these trends in trucking and freight reflect a few of the key ways shippers, third-party logistics providers and truckers will respond 2018. Freight Forwarding Will Undergo Digital Transformation. What about Amazon Air?

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Acing the drone obstacle course

World Food Programme Logistics

They are now out of their chairs and onto the green, where they will spend 90% of the course time. They were supportive, so on the second day, I was full of confidence and completed the obstacle course by myself,” she says. Matthew Cua offers hands-on technical assistance. Safety first The exercises build up from the basics.

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The Top 9 Freight Blogs of 2018

GlobalTranz

” Today’s post will cover the top 9 freight blogs from 2018. The Top 9 Freight Blogs from 2018 The freight blogs category most top viewed blog posts from 2018 included several elements of freight. 5 Top Transportation Management Trends to Expect in 2018. Learn about these trends in trucking and freight for 2018.

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2018 Outlook: The Year Global Shipping Embraces Artificial Intelligence

Talking Logistics

Looking back over the course of 2017, what has surprised you the most? Looking ahead to 2018, what are some of the key industry trends and themes that are setting the stage for AI innovation? Looking back over the course of 2017, what has surprised you the most? What are the biggest learnings or takeaways you’ve had?

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Show Me the Money: MH&L’s 2018 Salary Survey

Material Handling and Logistics

As the results of the MH&L 2018 Salary Survey indicate, the size of the paycheck has become almost as important. “If Since last year, in fact, the situation has worsened, as the percent of white/Caucasian managers increased from 76% in 2017 to 84% in 2018. Show me the money.”.

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How Many Warehouses Does the US Have? Nobody Knows

Logistics Viewpoints

The Department of Commerce lists warehousing companies, but of course, most warehouses are not owned by third party logistics or public warehousing companies. Their last survey was in 2018. Here are some different sources and their very different numbers: The first question is why the Department of Energy has these kinds of statistics.