Freightos
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
The Tesla Semi Truck Will Change Freight. Freight innovation frequently focuses on moving data better – like visibility, eBookings , and the new generation of forwarders and brokers. But changing infrastructure is no less critical. Which is why one of technology’s most respected minds is now fundamentally overhauling land freight (and he’s not just stopping at an electric truck).
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 30, 2017
It has certainly been evident this year that natural disasters can significantly disrupt the supply chain. And when recent hurricanes, earthquakes and wildfires began wreaking havoc, many shippers were left asking themselves: “How have recent natural disasters affected our transportation network?” and “What can we do in the future to mitigate these disruptions?
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Food Logistics
NOVEMBER 3, 2017
The first Colombian avocado has been packed in preparation for its journey via container ship from the Port at Cartagena to California-based Long Beach Port.
Morai Logistics
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
In this final part, we look into the role unions and the need for human judgement play in keeping trains from being universally automated. In last week’s blog post , we asked why there’s little media excitement around automated trains. We’ll be answering that question today, but first, a quick recap. In the previous post, we mentioned that the technology to automate trains systems and networks has existed for decades.
Heico Sandee, CEO of Smart Robotics, explores how automation redefines warehouse culture. By shifting repetitive tasks to skill-based roles, automation improves safety, fosters collaboration, and makes warehousing more appealing to today’s workforce.
Logistics Problem Solving
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
Following deregulation of freight in the 1980s, initially the role of the third party logistics provider was to provide knowledge the shipper didn’t have to supplement their internal team. Over the next 40 years this role changed. The 3PL gradually replaced the shipper’s in-house team and the shipper no longer retained in-house logistics knowledge. With today’s increasingly complex supply chains, rapid speed of change, and advances in technology, it’s time to reevaluate the 3PL’s role in the shi
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Food Logistics
NOVEMBER 3, 2017
The nation’s largest port complex approved a plan Thursday to slash air pollution by encouraging the phase-out of diesel trucks in favor of natural gas and, ultimately, zero-emissions trucks and cargo-handling equipment over the next two decades.
GlobalTranz
NOVEMBER 3, 2017
The decision to bring new technology into your existing warehouse operation should not be taken lightly. Modern technology enables a whole new level of collaboration , efficiency and better operations. However, simply wiping out your existing systems, which can represent millions of dollars in past investments, is not the answer. Your organization should invest in and manage supply chain technology integration, making the most out of your existing technology and new investments these steps. .
Blue Grace Logistics
OCTOBER 30, 2017
Identity theft is among the most insidious forms of crime. Not only can it mean a person loses their livelihood, but for an enterprising criminal it could just be a stepping stone for an even bigger target. What sort of targets would criminals be aiming for after stealing an identity? How about truckloads of cargo. When you consider the amount of information people post digitally, there is a lot of sensitive data out there, just waiting to be taken.
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
The other day I ordered some new cologne from a website I had used only once before. I received the order confirmation that they had accepted the order and I have been awaiting shipment updates ever since. They have not charged my credit card yet, so I wonder if I will receive my order or if it will arrive later than I requested. This is typically when I order a tequila in frustration and my mind goes into overdrive asking the basic question: What are the risks in their supply chain?
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Food Logistics
NOVEMBER 1, 2017
The $213 million deal will help make the waterway the deepest on the East Coast and more accessible to supersized cargo ships visiting the Port of Charleston.
Freightos
OCTOBER 30, 2017
The Salvation of Peak Season? Freight Rate Update Wk 43. By John Edmonds, Research & Marketing, Freightos. It’s the height of peak shipping season and despite a decidedly lackluster October, many carriers have scheduled general rate increases (GRIs) for November. And they couldn’t come sooner; China-US West Coast prices last week were nearly 30% lower than 2016 prices.
Blue Grace Logistics
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
Countdown to the ELD Mandate – December 16th 2017. It is time to plan for the ELD Mandate as a freight shipper, if you haven’t already. When the electronic logging device mandate takes place, many shippers will be caught off guard with shipments taking longer than expected due to the restrictions put in place on drivers. We thought it would be beneficial to show some fast facts and predictions about ELDs that we originally published in 2016.
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 1, 2017
Allison Fowler, Senior Director of Planning at LLamasoft discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: When it comes to supply chain planning, what are some of the challenges or limitations companies are coming up against today? How are they currently addressing those challenges? Is the line between supply chain planning and supply chain design starting to blur at the companies you work with today?
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As early as next year, procurement and supply chain operations will begin to adopt AI agents, often called “agentic AI,” to work alongside employees to make and execute decisions with precision across procurement and even the most complex global supply chains. Unlike LLM-based generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, these AI agents do not require prompts from humans.
Food Logistics
OCTOBER 31, 2017
Food and beverage companies would be wise to build the possibility of higher fuel costs into their expense forecasts for the next several years.
GlobalTranz
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
Editor's Note: Today's blog is from Chris Richardson who discusses why choosing logistics as your major is a good idea. Logistics. This is an omnipresent term when people are suggesting careers for you. “You don’t know what profession to choose? Why don’t you consider logistics?”. It’s a rewarding profession, that’s for sure. But, what is logistics , really?
Logistics Problem Solving
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
Following deregulation of freight in the 1980s, initially the role of the third party logistics provider was to provide knowledge the shipper didn’t have to supplement their internal team. Over the next 40 years this role changed. The 3PL gradually replaced the shipper’s in-house team and the shipper no longer retained in-house logistics knowledge. With today’s increasingly complex supply chains, rapid speed of change, and advances in technology, it’s time to reevaluate the 3PL’s role in the shi
West Coast and California Logistics
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
For many companies, Mexico has long been an ideal manufacturing location due to lower costs and close proximity to American consumers. What has often been less than ideal, however, is the distribution of those finished goods after they leave the plant. Mexico logistics is often fraught with hurdles such as border uncertainties, inadequate warehouse capacity, and security concerns.
Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski
Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea
Food Logistics
OCTOBER 30, 2017
A major—and likely expensive—plan to reduce air pollution around the country’s two busiest container ports may soon be approved by those who govern each port.
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 30, 2017
Hurricane Irma caused plenty of damage, that much is true, but it’s nothing compared to what she would have done to the southeastern coast of the United States if she had hit with full force. Luckily, she slowed from a Category 5 down to a 3 or 2 before hitting the bulk of land in her path. Puerto Rico and the islands, unfortunately, were not so fortuitous.
Logistics in War
OCTOBER 29, 2017
By Jobie Turner. In my earlier post , I argued that the expectations being placed upon air power to deliver strategic mobility outweigh its capacity to operationally deliver. Yet air transportation will remain an essential way of sustaining combat forces in the future battlefield; a necessary way if the future battlefield will be as dispersed and fluid as is being argued by military concept writers around the world.
Mazars Ledger
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
When it comes to generational gaps, many human resource departments are like cashiers at a busy deli: “Next!” Many have… The post Industries are Moving Past the Millennials and Preparing to Recruit Generation Z appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
Quiet Logistics
NOVEMBER 3, 2017
Boston 25 News visits our Devens, MA, warehouse for a first-hand look at how cameras, radar and mapping technology empower Locus Robots to work with human employees, enabling us to ship orders efficiently and quietly. Click the link to watch the full segment, featuring Quiet's SVP of Sales Nick Saunders and warehouse specialist Juan Trinidad.
GlobalTranz
NOVEMBER 1, 2017
A lot hinges on your industrial supply chain operating smoothly, not least the survival of your business. However, computer downtime constantly threatens to derail supply chains all over the world. How then can the humble Industrial Computer Workstation serve to safeguard your supply chain? Computers of yesteryear would quickly succumb to dust and heat damage, rendering them useless, while severely disrupting industrial supply chains.
Freightera
OCTOBER 30, 2017
Many exciting news for Freightera friends! In case you missed it, earlier this month we were featured among socially responsible companies in Inc. Magazine. “How to Ship Freight Responsively” is the message that got us their attention, and in just a few days we’ll be taking it to the COP23 Climate Change conference in Bonn, Germany. In the 6-17 November COP23 event Freightera will continue to promote our green freight vision and meet with the organizations, corporate partners and governme
Odyssey Logistics
OCTOBER 31, 2017
The Port of Charleston, SC, is taking the final steps to become the deepest port on the East Coast. On October 30, 2017, Jim Newsome, President and CEO of the South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA), officially announced the awarding of a second contract for the deepening of the Port of Charleston. With a previous contract. Continue Reading. The post Charleston Port Dredging Contracts appeared first on Odyssey Logistics & Technology.
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Freightera
OCTOBER 31, 2017
Yes, it’s that time of year again! Some of you may have been waiting for the night of tricks, treats and fun since that night in 2016. Happy Halloween! Ride safe! Don’t fret – ship freight with us! . The post Happy Halloween! appeared first on Freightera Blog.
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