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3PL Basics: An Introduction to 3rd Party Logistics with Roberto Cadena

The Logistics of Logistics

Sustainability. Transportation Management System (TMS). Supply Chain Security Analysis. Predictive Analytics. Visibility. Warehouse Management System (WMS). Special Services. Direct to Store. Direct to Home. Foreign Trade Zone. Import / Export / Customs. Reverse Logistics / Product Lifecycle Management. Global Expansion.

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The Benefits of Sustainable Transportation

Logistics Business Magazine

That’s a real challenge in an industry in which the use of transport and machinery to help prepare goods and get them from one destination to another, which could be a large distance, is so heavy. So, how can industry make transport more sustainable? First, let’s consider what sustainable transportation actually is.

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Freightliner secures funding for emissions tool

Logistics Business Magazine

Freightliner , in partnership with a consortium of specialist suppliers, has successfully secured government funding to develop a Rail Freight Energy and Emissions Calculator (REEC) that will be deployed on the existing NR+ platform used for rail- freight planning.

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Verdek Agrees to Supply ChargePoint EV Chargers to State of California

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Verdek, a provider of electric vehicle charging solutions, has secured a three-year contract with the state of California. This achievement underscores Verdek’s commitment to advancing sustainable transportation and reinforces its position in the EV infrastructure industry.

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REPOST: 3PL Basics: An Introduction to 3rd Party Logistics with Roberto Cadena

The Logistics of Logistics

Sustainability. Transportation Management System (TMS). Supply Chain Security Analysis. Predictive Analytics. Visibility. Warehouse Management System (WMS). Special Services. Direct to Store. Direct to Home. Foreign Trade Zone. Import / Export / Customs. Reverse Logistics / Product Lifecycle Management. Global Expansion.

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Transforming Road Safety and Efficiency: The Role of V2V Communication in Freight and Trucking

Logistics Viewpoints

For more information on these efforts, read more here: [link] Data Privacy and Security: The exchange of real-time data raises significant privacy and security concerns. Robust encryption and authentication mechanisms are crucial to protect data integrity and confidentiality.

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DB Schenker Brazil’s Runway Product Incorporates New Sustainability and Diversity Initiatives

Now, That's Logistics

Environmentally-sustainable transportation has become a key focus for organizations, governments and entire countries, all of which are placing a larger emphasis on reducing their carbon footprints. It also just welcomed its first customer for a new fashion warehouse designed specifically for luxury brands.