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  • DG International picks ArrowXL

    Freight forwarder DG International has chosen ArrowXL to provide warehousing and delivery services for two of its clients that specialise in large indoor and outdoor furniture.About 30 of DG Internati...


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    https://www.logisticsmanager.com/dg-international-picks-arrowxl/5782

  • GEODIS OPENS NEW LOGISTICS CAMPUS IN NORTHERN FRANCE

    GEODIS has opened a new logistics campus in Douvrin, Hauts-de-France which will primarily serve retail and textile customers.There will be about 300 GEODIS employees on the 48,000 sqm site, which is c...


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    https://postandparcel.info/106490/news/geodis-opens-new-logistics-campus-in-northern-france/5783

  • More Volvos for Hawkins

    Hawkins Logistics has put three new Volvo FH-500 tractor units into service to join a fleet of 45 vehicles. We are comparing Volvo’s standard I-Shift automated transmission system against an I-S...


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    https://www.logisticsmanager.com/more-volvos-for-hawkins/5778

  • Hillebrand buys 3W Logistik

    JF Hillebrand, which specialises in logistics for the beverage industry, has acquired German transport operator 3W Logistik.Both companies work within the wine, beer and spirit sectors with JF Hillebr...


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    https://www.logisticsmanager.com/hillebrand-buys-3w-logistik/5779

  • 3PL firm Gallega Global Logistics opens 32ha hub in Kizad, Abu Dhabi

    UAE-based third-party logistics (3PL) company Gallega Global Logistics has launched a 32.5ha facility within the Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (Kizad) to meet the growing demand it faces for road-...


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    https://www.constructionweekonline.com/projects-tenders/255905-3pl-firm-gallega-global-logistics-opens-32ha-hub-in-kizad-abu-dhabi5773

  • Geodis opens new logistics campus in France

    Geodis, a leading global supply chain operator, has opened its new logistics campus in Douvrin, Hauts de France.A team of 300 Geodis employees will be mobilised to primarily serve retail and textile c...


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    http://www.tradearabia.com/news/IND_355788.html5774

  • XPO Logistics pilots labor productivity tools in LTL network

    XPO Logistics, a leading global provider of supply chain solutions, is piloting XPO Smart workforce productivity tools in its less-than-truckload network in Massachusetts, Michigan and North Carolina....


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    https://www.furnituretoday.com/technology/xpo-logistics-pilots-labor-productivity-tools-in-ltl-network/5767

  • Austrian Group Introduce Global FCL Freight Tracking Technology

    The rapid evolution of container and freight tracking systems has been an essential tool for many in the industry, from forwarding agents with anxious clients to ocean carriers planning possible diver...


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    https://handyshippingguide.com/shipping-news/austrian-group-introduce-global-fcl-freight-tracking-technology_120305768

  • Amazon Adds Planes to Shipping Fleet to Speed Up Prime Deliveries

    Amazon is adding 15 aircraft to its shipping fleet in an effort to speed up delivery to customers’ doors.The online retailer announced June 18 that it will lease 15 Boeing 737-800 cargo aircraft...


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    https://www.ttnews.com/articles/amazon-adds-planes-shipping-fleet-speed-prime-deliveries5772

EVENTS

Conferences

Talent in Logistics

TALENT IN LOGISTICS

June 27-28, 2019
Talent in Logistics is dedicated to the recruitment, development, engagement and retention of the 2.2 million+ people working in the transport, logistics and warehousing sector. We host unique events that bring together people from all areas of the logistics industry to share knowledge and expertise...

ALCAT Congress

ALCAT CONGRESS

June 26-28, 2019
The objectives of the expo & congress of ALACAT are the reliability of its processes for exporters and importers and the authorities of control in an area of increased competitiveness that assure the productivity of their companies, allowing to improve day to day the trade.

The 12th International Conference of Asian Shipping and Logistics (ICASL 2019)

THE 12TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF ASIAN SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS (ICASL 2019)

June 27-29, 2019
ICASL is an annual international event devoted to shipping and logistics studies. It aims to provide a platform for academics, researchers, policy makers, specialists, and practitioners working in port, shipping, aviation transportation and logistics. We are expecting a wide range of attendances fro...

INO Summit

INO SUMMIT

June 28-30, 2019
The summit is held by participation of the members from Overseas Project Cargo Association (OPCA), Freight Forwarders Family Worldwide Agents Network (3F) and Freight Midpoint International Forwarders Network (FM). These three associations are independent and separate from one another, and have 98% ...

46th Annual Back to the 50’s Weekend

46TH ANNUAL BACK TO THE 50’S WEEKEND

June 21-23, 2019
With lots of color throughout the publication, this year’s informational 76-page guide is a keeper! You will find it filled with the Daily Schedule, all information related to the Event, Entertainment, interesting Articles, important contact information, and advertising from many of the vendor...

International Conference on Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON HUMANITARIAN LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

June 20-21, 2019
International Conference on Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management. It a...

The Trucking Summit 2019

THE TRUCKING SUMMIT 2019

June 19-21, 2019
Trucking Summit is a unique experience where you’ll share two days of private meetings and social activities with fleet directors and owners you’re interested in meeting, and who are interested in meeting with you. It is your new way to engage senior-level decision-makers from private an...

Intra Logistics Latin America

INTRA LOGISTICS LATIN AMERICA

June 18-20, 2019
The Intra Logistics Latin America is the only specialized event in Mexico that provides solutions, trains the industry and sets trends in logistics and supply chain towards industry 4.0. the event provides the attendees with the opportunity to meet the directors and managers of catering, production/...

 

Webinars

JUN 25, 2019 | 10:00 AM
OPTIMIZING LOGISTICS OPERATIONS WITH DELIVERY ORCHESTRATION
Customer expectations are continuously increasing, putting any business with goods or services that need to be delivered under immense pressure to provide exceptional customer experiences. This in turn is rapidly increasing the demand on 3PLs and logistics providers that are expected to fo...
JUN 25, 2019 | 2:00 PM
HOW TRUCKING FREIGHT FUTURES CAN HELP IN A DOWN MARKET: A WEBINAR FOR BROKERS
Over the past few weeks, FreightWaves has been highlighting data-driven market insights that are pointing to the potential for a severe downturn of the freight market. If risk management and weathering a potential freight down cycle are top of mind for your business, then understanding how...
JUN 26, 2019
OPTIMIZE SUPPLY CHAINS WITH INDUSTRIAL-SCALE UV INKJET LABEL PRINTING
Today’s self-adhesive label market is characterized by an extremely high complexity. Shortened and more complex product life cycles, more product variations, and shorter time-to-market put enormous pressure on the value chain. From a manufacturing perspective, higher flexibility, cos...
JUN 26, 2019 | 2:00 PM
FUTURE PROOF YOUR FLEET TECHNOLOGY TO MAXIMIZE YOUR INVESTMENT
The safety technology market is changing rapidly. To future proof your fleet, you have to ensure the technology you invest in today can be flexible enough to accommodate future capabilities via integration. Combining technology tools along with integrating and analyzing data from multiple ...
JUN 27, 2019
CAN YOUR CROSS-BORDER SUPPLY CHAIN RIDE THE GLOBAL PARCEL TSUNAMI?
eCommerce is driving unprecedented parcel shipping volumes around the globe. It has created a virtual parcel tsunami at the borders that affects everyone in the retail supply chain including suppliers, freight forwarders, customs agents, carriers, and customers.Consumers are now shopping g...
JUN 27, 2019 | 11:00 am
3PL BEST PRACTICES WEBINAR: EFFECTIVE SMALL PARCEL SHIPPING
Consolidating small parcel workflows within a WMS is a necessity for today's 3PL warehouses. With the rise of shipping and labor costs, 3PL warehouses need to actively seek best practices to improve their outbound processes to be more cost-efficient. This is especially true with the ri...

THE FUTURE OF MANUFACTURING: IMPLICATIONS FOR SC
Jayson Myers, CEO of Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters, will reveal the critical changes he thinks are transforming Canadian manufacturing—and will talk about what they mean for supply chain management. This is a live, must-attend webinar for everyone who operates in supply chain logistic...
SUPPLY CHAIN VISIBILITY AS FOUNDATIONAL CAPABILITY
Supply chain visibility (SCV) helps enable value for an organization. This webinar outlines the importance and business impact of end-to-end visibility for supply chain leaders, and what solution capabilities can be leveraged on your company's journey to the upper echelons of supply ch...
SUPPLY CHAIN STRATEGIES FOR MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
The pace of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in manufacturing companies has been increasing, deals are getting larger and the pressure to realize deal value objectives is growing. Strong M&A activity is projected to continue through 2017. CSCOs and their organizations must take measu...
SUPPLY CHAIN AND DEMAND-DRIVEN TRANSFORMATION
On the demand-driven journey, the supply chain transforms twice: Functions and processes are internally integrated and streamlined, and supply chains become externally aware and optimized to deliver targeted outcomes. Understand the differences and what initiatives are required for each ty...
GAIN CONTROL OF YOUR PHARMACEUTICAL PACKAGING SUPPLY CHAIN
Pharmaceutical and Life Science companies are under pressure to ensure initial packaging and documented changes on existing pharmaceutical packaging are properly managed and coordinated, globally. Daily functions are often performed in “silos” inside a company or between differ...
INNOVATIVE TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION AND LOGISTICS PARTNERSHIPS
The Southwest Transportation Workforce Center (SWTWC) and the National Association of State Directors for Career and Technical Education (NASDCTE) are co-sponsoring a featuring teachers, administrators, and industry partners who will provide insights and best practices from innovative educ...

RESOURCES

Fleet managers are constantly seeking better ways to control costs and improve profitability. Many operational expenses, such as the price of fuel and replacement parts for vehicles, are beyond your c...

GPS vehicle tracking systems provide fleet operators with a powerful tool to help cut costs and operate their vehicles more efficiently. But there’s another benefit to a telematics solution that...

A special compilation of published posts summarizing key issues around the truck driver shortage, and changes the transportation industry is making to address the ongoing problem....

As a leader in global logistics, UPS dedicates its expertise, innovative technologies and resources to support communities worldwide in disaster preparedness, relief assistance and post-conflict recov...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is fundamentally changing the operations of food shippers and the logistics providers that support them. Our special ...

The logistics sector is a key driver of EU economic integration and growth. Access to internal and global markets depends on efficient and cost-effective logistics throughout the EU for long-term econ...

As pressure rises in the healthcare industry to reduce costs and improve quality, multiple methods have been proposed to address performance improvement. One of the first areas that should be looked a...

Supply Chain sustainability has become a major corporate responsibility over years. Corporations are increasingly putting more importance and resources to this as an investment into the future. Along ...

Executives know the world has changed. SAP’s research shows 90% of CEOs believe the digital economy will have a major impact on their industry, though less than 15% are funding and executing on ...