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BRINK | April 20, 2020

Until now, business models for Industry 4.0, based around automation, autonomous systems and artificial intelligence, have been largely theoretical. The technology has been there without the determination to take on the social and economic shocks involved with implementation. However, one of the lasting impacts of the COVID-19 crisis is likely to be an acceleration toward the automation of systems and near-shoring. We may see shorter, simpler supply chains with new levels of resilience built in ...

DC Velocity | March 23, 2020

Professional groups in the logistics industry are swinging into action this week to keep supply chains moving despite deep disruptions from the coronavirus crisis, according to statements from MHI, MHEDA, and the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN). Typical freight flows have been snarled across the country by the widespread closures and shelter-in-place policies applied to slow the lightning-fast spread of Covid-19, the potentially deadly respiratory disease caused by the new virus. While tho...

The Phnom Penh Post | January 20, 2020

With the threat of losing trade privileges in the EU drawing closer, the government is taking measures to reduce logistics and transportation costs to safeguard the Kingdom’s competitiveness. The EU is due to decide whether or not to withdraw the Kingdom’s trade privileges under the Everything But Arms (EBA) scheme next month. The government has been intervening to reduce the cost of services in the Kingdom’s main ports, according to a recent report from the Ministry of Public ...

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Schneider | June 30, 2022

Schneider (NYSE: SNDR), a premier multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services is honored to have been named 2021 Dedicated Traditional Operation Carrier of the Year by budget retailer Dollar General. We are thrilled to be recognized by Dollar General for our continued dedication to superior service, said Schneider Senior Vice President of Van Truckload John Bozec. By working together, our relations continue to strengthen and create the best business outcomes. ...