INFOGRAPHIC – 7 curious shipping container facts

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Ryder rolls out last-mile expansion plans

Freight transportation and logistics services provider Ryder System Inc. recently announced it has expanded its Ryder Last Mile service. Ryder describes this service as a home delivery and white glove installation offering for big and bulky goods in 11 North American markets.

Stronger Capesize Rates Lifts Baltic Index to One-Week High

The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, tracking rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, hit a one-week high on Monday, supported by rising rates for the capesize vessel segment.* The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize…

Truck manufacturers slam EU plan to slash truck emissions by a third by 2030

Tough new EU plans to cut CO2 emissions from new trucks by 35% by 2030 are unachievable, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has warned. The warning follows a vote by the European Parliament’s Environment Committee, setting out tougher CO2 reduction targets in HGVs than those originally proposed by the European Commission in May. The or […]

FedEx buys Australian forwarder

FedEx has agreed to acquire Australian freight forwarder Manton Air-Sea Pty. Sydney-based Manton will operate as a subsidiary of the FedEx Trade Networks operating company. “Adding Manton’s capabilities to FedEx Trade Networks and the broader FedEx portfolio will open up opportunities for us to continue to expand in Australia, a country with a strong GDP [ […]

Lindex picks DHL for freight operations

Swedish fashion chain Lindex has chosen DHL Global Forwarding to handle all its all freight operations. Lindex’s products are available in around 490 stores across 18 markets as well as via e-commerce in 30 countries. Maria Fransson, Lindex’s transport and customs manager, said: “Working with DHL again provides us with a high degree of a […] The post L […]

No-deal Brexit threatens motor industry business model

The European Automobile Manufacturers Association has warned that a no-deal Brexit would threaten the business models of Europe’s vehicle makers. It said: “All manufacturers rely on ‘just-in-time’ and ‘just-in-sequence’ delivery and production, without any delays or obstacles. These parts are in constant transit in trucks, arriving as and when they are neede […]

Haus-zu-Haus-Angbeot spart CO2: Geodis: Intermodal nach Spanien

Intermodal-Angebot zwischen Deutschland und Spanien: Geodis hat seine Zugabfahrten auf fünf bis sechs pro Woche erhöht.

What is Integrated Supply Chain Planning?

Mike Reibsamen – the Director of Integrated Supply Chain – at Berry Global, spoke about Berry Global’s supply chain transformation at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) annual conference in early October. Mr. Reibsamen’s primary point was that companies will get much better payback from their supply chain projects if the […]

Warehouse Optimization Tips You Need to Know

Technology is quickly removing any excuse for doing business out of a disorganized warehouse. However, it can be difficult to know where to start and to judge which changes are…

ABN Amro, Rotterdam Port, Samsung SDS Launch Container Logistics Blockchain Pilot

The Port of Rotterdam Authority, Samsung SDS and ABN AMRO are preparing to launch a container logistics blockchain pilot.The pilot will seek to use blockchain technology to build a platform for efficient and paperless administration processes…

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