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Scott Group acquires Transbotics

Scott Group acquires Transbotics

Scott Group strengthens U.S. presence with acquisition of AGV manufacturer founded in 1982.

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Material Handling Tips For Maximizing Warehouse Space

Material Handling Tips For Maximizing Warehouse Space

Warehouse storage space is expensive, so it makes sense to make the most of your warehouse storage capacity in order to reduce carrying costs and increase material handling efficiency.

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U.S. rail volumes are up for the week ending June 23, reports AAR

U.S. rail volumes are up for the week ending June 23, reports AAR

Carloads, at 268,464, were up 2.5% annually, but were below the 267,748 recorded for the week ending June 16 and the 271,641 recorded for the week ending June 9.

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Federal government transport policy needed for West Coast ports, say executive directors

Federal government transport policy needed for West Coast ports, say executive directors

In statements made at the recent “Ports & Terminals” luncheon in Oakland, two prominent port executives maintain that continued government support for maritime industry clean air efforts and infrastructure development remains a priority.

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OSHA Proposes Rule on Crane Operator Certification

OSHA Proposes Rule on Crane Operator Certification

After eight years in development, the new rule would remove certification-by-capacity restrictions.

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Trucks Platoon Across North Carolina Turnpike

Trucks Platoon Across North Carolina Turnpike

The “platoon” consisted of three trained, professional truck drivers in Volvo VNL tractors, each pulling double 28-foot trailers, going 62 mph while keeping a time gap of 1.5 seconds, maintaining a closer distance than what is typical for on-highway tractors.

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The Georgia Ports Authority and the South Carolina Ports Authority gets is chassis act together

The Georgia Ports Authority and the South Carolina Ports Authority gets is chassis act together

The Georgia Ports Authority and the South Carolina Ports Authority have filed an agreement with the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to work jointly to provide a new chassis pool structure to be known as the Southern States Chassis Pool.

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The DHL Global Trade Barometer index continues to forecast a solid growth for global trade

The DHL Global Trade Barometer index continues to forecast a solid growth for global trade

Despite the sabre rattling at top diplomatic levels regarding new trade policies and tariffs, The DHL Global Trade Barometer index continues to forecast a solid growth for global trade as the index hits 67, representing a slight increase (+1) compared to the previous release in March.

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Amazon rolls out new plans for delivery service partners network

Amazon rolls out new plans for delivery service partners network

Global e-commerce powerhouse Amazon announced yesterday it is upping its plans to increase its package delivery and logistics services capabilities through the introduction of a new offering that, it said, will enable entrepreneurs to set up their own businesses to deliver Amazon packages.

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Amazon rolls out new plans for individual package delivery business

Amazon rolls out new plans for individual package delivery business

Global e-commerce powerhouse Amazon announced yesterday it is upping its plans to increase its package delivery and logistics services capabilities through the introduction of a new offering that, it said, will enable entrepreneurs to set up their own businesses to deliver Amazon packages.

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Focus on Quality Keeps Direct-Selling Customers Coming Back

Focus on Quality Keeps Direct-Selling Customers Coming Back

When it comes to customer satisfaction, quality control is a top priority…as a direct seller, how can you be sure your customers’ orders are fulfilled correctly every time?

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ATA and FMCSA reps talk trucking regulations at SMC3 Connections

ATA and FMCSA reps talk trucking regulations at SMC3 Connections

With all the moving parts in the trucking sector these days, in the form of things like carrier pricing power, tight capacity, and the secular driver shortage, things like trucking regulations can get overlooked. But at this week’s SMC3 Connections event at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, that was far from the case in a session that featured Larry Minor, associate…

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What is an OMS and Why Do I Need One?

What is an OMS and Why Do I Need One?

Companies are adopting an Order Management System to meet increasing customer demands.

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Healthcare Alternative Options Expand for Employers

Healthcare Alternative Options Expand for Employers

Labor Department final rules on association health plans allow businesses to band together to buy insurance.

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How Supply Chain Orchestration Boosts Agility, Simplicity and Business Performance

How Supply Chain Orchestration Boosts Agility, Simplicity and Business Performance

Why Every Manufacturer and Logistics Provider Should Prioritize Supply Chain Orchestration.

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Panama Canal Opens Way for More LNG Tankers With US Exports Rising

Panama Canal Opens Way for More LNG Tankers With US Exports Rising

Using the canal greatly cuts the time to ship to Asia, where China is now the world’s largest natural gas importer.

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Break Down Costly Supply Chain Data Silos Once and For All

Break Down Costly Supply Chain Data Silos Once and For All

TAKE Supply Chain’s OneSCM solution breaks down the siloes that have historically existed internally and externally among supply chain organizations and provides both your internal and external stakeholders a single point of access.

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