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How Automation Is Shaping the Warehouse of the Future

Advances in software and hardware, spurred on by economic trends, new customer demands and a persistent labor shortage, are transforming the way in which goods are handled within distribution centers.

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CaroTrans Partners With LEO Global Logistics Group in Thailand

CaroTrans International, Inc., a global non-vessel operating common carrier and ocean freight consolidator, has entered into a partnership with LEO Global Logistics Group in Thailand.

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Kerry Logistics Wraps Up Acquisition of Apex Maritime

Kerry Logistics Network Ltd., a logistics services provider operating in Asia, has completed its acquisition of a majority stake in Apex Maritime, a non-vessel operating common carrier based in South San Francisco, Calif.

DHL Successfully Finishes Pilot That Has Robot Cart Toddle Along Behind Warehouse Pickers

DHL says it has successfully concluded a pilot program aimed at testing the effectiveness of using robots to help out the people working in their warehouses.

Market for Automated Material Handling Equipment Predicted to Approach $45Bn by 2022

The automated material handling equipment market is expected to reach $44.68bn by 2022, at a CAGR of 7.9 percent between 2016 and 2022, according to analysis firm Research and Markets. Market growth is propelled by increasing demand for automated solutions, advancements in technology; the need to ensure a safe working environment; and reduction in labor cost through advanced robotics.

Transportation Procurement: Problems & Predictions

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B&H Worldwide Opens Climate-Controlled Facility in Australia

B&H Worldwide, a specialty logistics services provider, has opened a new climate-controlled store facility at Sydney airport in Australia.

Free Shipping, Easy Returns, In-store Cell Phone Notifications Among Tech Retailers Should Invest In, Study Says

The 3rd annual Walker Sands Future of Retail Study analyzes the rise and adoption of emerging retail tech, with a heavy focus on gauging consumer reaction to potential tech game-changers (cue drones) and exploring consumer spending habits.

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Averitt Adds LCL Service From China to Memphis, Charleston

Averitt Express has added two weekly departures for less-than-containerload (LCL) service from China to Memphis, TN and Charleston, SC.

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DB Schenker Opens First Owned Logistics Center in Mideast

DB Schenker has opened its first company-owned facility in the Middle East.

Schneider Acquires Watkins & Shepard, Lodeso

Schneider National has made two simultaneous acquisitions, of Watkins & Shepard and Lodeso.

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How to Choose the Perfect Warehouse Management System

The right warehouse management system can save your business time and money, enhance customer satisfaction and boost employee productivity. Choosing the wrong system for your business, however, can impair your customer service, drag down productivity and drive up costs. Your business requires a WMS that can automate your operation and increase your ROI. What, then, should you consider when evaluating your warehouse operations and needs? The following are three questions to consider when upgrading your warehouse technology.

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How a Leading U.S. Floral Distribution Company Reduced Warehouse Labor Costs by 45% with RFID

Recycled Tagging Fasteners: Small Changes Make a Big Impact

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Enhancing High-Value Electronics Shipment Security with Tive's Real-Time Tracking

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