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IMO 2020: The Basics, Challenges and Impact on You

IMO 2020: The basics, the challenges, and how to lessen its impact on you

Q&A | Parcel Shipping Undergoes a Transformation

The character and definition of parcel shipping is undergoing significant change, driven by e-commerce and the demands of the omnichannel, says Ken Fleming, president and chief supply officer of Logistyx.

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The U.S. Truck Driver Shortage Is On Course to Double in a Decade

In addition to increasing pay, trucking companies are trying to recruit more women, young people and former military personnel.

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‘New Panama Canal’: Paraguay Plans Transport Hub Linking Atlantic and Pacific

Investment of over $2bn in basic infrastructure such as roads and bridges aims to transform the Chaco region and boost trade.

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How to Sink the Pirates Plaguing West Africa

Last year, 40 percent of the world’s reported incidents of seaborne attacks occurred in the Gulf of Guinea, including every ship hijacking and 78 of the 83 crew members taken for ransom.

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Cocaine Is Back. Blame Supply Chain Technology.

Entrepreneurship in the competitive cocaine market is evident from innovative distribution strategies that appear to reflect the type of disruption seen in other industries.

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Four Steps to Tackle Supply Chain Sustainability

Each step of the supply chain offers time-proven tactics to promote sustainability.

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Asian Airline Tests Drones Capable of Hauling Cargo Over Oceans

Delivering cargo to the farthest reaches of the world’s biggest archipelago has forever been a challenge. Indonesia’s biggest airline sees a solution in drones.

Source: Bloomberg

Schneider Launches Intermodal Service in Indianapolis

The new intermodal ramp service provides shippers in the central and southern Indiana, Louisville and Cincinnati markets with a more cost-competitive transportation option to eastern markets.

Three Advancements in Smart Logistics Worth Watching

Many companies are failing to realize the true value of technology for monitoring and improving their logistics operations.

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Improving Supply Chain Accuracy, Productivity and Speed

Improving Supply Chain Accuracy, Productivity, and Speed

Walmart’s Kickstarting a $1 Trillion Driverless Delivery Market

Even the world’s biggest store doesn’t make money selling its wares online in the U.S., largely due to runaway shipping costs. So Walmart is turning to robots.

Source: Bloomberg

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