Supply Chain & Its Environmental Impact
September 11, 2019.
Logistics Publications
With out a doubt, over the years, supply chain management has become an indispensable part of business. With supply chain management comes the power to boost customer service and reduce operating costs. This then leads to improvement of the financial standing of a company. Since supply chain management is a...
Read MoreCongestion Pricing's Future Effect on Infrastructure
September 11, 2019.
Logistics Publications
As most in logistics and transportation already know, the nation’s infrastructure is a constant topic of worry for everyone between ground level operations to politicians. Cities are strapped for cash because the funding for upkeep and upgrades simply hasn’t been allocated or isn’t...
Read More2019 Asian International Logistics Technology and Transport System Exhibition
September 11, 2019.
Logistics Publications
The 2019 Asian International Logistics technology and Transportion System exhibition will be held this year from October 23rd through the 26th in Shanghai, China. This exhibition will have 630 exhibitors to be attended, and it will have around 70,000 square meters of exhibition area. The main exhibits of this exhibition are...
Read MoreHow One App Can Help Driver Shortage
September 10, 2019.
Logistics Publications
Everyone knows about Uber and how it has transformed the Taxi business. Now Uber Freight is on the rise and is about to transform the transportation business. Think of it as Uber, but for Truck Drivers. Although that may not sound ideal, there is an increasing problem in the supply...
Read MoreFyre Festival - A Logistical Nightmare
September 10, 2019.
Logistics Publications
Background Story In 2017, a viral social media campaigned was launched by Fyre Media about an immersive music festival on the island of Great Exuma (previously owned by Pablo Escobar) in the Bahamas that was to be thrown in spectacular fashion. Millions of young individuals wanted nothing more than to party...
Read MoreHeathrow Airport Strike
August 20, 2019.
Logistics Publications
Heathrow Airport in the United Kingdom, the 19th busiest airport in the world, has been engaging in discussions to avoid a strike by its workers. With pending strikes, cancelled strikes, and several negotiations of various contingency plans ongoing since June of 2019, it is difficult to tell what actions will...
Read MoreWaste Classification Plan in China
August 15, 2019.
Logistics Publications
On July 1, 2019, Shanghai, China formally implemented a garbage classification plan. Citizens are still learning the definition and requirements of dry, wet and recyclable garbage. In China, sanitary landfill or even simple landfill are main ways to dispose garbage. However, these disposal methods occupy substantial land and pollute the environment by...
Read MoreBlockchain – The Future of Supply Chain
July 31, 2019.
Logistics Publications
In today’s world, managing the supply chain has become extremely complex. Most of the companies still use paper-based systems or traditional database management tools to manage trade and supply chain activities. Several individuals and entities are involved, but the same transaction might be available in multiple versions in...
Read MoreDubai’s DP World Acquires Canadian Terminal Fraser Surrey Docks
July 30, 2019.
Logistics Publications
A great project is in the making with steady steps towards evolution and practical implementation. DP World, one of the world’s largest port operators, said on May 9th, 2019 it has agreed to buy Canadian marine terminal Fraser Surrey Docks from a Macquarie Group fund. Fraser Surrey Docks...
Read MoreInternal Audit to Meet New AEO Regulations
July 24, 2019.
Logistics Publications
China Customs Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) is a concept under the World Customs Organization (WCO) SAFE Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade (SAFE Framework). It represents a Customs-to-Business partnership to enhance international supply chain security and facilitate movement of legitimate goods. In November 2018, China Customs published no. 177...
Read MoreIOT - Transforming the Logistics Industry
July 03, 2019.
Logistics Publications
In today’s fast-paced economy, the revolutionization of technology is a vital component of the logistics industry. The Internet of Things (IOT) is a device that allows for collaboration with other devices via the internet to transfer data without the need for human-to-human interaction. IOT aids in the ability...
Read MoreWhat's Next for LTL?
June 16, 2019.
Logistics Publications
There are pros and cons when using LTL as a shipping mode. Perhaps the simplest way to look at it is from a time vs. money perspective. Shipping via LTL is much cheaper than the full-truckload (FTL) alternative, but you sacrifice visibility and timeliness. Several indicators show that LTL is...
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