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Impact of High Speed Rail on Logistics in China

September 01, 2017.
Logistics Publications

With the rapid expansion of high-speed railway (HSR) in China, railways gradually speed up and bridge the speed gap between railway and civil aviation, thus, impose a great impact on the logistical competitiveness of civil aviation. High-speed rail service in China was introduced April 18, 2007, and has become immensely popular. With...

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Hurricane Harvey Update

August 31, 2017.
Logistics Publications

The impact of Hurricane Harvey on the Houston area continues to be felt. There is still flooding in Texas and Louisiana, and it should continue for the rest of the week. Houston’s two main airports Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Hobby (HOU) opened at 4 p.m. Wednesday 8/30, but...

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NASCAR and Logistics

August 30, 2017.
Logistics Publications

The National Association of Stock Car Racing (NASCAR), hailed by many fans as not only an interest but a lifestyle as well, can be a nightmare in the world of logistics. To the casual fan, the logistics of bringing a race car to the track is simple: the team loads...

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Cargo Theft - Tips to Reduce Your Risk

August 22, 2017.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications

Believe it or not, cargo theft is a multi-billion dollar problem every year for shippers and carriers. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, that number also continues to grow. Thieves are drawn to the fact that trucks and warehouses can contain very expensive goods, producing high returns for fairly...

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The Future of Truck Platooning

August 18, 2017.
Logistics Publications

Truck platooning, which uses technologies that allow for two or more trucks to communicate wirelessly while remaining in close proximity, has the touted benefits of reducing congestion, cutting down on accidents caused by human-error and significantly decreasing CO2 emissions by making use of tailwind drafts leading to reductions in fuel...

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Avoiding Common Incoterms Mistakes

August 08, 2017.
Logistics Publications

Incoterms provide a set of international guidelines used to designate the responsible party in trade interactions. They were created to make international trade easier and to provide standardized terms to be used across the board. And while most in the trade industry have had training on Incoterms, they are continually...

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More Updates to Allyn's ALA Touch Mobile App

July 27, 2017.
Logistics Publications

Advanced searches Allyn International's Allyn Logistics Application (ALA) has long been one of the most efficient and useful TMS software solutions available, due to its comprehensive functionality and flexibility. And while ALA's standard functionality provides in depth tracking information a number of ways, via email tracking reports and an...

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India, Samples, and Export Paperwork

July 11, 2017.
Logistics Publications

Most people in the export industry are aware of the complications regarding shipping goods to India.  While many businesses operate globally and have facilities in the United States and India, concerns still arise with customs, duties, and requirements for additional paperwork.  Indeed, shipping no-cost items to India has...

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ALA Touch Update: Premium Approval

July 05, 2017.
Logistics Publications

Ala touch approval screen The newest release of Allyn’s ALA Touch mobile application allows premium freight authorizations to be processed through the application. Once a premium freight request is submitted, the approver will get a notification indicating that they have a pending approval request. To complete the approval process, open the application...

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Maersk Still Dealing With Effects of Cyberattack

June 29, 2017.
Logistics Publications

Triple-e-intro Maersk Line, which was hit by the Petya Cyberattack on June 27th, is still working to get all operations back to normal.  The attack on the world’s biggest container line initially crippled the IT infrastructure of the company and forced them to shut down IT systems company-wide....

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The New Ocean Alliances

June 15, 2017.
Logistics Publications

On April 1, 2017, the four ocean carrier alliances (2M/CKYHE/G6/O3) became three alliances (2M/Ocean Alliance/THE Alliance). Here is how each new alliance is comprised: 1. 2M Alliance: Maersk Line and MSC along with a cooperation agreement with HMM and Hamburg SUD 2. Ocean Alliance: CMA, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL, APL 3....

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Logistical Challenges and One-Man Logistics Operations

June 14, 2017.
Logistics Publications

Logistics is known as “the detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies” (Waite, 2013), often related to business operations and the movement of items from one location to another.  When the logistics coordinator, specialist, or manager is considered, the question is raised as...

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