Logistics

As Diesel Price Drops, Truckload Spot Rates Also Tumble

January 22, 2016

After spiking to start the year, load-to-truck ratios and truckload rates on the spot market slid downward during the week ending Jan. 16, according to DAT Solutions, which operates the DAT network of load boards.

Vision-Guided Vehicles Front and Center in Manufacturing, Fulfillment Operations

January 22, 2016

TechCrunch

Many eyes may be gazing toward the sky in anxious anticipation of new drone delivery systems, but an increasing number of intelligent robot systems is already on the ground, in warehouses and manufacturing facilities, helping to manufacture and move products across the globe.

From Inventory Tracking to Surveillance, RFID Aids Clothing Retailer's Operations

January 21, 2016

RFID Journal

Denimwall Inc. has launched a radio frequency identification solution at the G-Star RAW clothing store that it owns and operates in New York City's Union Square, to do everything from tracking inventory, managing sales transactions and providing electronic article surveillance to letting shoppers view product information on a touchscreen.

Sure, Robots Are Handy, But Can They Fold Laundry?

January 21, 2016

Bloomberg

Robert Gordon, an economist at Northwestern University, likes to play a game he calls Find the Robot. As he goes about his everyday life - shopping, traveling through airports - he looks for machines performing tasks that humans once handled. Most of what he sees doesn't impress him.

Hanson Logistics Building Chill Facility in Michigan

January 20, 2016

Hanson Logistics

Hanson Logistics will build a new temperature-controlled facility to serve fruit and vegetable growers and processors in Southwest Michigan.

Dunavant Expands Distribution Coverage in Houston

January 20, 2016

Dunavant

Dunavant, a provider of logistics and supply-chain management services, has expanded its presence in Houston.

Transervice Logistics Launches Freight-Management Unit

January 20, 2016

Transervice Logistics Inc.

Transervice Logistics Inc. has launched Transervice Integrated Solutions (TIS), a freight-management entity.

Chinese Unit of Amazon Wants to Enter Ocean Freight Forwarding

January 20, 2016

Maritime Executive

Amazon.com's China arm has registered as an ocean freight forwarder, according to the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission, a move that will give it more control over shipping products from Chinese factories to U.S. shoppers.

Hermes Teams With DPD, GLS in New Joint Venture

January 19, 2016

Hermes

Hermes, operator of a business-to-consumer parcel shop network in Europe, has partnered with Dynamic Parcel Distribution (DPD) and General Logistics Systems (GLS) to form a new joint venture, ParcelLock GmbH.

Kuehne & Nagel Unveil Singapore Logistics Hub

January 19, 2016

Kuehne & Nagel

Kuehne & Nagel, the global logistics services provider, has unveiled its new Singapore Logistics Hub.

Logistics

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