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Demand Sensing Solution for Retailers

APL Logistics Ltd has announced a joint development and marketing agreement with Boston, MA based ToolsGroup. The partnership aligns the two firms to bring a unified demand sensing, inventory optimization, and inbound logistics solution to the retail market. “Many of our retail customers have spent time and resources to provide ’fast and flexible’ options to their merchandisers, and these have been successful,” said Thad Bedard, VP of Strategy, Innovation and Marketing ... [+]

Nexiot’s Digital Logistics Solution enables Smart Contracts

Nexiot, which pioneered the development of smart sensors for non-powered assets in the supply chain, has launched an integration with a Blockchain type Distributed Ledger as part of its Digital Logistics Platform. Nexiot’s self-sustaining sensors send messages every five minutes from assets such as rail wagons, ... [+]

NATA Unveils New Cybercrime Reporting Tool as Member Benefit

The American Trucking Associations has launched Fleet CyWatch, a new service for its motor carrier and council members to use for reporting cybercrimes affecting fleet operations. “As the industry responsible for delivering America’s food, fuel and other essentials, security is of paramount importance, particularly in an ... [+]

DB Schenker steps up involvement in automotive logistics

DB Schenker plans to deploy innovative solutions to meet the rising expectations of customers in the automotive sector. This will see the logistics service provider focus on the latest developments in the car industry, such as 3D printing to manufacture replacement parts, in addition to ... [+]

New Port Manatee tenant fueling marine industry in Tampa Bay

Port Manatee is the new marine fuel supply hub for Tampa Bay, with initiation of operations of Miami-based World Fuel Services. “During such a significant time of growth for Port Manatee, we are highly enthusiastic about this new partnership with the world’s leading bunker supplier,” said ... [+]

Port Tampa Bay, PLRS Welcome First Perishables Shipment

Port Logistics Refrigerated Services (PLRS), Port Tampa Bay’s newest tenant and the operator of a new state-of-the-art cold storage facility, confirmed today that it received its first shipment of perishable products. More than 3,900 pallets of bananas from Ecuador were delivered from the ship MV ... [+]

Port of Oakland first: battery-powered truck enters the fleet

A battery-powered truck has entered the Port of Oakland fleet for the first time, testing the feasibility of zero-emission freight hauling. The Port said today that GSC Logistics, a major California trucking operator, introduced the 10-ton rig earlier this month. It's the only electric truck ... [+]

SEKO Logistics Continues Global Expansion

SEKO Logistics is continuing its global expansion with the opening of its second largest operation in Europe at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Logistics Park. The new facility doubles the size of SEKO’s previous locations in Amsterdam and brings its entire service offering under one roof for customers using ... [+]

Concession agreement positions WWL for continued growth and expansion across Northern Europe

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics has signed a concession agreement with the Port of Zeebrugge to develop 49 hectares of land known as the Bastenaken West property located in the inner port. With this concession, in place until 2043, the company will nearly double its terminal footprint. WWL will ... [+]

MIA Foreign Trade Zone cleared for landing

The Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) recently gained final approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce to designate Miami International Airport's entire 3,230-acre land parcel as a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) magnet site. The magnet site designation allows existing or prospective airport tenants to operate manufacturing, warehousing ... [+]

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