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Warehouse Automation May Take to the Skies

Logistics provider Kenco is teaming up with PINC Solutions to explore the use of drones to manage warehouse systems and yard operations. Kenco—a provider of integrated logistics solutions, real estate services, and material handling equipment—is leveraging PINC’s Advanced Yard Management platform to provide real-time asset tracking at a large facility in the Midwest. In addition, the two companies are exploring the potential to deploy drones for yard management at Kenco distribution ... [+]

Something “Beautiful” for CEVA in Brazil

CEVA Logistics has expanded its business into the beauty industry in Brazil with the signing of a new agreement with Sephora, a cosmetics retailer owned by LVMH, (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton) the world's leading luxury goods group. Under the contract, CEVA will consolidate a variety of ... [+]

Ryder Offers Beverage Industry Fleets Long-Term Lease

Ryder System, Inc. has announced that it will provide beverage fleets with a Long-Term Full Service Lease (Long-Term FSL) of up to 10 years — a solution that addresses an identified industry need. This is an increase from Ryder’s standard FSL term of 5 to ... [+]

Heathrow Announces Plan to Double Cargo Volumes

UK exporters are set to benefit from the doubling of cargo volumes at Heathrow, the UK’s biggest port for goods by value. Faster and more efficient cargo movements are vital in improving the UK’s export competitiveness and maximizing economic benefits. As Britain’s global gateway, Heathrow connects ... [+]

eShipGlobal Unveils eShipLab 2.0

eShipGlobal has unveiled its eShipLab 2.0.  eShipLab 2.0 includes complete integration with International Air Transport Association (IATA) HAZMAT tables, fully automated Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods forms, and improved material classification. It features a host of other updates designed to improve the hazardous materials shipping ... [+]

A Game Changer for Trucking Data

Supply chain management company, King Solutions, is launching MyGameChanger™, a cloud-based freight management system for truckload (TL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation data. The device provides insight into all current and historical freight activity from any service provider. The lightweight auditing and analytic device allows managers and ... [+]

World’s Largest Containership Sails under French Flag

The CMA CGM Group now sails the largest containership in the world, the CMA CGM Bougainville. Inaugurated on October 6th by French President François Hollande in Le Havre, the ship is deployed on the French Asia Line (FAL) – a CMA CGM’s emblematic shipping line ... [+]

GCT Canada orders 8 electric, wide-span cranes

GCT Canada has commenced its GCT Deltaport Intermodal Yard Reconfiguration project. The company confirms its  (WSCs) from crane manufacturer, Austria-based Künz. The state-of-the-art, 41-tonne lift capacity WSCs will increase train handling speed at GCT Deltaport. Already boasting the largest on-dock rail yard in North America, the ... [+]

Fitch Gives Alameda Corridor a Stable Rating

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the following ratings for Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority, CA (ACTA): --$796 million senior revenue bonds series 1999A, 1999C, 2013A at 'A'; --$746 million subordinate revenue bonds series 2004A and 2004B at 'BBB+'. The Rating Outlook on all bonds is Stable. ACTA also has $83.7 ... [+]

AirBridge Cargo Continues to Fly High

AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), part of Volga-Dnepr Group, demonstrated a strong performance in September by transporting 42,480 tonnes across its network, a 28% rise year-over-year (YOY). ABC also reported a 35% growth in FTK YOY and a stable load factor. Overall, during the first 9 months of ... [+]

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