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Flight club: Why more logistics operations are signing up to drone technology

2019-05-03T11:06:00Z

Impressive advancements have been made in drone technology over the last few years and many believe that drones will play a key role in the logistics of the future, for internal business functions as well as deliveries to consumers. In fact, NASA estimates that there will be 7m drones in ...

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Working together to drive out disruption

2019-05-01T16:02:00Z

In the context of testing trade relations and new technology in supply chains, finished vehicle logistics providers need to work out how to position themselves for the future, delegates heard at April’s FVL North America conference in Huntington Beach, California

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Toyota North America: Breaking down supply chain barriers

2019-04-30T15:18:00Z

Toyota is realigning its production and service parts organisation by integrating its inbound and aftermarket supply chain departments into a new division called PDAD. Group vice-president of the new division, Alok Vaish, explains the thinking behind it

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WW Ocean adds second post-Panamax vessel to Hero fleet

2019-04-23T13:46:00Z

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Ocean (WW Ocean) has added the second of four new post-Panamax ‘Hero-class’ vessels to its fleet of large car and truck carriers (LCTCs). The MV Traviata is calling at Japanese ports on her maiden voyage before sailing the Asia-North America lane. The vessel has a ...

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Ford names new leaders amid shake-up

2019-04-16T10:33:00Z

Joe Hinrichs will become Ford’s president, automotive, from May 1 , as one of a series of top management changes the company is making during its ongoing, worldwide reorganisation. Hinrichs has served the OEM for 19 years, most recently leading its global operations. ” Joe Hinrichs possesses the ...

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Reality check: How AR can improve efficiency in logistics

2019-04-15T16:58:00Z

A growing number of companies in the automotive industry are embracing the use of augmented and virtual reality technology for tasks such as part picking and inventory management, as well as for training. We look at some of the latest applications

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Goodpack and Ceva roll out Tyrecube container

2019-04-15T14:54:00Z

 

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Electra Meccanica ships Solo from China to North America

2019-04-15T12:26:00Z

The Canadian electric vehicle startup has contracted Crane Worldwide to manage its exports from Chongqing to the US and Canada

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Floridia to head Gefco’s Innovation Factory

2019-04-15T11:24:00Z

Logistics provider Gefco has appointed Valérie Floridia (pictured) as director of the company’s Innovation Factory. Launched last year, the internal incubator offers employees worldwide an opportunity to propose and develop innovative ideas to help drive the group’s growth. As director Floridia will be responsible for encouraging new ideas ...

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DHL responds to demand for customs brokerage at Port Huron

2019-04-10T10:37:59Z

Logistics provider DHL Global Forwarding has hired 49 workers at its Port Huron customs processing centre in Michigan, US. The company said the Port Huron centre relied on state-of-the-art technology and experienced customs brokers, adding it may recruit more staff in the year ahead. DHL is seeing growing demand for ...