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News
Toyota details logistics plan for Tacoma plant in Guanajuato
Toyota Motor Corp. opened its new $700 million Tacoma pickup assembly factory in central Mexico last month, aiming to use a combination of rail and…
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Air Cargo
NASA exec urges terrestrial logistics industry to explore new markets — in space
With MARS on the horizon in the 2030s, NASA is pushing for collaboration among international and industrial partners.
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News
Edge Logistics launches digital freight-matching platform Capacity
Capacity is a proof of concept for smaller brokerages building out their own freight-matching platforms.
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Smarter Capacity
Automatic processes drive higher customer satisfaction
Check-in calls have long been a pain point for carriers and brokers alike. It is possible to reduce these calls while also improving customer service.
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Insurance & Risk Management
Recruiting and retaining skilled workers in logistics ecosystem
To have an edge in the logistics market, it is critical for companies to spot the right talent and retain them in their ranks over…
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Supply Chains
Commentary: Davos 2020 is about supply chains, disguised as climate change
The World Economic Forum opened today. Climate change is the most-feared risk of respondents to a WEF poll. Brian Aoaeh comments that disruption of global…
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Business
In ‘growth mode regardless of market conditions,’ NTG acquires Eagle Transportation
The Nolan Transportation Group and Transportation Insight roll-up continues apace.
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Logistics
Commentary: Modernizing Africa’s logistics capacity, one startup at a time
Brian Aoaeh writes about the challenges and opportunities of logistics in Africa - and what will likely occur in the next few years.
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News
Universal Logistics Holdings names new CEO amid ‘soft’ environment
Universal Logistics Holdings names current head of transportation Tim Phillips as its new CEO. Phillips succeeds former CEO Jeff Rogers who "separated" from the company…
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News
Shippers should expect LTL rate increases in 2020
Recon Logistics President expects LTL rate increases in the new year.
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