Gartner: it’s not too early to apply cutting edge tech to transportation sector
Logistics operations could save millions through small improvements made by IoT, analytics, and AI.
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Articles by Ben Ames
Spiraling e-commerce volumes could swamp parcel networks, lead to peak delays
Canada Post warns holiday surge could “overwhelm capacity,” asks consumers to shop early to spread out the load.
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Tropical Storm Zeta expected to regain hurricane strength and slap Gulf Coast
If it strikes U.S. on Wednesday, storm would be 11th hurricane of the season, nearly double the average of six.
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Consumer spending drives V-shaped recovery from pandemic recession, Drewry says
E-commerce shopping soars as buyers find more cash in their pockets after shutdowns cancel costs of commuting, vacations, and entertainment.
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Material handling sector needs to woo generations Z and Alpha
Youngest workers will lead industry’s adoption of cloud computing, robotics, and machine learning, MHI panel says.
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Relief groups focus on Texas and Louisiana in Hurricane Delta’s wake
Storm was latest blow to hard-hit Gulf Coast region in “unprecedented” 2020 season, ALAN says.
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Louisiana braces for third Gulf Coast hurricane in six weeks
Hurricane Delta could close ports, highways, and intermodal hubs throughout the region, Riskpulse warns.
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CSCMP EDGE 2020
Shippers turn to creative solutions to seize capacity in a “carriers’ market"
To ensure parcels reach consumers under pandemic pressure, retailers must navigate rate hikes, surcharges, and picky fleets, CSCMP Edge panel says.
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CSCMP EDGE 2020
C.H. Robinson launches free freight matching tool for truckload shippers
Software product offers customized alternative to annual RFP bid process, transportation giant says.
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CSCMP EDGE 2020
Holiday peak season could be snarled by capacity shortage as pandemic forces e-commerce spike
As consumers continue to abandon stores for websites, retailers could fall behind on-time delivery goals, CSCMP Edge speaker says.
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