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This Week in Logistics News (June 15 – 21)

Logistics Viewpoints

bans exports by Oregon freight-forwarder in warning shot to industry Container losses fall to record low Warehouse wages rise to average of $18.99 Commerce Department said on Monday it was imposing a three-year export ban on USGoBuy after the Portland-based company failed to improve its compliance with U.S. percent, which is up from 5.7

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This Week in Logistics News (July 31 – August 6)

Logistics Viewpoints

Water rushed into industrial areas extensively damaging facilities, machinery, and warehouses. To execute the concept, rapid, hyper-local delivery calls for centrally located ghost shops and employing in-house warehouse and delivery employees. These startups include Fridge No More, Gorillas, Jokr, and 1520.

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29 warehouse & automation experts share insights on how warehouse robots will impact industry employment

6 River Systems

Warehouse robots are just one form of warehouse automation , but they’re making a big impact. From greater flexibility and scalability to productivity gains, a faster ROI compared to other automation solutions and better resource management, warehouse robots are changing the face of warehousing.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 3-7, 2014)

Talking Logistics

.” Here are some excerpts from the CNBC article: The delivery service will be available to Starbucks loyalty program members as part of its new mobile order and pay app that will launch in Portland next month and nationwide next year. .

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A Complete Breakdown of the 26th State of Logistics Report

GlobalTranz

In the first quarter of 2014 showed national warehouse occupancy stood at 93.3 However, the capacity of US warehouses is not a finite concept. Manufacturers and logistics providers have the ability to build more warehouses to meet the growing demand for additional storage space. Managing Capacity. percent as a measure of GDP.

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Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2018

Material Handling & Logistics

Click the links below to compare this year's innovations to those from previous years: Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2017 : exoskeletons, autonomous forklifts, flying warehouses, last-mile delivery, and more. Warehouse Automation. Content Summary: Honeywell and Carnegie Mellon Partner to Bring AI to the Warehouse.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 28 – October 2, 2015)

Talking Logistics

It will be available soon in New York, Baltimore, Miami, Dallas, Austin, Chicago, Indianapolis, Atlanta and Portland. According to the press release: The Stack Sleeve system can be used in the warehouse and during delivery for both route and bulk customers from one vehicle. You can work as much or as little as you want.