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Other Voices: Steps to becoming a preferred warehouse shipper
Open communication with your warehouse and its needs will build relationships and efficiency while bringing you closer to becoming a preferred shipper.

Ahead of tariff crunch, U.S.-bound import numbers see strong June gains, Panjiva reports
With global shippers looking to get in front of the beginning phase of recently implemented tariffs, United States-bound waterborne shipments saw gains in June.

JLL research highlights top ten U.S. markets to establish a warehousing presence
Recent research from commercial real estate firm JLL indicates some markets are better than others for shippers and 3PLs.

Barcoding, Inc. collaborates with Samsung to accelerate mobile transformation for enterprise clients
Collaboration unites devices, an enterprise mobile security solution and support services for clients in the distribution, events and hospitality, fleet, manufacturing, retail and transportation logistics fields.

XPO and Nestlé announce partnership for U.K.-based digital warehouse of the future
The 638,000 square-foot 'warehouse of the future' will mainly be occupied by Nestlé for its consumer packaged goods and as a testbed environment for XPO technology prototypes.

CBRE research makes the case for more warehouse and distribution center development
Report analyzes the gap between rental rates developers can expect and the rates needed to cover all development expenses.

Tippmann Innovation and Georgia Tech developing physical Internet for the cold chain
Cold PI aims to optimize delivery using available assets regardless of who owns them, as the concept of 'coopetition' becomes more accepted.

Material Handling Systems to acquire VanRiet
Acquisition to complement worldwide capabilities in express parcel, third party logistics, and warehouse and distribution customers.

TGW Systems announces opening of two new offices in Seattle and Atlanta
Austria-based TGW Logistics Group expands US footprint to better serve customers in the Pacific Northwest and Southeast.

Prologis to acquire DCT Industrial Trust for $8.4 Billion
Prologis, Inc. and DCT Industrial Trust Inc. today announced that the two companies have entered into a definitive merger agreement by which Prologis will acquire DCT for $8.4 billion in a stock-for-stock transaction, including the assumption of debt.

CBRE research shows many U.S. warehouses are under-equipped to meet e-commerce demands
Although the United States warehousing market has tight vacancy rates, strong absorption rates and rent levels, study suggests it is also a victim of its own success amid the ongoing strength of e-commerce.

Kenco releases supply chain innovation blueprint
Roundtable of industry leaders produces practical – and sometimes counterintuitive – steps to successful supply chain innovation.

Other Voices: Bringing data-driven analysis to supply chain problems
Detailed visibility replaces shrugging and finger-pointing with improvement and efficiency.

Non-manufacturing activity remains in growth mode in February, reports ISM
NMI index dipped 0.4% to 59.5 in February, slightly below January’s all-time high NMI reading.

Reusable Packaging Association announces 2018 board and committee chairs
Elections and appointments create a leadership team with diverse expertise in reusable packaging.


May 2024 Modern Materials Handling

A complete modernization of the sortation and conveyance at Boscov’s DC, along with updated software and a new order processing area, have transformed the ability of the department store chain’s DC to move more cartons in less time, while permitting more frequent replenishment shipment for stores.
 


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