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German lift truck giant Kion Group will work with the consulting firm Accenture to optimize supply chain operations using advanced AI and simulation technologies provided by microchip powerhouse Nvidia, the companies said Tuesday.The…
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The third party logistics (3PL) provider BlueGrace Logistics has acquired FreightCenter, an online transportation solutions provider for freight logistics management, saying the move will expand BlueGrace’s customer base by integrating…
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Toyota Material Handling today said it will merge with The Raymond Corporation, unifying two major North American providers of material handling products and solutions some 24 years after Toyota acquired Raymond in 2001.By creating one…
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Material handling equipment provider Noblelift North America on Tuesday named Bill Pedriana as its new president, charging him with leading the Des Plaines, Illinois-based company into “a new era of innovation, growth, and…
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The German sensor technology provider Sick GmbH has launched a joint venture with the Swiss measurement technology specialist Endress+Hauser to produce and market a new set of process automation solutions for enabling…
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Who, exactly, are driverless forklifts “talking” to, what information are they sharing, and how does that exchange happen? We asked automation experts to explain. They also shared tips on ensuring successful communication between…
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Trucking freight carriers are continuing to expect a recovery of long-depressed spot rates by the second half of 2025, according to industry survey data from financial analysts at TD Cowen.The recovery is not here yet; while spot rates…
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Retailers and manufacturers across the country are keeping a watchful eye on negotiations starting tomorrow to draft a new contract for dockworkers at East coast and Gulf coast ports, as the clock ticks down to a potential strike…
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But the problem is getting worse, experts say. That’s partly because of the rise of the internet, where thieves can use keystrokes—rather than brute force—to divert freight. It has also opened the door to hackers, who can exploit human…
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The nearshoring trend in moving production closer to U.S. shores may have gotten a lot of attention in recent years, but federal trade statistics show that truck traffic between the U.S. and Mexico has actually been growing fast for at…
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