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Parcel express services evolve as market fragmentation accelerates
Andy Dyer, chief executive officer of transportation management specialist AFS, which manages some $3 billion in parcel spend annually for its customers, has seen the parcel carrier market go through numerous disruptions, evolutions,…
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Report: Tech challenges persist across operations, supply chain
Industrial cable, connector, and accessories distributor Lapp USA has turned a labor-intensive, error-prone inventory process into a nightly automated workflow that provides reliable visibility, reduces costs, and improves customer…
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Allianz: unemployment rates could be shaken by immigration, Iran war, and AI
Working at heights can be dangerous. According to OSHA statistics, the failure to properly prevent falls is the most frequently cited workplace violation. On top of that, some 81% of fall injuries treated in emergency rooms involve a…
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Schaeffler to use “thousands” of humanoid robots in auto parts factories
The German automotive hardware maker Schaeffler will deploy thousands of humanoid robots on its factory floors beginning in late 2026 through a deal with the British AI and robotics company Humanoid.Humanoid makes both wheeled and…
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Middle East disruptions are straining cargo insurance coverage
Agentic artificial intelligence. Humanoid robots. Drones that can count inventory in the warehouse. Autonomous trucks. Exoskeletons that help workers lift and move heavy loads. Clearly, the logistics sector is a hotbed for emerging…
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Interroll acquires Dutch vertical conveyor provider
In pharmaceutical logistics—where handling sensitive products to ensure a high level of quality, efficiency, and flexibility is critical—each delivery must be right the first time. This vital function was top of mind for Swiss…
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Fleets struggle to turn safety data into action
I barely saw the aggressive driver swerve off a side street before he entered the lane right in front of me. In response, I hit the brakes hard, but the loaded trailer hitched behind me forced the truck to keep rolling much farther than…
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Americold forms $1.3 billion joint venture with private equity firm
Companies leasing industrial real estate for logistics use are increasingly moving large-scale distribution activity away from coastal port markets and toward lower-cost inland logistics hubs, according to a report from Cushman &…
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Trucking fleets embrace gen AI, but data problems slow growth
Industrial cable, connector, and accessories distributor Lapp USA has turned a labor-intensive, error-prone inventory process into a nightly automated workflow that provides reliable visibility, reduces costs, and improves customer…
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U.S. Bank: Shipper spending rose sharply in Q1
Shipper spending rose sharply in the first quarter of 2026 as tightening capacity and a surge in diesel fuel prices pushed freight costs significantly higher, even as shipment volumes remained largely flat, according to the latest U.S.…
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