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Cold chain giant Lineage Logistics buys its own rail operator
Michigan firm buys extensive cold chain railcar fleet owner Cryo-Trans.
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Material Handling
2021 MARKET OUTLOOK
Outlook 2021: What’s in store for logistics supply chain?
Asking someone to predict the future in these tumultuous times is a tall order. But we found the right man for the job.
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Tri-Lift acquires Vantage Equipment LLC’s material handling group
Deal expands distributor’s coverage in the Northeast.
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The Home Depot opens automated DC in greater Atlanta
Facility features sustainable charging solutions for material handling equipment, warehouse automation, and expedited yard access for delivery trucks.
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Hyster-Yale Group teams with partner on low-emission yard tractors
Lift truck vendor to cooperate with Capacity Trucks on electric- and hydrogen-powered terminal vehicles.
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Robotics
No site visits? No problem
Travel restrictions have prevented robotics companies from going out to customers' sites to install their equipment. So now they're finding creative workarounds.
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APPLICATIONS
Shoemaker finds its elves with ERP software
Fast-growing Billy Footwear speeds fulfillment with help from SAP, ShipStation, and Shopify technology.
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INBOUND
PERC launches webpage on carbon monoxide safety
Resources include infographic depicting the symptoms of CO exposure and emissions comparisons of propane equipment versus diesel- and gasoline-powered vehicles.
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Pallets
It’s all about the base
Rising pallet-supply costs led two innovative suppliers to throw out the old playbook and design a new solution for their clients. The result: a “hybrid” pallet-supply model that slashed one customer’s costs by 31%.
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Kion opens battery factory to drive its forklift brands
German facility shows firm’s bet on lithium ion technology in push for energy efficiency.
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