CMA CGM adds three Boeing air freighters to its fleet of five cargo jets Three-year-old air cargo division will also add eight Airbus freighters between 2026 and 2027. April 16, 2024 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Three-year-old air cargo division will also add eight Airbus freighters between 2026 and 2027.Read More
Hapag-Lloyd to retrofit five containerships to methanol propulsion $120 million plan will convert the 10,100-TEU vessels to dual-fuel engines. April 16, 2024 DC Velocity Staff No Comments $120 million plan will convert the 10,100-TEU vessels to dual-fuel engines.Read More
Supply chain labor challenges persist Report shows 54% of supply chain and logistics operations are prioritizing automation to mitigate workforce shortages. April 16, 2024 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Report shows 54% of supply chain and logistics operations are prioritizing automation to mitigate workforce shortages.Read More
Warehouse space gets easier to find as construction slows Cushman & Wakefield says industrial real estate vacancy rate rises to 5.8% in return toward pre-pandemic norms April 15, 2024 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Cushman & Wakefield says industrial real estate vacancy rate rises to 5.8% in return toward pre-pandemic normsRead More
Logistics leaders report shortage of digital skills UK survey finds 63% of logistics companies lack talent required for digital transformation and technology innovation. April 12, 2024 DC Velocity Staff No Comments UK survey finds 63% of logistics companies lack talent required for digital transformation and technology innovation.Read More
APPLICATION Finding the right fit Automation project helps Chicago-area hose and fittings distributor boost productivity, maximize floor space, and improve order accuracy. April 12, 2024 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Automation project helps Chicago-area hose and fittings distributor boost productivity, maximize floor space, and improve order accuracy.Read More
Opex and TGW to partner on warehouse automation technology Companies will implement Opex’ Infinity AS/RS in TGW's LivePick order fulfillment system. April 11, 2024 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Companies will implement Opex’ Infinity AS/RS in TGW's LivePick order fulfillment system.Read More
Maritime sector could shave emissions in switch from paper to digital documents GSBN report examines adoption of electronic Bills of Lading and paperless solutions during the cargo release process. April 11, 2024 DC Velocity Staff No Comments GSBN report examines adoption of electronic Bills of Lading and paperless solutions during the cargo release process. Read More
APPLICATION Speeding processes and reducing errors 3PL improves inventory accuracy, boosts employee safety with drone-powered inventory monitoring solution. April 11, 2024 DC Velocity Staff No Comments 3PL improves inventory accuracy, boosts employee safety with drone-powered inventory monitoring solution.Read More
Supply chains are not likely to return to pre-pandemic norms in 2024 Stability improved in 2023, but we’re not out of the woods yet, ASCM and KPMG say. April 10, 2024 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Stability improved in 2023, but we’re not out of the woods yet, ASCM and KPMG say.Read More