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High-Precision Mapping Boosts Accuracy for Global 3PL

April 30, 2019

Challenge: A global third-party logistics provider (3PL) was looking for distance calculations between fixed locations to be used for cost analysis, bid response and rate quoting. The company also wanted predictive calculation capabilities for shipment delivery delays based on real-time traffic incident data.

Market Leader in Freight Exchange Empowers Customers With Enhanced Location Services

April 30, 2019

HERE Technologies - EMEA

Challenge: A European leader in freight exchange solutions wanted to further enhance its successful planning and calculation program for transport companies by providing near real-time truck location information to telematics and logistics managers.

Amazon One-Day Shipping Is a Tough Perk to Match

April 30, 2019

Bloomberg

Amazon’s announcement registered loudly in the halls of its competitors: e-commerce companies and old-line retailers that will now have to start investing just as furiously to keep up.

Five Things You Should Know About Hiring a Car-Shipping Company

Five Things to Know About Hiring a Car-Shipping Company

April 30, 2019

Zoki Naumoski, SCB Contributor

When it comes to car transportation services, considerations of price and quality are key. No one wants a car with scratches, paint chips and dents when it arrives.

See Everything: Overcoming Supply Chain Challenges With Location Intelligence From HERE

April 26, 2019

HERE

Amazon Pledges One-Day Delivery for Top Clients in U.S.

April 26, 2019

Bloomberg

Amazon.com Inc. will spend $800m in the current quarter to reduce delivery times for top customers to one day from two, trying to revive its main e-commerce franchise and ward off greater competition.

Warehouse Availability Stabilizes in Tight U.S. Logistics Market

April 25, 2019

The Wall Street Journal

The U.S. warehouse market is coming closer into balance after a long stretch when strong demand far outpaced available storage space.

With Driverless Cars Late, a Startup Tries Remote-Control Trucks

April 23, 2019

Bloomberg

Startup Phantom Auto announced an expansion into logistics, providing remote operation capability for forklifts, delivery robots and “yard truck” tractors that move trailers around warehouses.