L’arrivée des logs va chambouler le monde du transport dans les temps à venir. Avec les nouvelles réglementations, les rôles seront inversés : ce seront désormais les transporteurs qui auront le long bout du bâton. En effet, en réglementant sévèrement les parcours des camionneurs, ceux-ci se retrouveront dans un marché où ils n’auront plus à …
ALCT Transportation Consulting and Management Firm is celebrating its 20th year of expertise working with the manufacturing companies in the transportation industry and we are happy to share this proud moment with you! Always aware of the upcoming needs of the leaders in the manufacturing industry, ALCT takes advantage of all these years of expertise …
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ALCT Transportation Consulting and Management Firm is celebrating its 20th year of expertise working with the manufacturing companies in the transportation industry and we are happy to share this proud moment with you ! Always aware of the upcoming needs of the leaders in the manufacturing industry, ALCT takes advantage of all these years of …
The bankruptcy of the Hanjin shipping company, announced last Wednesday, plunged into confusion port authorities and retailers worldwide. Since Sunday, more than 79 giant cargo ships out of 141 are either blocked, seized or not functioning normally leaving the merchants into nothingness whether tons of goods will reach their shelves. Since Wednesday, the South Korean …
Over the next decade, online retailing will gain even more importance than expected now – not just in developed countries but in emerging markets. This is according to the study « Global E-Tailing 2025 » commissioned by Deutsche Post DHL. Logistics will also play a key role: it will provide businesses with significant competitive advantages, …
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A Cincinnati firm has overcome the main obstacle in the race for drone deliveries by launching them out of the roof of a truck. Workhorse, an American company, has created a system called HorseFly that meets the latest, more flexible rules of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Indeed, to fly its drones, operators need to …
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Clearly, 2016 will mark a turning point in terms of effective tools to control budget costs in transportation while enjoying peace of mind and significant savings. ALCT Transportation Consulting and Management Firm is as added value for the manufacturing sector, which is a pillar of the Quebec economy. Manufacturing firms have great interest in terms …
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This is the challenge initiated by former Google engineers along with employees from Tesla and Amazon. Who founded Otto, a San Francisco based. startup in The company develops an autonomous driving aftermarket kit for trucks. The firm already has several trucks on the road testing the technology. For only US $ 30,000, all trucks manufactured …
Company provides Montreal’s civil protection centre with detailed reports on the movement of dangerous goods. With new regulations taking effect recently, this partnership will grow stronger. Mayor Coderre also invited municipalities in Quebec to use a new important tool: « CN and the railroad industry developed ways to improve communications with cities. The AskRail mobile …
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Directly taking into account the concern of online shoppers, this service aims to reinforce consumer confidence and encourage retail online by refunding return shipping costs on eligible online purchases in Canada and around the world. A study from Ipsos reports that 40 per cent of Canadians are worried about ordering the wrong item online and …