If something is not done to fortify the nation’s crumbling transportation infrastructure, it could affect businesses from coast to coast, according to US Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. “For years, the growing infrastructure deficit has been an issue akin to termites in our national basement, slowly eating away at our foundation,” Foxx said during a Feb. … Read more
Frommelt Safety Products — the Milwaukee, Wisconsin, based subsidiary of Rite-Hite Co.– announced recently that it will be changing the focus of its manufacturing efforts to machine-guarding products such as automated barrier doors, industrial fencing and retractable curtains for automatic welding and robotic processes. Formerly, the company worked mostly with weld curtain, screen and blanket … Read more
The Port of New York and New Jersey’s backlog of cargo is beginning to effect the retail industry’s ability to provide products to consumers, according to a letter sent by an retail industry official to the port’s executive leadership. Retail Industry Leaders Association Government Affairs VP Kelly Kolb said other problems at the ports include … Read more
Tired of winter yet? It will soon be over. In the meantime, grab a cup of hot cocoa, turn up up the heat and settle down with this week’s Barhns blog. This week’s stories include: This winter’s icy temperatures and incessant storms aren’t just making life uncomfortable, they are also bad for business. We’ll explain … Read more
While practice makes perfect, companies that can achieve the Perfect Order Index metric can both capture a larger market share and hold on to their existing customers longer, according to a new white paper issued by the Warehouse Education and Research Council. The document, entitled “Using Technologies to Increase Perfect Order Metrics“, seeks to help … Read more
Want to know more about the new safety sign standards required by the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration? Brady Corporation — a safety printing system and solutions company headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin — has created new videos and other free resources to help explain the new rules. OSHA updated its safety sign rules in … Read more
Attendees to this year’s Modex expo — to be held March 17 to 20 at the Georgia World Conference Center, in Atlanta — will be treated to not one but three keynote speakers. On Monday, March 17, Delta Airlines president Edward H. Bastian will address, “Shipping Trends for Global Supply Chains.” The next day, former … Read more
When the $5.25 billion expansion of the Panama Canal is completed in 2015, it will allow ports up and down the East Coast to accommodate super-sized container ships known as “Panamax” vessels. These ships can carry nearly triple the capacity of traditional cargo ships, but require deeper trenches and upgraded port facilities. As a result, … Read more
Seegrid Corp., the Pittsburgh-based manufacturer of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and other robotic industrial trucks, announced in a news release that its GT10 tow tractor robot truck has been named as a finalist for the 2014 Edison Award. The distinguished award is named for Thomas A. Edison and recognizes products that reflect the innovation, creativity … Read more
The Warehousing Education and Research Council will hold its annual conference and exposition April 27 to 30 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. The 37th annual meeting of the Oak Brook, Illinois, based association for logistics professionals will feature exhibitions, seminars, networking opportunities and other events for warehousing, distribution, manufacturing, logistics, transportation and handling equipment professionals.
