The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 19, 2024

Grafton Elliott and Joe Lynch discuss big, bulky, and rural shipping. Grafton is the Founder and CEO of Onward, a big and bulky shipping network that helps retailers offer local like delivery service, to their customers located in suburban and rural zip codes. About Grafton Elliott Grafton Elliott is the Founder and CEO of Onward, a big and bulky shipping network that helps retailers offer local like delivery service, to their customers located in suburban and rural zip codes.Prior to start

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NGT News

JANUARY 19, 2024

European hydrogen bus manufacturer Solaris has signed a contract with German operator Ruhrbahn GmbH to supply 19 zero-emission, hydrogen-powered buses to the city of Essen. The vehicles will be equipped with hydrogen fuel cells that generate electricity on board, and advanced ADAS safety systems. These vehicles are scheduled for delivery in 2024 and 2025, marking […] The post Solaris Will Provide 19 Hydrogen-Powered Buses to Essen, Germany appeared first on NGT News.

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Trinity Logistics

JANUARY 19, 2024

Businesses constantly seek innovative solutions for their supply chains to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance customer experience. Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) offers promises to fulfill those exact wishes. But can it do just that? I’m going to answer that question for you as well as offer some practical insights into how you should be implementing Generative AI in your supply chain.

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Overdrive Online

JANUARY 19, 2024

FMCSA Administrator Robin Hutcheson is resigning from her post, effective Jan. 26, after having led the agency as acting administrator and later administrator since January 2022.

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Artificial intelligence has quickly become a feature of everyday life: Using face ID to unlock a phone, communicating with online chatbots, and letting “smart” appliances help manage our homes are just a few of the ways that we interact with AI regularly. Forward-looking businesses are also using AI to transform their operations and gain a competitive edge.

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NGT News

JANUARY 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released additional guidance under President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to lower Americans’ energy bills by providing clarity on eligibility for incentives to install electric vehicle charging stations and other alternative fuel refueling stations. The U.S. Department of Energy is also releasing a mapping […] The post Treasury Department, IRS Issue Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Guidance appeared first on NG

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NGT News

JANUARY 19, 2024

Accelera by Cummins, the zero-emissions business segment of Cummins Inc.; Daimler Trucks & Buses US Holding LLC; and PACCAR have selected Marshall County, Miss., as the future site of advanced battery cell manufacturing for their planned joint venture. The joint venture will localize battery cell production for commercial electric vehicles and is expected to create […] The post Accelera, Daimler, PACCAR Choose Mississippi for Battery Cell Production appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 19, 2024

The American car manufacturing giant said that it would be cutting back production at its Michigan Rouge Electric Vehicle Center to just one shift starting April 1, 2024.

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 19, 2024

Managing both international and domestic shipping is a challenge for all businesses. Whether it’s coordinating air and ocean shipments, trucking, or multimodal movements, minimizing risks is a crucial aspect within every shipping plan. Freight insurance is an essential component of risk management, offering various coverage options. Freight insurance, also known as cargo insurance, is a type of coverage that protects the value of goods being transported against loss or damage during transit.

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Loginext

JANUARY 19, 2024

Digital commerce is booming, and many businesses have started to capitalize on this trend. Learn how is LogiNext helping eCommerce businesses streamline their operations using a robust delivery management software. The post Top 10 Integrations To Consider In Delivery Management Software To Implement For A Digital Commerce Business appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 19, 2024

Samsung Heavy Industries said that the two very large ammonia carriers (VLACs) are scheduled to be delivered by the end of November 2027.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

JANUARY 19, 2024

Hutcheson had served administrator since September 2022 – the first full-time administrator in three years.

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Loginext

JANUARY 19, 2024

Are you curious to learn how enterprise businesses streamline their delivery operations? Well dive right in to get tips and insights on how using delivery management software keeps the logistics operations function like a well oiled machine. The post How Leading Businesses Crush Complexity with Powerful Delivery Management Software appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2024

Collaboration between different sector organisations is increasingly important to achieving shared targets for the timber industry, according to John Dye, President of the Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON). At the general meeting of TIMCON members, held in Manchester in January, Dye said strong relationships with international and domestic associations including European Federation of Pallet & Packaging Manufacturers (FEFPEB), National Wooden Pallet & Container Associa

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Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

Freight shipping, a vital cog in the global economy, is undergoing significant changes. Truck freight rates are at the heart of these transformations, a key factor influencing the logistics and transportation industry. These rates, determined by a complex mix of market demand, fuel costs, and regulatory factors, directly impact how goods are moved across countries and continents.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2024

CEVA Logistics, a subsidiary of CMA CGM, today announced it has reached an agreement with the board of directors of Wincanton on the terms of a recommended cash offer for the capital of Wincanton at 450 pence per share, which values Wincanton approximately £566.9 million on a fully diluted basis. The intended acquisition of Wincanton represents an attractive growth opportunity that is in line with CEVA Logistics’s expansion strategy in this key region.

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NGT News

JANUARY 19, 2024

FirstEnergy Corp. subsidiary Potomac Edison has submitted a five-year Electric School Bus Pilot Program proposal to the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) intended to help the state reach its climate goals. The pilot supports Maryland’s Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022, which requires any new school buses contracted or purchased by public school systems in […] The post Electric School Bus Pilot Proposal Would Benefit Maryland’s Climate Agenda appeared first on NGT News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2024

META will be presenting several innovations at LogiMAT 2024. The new brand layout of the storage technology specialist headquartered at Arnsberg, Germany will be on display in Stuttgart. Visitors can also gain an overview of the company’s innovative shelving systems. The focus is on storage solutions in conjunction with conveyor technology and picking robots, as well as the tried-and-tested standard shelving systems.

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NGT News

JANUARY 19, 2024

One Energy Enterprises Inc., an industrial power company, is launching a new electric semi-truck trial program known as “Just Roll” and has added the Daimler eCascadia Class 8 battery electric vehicle to the test fleet. “We are seeing strong interest in electric trucks from local fleet operators, but they haven’t had a way to test […] The post One Energy Enterprises Launches ‘Just Roll’ Electric Semi-Truck Trial Program appeared first on NGT News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2024

Suzi Perry hosted a crowd of over 550 at the British International Freight Association’s 2023 Freight Service Awards, which took place at the Brewery in London. The ‘Queen of the Pit Lane’ revealed nine winning companies and two winning individuals in the 11 categories of the awards, which celebrated its 35th anniversary this year. In the Air Cargo Services category, which was sponsored by IAG Cargo, deugro (UK) Ltd triumphed over fellow finalists cargo-partner Ltd, Hogg Global Logistics Ltd, an

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 19, 2024

So, you want to start an ecommerce business. Should you build your own online store, or sell your products on Amazon? Whoa — not so fast! We’re happy to tell you that there are far more options than those two seemingly opposite paths to success (and many, many ecommerce businesses go both ways)! ShipMonk alone integrates with over seventy (seventy!) different shopping carts and marketplaces.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 19, 2024

I spent the beginning part of the week in New York attending the NRF Big Show. It was a very busy show, with more than 35,000 attendees walking the floors of the Javits Center. I certainly saw a lot of exhibitors touting their AI capabilities, especially when it came to more informed decision making across the entire supply chain network. But I will get into the details in a future article.

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Procurement and supply chain leaders have faced their share of disruption and economic turmoil these past four years. Whether from geopolitical tensions or the havoc caused by the pandemic and its aftershocks, plenty of challenges remain. Despite this, leaders are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel — inflation is decreasing, interest rates are leveling off and supply chain volatility is easing.

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