Talking Logistics

MAY 15, 2024

It appears that few carriers are interested in training and hiring truck drivers younger than 21 years old. But that is okay, because it also appears that not many young people are interested in becoming a truck driver anyway. As John Gallagher reported in FreightWaves last month, “The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration says only. Read more The post If An 18-Year-Old Truck Driver Comes to Pick Up Your Shipment appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 15, 2024

I am writing this from the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, TX while attend the 2024 Blue Yonder ICON conference. I believe this is my 10 th time attending ICON, and every year it is worth the visit. This year’s conference brought together nearly 2,000 attendees for thought-provoking sessions, networking and learning opportunities, and a concert with OneRepublic.

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NGT News

MAY 15, 2024

Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) will be the first major school district in the U.S. to transition to a 100% electrified school bus system with groundbreaking vehicle-to-grid technology. Zum is providing a fleet of 74 electric school buses and bidirectional chargers in this California city, managed through its AI-enabled technology platform. The all-EV fleet will […] The post Zum to Convert Oakland School Bus Fleet to 100% Electric, V2G Capability appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 15, 2024

Building structural resilience, and putting the right solution in place to suit your unique brand now will ensure that firms can emerge from a volatile economy and recession stronger.

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Advertiser: GEP

A Fortune 500 CPG company partnered with GEP to improve end-to-end category management, optimize direct spend categories, and increase strategic focus on tail spend. GEP’s sourcing expertise and market intelligence enabled the company to centralize sourcing and order management processes, strengthen key supplier relationships, and enhance supply chain resilience and agility.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 15, 2024

Mastering Temperature-Controlled Shipping to Ignite Grilling Season Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - May 15, 2024 As grilling season heats up, it’s crucial to maintain the freshness of temperature-sensitive proteins during their transit. What you will learn in this blog: The Vital Role of Temperature-Controlled Shipping Challenges and Solutions for Temperature-Controlled Protein Shipping Utilizing Technology to Simplify and Drive Efficiency As temperatures climb, the excitement for gri

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 15, 2024

Shawn Bhimani, assistant professor of supply chain and information management at Northeastern University, introduces a new tool for exposing risks to importers posed by forced labor and other human right violations in extended supply chains.

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Freightos

MAY 15, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home May 15, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 15, 2024

According to data from the National Retail Federation, monthly U.S. ocean imports are expected to crest the two million TEU mark by the end of May.

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Stord

MAY 15, 2024

In e-commerce, every second counts. Customer satisfaction hinges on more than just the quality of the products purchased; it's also deeply influenced by the efficiency and reliability of the delivery process. One crucial aspect that can make or break this experience is dwell time—the often overlooked interval that could be silently eroding your brand's reputation and customer satisfaction levels.

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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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MTS Logistics

MAY 15, 2024

Authorities in Baltimore successfully conducted the controlled demolition of the largest remaining steel section of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge this past Monday. The process utilized explosives to break down the 500-foot-long span, which had previously fallen onto the bow of the 213-million-pound Dali cargo ship during the initial accident on March 26th.

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10xLogistics

MAY 15, 2024

In the complex world of supply chain management, the pursuit of efficiency and effectiveness is unending. Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (CPFR) is a strategy that has revolutionized this space, offering a systematic approach to reducing supply chain inefficiencies. This blog post will explore what CPFR is, why companies are interested in it, how it yields better results, and provide real-world examples of its application in business.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 15, 2024

The biomass fuel plant would use a gasifier to create and contain gases that would then be used to power a generator which could propel the bioship.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

MAY 15, 2024

Out of service criteria is fairly black and white and not open to interpretation, but inspectors do make mistakes.

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Advertiser: GEP

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 15, 2024

Under the terms of the 2021 deal, Boeing was placed on a three-year probationary period, which ended days after the January door plug incident.

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Loginext

MAY 15, 2024

In today's on-demand economy, meet customer expectations with timely deliveries. Route optimization software is key. Learn 10 tips to excel in logistics efficiency, reduce costs, and boost customer satisfaction with LogiNext's innovative solutions. The post 10 Tips For Timely On-Demand Deliveries With Route Optimization Software appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 15, 2024

The report released on May 14 describes how the ship experienced two electrical blackouts 10 hours before it left the Port of Baltimore.

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CLX Logistics

MAY 15, 2024

The demand for faster, more efficient, and streamlined chemical transportation solutions are always growing and evolving. It’s vital for chemical manufacturers to have access to the right data to contextualize their operation in comparison with the rest of the market and facilitate on-time deliveries (OTD). Recently, CLX Logistics assisted two of the top-10 biggest chemical firms with separate requests to improve their OTDs.

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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

MAY 15, 2024

Manhattan also announced two new software tools that will bring generative AI (GenAI) to the supply chain, at scale.

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CLX Logistics

MAY 15, 2024

Chemical manufacturers and their transportation and supply chain partners are under constant pressure to reduce spending and increase margins. Our client (the Company), is a large Dutch chemical company with over 100 million in annual transport expenditure over multiple modes and covering European FTL, LTL packed and liquid, and dry bulk shipments. The Company has large chemical locations and operations throughout Europe, and sought to compare their transportation rates with those of their compe

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 15, 2024

Everyone in business has myriad challenges vying for attention, and an ingrained aversion to the risks of being a “first mover.

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CLX Logistics

MAY 15, 2024

Our client (the Company), is an industry-leading, vertically integrated producer of titanium dioxide and inorganic chemicals, with nearly 7,000 employees on six continents. The Company mines and processes titanium ore, zircon, and other materials to create specialty-grade pigments commonly used in coatings and plastics. The Company’s chemical pigment products are manufactured in Mississippi and shipped to customers in the northeast for their own manufacturing needs.

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Advertiser: GEP

Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.

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NGT News

MAY 15, 2024

Hydrogen solutions provider Plug Power Inc. has integrated a Class 6 medium-duty fuel cell electric truck chassis cab with an electric propulsion system powered by Plug’s ProGen fuel cell technology and seamlessly integrated with an electric propulsion system. Fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are powered by hydrogen and are more efficient than conventional internal combustion […] The post Plug Power Integrates Class 6 Fuel Cell Electric Truck, ProGen Technology appeared first on NGT New

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CLX Logistics

MAY 15, 2024

The client, a Fortune-500 chemical manufacturer (the Company), is a world-leading producer and distributor of chemical products. The Company manufactures and supplies chemicals for various industries, including architecture, textiles, automotive, rubber products, and food processing. Client Challenges The Company needed to transport chemicals for an oil and gas customer from the US Gulf Coast to a remote region in Canada.

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NGT News

MAY 15, 2024

Leading food distributor Sysco celebrated the arrival of 10 heavy-duty electric tractors to the fleet at its Houston, Texas, operating site, reaching a total of nearly 120 electric vehicles globally. This addition is a major step toward Sysco’s goal to reduce its direct emissions by 27.5% by 2030. Sysco now has heavy-duty electric tractors in […] The post Sysco Adds 10 Heavy-Duty Electric Tractors to Its Houston Fleet appeared first on NGT News.

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CLX Logistics

MAY 15, 2024

In the US, CLX Logistics and a global chemistry company with leading market positions (the Company) have been working together to implement continuous transportation improvement projects— and that program is now expanding to the Company’s European group. In this Case Study, we’re discussing the successes of the partnership and the tools and methodology that will fuel continued success in Europe and other regions.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 15, 2024

Today, DP World opens three major new sites in Romania, providing a significant boost to the country’s growing status as a key hub of European trade and enabling economic growth throughout the region. Constanta, the largest container port on the Black Sea, is now home to two new facilities following a €65 million investment: a 5-hectares ‘project’ cargo terminal for heavy, large and complex cargo, and a new ‘roll-on, roll-off’ (RO-RO) terminal that will handle up to 80,000 vehicles per yea

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CLX Logistics

MAY 15, 2024

In the US, CLX Logistics and a global chemistry company with leading market positions (the Company) have been working together to implement continuous transportation improvement projects— and that program is now expanding to the Company’s European group. In this Case Study, we’re discussing the successes of the partnership and the tools and methodology that will fuel continued success in Europe and other regions.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 15, 2024

Brunotir was born at a time when roads were highways of adventure and trade between nations was made possible by the daring journeys of transporters. Founded in September 1997 by two intrepid visionaries, Mr João Soares and Mrs Alice Ribeiro (pictured below), this modest company took its first steps towards its destiny with a single truck and a bold vision.

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