The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Brian Kempisty , Lauren Beagen and Joe Lynch discuss building a resilient port strategy. Brian is the Founder of Port X Logistics , a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. and Canada. Lauren is a lawyer and the Founder of Squall Strategies , a boutique maritime consulting and legal solutions company.
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
“Stand your butt up!” These aren’t the words we are used to hearing at a Senate hearing, but that’s exactly what we heard earlier this week. Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R), who happens to be a former mixed martial arts fighter, nearly came to blows with the president of the Teamsters at a Senate hearing Tuesday, forcing Chair Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) to step in to stop a brawl from breaking out in the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee room.
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Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
I’ve gotten a late start to leaf raking this year. I took advantage of the unseasonably warm weather yesterday to begin the process, starting with my front lawn. I spent two hours raking and bagging leaves, but looking out the living room window this morning, you wouldn’t know it. The lawn is once again covered. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (November 17, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Trinity Logistics
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Stay up to date on the latest information on conditions impacting the freight market, curated by Trinity Logistics through our Freightwaves Sonar subscription. FLAT RATES, EXCEPT FOR LTL Much of what we have seen this year has been around carrier rates remaining relatively flat. Apart from a few seasonal or holiday peaks, and a slight up or down influence due to fuel costs, spot rates and contract have been stagnant.
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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.
NGT News
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Envirotech Vehicles Inc. (EVTV) has received a certificate of conformity with the Clean Air Act from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its recently launched Bumble Bee all-electric school bus. “We are excited to have received this important seal of approval from the EPA,” says Phillip Oldridge, CEO of EVTV. “The school bus market […] The post Envirotech’s Bumble Bee Electric School Bus Conforms with US EPA Clean Air Act appeared first on NGT News.
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Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
The agreement was signed by the Philippines’ energy secretary and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken November 16 in San Francisco, California.
NGT News
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA) has delivered 20 battery-electric Freightliner eCascadia Class 8 tractors to Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling (RCCB), a West Coast and Midwest bottler and distributor of Coca-Cola brands. These electric vehicles will join RCCB’s fleet of delivery trucks in Downey, Calif., and represent the first zero-emission heavy-duty tractors added to its California […] The post Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling Deploying Freightliner eCascadia Trucks appeared first on NGT Ne
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
The approval locks in the UAW’s deal with Stellantis through April 2028 and includes a 25% wage hike over the life of the contract.
MTS Logistics
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
In the dynamic landscape of global trade, the Electronic Bill of Lading (eBL) is emerging as a transformative force, revolutionizing traditional paper-based processes. The eBL, a digital version of the traditional bill of lading, is reshaping the way businesses manage and streamline their shipping documentation. This article explores the key aspects of an eBL, its benefits, challenges, and its potential impact on the future of international trade.
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
Women in Trucking
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Author, Course Creator, Speaker Allison Graham believes the mainstream stress management advice is failing us. Here's why.
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Jag Lamba (pictured), CEO of Certa , writes about how AI can be beneficial to supply chain professionals and SCM (supply chain management). While most of the coverage of the rise of artificial intelligence in the past year or so has been on generative models such as ChatGPT that can be used by the average person, the business world is no stranger to AI.
NGT News
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Pioneer Power Solutions Inc., a provider of design, manufacture, service and integration of electrical power systems; distributed energy resources; power generation equipment and mobile electric charging solutions, says it will provide an e-Boost electric vehicle charging solution to MACAW Energies, an integrated company that will power the system with its liquefied natural gas (LNG) produced […] The post Pioneer to Supply e-Boost EV Charging System to MACAW Energies appeared first on NGT
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, organisations were forced to take bold steps to reconfigure their supply chains for the future, writes Nigel Pekenc (pictured), Specialist Partner, Operations and Performance Practice, Kearney. With worldwide material shortages and logistics disruptions hindering operations across the globe, these shockwaves forced companies to rewire supply chains at short notice.
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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.
NGT News
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
XCharge North America, an original equipment manufacturer that specializes in Level 3 electric vehicle chargers and energy storage devices, has inaugurated its headquarters and facility in Kyle, Texas, unveiling what it says is the “first truly battery-integrated electric vehicle charger in the U.S.,” the Net Zero Series. Accompanied by Kyle Mayor Travis Mitchell and the […] The post XCharge Opens Net Zero EV Charger Facility in Kyle, Texas appeared first on NGT News.
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Jason Rockett (pictured), managing director of industrial and logistics property company, Potter Space , shares his view on the small to mid-box (sub-100k sq. ft.) property market in light of the company’s new research report, ‘BIG Things in SMALL Boxes’, conducted in collaboration with Savills. An increasing lack of land is blocking growth for businesses in the small to mid-box (sub 100k sq. ft.) warehousing sector, our latest report has revealed.
NGT News
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
High-tech mobility company Canoo Inc. has signed a contract with Los Angeles-based Prime Time Shuttle for the purchase of up to 550 electric vehicles. Prime Time Shuttle will purchase the Lifestyle Vehicle (LV) Premium model vehicles over multiple years, adding to its fleet of luxury vehicles and airport transportation shuttles that service the Los […] The post Prime Time Shuttle to Purchase Up to 550 EVs From Canoo appeared first on NGT News.
WorkWave
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Time To Read: 6 minutes Pest control professionals face a unique blend of challenges and rewards that come with managing and eliminating pests. The field also presents diverse job opportunities, ranging from owner-operators and office staff to hands-on technicians and experts in pest management strategies. Here, we’ll focus on the ins and outs of working as a pest control technician — a role that’s currently in particularly high demand, ensuring a stable job market for those pursuing this career
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3PL Links
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Your Ultimate Guide to Understanding the Carbon Footprint | Image source: Pexels It is our collective responsibility to find ways to lessen the negative effects that businesses and society at large have on the environment, and the logistics industry is no exception. Based on scientific research, we already know that rising global temperatures seriously harm the ecosystem and our planet, with dire repercussions for all living things.
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