Fri.Mar 15, 2024

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The Logistics Leadership Void with Jessica Windham

The Logistics of Logistics

Jessica Windham and Joe Lynch discuss the logistics leadership void. Jessica is the Founder and CEO of Solving Work , an advisory firm dedicated to helping shippers transform their people and processes so their teams can crush it at work and sleep at night. About Jessica Windham Jessica Windham is the Founder and CEO of Solving Work, an advisory firm dedicated to helping shippers transform their people and processes so their teams can crush it at work and sleep at night.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (March 15, 2024)

Talking Logistics

Blessed and grateful. That’s how I feel today, thanks to the many messages of love and support I have received from friends and colleagues in the industry following my surgery. Those messages have been a source of strength and inspiration for me during my recovery. Thank you for thinking of me and reaching out. I. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (March 15, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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CVSA's new out-of-service criteria: What truckers need to know

Overdrive Online

Another year and more "bizarre" on-highway happenings have led to further refinement of CVSA's Out-of-service criteria. Special attention here to camshaft bushings and unusual couplings.

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Solaris Receives Order for Five Urbino 12 Hydrogen Buses from Mantua, Italy

NGT News

The transport operator APAM Esercizio S.p.A., based in Mantua, Italy, has placed an order for five modern Urbino 12 hydrogen-powered buses from Solaris Bus & Coach. Deliveries are scheduled for the end of 2025. Located in the nation’s Lombardy region, Mantua is targeting hydrogen solutions in its efforts to decarbonize the area. This aligns perfectly […] The post Solaris Receives Order for Five Urbino 12 Hydrogen Buses from Mantua, Italy appeared first on NGT News.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

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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Happening Now: Truckers Applaud FMC Container Fee Rule

West Coast and California Logistics

The Federal Maritime Commission's (FMC) new ruling on detention and demurrage (D&D) charges , effective May 28, is welcomed by the trucking industry, particularly for those involved in international container transport. Previously, truckers had been burdened with D&D fees levied by ocean carriers for delays at ports and inland rail facilities, awaiting reimbursement from shippers.

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March 2024 Freight Market Update

Trinity Logistics

Stay up to date on the latest information on conditions impacting the freight market, curated by Trinity Logistics through our Freightwaves Sonar subscription. WILL 2024 BE A FREIGHT REBOUND YEAR? I certainly do not expect that we will return to freight volumes like we saw in 2021, and part of 2022. Now, I will never say never, but those were most likely once in a lifetime events.

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Most U.S. Shoppers Want Sustainable Returns, Says New Survey

Supply Chain Brain

New research shows that 55% of shoppers surveyed say they’re more loyal to brands with sustainable returns.

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Georgia’s Port of Brunswick to See Big Upgrade After Government Funds New Construction

MTS Logistics

According to a new press release from the Georgia Ports Authority, Georgia’s Port of Brunswick will receive a big upgrade after funds were earmarked and passed by the state government in Georgia. The new funding was included in the latest state budget for 2024. Georgia’s governor, Brian Kemp, signed the funding bill into law a couple of weeks ago.

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Ships Face Growing Threat From Somali Pirates, EU Warns

Supply Chain Brain

Ships have been attacked at 600 miles or more from the Somali coast, and pirates are believed to be operating in a zone that spans more than 1,000 miles.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

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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We have one life to live, so take care of your health

Truck News

“If I’d have known that I’d live this long, I would’ve taken better care of myself. I didn’t expect to make it to 30.

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Smart Green Shipping Begins On-Land Testing of FastRig, a Shipping Wingsail

Supply Chain Brain

The recyclable, retractable, autonomous wingsail is designed to reduce fuel emissions from an ocean-going vessel by up to 30%.

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3PL Repositioning by Internationalisation

Logistics Business Magazine

In 2023, the industrial installation specialist HARDER logistics once again executed relocations of machinery and equipment from Germany and other European countries to their new location. The company declared the best financial year closure in its history. At the same time, the New-Ulm-based integrated system service provider is realigning and internationalising its business in order to be well prepared for the the ‘sell-up’ of German production capacity and infrastructure. “W

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Paul Group Delivers 25 PH2P Hydrogen Trucks for Shell Pay-Per-Use Platform

NGT News

With the development of the PH2P hydrogen fuel cell truck, the Paul Group has delivered the first 25 such trucks from series production in Germany since the beginning of 2024. Oil company Shell’s Hydrogen Pay-Per-Use model will be used for these trucks. Launched in August 2023, Hydrogen Pay-Per-Use is an affordable way for the heavy-duty […] The post Paul Group Delivers 25 PH2P Hydrogen Trucks for Shell Pay-Per-Use Platform appeared first on NGT News.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

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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LeShuttle Freight Hits Cargo Milestone

Logistics Business Magazine

LeShuttle Freight, providing a fast and low carbon way route to transport goods between Britain and continental Europe through the Channel Tunnel, announces a milestone as its 35 millionth truck crossed the Channel aboard its shuttle on Wednesday 13th March 2024. The 35 millionth truck belongs to Ontime Capitrans, one of Spain’s largest transporters of temperature-controlled goods throughout Europe.

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EnergIIZE Hydrogen Fueling Infrastructure Funding Round Coming Up in April

NGT News

The Energy Infrastructure Incentives for Zero-Emission Commercial Vehicles (EnergIIZE) Hydrogen funding lane will open for two weeks beginning at 9 a.m. Pacific Time on April 17, 2024, and lasting through 5 p.m. Pacific Time on May 1, 2024. This lane, funded by the California Energy Commission (CEC) and administered by CALSTART, follows the Electric Vehicle […] The post EnergIIZE Hydrogen Fueling Infrastructure Funding Round Coming Up in April appeared first on NGT News.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 9 – 15)

Logistics Viewpoints

St. Patrick’s Day is this Sunday, and consumers are doing more than just wearing green – they are spending lots of green as well. According to its annual survey, the National Retail Federation (NRF) indicates that consumers plan to spend a record $7.2 billion — or an average of $44.40 per person — on the holiday this year and, perhaps unsurprisingly, their top spending categories are food and beverages.

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Women in Ecommerce | Interview #1

Ship Monk

ShipMonk is privileged to work with so many amazing ecommerce brands, and we are honored to help them achieve their business goals every day through custom 3PL services and omnichannel fulfillment solutions. This month, we proudly recognize the female entrepreneurs, leaders, and forward thinkers we work with who take on their industries with passion, savvy, strategy, and resolve.

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How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces

This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.

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Automatic Stacking Cranes Contract

Logistics Business Magazine

ABB and crane builder Kuenz, headquartered in Austria, have secured the largest single order of Automatic Stacking Cranes (ASC) ever made by a European terminal, as part of the groundbreaking ‘phase 2’ expansion of APM Terminals Maasvlakte II (APMT MVII) facility in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The companies will deliver 62 ASC and one Intermodal Yard Crane equipped with the latest electrical and automation technology enabling the terminal to double container capacity at APMT MVII.

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How does Logistics Management Software with Carrier Diversification offer Reliable Deliveries?

Loginext

Carrier diversification in logistics management software has become the need of the hour. We highlight the various use cases on how shippers can benefit from multi-carrier shipping vs. the risks associated with single-carrier shipping. The post How does Logistics Management Software with Carrier Diversification offer Reliable Deliveries? appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.