CH Robinson Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

A note from Steve Raetz, C.H. Robinson Director of Research and Market Intelligence: The truck driver shortage is top of mind for many as supply chain disruptions continue, port backlogs persist, and the gap between inventory supply and sales demand widens. This begs the question: Even if the industry gets more truck drivers, just how much is enough to relieve the strain on trucking capacity?

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Every fulfillment company wants to reduce costs. One of the most talked about ways to accomplish this is with fulfillment automation in the warehouse. While this may sound good, many companies are wary of the hefty price tag that accompanies many types of automation.

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West Coast and California Logistics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

When shipping freight into California, or anywhere in the U.S. for that matter, you may feel that you’re leaping over one hurdle after another to deliver your goods to market. The current California port congestion crisis is one of the biggest hurdles right now. In this article, we’ll examine why the current freight system congestion is so severe, and why it’s lasted so long.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

China’s energy crisis is shaping up as the latest shock to global supply chains as factories in the world’s biggest exporter are forced to conserve energy by curbing production.

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The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

A report published by IBM states that the pandemic has powered the shift away from stores to online shopping by close to five years. Data from the U.S. Commerce Department shows that online retail sales jumped 32.4% year-on-year in 2020 with a 39% increase in Q1 2021. With more and more people shopping online retailers are upping their last-mile game to deliver delightful consumer experiences.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The 21st Century has seen tremendous innovation in supply chain technology driven by the Internet, web services, mobile technologies, GPS, cloud computing, and so many other developments. What is the next evolution in supply chain technology? What factors are driving it and why is this important for supply chain professionals? Those are the main questions.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

From high-class problems to difficulties finding life’s necessities, the pandemic has convulsed global supply chains on such a scale that few industries, socio-economic classes or regions are immune.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

For more than a year, global supply chains have been buffeted by one major disruption after another. The surging Delta virus, devastating floods in China and Germany and cyber attacks on South African ports are amongst the latest in a series of events that continue to send shock waves throughout the system. The impact? Raw materials are in short supply, many manufacturers have temporarily mothballed production lines, transportation costs are rising, and labor is getting tight on our roadways , r

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Consumer buying behavior has tightened capacity in all modes of transportation. Going into peak shipping season, choosing the right mode for every shipment becomes paramount. What This Blog Is About: Shipper’s top concerns for their supply chain. The opportunity cost of choosing the wrong mode of transportation. How multi-modal logistics providers can set your customers up for scale.

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Logistics Management

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Kevin Boone, EVP, Sales & Marketing, for Jacksonville, Fla.-based Class I railroad carrier CSX, touched upon various topics relating to the freight rail carload and intermodal sectors at the Northeast Association of Rail Shippers (NEARS) 2021 Fall Conference, which was held in Portland, Maine last week.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The U.S. and the European Union agreed to work together to shape the rules and standards around crucial technologies and coordinate their approaches to key trade issues at an inaugural meeting of a new cooperation body.

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Overdrive Online

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The agency tasked its MRB to come up with a workable solution for truckers who are impacted by the massive Philips CPAP recall. After a four-hour meeting Wednesday, however, there seems to be more confusion than before.

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FreightWaves SONAR

OCTOBER 1, 2021

In this report, we put forth an interesting, and admittedly imperfect, way to demonstrate SONAR’s value: publicly traded carriers and freight brokers that use SONAR have outperformed those that do not. The average stock price of SONAR customers over the past five years has appreciated by 114%, while non-SONAR companies’ stock has increased by 96%.

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Logistics Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Fort Smith, Arkansas-based ArcBest, a full-service supply chain logistics provider, said late yesterday that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Chicago-based truckload freight brokerage MoLo Solutions LLC. ArcBest said that this transaction is comprised of a cash payment at closing of $235 million from available funds and subject to post-closing adjustments and is expected to close in the fourth quarter.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Patrick Penfield, a professor of practice in supply chain management and director of executive education at the Syracuse University Whitman School of Management, offers a view into supply chain congestion, delays and pricing for the remainder of this year.

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GoShip Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Shipping liquids requires careful and secure packaging to avoid leaks that can ruin your item and other packages being shipped. To avoid the stress and expenses that come with product returns and refunds, take a look at our tips and tricks to ship liquids successfully. What kinds of liquids are you shipping? While freight carriers will allow most liquids, some liquids are considered to be dangerous.

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Truck News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

The hype is extreme. Everywhere I turn, I’m assailed by news about the wonders of the plug-in battery electric truck (BEV), and no less about fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) in our medium and heavy fleets. The latter enthusiasm is somewhat surprising because the FCEV is still rather far off, at least in North America, whereas […].

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Logistics Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The company said that this was done by entering into a definitive business combination agreement with G Squared Ascend I Inc., a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) sponsored by affiliates of G Squared, a growth-stage venture capital fund manager with a technology sector focus. This expected is expected to close in the first quarter of 2022, with the combined company to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange under “TF.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

As automakers scramble to make electric vehicles with longer ranges and speedier charging times, the chip industry has a message for them: You’re doing it wrong.

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NGT News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

At the site of the KNP Complex in Sequoia National Park, Gov. Gavin Newsom has highlighted the California Comeback Plan’s over $15 billion climate package – the largest such investment in state history – tackling a wide array of climate impacts facing the state. The Governor signed legislation outlining investments in a package that included […].

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Truck News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

It’s hard to believe, but 2022 is just around the corner. That means it’s renewal season for some of your operating credentials. If you’re operating into the United States, one operating credential you’ll want to address relatively soon is the Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) filing and fee payment. UCR filing for 2022 opens Oct. 1, […].

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Logistics Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

In this podcast, Jeff Berman, Group News Editor for Logistics Management and the Peerless Media Supply Chain Group, interviews Anne Reinke, President and CEO of the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA).

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Managing your inbound or outbound transportation process manually with spreadsheets or inefficient processes? There is a better way, and it can save you tons of time and freight spend without burdening IT resources.

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NGT News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Ford Motor Company is bringing electric vehicles (EV) at scale to American customers with two new massive, environmentally and technologically advanced campuses in Tennessee and Kentucky that will produce the next generation of electric F-Series trucks and the batteries to power future electric Ford and Lincoln vehicles. Ford plans to make the largest ever U.S. […].

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Truck News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

My late father wasn’t really known for catch phrases, but I do remember a couple of them. “Don’t do as I do, do as I say” comes to mind when I do something stupid, which is another way of saying that it comes to mind more often than it should. Then, when chaos ensues, I […].

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Logistics Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

How smooth will supply chain operations and throughput be in 2021? It is still too early to tell, but, even without a crystal ball, it is pretty clear that help is wanted.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

The world’s electric grids are creaking under the pressure of volatile fossil-fuel prices and the imperative of weaning the world off polluting energy sources. A solution may be at hand, thanks to an innovative battery that’s a cheaper alternative to lithium-ion technology.

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NGT News

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Lordstown Motors Corp., a provider of electric light duty trucks focused on the commercial fleet market, and global technology company Hon Hai Technology Group, have agreed to work jointly on Lordstown Motors’ electric vehicle (EV) programs in Lordstown Motors’ 6.2 million square foot production and assembly plant in Lordstown, Ohio. The agreement between both companies […].

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