MTS Logistics
DECEMBER 20, 2021
A couple of weeks ago, there was an important announcement that did not get much media attention. It was regarding a greenhouse gas fee that the Panama Canal will be starting to collect soon. Due to the effects of climate change, the Panama Canal is experiencing big problems with water availability. 2019 was a record year during which many vessels had tonnage restrictions.
The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 20, 2021
5 Reasons You Lose Customers with Paula Courtney. Paula Courtney and Joe Lynch discuss 5 reasons you lose customers. Paula is the CEO of The Verde Group , a Customer Experience (CX) research consultancy specializing in measuring, tracking and improving the specific customer experiences statistically linked to growing revenue, market share, and customer life-time value (LTV).
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Logistics Management
DECEMBER 20, 2021
Data recently issued by ShipMatrix, a subsidiary of Pittsburgh-based SJ Consulting showed that data from on-time performance (OTP) ranges, for week 50 of 2021 for major parcel carriers, including UPS, FedEx, and the United States Postal Service (USPS), was in similar range as previous weeks leading up to it that were comprised of Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday.
Supply Chain and Logistics
DECEMBER 20, 2021
The Chinese government and several states have been subsidizing rail service from China to Europe. A phase-out is planned for 2023 now. Subsidies were supposed to end in 2022 but an extension was made for COVID.
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 20, 2021
The recent announcement by Ford Motor Co. that it was planning to develop and produce at least some of its own semiconductor chips signals a sharp reversal of a decades-long practice.
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SYSPRO Smarter ERP
DECEMBER 20, 2021
The automotive industry is in a perpetual state of change. Globally linked economies, tight competition, and emerging markets all force constant review of production goals, suppliers, and long-term strategies. The automotive industry sets some of the highest quality standards in manufacturing, driven by a need to ensure safety and a desire to control costs.
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 20, 2021
Total November U.S.-bound containerized freight imports—at 2,854,305 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units)—were down 4.7% compared to October’s record 2,995,176 TEU and up 6.3% annually. And through the first 11 months of 2021, imports are up 19.6% annually, to 31,699,365 TEU. November shipments—at 1,333,314—were down 5.8% compared to October’s 1,415,250 and up 13.6% annually.
PLS Logistics
DECEMBER 20, 2021
When a truck is loaded and driving to its destination, truck drivers earn money in the trucking industry. This is because the more cargo you haul, the more you make. However, what is it called when a truck is empty and driving on the road? These are considered deadhead miles and are what truck drivers try to avoid the most.?
Kane is Able
DECEMBER 20, 2021
AIB International, formerly the American Institute for Baking, was founded in 1919 to “put science to work for bakers.” Since then, AIB has grown into one of the world’s foremost training and auditing organizations on food safety, setting AIB standards for quality and safety.
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
Truck News
DECEMBER 20, 2021
A truck driver sees the holiday season through the windshield, inside the cab, isolated from the world. Holiday tunes fade in and out on radio stations as the big rig rolls to its next destination. Parked at a truck stop for the night, each driver is in his or her little bubble – the truck. […].
NGT News
DECEMBER 20, 2021
Hexagon Agility, a business of Hexagon Composites, signed a master services agreement in June 2020 with a global logistics customer to deliver renewable natural gas (RNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems for medium and heavy-duty trucks. Hexagon Agility has now received its eleventh set of orders under this agreement and the second order […].
Trux
DECEMBER 20, 2021
There’s a load of benefits to eTicketing. Many of the advantages for the construction industry are obvious. Streamlined compliance with state DOT guidelines is effortless. Errors and fraud are greatly reduced. Double entries are a thing of the past. Accurate data for analysis is right at your fingertips. Project management is streamlined.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 20, 2021
Internal logistics operations are as challenged by the pandemic as those outside the company, says Craig Henry, U.S. industry manager for intralogistics at Siemens Industry.
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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
DECEMBER 20, 2021
Nikola Corp., a zero-emission transportation and energy infrastructure solutions company, has delivered the first Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle (BEV) pilot trucks to Total Transportation Services Inc. (TTSI), a Southern California port trucking company. The trucks will be used to expedite zero-emission transportation solutions at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. “Nikola committed to […].
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 20, 2021
Kalmar Inc., a provider of cargo handling services, has announced the launch of Kalmar Tracker, an automated container information solution for reach stackers designed to enable safer and more efficient management of container movements.
Women in Trucking
DECEMBER 20, 2021
I am a new truck driver that is eager to prosper in this male-dominated industry. I come from a career in education for the past 13 years, and I am now the proud owner operator of Executive Enterprises LLC operating under my own authority.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 20, 2021
Mince pies. Latkes. Eggnog. Tamales. As extended families the world over plan holiday celebrations again, they’re encountering a harsh reality: Traditional foods, especially those sold for a limited time in even a normal year, are significantly costlier in 2021 — if they’re even available at all.
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IoT World Today
DECEMBER 20, 2021
ST Engineering has backed a $30 million series A investment for IoT satellite terminal company hiSky. The round also includes contributions from Tawazun Holding , United Arab Emirates’ Strategic Development Fund and unnamed investors that have backed hiSky previously. The Israeli satellite IoT company supplies satellite connectivity, terminals and software for enterprise IoT.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 20, 2021
Severe weather disruptions hit Malaysia and the Philippines, leaving a trail of destruction among nations most prone to natural disasters.
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 20, 2021
We have taken another trip around the sun, without an asteroid collision slowing us down (or obliterating us). For that, I am grateful. Who will come out with the first supply chain themed movie: Netflix, Amazon, or Apple? One thing is for sure: Tom Hanks will star as the lowly supply chain professional who saves. Read more Top 10 Talking Logistics Videos and Posts in 2021 – Plus Indago Highlights.
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 20, 2021
November’s shipment reading—at 1.206—saw a 4.5% annual increase, and freight expenditures—at 4.275—were up 43.9% annually.
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 20, 2021
Manufacturers continue to face rapid change, adding monumental challenges to supply chain planning.
Shipping and Freight Resource
DECEMBER 20, 2021
HMM, the world’s 8th largest container shipping line got one step closer to the IMO’s objective of a reduction in Greenhouse Gas emissions from ships by 2050. HMM Dream, a 13,154 TEU capacity container ship built in 2014 became HMM and South Korea’s first bio-fuel use case on ships when she successfully completed a 10-day trial voyage from the Port of Pusan in Korea through the Panama Canal on its way to Savannah.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 20, 2021
AirTerra, a parcel shipping company, announced it has added two last-mile distribution companies, CDL Last Mile Solutions and AxleHire, to its double-digit list of carrier partners.
NGT News
DECEMBER 20, 2021
The Mack LR Electric model, Mack Trucks’ first fully electric Class 8 vehicle, is now in serial production at Mack’s Lehigh Valley Operations (LVO) facility in Macungie, Pa. LVO is where all Class 8 Mack vehicles for North America and export are assembled. “Mack has long been a leader in the refuse segment, and we […]. The post Mack Trucks Begins Serial Production on New Fully Electric Class 8 Truck Model appeared first on NGT News.
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Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 20, 2021
LogiMed USA is back LIVE & IN-PERSON! This is the only event that brings together the entire end-to-end healthcare supply chain. Join the LogiMed community March 14 - 15, 2022 at the beautiful Rancho Bernardo Inn, San Diego, CA. .
Logistics Business Magazine
DECEMBER 20, 2021
Xpediator , an international provider of freight management & 3PL services across Europe, has announced that Delamode Nidd Ltd, the Group’s subsidiary in the freight forwarding division, has agreed a new five-year lease for a second warehouse in Ripon, North Yorkshire, UK. The warehouse is 67,000 sq ft (6,200 sq m) and is located a short distance from the company’s existing warehouse in Ripon, the two warehouses together increases Delamode Nidd’s total storage capacity to 113,000 sq ft (10,5
LabelMaster
DECEMBER 20, 2021
This blog appears at the beginning of the week prior to the Christmas holiday. The Labelmaster family would like to take this time to wish all our clients, friends, and readers a very happy holiday and a safe and peaceful gathering time with those you treasure. Here’s the latest regulatory news, including major news about. The post DG Digest: Transport Canada implements new competency-based training requirement. appeared first on Labelmaster Blog.
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