ShipLilly
JULY 7, 2021
Driver dissapointed in cabin of big modern truck. The holidays are with us and there is a new report out warning shippers and drivers to guard against cargo theft. The July Fourth risks of losing cargo are well known in the industry. Statistical estimates indicate that theft tends to increase around public holidays, especially ones that involve high levels of consumer shopping.
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 7, 2021
COVID-19 caused a global upheaval in order fulfillment processes throughout 2020. As we enter the second half of 2021, there are abundant signs of improvement and optimization. Meanwhile, caution is prevalent as well. For example, the Delta variant of COVID-19 may cause an increase in infection and disruptions to business in the fall. Scenarios such as this, generally categorized as a surge, have been a concern for the last six-plus months.
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Logistics Management
JULY 7, 2021
GEODIS officials said that bringing Velocity into the fold expands GEODIS’ Capacity Solutions freight brokerage offering in North America at a time when the industry continues to face ongoing driver and truck shortages.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 7, 2021
John Haber, founder and chief executive officer of Spend Management Experts, dissects the U.S. Postal Service’s 10-year plan for reviving operations and reaching profitability.
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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.
Logistics Management
JULY 7, 2021
For the week of June 28, the national diesel average rose 3.1-cents, to $3.331 per gallon, topping the week ending June 21, at $3.300, and the weeks ending June 14 and June 7, at $3.286, and $3.274, respectively.
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NGT News
JULY 7, 2021
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) launched a new brand – PROPANE Energy for Everyone – that the organization says “highlights propane’s role in ensuring energy equity and reducing carbon emissions.” “Americans are beginning to appreciate the value of propane in a wider energy mix after seeing the vulnerabilities of the electric grid in […].
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 7, 2021
For a nation that provides safe passage for so many ships through its waters, Egypt is reserving rather special treatment for the Ever Given.
Truck News
JULY 7, 2021
It didn’t have to happen. Those are the first thoughts that enter my mind any time I read about a fatal rear-end crash involving a tractor-trailer. And there have been too many of them, of late. There are technologies available to present those types of crashes, by detecting stopped vehicles ahead and applying the brakes […].
Shipping and Freight Resource
JULY 7, 2021
Ever Given gets lodged diagonally across Suez Canal on 23rd of March 2021. Global trade impacted as 400+ ships were stuck on both sides of the Canal. The ship remained in arrest in Egypt since the 13th of April 2021. The sweet taste of freedom was probably being experienced by all concerned with the Ever Given as it was released by Suez Canal authorities on the 7th of July – a good 106 days after becoming one of the most talked about ships in the world, by even those who were not intereste
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
NGT News
JULY 7, 2021
Neste Corp. says its Neste MY Renewable Diesel has become the first renewable diesel brand to receive TOP TIER Diesel Fuel certification for its high quality and performance. The standard was introduced in 2017 and has been endorsed by the likes of General Motors, Volkswagen, Detroit Diesel, Navistar and Ford. “The TOP TIER Diesel Fuel […].
GoShip Blog
JULY 7, 2021
Most c ustomers may never give it a second thought, but business owners are well-acquainted with the fact that supply chains operate like a well-oiled machine. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, disrupted supply chains made it difficult to provide communities with pandemic response, including food, vaccines, and other medical supplies. Find out how business owners can prepare for disrupted supply operations to benefit both customers and employees. .
Logistics Management
JULY 7, 2021
The acquisition of ECM will boost Omaha, Neb.-based Werner’s fleet by more than 6% as well as increasing coverage for regional short-haul freight in these geographic markets.
NGT News
JULY 7, 2021
Total Transportation Services Inc. (TTSI), a freight transporter serving the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, has entered into a fleet electrification agreement with WattEV Inc. Under the first phase of the agreement, TTSI will put into service 16 electric trucks to carry loads from the ports to regional destinations, including Bakersfield and San […].
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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.
Talking Logistics
JULY 7, 2021
If “cancelled” was the “Word of the Year” for 2020 due to the pandemic, then the early favorite for 2021 is “delayed” — as in orders for everything from sofas to semiconductors getting delayed due to port closures, capacity constraints, labor shortages, and other issues. The first half of the year has also brought us. Read more Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q2 2021).
NGT News
JULY 7, 2021
Westport Fuel Systems Inc., TUPY and AVL List GmbH are collaborating to develop a hydrogen internal combustion engine aimed at use in the heavy-duty transportation market, using advanced material and casting technologies from TUPY and in concert with high pressure direct injection (HPDI) engine technology from Westport and AVL engine solutions. Because of hydrogen’s high […].
Turvo
JULY 7, 2021
To meet the consumer demands in today’s increasingly evolving logistics world, many businesses are beginning to implement supply chain technology systems successfully. According to Supply & Demand Chain Executive , supply chain management (SCM) software revenue is on track to surpass $19 billion in this year alone. This exponential adaption presents immediate solutions that are both cost-effective and customer-centric.
Logistics Management
JULY 7, 2021
In light of Peak Season parcel surcharges recently kicking in, based on recent announcements respectively issued by the global parcel duopoly of FedEx and UPS, there is more than enough for shippers to stay on top of and address, at a time when things have remained in a state of ongoing, or perpetual, Peak Season.
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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.
LandLink
JULY 7, 2021
The higher shipping costs have been sparked by a combination of factors, including soaring demand amid stimulus money, saturated ports, and too few ships, dockworkers and truckers. The problems are too broad to be remedied by any short-term fix and are creating ripple effects across U.S. and International supply chains.
CH Robinson Logistics
JULY 7, 2021
The European Union has recently legalised its commitment to have Europe become the first climate neutral continent by 2050 and has agreed between all member states and the EU Parliament, that the bloc will reduce carbon emissions by at least 55 percent by 2030. Sustainability will increasingly be at the heart of our customers’ operations, and our customers’ customers for that matter.
GlobalTranz
JULY 7, 2021
Learning the difference between third party logistics (3PL) and fourth-party logistics (4PL), as well as 1PL and 2PL, and the rise of even fifth-party logistics (5PLs) is becoming increasingly sophisticated and valuable for driving successful supply chain operations. They all involve a degree of outsourcing transportation functions, whether that’s supply chain cybersecurity management or white glove services , and technically, all 4PLs and 5PLs exist as 3PLs too.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 7, 2021
The Biden Administration’s Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force promises to boost the confidence of small and medium-sized businesses, and encourage another wave of international expansion.
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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.
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