MercuryGate
APRIL 16, 2021
Like the broader economy and other markets such as real estate, the freight market experiences periodic ups and downs – booms and busts. Obviously the strong market of the past few months is the result of unique forces related to the Covid-19 pandemic, but if you look at the long-history of truck rates which go […]. The post What causes freight markets booms and busts?
The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 16, 2021
3 Keys to LinkedIn Success with Vivica von Rosen. Viveka (Vivica) von Rosen and Joe Lynch discuss the 3 keys to LinkedIn success. Vivica is the co-founder of a company that teaches people to use LinkedIn to help salespeople create more qualified and quality conversations. About Viveka (Vivica) von Rosen. Viveka von Rosen is a Co-founder and Chief Visibility Officer at Vengreso , the world’s largest digital sales transformation company.
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Logistics Management
APRIL 16, 2021
Taking steps to expand its United States facilities footprint, Chicago-based third-party logistics (3PL) services provider and global freight forwarder SEKO Logistics said this week it has opened two new East Coast-based regional distribution hubs in Baltimore and Charlotte.
Trinity Logistics
APRIL 16, 2021
Stay up-to-date with the latest conditions impacting the freight market, curated by Trinity Logistics. Imported Volumes. Did anyone else think the pictures of the stuck Ever Given ship in the Suez Canal looked like someone put a fishing boat in a bathtub? The bad news is even though it was stuck for only a week, it created a logjam for ships that chose to wait it out and a delay for ships that decided to take an alternate route.
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Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 16, 2021
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Overdrive Online
APRIL 16, 2021
Hear what brought this owner in less than ten years from hauling chicken litter with an old daycab to a 20-truck, 40-reefer-trailer fleet, two of whose drivers were No. 1 and 2 in their state's driver of the year awards for 2021.
Truck News
APRIL 16, 2021
Beginning April 1, Canadians began paying more at the pump as the national carbon tax was hiked to 10.73 cents per liter of diesel. Thanks to the hike, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) estimates the trucking industry will pay $538 million in carbon pricing this year. And it won’t stop there. Further increases could see […].
NGT News
APRIL 16, 2021
Northern Genesis Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company, says its proposed business combination partner, The Lion Electric Co., a manufacturer of all-electric medium- and heavy-duty urban vehicles, has received a purchase order from Second Closet, IKEA Canada’s partner, for 15 Lion6 heavy-duty zero-emission trucks. Second Closet, a technology-enabled logistics and last-mile delivery provider, will […].
PLS Logistics
APRIL 16, 2021
As logistics management is a crucial part of supply chain management, the way companies handle it required changing, too. Logistics management is a controlled and optimized flow of goods on a local, regional or global level.
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
APRIL 16, 2021
Battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) continue to show strong growth within the automotive sector. However, BEVs remain more expensive to build compared to incumbent internal combustion engine vehicles, according to Lux Research, a provider of tech-enabled research and advisory services for technology innovation. Falling prices, improving performance and government regulations are pushing the automotive industry toward electrification. […].
Logistics Management
APRIL 16, 2021
At the ProMatDX keynote, a distinguished group of women in supply chain converged to share their career experiences and discuss how they successfully implemented, measured and showcased operational success (and sometimes challenged the status quo).
NGT News
APRIL 16, 2021
Hexagon Agility, a business of Hexagon Composites, signed a master services agreement in June 2020 with a global logistics customer to deliver compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems for medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Hexagon Agility has received its fourth set of orders this year under this agreement, which represent an estimated value of $12.1 million. […].
MTS Logistics
APRIL 16, 2021
The transportation of individuals and goods plays an important role in the economy. The recent technological advancements in the development of autonomous vehicles (AVs) are predicted as the next revolution in mobility and the transportation sector. Autonomous driving is one of the most groundbreaking developments of our time and it will change the way we think of cities, roads, parking, commuting and ownership.
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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
APRIL 16, 2021
Commercial vehicle manufacturers Lightning eMotors and REV Group Inc. say they are co-developing zero-emission, all-electric ambulances with Leader Emergency Vehicles, a REV Group subsidiary. Available to government agencies, municipalities, commercial operators, hospitals and non-profit organizations, delivery to customers is expected to be at the end of this calendar year.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 16, 2021
April showers bring May flowers. It’s been pouring since last night, and this morning a few white snowflakes have mixed in, and the blue and yellow flowers in our front yard, freshly planted by my wife, have been eaten by rabbits. It’s one of those days where you just want to finish your coffee in. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 16, 2021).
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 16, 2021
At a time when warehouses are under intense pressure to process and ship product to demanding customers, how can we keep warehouse workers safe?
Logistics Management
APRIL 16, 2021
The February 2021 TCI, which is the most recent month for which data is available, came in at 11.23, ahead of January’s 10.37 and December’s 8.51 readings.
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CH Robinson Logistics
APRIL 16, 2021
Through the rest of 2021, supply chain analysts expect the growing demand for transportation to outstrip the available supply of trucks. Because there are many influences on supply and demand, correcting this situation isn’t as simple as carriers adding more equipment to their fleet. They also need drivers in the seats. According to ACT Research, supply not keeping pace with demand can be largely attributed to the truck driver shortage.
Logistics Management
APRIL 16, 2021
Being able to adapt a fulfillment center's systems and output to respond to surging ecommerce demand can be seen as shaping key trends
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 16, 2021
GEODIS has opened a new multi-user logistics facility in Icheon, South Korea. Responding to the recent surge in demand for supply chain services in South Korea brought about by dynamic changes in consumer buying habits through ecommerce channels, the new facility will provide additional warehousing and value-added contract logistics resources. Located just 25km from central Seoul and a 90-minute drive from both Incheon International Airport and Port of Incheon, the new multi-user warehousing fac
NGT News
APRIL 16, 2021
Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd., a midstream company focused on natural gas processing, fractionation, storage, transportation and marketing, says it is utilizing Topsoe’s H2bridge technology to produce approximately 3,000 barrels per day of renewable diesel from its proposed renewable diesel facility. Subject to receipt of Tidewater’s final investment decision, the renewable diesel facility is slated […].
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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.
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 16, 2021
One in five (20%) home delivery professionals have been attacked or threatened by members of the public, while over a third (35%) feel at risk while they are out working alone, especially at night or when in isolated locations. These are the key findings of a survey conducted by lone worker protection specialist Peoplesafe that was completed by over 500 UK couriers and delivery drivers.
Truck News
APRIL 16, 2021
When you’re on the go, your food needs to be healthy, convenient, simple, and easy to eat. The last blog I wrote here discussed the importance of supporting the metabolism in order to maintain a healthy weight. This also contributes to better body temperature regulation, better hormone balance, and a stronger immune system. For drivers, […].
Logistics Management
APRIL 16, 2021
Rail carloads—at 233,300—headed up 17.4% annually, and intermodal units—at 280,424 units—were up 32.4%.
Globalior
APRIL 16, 2021
Picking mistakes can cost a business significantly in terms of productivity. This is especially true if you run an e-commerce business that sells items exclusively online. Sending the wrong item, the wrong bundle of items, the wrong color item, or the wrong size item all count as picking errors. Needless to say, reducing errors is essential. In manufacturing, small mistakes are enough to slow down entire logistics processes.
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Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an
Logistics Management
APRIL 16, 2021
So much of what we thought we knew about demand – that thing that drives the actions of our customers – was upended.
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 16, 2021
Hutchison Ports Port of Felixstowe has further enhanced its deep-water berth capacity following the successful completion of strengthening and dredging works to Berth 7 on Trinity Terminal. Berth 7 – one of the Port of Felixstowe’s nine container berths – has been dredged from 15.0m to 16.5m below Chart Datum and the berth box widened from 55m to 70m.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 16, 2021
We are truly living in the smart era; we have smart phones, smart TVs, smart cars, smart appliances, and really just about any other smart item you could imagine. And now, the smart face mask is set to become a reality. In January, game hardware company Razer unveiled what was then called Project Hazel during the virtual CES show. The company called the prototype the world’s “smartest and most socially friendly” face mask.
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