Fri.May 07, 2021

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An Overview of Reefer Containers: Today and in the Future

MTS Logistics

Consumer’s demand for year-round availability to fresh agricultural products and the demand for pharmaceutical, chemical products has led to major changes in international transportation over past 100 years. The seaborne transportation industry has been developing innovative technologies called as “Cold Chain Logistics” from reefer ships to special containers to maintain quality and freshness of products.

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Ongoing high import levels remain a key theme of Port Tracker report

Logistics Management

The report explained that imports hit a new record this spring, with volume over the first half of 2021 pegged to be up by one-third annually, or 33.9%, driven by the economy continuing to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Driver Retention: 4 Ways Brokers Can Do More

Food Logistics

At the end of the day, logistics is a people business. Driver retention is a people problem and requires a people solution, and brokers can be a part of that solution.

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U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes see annual gains in April, reports AAR

Logistics Management

Rail carloads—at 951,840—headed up 23.7%, or 182,060 carloads, and intermodal units—at 1,173,952—increased 33.8%, or 296,758 units, annually, in April.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

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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The Evolution of Online Shopping

Kuebix

Online shopping is extremely popular because of its convenience and wide range of available products. Even though we don’t necessarily notice, the process and platforms behind online shopping are constantly changing in response to consumer priorities and interests. Online Shopping on Social Media Platforms The pandemic pushed online shopping further into the spotlight because it […].

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We Want It All, and We Want It Same-Day

Supply Chain Brain

As third-party logistics providers explore strategies to manage the new e-commerce era, it will be visibility, convenience and consumer choice that determine competitive advantage.

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Senators Introduce Legislation to Transition U.S. Transit Systems to Zero-Emission

NGT News

Sens. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) have introduced the Clean Transit for America Plan, providing $73 billion to transition the country’s public transit systems to zero-emission fleets. The legislation comes on the heels of President Joe Biden’s American Jobs Plan which aims to combat climate change, improve air quality and establish a transit […].

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Q&A: Bonnie Voldeng, VP, FedEx Freight Direct,

Logistics Management

Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman recently spoke with Bonnie Voldeng, VP, FedEx Freight Direct, the company's last-mile and e-commerce-focused service that handles the delivery of bulky items like furniture, televisions, and exercise equipment, among other items. From FY19 to FY20, FedEx Freight’s e-commerce portfolio saw a 71% annual volume increase, including FedEx Freight Direct.

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Best Freight Shipping Companies: How to Choose a Logistics Company | PLS Logistics Services

PLS Logistics

More companies outsource their logistics operations or even the entire supply chain to logistics companies. Once you’ve decided to use logistics services for your business transportation needs, the next step is to choose a freight shipping company.

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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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IC Bus Electrifies British Columbia School Bus Fleet

NGT News

IC Bus, a school bus manufacturer and school bus brand of Navistar, has delivered its first electric CE Series school buses to Canada. The buses are part of an order for 18 type C electric school buses that British Columbia School Districts placed in late 2020. “IC Bus is proud to deliver our electric CE […]. The post IC Bus Electrifies British Columbia School Bus Fleet appeared first on NGT News.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 7, 2021)

Talking Logistics

My cousin shared a photo of our moms recently on Facebook. It was taken circa 1968, when my mom and aunt both worked at the Sweet’N Low factory in Brooklyn, NY. That’s my mom on the lower right: She is 20 years old, the same age as my oldest daughter is today. Two years later, Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 7, 2021). The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 7, 2021) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Organizers Release Conference Agenda for 10th Annual ACT Expo

NGT News

Organizers of the ACT Expo, a North American conference and expo that focuses on transportation technologies for commercial fleet operators, has released the conference agenda for its 10th annual show taking place Aug. 30, through Sept. 2, at the Long Beach Convention Center in Southern California. Advancements in ultra-low and zero-emission vehicles, low carbon and […].

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10 truckers compete for music title, recording session prize

Overdrive Online

These final top 10 owner-operators and company drivers will compete for the top spot in the Overdrive/Red Eye Radio Trucker Talent Search -- from this group, a top three will be named as finalists to determine the winner in June.

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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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Lion Expands All-Electric Manufacturing Operations into Illinois

NGT News

The Lion Electric Co., a manufacturer of all-electric medium- and heavy-duty urban vehicles, has selected Joliet, Ill., for the construction of its U.S. manufacturing facility. The new facility will represent the largest dedicated production site for zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles in the U.S. and Lion’s biggest footprint in the market – while simultaneously bringing […].

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Six Steps From Integrated to Enterprise Planning

Supply Chain Brain

Enterprise business planning (EBP) is an opportunity to complete the convergence of planning efforts across all operational, financial and commercial functions. Here are seven milestones to mark along the way.

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Take Control of your Parcel Shipping Network

Logistics Management

Join Logistyx President, Ken Fleming, and V.P. Business Intelligence, Mike Eisner, for a discussion on how Control Tower and Business Intelligence technologies enable shippers to smartly expand operations and create a competitive edge in the e-commerce market, including real world anecdotes from global retailers that routinely leverage their shipping data to react quickly to market conditions.

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New Perspectives for Inbound Logistics During U.S. Produce Season

Blue Grace Logistics

The United States is facing considerable logistics challenges in the temperature-controlled trucking industry. The e-commerce boom and need for refrigerated equipment to move COVID-19 vaccines will tighten capacity across the country, and ongoing driver shortage issues will further exacerbate those challenges. The capacity strain on temperature-controlled units will be compounded by the domestic produce season, which will further tighten capacity while driving up freight rates.

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GEP Outlook Report 2024

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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BluJay to Acquire Raven Logistics, Enhances Multi-modal Transportation Solution Offerings

Supply Chain Brain

BluJay Solutions, a provider of global supply chain software and services, that announced it has signed a definitive agreement with Raven Logistics to acquire 100 percent of the rail TMS and managed services company.

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Freight Forwarder vs Freight Broker—What’s the Difference?

FW Logsitcs

FW Logistics eliminates the stress of finding the right freight broker. We help our clients by providing our dependable transportation services to ship their products and valuable freight through reputable, reliable, and affordable freight carriers. What’s the Difference Between a Freight Broker and Freight Forwarder ? . Although they’re often used interchangeably, a freight forwarder’s requirements are more extensive than a freight broker’s.

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Podcast | A Podcast Dedicated to ‘The Vaccine Challenge’

Supply Chain Brain

Podcast talks to podcast! And the topic is the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Military Spouse Appreciation Day Celebrates Service on the Homefront

Penske Move Ahead

A year after the pandemic forced Support Military Families (SMF) to cancel its annual Military Spouse Appreciation Day (MSAD) event, the charity will host a socially distant celebration today at three military installations across North Carolina. For more than a decade, SMF has thanked wives and husbands by presenting them with care packages filled with gifts and a hand-written thank you note in appreciation for their service on the home front.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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Ten Red Flags to Question When Choosing a Visibility Partner

Supply Chain Brain

Not all visibility tools are the same, and choosing the right partner requires research and due diligence.

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May 2021

Logistics Business Magazine

The May 2021 edition of Logistics Business is live! Our lead feature is an exclusive report on the challenges British exporters and importers are facing post-Brexit, and looks at the benefits of relocating logistics operations to France. Elsewhere in this issue, we cover the key aspects of global logistics, including eye-catching topics such as the use of alternative fuels in commercial transport, why Amsterdam could steal some of London’s thunder, the future of video surveillance, and how trans

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Five Pitfalls of Adopting A.I., and How to Avoid Them

Supply Chain Brain

No. 1: Failure to plan your A.I. use cases.

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Logistics Hall of Fame deadline approaches

Logistics Business Magazine

Proposals for induction into the virtual Logistics Hall of Fame or the TRATON Logistics Leader of the Year can only be submitted until Friday, 14th May, 2021. Anyone who would like to propose a candidate can submit their idea via the internet form at www.logisticshalloffame.net to the organisation. Proposals are free of charge and take only a few minutes.

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GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024

Your Roadmap to Smarter Spend Management in 2024 Geopolitical, economic and supply chain challenges will stick around in 2024, but don’t despair. There are strategic opportunities to leverage AI-powered technology and digital toolsets to overcome these hurdles more effectively. GEP experts in nearly two dozen critical categories guide you in the right direction in our annual comprehensive resource — GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 1 – 7)

Logistics Viewpoints

Mother’s Day is this weekend, and consumers appear ready to shower mothers with more gifts than ever before. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), which has been conducting an annual survey on Mother’s Day spending since 2003, as more people are getting vaccinated and stimulus checks are being distributed, consumers are going all out for moms this year.

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Making the case for warehouse cleaning robots

Logistics Business Magazine

As the UK economy bounces back and warehouses and logistics providers are busier than ever, Jonathan Stacey of Crescent Industrial asks whether warehouse cleaning robots are an expensive vanity or a cost-saving reality. Volumes are climbing, labour is short meaning housekeeping tasks like floor cleaning are squeezed at a time when hygiene and health are more important than ever.

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Hungarian cold store operator bolstered by Yale fleet

Logistics Business Magazine

Hungarian cold store operator ICE Solution turned to Pagát Gold Zrt to bolster its operations, with the Yale dealer providing four ERP15VT three-wheel electric trucks, four MO20P low-level order pickers, two MR16HD reach trucks, two MS15X-IL platform stackers and one MP25T truck. Specialising in low-temperature warehousing and logistics, ICE Solution is one of the most modern cold storage facilities in the region.