Food Logistics

AUGUST 25, 2021

The program is on target to reduce carbon emissions by over 300,000 metric tons this year.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2021

When it comes to managing your freight spend, there are a few options to consider. The three traditional methods are the use of a transportation management system (TMS), transportation execution system (TES), and managed transportation services (MTS). Ultimately it comes down to whether shippers want to manage their freight spend in-house or outsource it.

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Logistics Management

AUGUST 25, 2021

Total quarterly shipments increased 11.3%, from the first quarter to the second quarter, and were up 21.7% annually, and total revenue rose 21%, from the first quarter to the second quarter, and was up 59.1% annually. Gross margin percentage was off 110 basis points, from the first quarter to the second quarter, and was off 460 basis points on an annual basis.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 25, 2021

Afghanistan is sitting on deposits estimated to be worth $1 trillion or more, including what may be the world’s largest lithium reserves — if anyone can get them out of the ground.

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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.

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Logistics Management

AUGUST 25, 2021

The June TCI, which is the most recent month for which data is available, came in at 12.61, down from May’s 15.72. May followed April’s 16.82, the current all-time record reading, which topped March’s 16.17, the previous all-time high.

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NGT News

AUGUST 25, 2021

Fleet management company Merchants Fleet has partnered with Enel X, the Enel Group’s advanced energy services business line, to meet the infrastructure needs of the electric vehicle (EV) industry. As part of the partnership, Enel X will provide smart EV supply equipment (EVSE), installation and charging infrastructure to Merchants Fleet clients to support the electrification […].

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 25, 2021

President Biden met with a group of CEOs to discuss how industry and the federal government can work together to improve cybersecurity in the face of debilitating ransomware and cyberattacks.

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Women in Trucking

AUGUST 25, 2021

Many professional truck drivers go above and beyond their job descriptions, excelling at safety while also contributing to the trucking profession and their communities. A few in particular stand out. The 2021 Women In Trucking’s Driver of the Year, Nikki Weaver, along with finalists Carmen Anderson and Ingrid Brown, exemplify the best of the many drivers who keep Americans supplied with the goods and materials they need.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 25, 2021

Cliff Waldman, chief executive officer of New World Economics, explains how manufacturing labor productivity is measured, and why it’s such an important metric for assessing economic health.

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Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

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NGT News

AUGUST 25, 2021

Derive Systems Inc. will provide Eversource, New England’s largest utility with 4.3 million electricity, natural gas and water customers, with carbon reduction technology to lower emissions and fuel costs across its fleet. “The VQ Efficiency Platform for Derive has already saved our fleet 10-12 percent on miles per gallon fuel costs,” says Michael Rorison, director […].

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 25, 2021

Changes in the business world at large have been accelerating for decades, leading to a fundamental transformation of the procurement function.

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NGT News

AUGUST 25, 2021

New Way Trucks, a privately held manufacturer of refuse equipment in North America, and its distributor Southern Sewer Equipment Sales, have delivered three battery-electric New Way Sidewinder XTR automated side loaders (ASLs) to the City of Ocala, Fla. The trucks are mounted on the BYD (Build Your Dreams) electric platform. “New Way continues to lead […].

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 25, 2021

Operations at China’s Ningbo-Zhoushan port will take at least a week to return to normal after the facility was closed because a worker had COVID-19.

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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.

Sourcing Strategies

Logistics Management

AUGUST 25, 2021

Let’s stop taking our supply chains for granted and be prepared to meet the forthcoming challenges.

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Overdrive Online

AUGUST 25, 2021

A bit of a clarification of the 20% rule following last week's podcast report, and: owner-operator Howard Salmon, after nearly two years away from the road during his son's cancer battle, jumps back on the horse with new perspective.

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Food Logistics

AUGUST 25, 2021

Will Chu, CEO of Vector, says that in order to create a more resilient fleet, 3PLs will have to figure out ways to improve their transportation and logistics systems.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 25, 2021

FRIGOBLOCK , one of the leading suppliers of transport refrigeration units in Europe and brand of Thermo King®, collaborated with BIOGROS, a Luxembourgish wholesaler and distributor of bio products and part of Oikopolis Group, put the first fully electric refrigerated truck on Luxembourg’s roads. As part of the project, FRIGOBLOCK equipped the prototype MAN eTGM truck with the inverter driven FK25i refrigeration unit.

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Truck News

AUGUST 25, 2021

On Aug. 31, the Pay Equity Act and its regulations will enter into force, creating new requirements for federally regulated employers with 10 or more employees. The new legislation requires employers to be proactive in eliminating wage gaps between men and women in the workplace, ensuring equal pay for work of equal value across job […].

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 25, 2021

Seafrigo’s recently-launched joint venture with Antwerp Cold Stores, combined with its new LCL (Less-than-Container) reefer service between the Belgian city and New York in the USA, is proving so popular with customers that the logistics provider is now looking to further expand its operations and capacity in the port. Antwerp is set to play an important role in the further development of the Seafrigo Group, which is headquartered at Le Havre in France.

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FreightWaves SONAR

AUGUST 25, 2021

You’ve heard of “March Madness.” Well, the maritime market is in the middle of its own “August madness.” The maritime market madness has caused some retailers to wonder if Christmas is going to be canceled. While it may be premature to say Christmas is canceled, any company having to purchase capacity on the ocean is facing unprecedented pressure. The free white paper, Ocean shippers trapped in house of pain , highlights data impacting the maritime market, from the FreightWaves’ SONAR platform,

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 25, 2021

Descartes Systems Group , a global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announces that Expert Customs, a recently established customs agency based in Dartford, Kent, is using Descartes’ e-Customs solution to enhance business operations with its UK-EU trade offering and provide customs compliance for customers. “Following Brexit, we saw the demand for a smooth and efficient customs declaration process grow.

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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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WorkWave

AUGUST 25, 2021

Time To Read: 4 minutes. One reason many people in the U.S. and across the world are trading their office jobs for the adventure of delivery driving is the thrill and freedom of the business. For entrepreneurs, the choice of which car is the best delivery vehicle is wide open. But not all types of delivery trucks and cars are well suited for the job.

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Mazars Ledger

AUGUST 25, 2021

Starting January 1, 2023, Connecticut will levy a highway use tax (“HUT”) on every carrier operating heavy, multi-unit motor vehicles… The post Connecticut Enacts Highway Use Tax appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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Trimble

AUGUST 25, 2021

Driver safety is a top concern, which is why companies that put trucks on the road go the extra mile to create a safety-first culture and invest in driver training and vehicle maintenance. “Safety” might not be the first word fleet managers think of when they consider commercial navigation technology , but it can be one of the most effective ways to keep drivers safe.

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Loginext

AUGUST 25, 2021

If you're a brand into home delivery, giving a great customer experience to your end user is at the top of your mind. Post the pandemic, online deliveries have sky rocketed and the importance of integrating the best delivery management software into your transportation management software has skyrocketed.

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Freightera

AUGUST 25, 2021

We have added new lanes into our system, and updated the existing ones with new, more affordable freight quotes! Below you’ll find some examples of LTL freight rates in the USA. From Federal Way, WA to Livermore, CA. Was: $312.04 USD, now: $304.90 USD. From New York, NY to Montreal, QC. Was: $316.79 USD, now: $262.12 USD. From Chicago, IL to Quebec, QC.

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NGT News

AUGUST 25, 2021

NGVAmerica President Dan Gage provided testimony at U.S. EPA’s hearing on August 25 on the Biden administration’s notice of proposed rulemaking to revise the greenhouse gas emission standards for light-duty vehicles for Model Year 2023 and later. The much-expected action proposes to restore emission standards back to levels that are close to what was previously […].

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Overdrive Online

AUGUST 25, 2021

President Joe Biden, the National Safety Council, and other top authorities are all pressuring employers to mandate or incentivize vaccinations. But can they really tell owners and drivers what to do?

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