Trinity Logistics
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
If you’re a company that ships products, you need to learn about all shipping options available to you. This allows you to manage your costs better while keeping your product moving. When applicable, freight consolidation is an option that can save on your shipping. There are also many other benefits to consolidation. We’re here to help you better understand what freight consolidation is and what it can offer your logistics.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
In the face of continued supply chain disruption from COVID-19, retail shippers should consider a Phoenix distribution center as a more cost-effective alternative to Southern California to reach customers in the Southwestern and Western United States. An eCommerce boom and ongoing supply chain disruptions created record low vacancy and historically high rents for industrial real estate around the country.
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The Logistics of Logistics
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Shipper Pain Points with Brad Forester. Brad Forester and Joe Lynch discuss the shipper pain points. Brad is the Founder of JBF Consulting , which specialize in freight technology – strategy, system integration, implementation and deployment. About Brad Forester. Brad Forester is the Founder and Managing Partner of JBF Consulting. Brad is a highly recognized senior supply chain leader with over 23 years of managing, designing, and implementing freight transport technology.
Shipsta
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Tender seasons is upon us, and this year there are a lot of factors to consider when choosing your carriers: Capacity is tight, rates remain high and lane disruptions and bottlenecks are more common than ever.
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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
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Just over 20% of U.S. Gulf of Mexico oil and natural gas production is back online after Hurricane Ida battered southeast Louisiana, marking an even slower comeback than in the wake of Katrina.
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Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
The Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC), a concern responsible for oversight of the United States Postal Service (USPS), including oversight of rates and services, and ensuring the Postal Service meets all of its legal requirements, recently approved proposed temporary price adjustments for key USPS package products for the 2021 peak holiday season.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Technology is causing a significant transformation, and that transformation is ongoing. Primarily, organizations have sought to improve collaboration within teams and to streamline business processes throughout the internal value chain so that different departments work more efficiently together. There is a focus on integrating the processes, transactions, and information within and between functions.
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
UPS said the openings it will be filling are for various positions, including: full- and part-time seasonal positions—primarily package handlers, drivers, driver helpers and personal vehicle drivers—adding it is offering competitive wages across multiple shifts in hundreds of locations across the country.
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Legislation (S.2758/A.4302) that directs the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to establish regulations to ensure that 100% of new passenger vehicles are electric by 2035 and that medium- and heavy-duty vehicles are electric by 2045 was signed by Gov. Hochul into law. In addition, the DEC proposed draft regulations that would set sales requirements of […].
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
Overdrive Online
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Small-fleet owner Dave Marti walks through his newest rig, a 2020 Peterbilt 389 glider, that he runs in his Forrest, Illinois-based fuel hauling fleet. Marti showed the truck at the Shell Rotella SuperRigs working truck show at the end of July.
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
For August, which marks the beginning of the traditional Peak Season, with retailers stocking up for holiday merchandise, and, for this year, moving up shipments earlier in order to have needed available holiday season inventory, the report is calling for 2.27 million TEU, for a 7.8% annual gain.
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Lightning eMotors, a provider of specialty commercial electric vehicles for fleets, and ABB have partnered to offer DC fast electric vehicle chargers for commercial electric fleet vehicles (EV). The high-output 20 kW to 350 kW DC fast chargers will be available via Lightning Energy, a division of Colorado-based Lightning eMotors. Lightning Energy supplies charging solutions […].
CH Robinson Logistics
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) poses a serious biohazard threat to both Australia and New Zealand. Both countries have implemented new seasonal import regulations to combat this risk that may impact your shipments. Reduce potential delays and impediments by keeping up to date with changing requirements and understanding the packaging and treatment requirements for your specific commodities.
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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
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
New York-based Hyzon Motors Inc. has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Shanghai Hydrogen HongYun Automotive Co. Ltd. for the purchase of 500 hydrogen-powered electric trucks. Hyzon, a global supplier of zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell-powered commercial vehicles, expects, subject to execution of a definitive vehicle supply agreement, to provide 49-ton hydrogen-powered tractor trucks to […].
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Blade Air Mobility Inc., best known for flying Manhattan’s elite to locations including the Hamptons, Nantucket and South Florida, is doubling down on the business of transporting human organs.
West Coast and California Logistics
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
If your company is looking for a food-grade third-party logistics (3PL) provider, there’s a lot of vetting required to make sure it can protect the integrity of your products. From the size and cleanliness of the warehouse to the safety and procedural knowledge of employees, there are many telltale signs that distinguish the best food-grade 3PLs from the rest of the pack.
IoT World Today
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
In recent months, the automotive industry has been hard hit by the semiconductor chip shortage. That shortage was sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting stay-at-home orders sparked by the virus as well as manufacturing production reductions as consumer demand shifted from car buying to toilet paper and Peloton bikes. But then, in the second half of 2020, consumer demand resurged for automotive.
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Trucker Dump
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
(c) Can Stock Photo / voronin76 Podcast Show Notes In today’s main topic, we’ve got the first part of a 2-part interview with a new trucker about his first six months in the industry. Lots of good info here for anyone looking to get into the industry. But first we’ve got a couple of recalls, The post TD156: The First 6 Months Of Trucking – Part 1 appeared first on About Truck Driving.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic compressed a decade of healthcare transformation into mere months.
Bulk Connection
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
In our ongoing feature, we will periodically profile the men and women who make Bulk Connection a trusted freight partner. In this article, Valerie Thaxton from Bulk Connection’s Billing team talks about the ways that the company’s Billing and Accounting team members support both bulk shippers and carriers.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
The company is advising its delivery partners to prominently advertise that they don’t screen applicants for marijuana use.
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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.
Overdrive Online
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Pride & Polish Working Bobtail category winner Matt Havens considers his 389 Pete a gift from above. It's certainly one that draws crowds wherever it goes, hauling mostly gasoline and ethanol.
Blue Grace Logistics
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Preparedness, communication key to mitigating the effects of a weather event on fleets and maximizing opportunity. CCJ Digital. Jason Cannon, CCJ Chief Editor. Sep 9, 2021. Hurricanes surprise very few people. In most cases, landfall (timeframe and location) and severity are known hours – if not days – in advance, but they consistently create logistical logjams for inbound and outbound freight. “Because freight flows in a pretty consistent and general direction, when you have these natural
Shipping and Freight Resource
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
The peak shipping season started with a roar and lifted the Port of Long Beach to its strongest August on record. Dockworkers and terminal operators moved 807,704 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of container cargo last month, an 11.3% increase compared to August 2020. Imports were up 11.7% to 407,426 TEUs and exports decreased 5.3% to 119,485 TEUs.
United World Transporation
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
One of the most common accidents that truck drivers face is a rear-end crash. After all, rear-end crashes account for about one-third of all accidents. Let’s face it, an accident behind the wheel of your truck can hugely impact your career and future prospects, even a minor fender bender. To have the best opportunities in trucking, you’ll need to have a squeaky clean driving record.
Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive
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
MercuryGate
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
As the freight market continues to stay volatile and causing upward pricing pressure, the need for a freight rate index increases as well. A freight rate index can provide insight into the current market rates for multiple shipping modes. These insights help provide a more strategic, data-driven approach to transportation management that enables managers to […].
Logistics Business Magazine
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Heppner has acquired the family-owned businesses ABC-Logistik, ABC-Warehousing and incharge, based in Düsseldorf and Krefeld. These acquisitions form part of Heppner’s international growth strategy, designed to strengthen the Group’s distribution capacity in Western Germany and increase its competitiveness in the French and German transport markets.
WorkWave
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Time To Read: 4 minutes. Courier services provide a vital service to clients around the country. Nearly everyone will need something delivered at some point; couriers make sure those deliveries are secure and timely. If you’re considering opening a courier service , one of the most important things you’ll have to decide on is the cost of delivery. By researching your market, choosing an appropriate pricing metric, and assessing additional cost factors, you can make sure your clients are getting
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