Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JULY 20, 2021
Though dimensional weight, or DIM weight, is hardly a new pricing model, it remains a hidden profit killer for eCommerce fulfillment operations that don’t properly manage it. Misunderstanding how parcel carriers determine shipping rates can inflate your shipping costs 5–15%, so it’s imperative to choose your most cost-effective packaging option.
The Logistics of Logistics
JULY 20, 2021
Why XPO is Spinning Off GXO with Mark Manduca. Mark Manduca and Joe Lynch discuss why XPO is spinning off GXO. Mark is the Chief Investment Officer of XPO which is leader in logistics, brokerage and LTL. About Mark Manduca. Mark Manduca currently serves as the Chief Investment Officer of XPO ’s global logistics segment. His career as a top-ranked analyst spans senior positions with leading investment banks, including Citigroup in London, where he served as managing director in equity research an
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Supply Chain and Logistics
JULY 20, 2021
The saga of the Ever Given, stuck in the Suez Canal for days, goes on. It is sailing again with cargo, but can’t land everywhere, due to restrictions on its propulsion and speed. It is skipping Hamburg.
Overdrive Online
JULY 20, 2021
Custom truck owners submitted 64 entries, and these entries received hundreds of online votes. Here are the finalists. Winners in each category will be announced in a streaming event here Thursday, August 5, 2021.
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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 20, 2021
During this podcast, Todd Tranausky, FTR Transportation Intelligence Vice President of Rail and Intermodal and Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman discussed various industry topics, including: the current state of the rail carload and intermodal markets; the CN-Kansas City Southern merger; railroad service and PSR (Precision Scheduled Railroading); the outlook for Peak Season; and the recently-issued White House executive order, which focuses on promoting competition within the Am
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Logistics Management
JULY 20, 2021
For the week ending July 19, the national diesel average eked out a $0.007-cent increase, to $3.344 per gallon, topping the week ending July 12, at $3.388, and the week ending July 5, at $3.331.
LandLink
JULY 20, 2021
There are so many unanswered questions surrounding the effects of the Covid-19 Virus to date. Where did the standard flu go? Is the Covid-19 virus threat over? Will the Covid variant force us back to a global lockdown? The stock market seems to think perhaps.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 20, 2021
Congestion from an influx of goods continues to overwhelm port terminals, exhaust warehouse space and strain transportation connections like trucks and rail depots.
Overdrive Online
JULY 20, 2021
Custom truck owners submitted 64 entries, and these entries received hundreds of online votes. Winners in each category will be announced in a streaming event Thursday at this page.
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 20, 2021
Dallas-based investor Principal Solar Inc. has executed a development agreement with India-based heavy-duty electric vehicle (EV) maker IPLTech Electric Pvt. Ltd. Upon completion of the development of a pure-electric truck prototype, Principal and IPLTech will enter into a licensing agreement through which Principal will receive a license to deploy IPLT’s technologies in U.S. truck platforms. […].
Magaya
JULY 20, 2021
In maritime shipping, extraordinary circumstances call for extraordinary measures. While sea travel has become significantly safer over the past few decades thanks to new propulsion and navigation technologies, every ocean voyage still comes with a measure of risk. And, while in most cases this risk amounts to minimal ship damage or cargo delivery delays, cases of extreme weather or equipment failure can necessitate more drastic action: cargo jettison.
WorkWave
JULY 20, 2021
Time To Read: 3 minutes. Strategic initiatives and two strong acquisitions propel WorkWave into its next stages of growth and success. Holmdel, NJ – July 20, 2021 – WorkWave ® , the premier provider of SaaS software solutions that support every stage of a service business’s life cycle, today announced a 64% revenue increase year-to-date compared with the same period last year.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 20, 2021
Justin Marx, chief executive officer of North American Meats & More, checks in with a progress report about the state of foodservice supply chains and supplier-buyer relationships.
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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.
Turvo
JULY 20, 2021
For most shipping managers today, the two most significant challenges involve addressing shipping exceptions and overcoming supply chain disruptions. Identifying, addressing, and overcoming exceptions within the shipping network chain is essential for maintaining effective handling and processing. But what does it mean? . According to Supply Chain 24/7 , “Exception management means knowing how to respond when to respond, and the best way to respond, to eliminate the risk of disruption, an
Shipping and Freight Resource
JULY 20, 2021
FMC Establishes Ocean Carriers Audit Program. The Federal Maritime Commission has established a new audit program and dedicated audit team to assess carrier compliance with the Agency’s rule on detention and demurrage as well as to provide additional information beneficial to the regular monitoring of the marketplace for ocean cargo services. The “Vessel-Operating Common Carrier Audit Program” was established Monday at the direction of Chairman Daniel B.
Now, That's Logistics
JULY 20, 2021
Companies prepare for the summer shipping season in different ways depending on current customer demands, the transportation environment, and other outside factors. With the pandemic continuing to create complexities for supply chains around the globe—from container shortages to port congestion to high consumer demand—Home Depot is one organization that’s taking matters into its own hands.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 20, 2021
A new initiative aims to overcome bottlenecks that have hampered the production and global rollout of COVID-19 shots, linking manufacturers with suppliers of vital materials.
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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.
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 20, 2021
Maritime Transport ’s intermodal freight terminal in Tamworth (BIFT) has welcomed the arrival of two new ESC450 straddle carriers supplied by Kalmar. Maritime’s latest investment in plant machinery will deliver a significant boost to both service reliability and uptime at BIFT, as container volumes continue to grow. . Featuring a highly-efficient, diesel-electric drive, the eighth generation models are designed to accommodate a four-high container stack with a 40-tonne lift capacity, and boast
Blue Grace Logistics
JULY 20, 2021
By Ashley Coker | FreightWaves Associate Editor. Published July 16, 2021. Agreements align well with wider industry pushes for both transparency and trackability. Despite its growing infatuation with technology, logistics continues to be a relationship-based industry at its core. As with all professional relationships are changeable and sometimes strained.
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 20, 2021
With the innovative system EFA-SmartConnect, high-speed door manufacturer EFAFLEX says is sets new standards in the intelligent networking of door systems. The module enables both the operation and the planning of customer service and maintenance processes in their own, protected WLAN network. All parameters can be conveniently controlled and visualised regardless of location and without contact.
Blue Grace Logistics
JULY 20, 2021
By Ashley Coker | FreightWaves Associate Editor. Published July 16, 2021. Agreements align well with wider industry pushes for both transparency and trackability. Despite its growing infatuation with technology, logistics continues to be a relationship-based industry at its core. As with all professional relationships are changeable and sometimes strained.
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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.
Envase Technologies
JULY 20, 2021
Get to know this month’s Envase Team Member Spotlight: Egidio (EG) Fortuna, Senior Specialist of Customer Support & IT at Envase Technologies. Don’t forget to check out last months team member spotlight and learn more about the interesting people who make up the Envase team! How long have you worked at ENVASE? What is your job & favorite part of it?
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 20, 2021
As Tokyo prepares to host the Games this week, Japan is in a technological funk.
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 20, 2021
Microlise , a leading provider of transport management software to fleet operators, is set to list on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange as Microlise Group plc on 22nd July 2021. The group has raised £61.2 million from investors through the issue of shares at a Placing Price of 135p per share, meaning Microlise has been valued at £156.5 million.
FreightWaves SONAR
JULY 20, 2021
This “SONAR highlight reel,” which we plan to publish every other week, is intended to concisely hit data highlights and trends in truckload, intermodal and maritime. Truckload demand remains elevated with accepted tender volume hitting a new high, even surpassing holiday 2020 levels. Meanwhile, tender rejection rates have fallen to their lowest level in five months, which reflects recent increases in contracted rates.
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
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 20, 2021
Honeywell has launched its latest family of rugged enterprise mobile devices designed for workers that pick, pack, sort and deliver e-commerce orders to keep the retail supply chain moving smoothly from factory to consumer. Honeywell says its CT45 and CT45XP mobile computers are rugged, all-purpose productivity tools enabling mobile workers to efficiently execute tasks and access to business-critical data.
MercuryGate
JULY 20, 2021
Within the modern supply chain and shipping industry, some challenges and obstacles are expected and anticipated when dealing with digitization and modern cargo management. The instances of freight theft of containers and entire trailers being stolen have gone through the roof in the last year. However, recent trends have caught even many of the transportation […].
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 20, 2021
TRANSLOG Connect Congress is the market leading cross-industrial B2B business summit and partnering event for transportation, logistics and supply chain management professionals in the Central Eastern European region taking place annually in November, in Budapest, Hungary. With its 400+ participants from over 17 countries in the region and beyond, the Congress is a great platform to benchmark and network with an exclusive group of senior peers.
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