Overdrive Online
APRIL 3, 2020
In which "Long Haul Paul" Marhoefer and his wife, Denise, plan for the potential worst, a decision many owner-operators have grappled with of late: "Going home for a truck driver these days can be fraught with a complex psychology, for sure.".
Truck News
APRIL 3, 2020
Putting something on the back burner implies that there are at least two other burners. One really hot one, the other not so much. Well that picturizes (yes, my word) where we find ourselves today. Thing is, we only have two burners, and right now they are both very, very hot. I closed last week’s report […].
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Overdrive Online
APRIL 3, 2020
A big question remains for owner-operators: Is there any freight besides food and relief supplies that will stay in demand throughout the crisis and pass muster with edicts restricting non-essential commerce?
Logistics Management
APRIL 3, 2020
The March NMI came in at 52.5 in March, down 4.8% from February’s 57.3 reading (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth is occurring), which marks the highest reading over the last year. The NMI headed up for the 122nd consecutive month, and the March NMI is 2.5% below the 12-month average of 55.0 and is the lowest reading over that span.
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GlobalTranz
APRIL 3, 2020
All businesses face risks, and your business is only as strong as the weakest link. A failure on the part of any supplier or other supply chain partner could result in cascading problems across your business, and supply chain. However, today’s supply chain technology can help manage vendor relationships, improve payment protocols, overcome geographic challenges,read More.
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Logistics Management
APRIL 3, 2020
If mitigating uncertainty and risk was the preferred pre-COVID approach, what does a post-COVID-19 world look like for shippers who now realize risk mitigation isn’t always possible?
Truck News
APRIL 3, 2020
Anyone else feeling a little out of control during the Covid-19 pandemic? We are living in strange times, and it’s gotten us out of our routines and into a stressful state. Drivers heading out onto the road, crossing the border, and having to rely on unpredictable restaurants and washroom facilities are facing unprecedented stressors in […].
Logistics Management
APRIL 3, 2020
Rail carloads—at 899,673—fell 6%, or 57,148 carloads, compared to March 2019, and intermodal units—at 935,380 containers and trailers—slipped 12.2%, or 130,461 units.
NGT News
APRIL 3, 2020
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) has released a new online video that gives fleet owners an in-depth look at what happens during the installation of a permanent, on-site propane autogas refueling station. The video walks through each step of the process, which includes the installation of a concrete foundation, one or more large […].
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
Logistics Management
APRIL 3, 2020
Logistyx President Ken Fleming takes a deep dive into the three phases of supply chain disruption: Reaction, Recovery, and Preparation and shares how companies can emerge from COVID-19 smarter, stronger, and ready to successfully navigate unforeseen challenges ahead.
NGT News
APRIL 3, 2020
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp. (MFTBC), an Asia-based commercial vehicle manufacturer, has committed to start the production of fuel-cell trucks by the late 2020s. As a part of Daimler AG, one of the world’s largest automakers, MFTBC is committed to the Paris Climate Agreement. MFTBC believes that truly CO2-neutral transportation will only be realized […].
Logistics Management
APRIL 3, 2020
Attend this webinar to learn more about today’s Telematics options, and the dramatic cost and performance benefits when Telematics technology is tightly coupled with network-based planning & execution in a Telematics-Enabled Control Tower.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
APRIL 3, 2020
Sometimes it takes an unfortunate occurrence, initiated by malicious actors, to drive home the realization that we operate our businesses under the predatory gaze of thieves. For me, despite years of experience in risk identification, mitigation, and transference, that defining event came several weeks ago, when I found an email in my in-box from one of our […].
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Logistics Bureau
APRIL 3, 2020
It had been hoped that global trade would quickly bounce back once China’s production lines began rolling again, but that was when economists naively believed the Coronavirus disease, known as COVID-19, could largely be contained within the boundaries of the Asian giant. But the virus quickly jumped borders, spanned continents, and brought much of the world to an economic standstill.
NGT News
APRIL 3, 2020
General Motors and Honda have agreed to jointly develop two all-new electric vehicles (EVs) for Honda, based on GM’s global EV platform powered by proprietary Ultium batteries. The exteriors and interiors of the new EVs will be exclusively designed by Honda, and the platform will be engineered to support Honda’s driving character. Production of the […].
Freight Center
APRIL 3, 2020
Let’s be honest here. We could all use a bit of a helping hand nowadays. With our minds going in a million different directions and often feeling a bit stressed out (thanks for nothing COVID-19!), we must remember how we can also take care of others who need help now more than ever. On this Feel Good Friday, we searched the web and found a story about two New York City college students who went all out in an endeavor to help the less fortunate and people in need.
WorkWave
APRIL 3, 2020
Time To Read: 4 minutes. The cleaning business industry is continuously changing and evolving. Current events have caused companies today to look for everything from environmentally-friendly cleaning solutions to sterilization techniques that prevent the spread of illnesses. If you’re an owner of a cleaning company, it is important to anticipate your clients’ needs to land top dollar contracts and earn loyal customers.
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MercuryGate
APRIL 3, 2020
The solution to improved network resiliency, supply and demand planning, accounting prowess, and visibility into logistics stem from a common factor. These advantages in the supply chain rely on advanced systems, including a transportation management system (TMS), that work to improve operational excellence and avoid unnecessary risks. As companies look to combat the effects of […].
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
APRIL 3, 2020
The EU Commission set a target to cut emission of big trucks and buses by 30 percent by 2030. This is part of the international program to fight the climate change and make the world greener again. Almost every truck operates with diesel and to meet the goal of a significant reduction of that consumption, optimised aerodynamics could offer an improvement.
World Food Programme Logistics
APRIL 3, 2020
With hundreds of thousands displaced and hunger on the rise, fighting looks set to spill across the Gulf of Guinea Mothers bring their children for nutritional support at a health centre in Angoual Denia village, Allakaye, Niger. Photo: WFP/Simon Pierre Diouf By George Fominyen As the world seeks to halt the spread of COVID-19, West Africa is still grappling with another contagion?
Logistics Management
APRIL 3, 2020
To “maintain continuity of operations of essential critical infrastructure sectors,” U.S. states and Canadian provinces have deliberately exempted maritime operators, freight railways, motor carriers, and logistics service providers, from the stay at home orders they are issuing in their efforts to slow the spread of COVID?19.
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Airfreight Logistics
APRIL 3, 2020
Responding to the supply chain disruption brought on by COVID-19, DACHSER Air & Sea Logistics is introducing the latest addition to its charter flight rotation with a direct Chicago-Frankfurt-Chicago route. The service starts March 20th and the bookings start today, March 16th. COVID-19 continues to have a serious impact on supply chain fluidity and air freight capacity.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 3, 2020
Efforts to achieve carbon neutrality are everywhere you look.
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 3, 2020
Global logistics provider, GEFCO has transported a large shipment of medical supplies on special charter flights from Shanghai to Bratislava to help PENTA tackle COVID-19 in Slovakia and the Czech Republic. The deliveries took place from March 31-April 01 using two Boeing 787 planes that were temporarily converted to carry cargo. The aircraft were loaded with more than 64 tons of medical supplies, including 6 million face masks, 20,000 respirators and 8,000 non-contact thermometers, as well as 6
247 Customs Broker
APRIL 3, 2020
It had been hoped that global trade would quickly bounce back once China’s production lines began rolling again, but that was when economists naively believed… The post China Spluttering Back to Life But Global Supply Chains Still in Shock appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
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
APRIL 3, 2020
Transfesa Logistics has a new 2,000m² warehouse in Valencia specifically for food products. It is the first of these characteristics of the group in the region, and its implementation in other operating centres is already being studied to consolidate its position in a sector with growing demand. The company has completed the process of accommodating this area to the technical specifications included in the current legislation and to comply with the maximum food quality and safety standards of th
247 Customs Broker
APRIL 3, 2020
[og_img] Davies Turner has said that its direct, fixed-day, weekly rail import service from China to the UK has achieved a record transit time. Tony… The post Davies Turner's Express Rail Freight service from China arrives in record time – Logistics Manager Magazine appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Coyote
APRIL 3, 2020
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