Fri.Oct 01, 2021

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China’s power crunch is affecting every strand of shipping

Supply Chain and Logistics

Here’s the future. China, which uses coal to generate 73% of its power, is experiencing a coal shortage. Blackouts, as we would call them, are in order, and many businesses are affected. Here’s how it is affecting global shipping.

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FMCSA's Medical Review Board whiffs on attempt to help truckers with recalled CPAPs

Overdrive Online

The agency tasked its MRB to come up with a workable solution for truckers who are impacted by the massive Philips CPAP recall. After a four-hour meeting Wednesday, however, there seems to be more confusion than before.

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FTR Shippers Conditions Index heads up but remains in negative territory

Logistics Management

For July, the most recent month for which data is available, the SCI reading came in at -8.07, marking an improvement over June’s -12.0, as well as May’s -11.3, April’s -11.9, and March’s record-low reading of -17.8.

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[WHITE PAPER] SONAR Customers Outperform

FreightWaves SONAR

In this report, we put forth an interesting, and admittedly imperfect, way to demonstrate SONAR’s value: publicly traded carriers and freight brokers that use SONAR have outperformed those that do not. The average stock price of SONAR customers over the past five years has appreciated by 114%, while non-SONAR companies’ stock has increased by 96%.

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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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Lordstown Motors, Hon Hai Technology Group Collaborate on EV Programs

NGT News

Lordstown Motors Corp., a provider of electric light duty trucks focused on the commercial fleet market, and global technology company Hon Hai Technology Group, have agreed to work jointly on Lordstown Motors’ electric vehicle (EV) programs in Lordstown Motors’ 6.2 million square foot production and assembly plant in Lordstown, Ohio. The agreement between both companies […].

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September manufacturing output remains on a growth track, reports ISM

Logistics Management

In its monthly Manufacturing Report on Business, ISM said that the report’s key metric, the PMI, came in at 61.1 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), increasing 1.2% from August’s 59.9 reading. This represented the 16th consecutive month of growth, at a faster rate, coupled with September also representing the 16th consecutive month of growth for the overall economy.

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Podcast | Why Supply Chains Are Critical to the Success of Brands

Supply Chain Brain

A lot of factors go into the success or failure of consumer brands, but one of them stands out today: the supply chain.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 1, 2021)

Talking Logistics

Every morning, before having my coffee and eating breakfast, I shuffle out to my driveway to get the newspaper. Yes, I still get the newspaper. Just like virtual events don’t provide the same experience as attending an in-person event, reading a physical printed document (a newspaper, a book, etc.) is a different experience than reading. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 1, 2021).

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IMO World Maritime Day amplifies seafarer voices

Shipping and Freight Resource

Seafarer voices were front and centre on IMO’s World Maritime Day, with an all-seafarer panel discussing a number of issues relating to this year’s theme of ‘Seafarers at the core of shipping’s future’ The event saw port captain Ayse Basak, ordinary seamen Yrhen Balins, and ship captains Marwa El Selehdar and Thomas Madsen share their views on topics that they see as important to the future of the industry and their careers. “ This event puts seafarers where t

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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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Benetton optimises picking in Villorba DC

Logistics Business Magazine

Dematic has announced an agreement with Benetton Group, one of the best-known fashion companies in the world, whose core business consists of iconic clothing brands United Colors of Benetton and Sisley and a retail network of more than 4,000 stores. At the end of 2022, Dematic will implement a solution featuring an AutoStore system in the Benetton Group’s logistics facilities in Villorba, Italy, with the aim of boosting its e-commerce channel by optimising storage capacity and order processing.

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#LetsTalkD2C by LogiNext- Online Sales, Last Mile Delivery, Customer Experience and More!

Loginext

D2C or DTC has been the talk of the town in the recent past. With Warby Parker filing for IPO with valuation talks of $5 billion, D2C brands across the globe have their eyes set on it. At LogiNext, we are in the thick of things with our platform being used by several enterprise brands for their delivery management and with that in mind, we're announcing the #LetsTalkD2C campaign where we're initiating a conversation around the importance of customer experience and delivery management when it com

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Mooij introduces double-floor containers

Logistics Business Magazine

Mooij Forwarding & Logistics has taken 18 containers with a double-deck loading system into use, to start intermodal large-volume transport on European corridors. This unique form of transport means maximum cost savings plus benefits for the environment. The containers can be swapped easily to other transport modes (road, water, rail); in this way, large-volume transport is entering intermodal transport.

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Alaska Service Announcement: Voyage 21159 Delayed Anchorage Arrival

Odyssey Logistics

Valued Customers of American Fast Freight, Inc., please view the latest announcement from TOTE: Due to inclement weather in the Gulf of Alaska, North Star Northbound voyage 21159 is expected to arrive on Sunday, October 3 with a 1900 work-start. Southbound Voyage 21160 Anchorage Terminal Friday, October 1 1500 – All hazardous waste must be approved and in.

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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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Incredible 5000-mile journey for shunt reactors

Logistics Business Magazine

Collett & Sons , an expert in transporting abnormal loads, has transported two 160Te shunt reactors over 5000 miles to the onshore substation site in southern Scotland for the Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm project, jointly owned by EDF Renewables and ESB. Collett was contracted with the full scope of work providing a door-to-door service, including the project management, engineering and the transport of the two 160Te shunt reactors.

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Alaska Service Announcement: Severe Weather Delay and Kodiak Bypass – MKD194N

Odyssey Logistics

Valued Customers of American Fast Freight, Inc., please view the latest announcement from Matson: Please be advised that an early winter storm system has developed in the Gulf of Alaska, bringing storm-force winds and heavy seas. In an effort to wait out the brunt of the storm, Matson Kodiak delayed its departure from Tacoma until. Continue Reading.

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Trelleborg is top employer in Czech region

Logistics Business Magazine

Trelleborg Wheel Systems was announced as the winner of the Sodexo Employer of the Region 2021 Competition for the Zlín region in the Czech Republic, an award which recognises outstanding companies for their workplace environment. Radek Cmunt, HR Director at Trelleborg Wheel Systems in the Czech Republic, says: “We are pleased to be recognised as a Top Employer in the Zlín region, where we have two of our three Czech production facilities.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 25 – October 1)

Logistics Viewpoints

Tom Brady is coming back to Foxboro. Unfortunately, he is not coming back in a Patriots uniform. Sunday night will mark Brady’s first appearance as a Buccaneer against his old team, and his first visit to Gillette Stadium since leaving the club after the 2019 season. Not only that, but he only needs 68 yards to pass Drew Brees as the NFL’s all-time leader in passing yards.

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What Your Order Management System Should Be Doing

To continue scaling your omnichannel business, you need to manage a lot of orders across a lot of different channels and marketplaces. Some brands do this by hand. Some try to force their ERP to manage it. Others rely on a complex system of cross-referencing the dashboards of their various channels. None of these is an effective or sustainable solution.

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Forklift Masts: Everything You Need to Know

Conger

This article covers everything you need to know about forklift masts. In it, you’ll learn: What forklift masts are. The different types of masts. How to choose the right mast. And much more. Let’s dive in! Table of Contents. What Is a Forklift Mast? Forklift Mast Terminology. The Components of a Forklift Mast. How Do Forklift Masts Work? Forklift Mast Types.

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How Freight Carriers Are Using Technology to Position Themselves for Success

Turvo

Within the transportation industry, freight carriers have always been some of the most adaptable. Freight managers, shippers, and logistics providers have long been leaders in adopting and embracing new trends and innovations. This is more important now than ever before. According to BizJournals , “The logistics industry is a massive market, estimated to be worth more than $4 trillion worldwide, affecting a wide range of business sectors from e-commerce and fashion to manufacturing and high-tech

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Forklift Controls: Everything You Need to Know

Conger

This article covers everything you need to know about forklift controls. In it, you'll learn: The different types of controls. What each control does. And much more. Let's dive in! Table of Contents. Forklift Control Panels: An Overview. Forklift Controls Explained. Steering Wheel. Ignition. Joysticks. Pedals. Forklift Control Levers. Directional Controls.