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What’s Happening with Air Cargo in 2022?

Now, That's Logistics

Coming into 2022, there was a level of uncertainty regarding the current and future state of the global air freight sector. The industry was in recovery mode, with more capacity slowly coming online as the passenger airlines added more flights and resumed more “normal” operations. Now, with the first half of 2022 behind us, there are some clear air freight trends that are impacting shippers as we move into the second half of the year.

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The Latest Look at CBD Distribution and Fulfillment Requirements

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Great news: CBD oil stays fresh for a year or longer. Not-so-great news: CBD information doesn’t. As federal and state authorities continue to refine their regulatory stance on a wide variety of industrial hemp issues, the latest advice can lose its accuracy in a matter of months. All of which can make it tough for companies like yours to remain compliant with CBD warehouse and fulfillment requirements.

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Overcoming Tight Capacity: The Growth of LTL and Shipment Collaboration

Talking Logistics

Volatility is the new normal in the transportation industry, with consumer behavior and market conditions (read: inflation, fuel prices). Shippers and carriers are regularly challenged to accommodate the impact, from tight capacity to delays and high costs. And even amid these conditions, shippers, carriers and their customers increasingly prioritize sustainability in the supply chain and.

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Editor’s Choice: Creating Full Truckload Budgets in a Volatile Market

Logistics Viewpoints

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. Today’s article comes from Emerge, and looks at how to create full truckload budgets in a volatile market. One of the more difficult activities that logistics executives have to engage in is the creation of transportation budgets.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Turning point? Port of LA boss sees imports ‘easing’ lower in August

Supply Chain and Logistics

What’s interesting to me here is the landside issues section. Rail remains challenged. LA Port can’t get enough trains in to pick up containers. There are now 33000 containers waiting for pickup by rail.

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Recruiters shed light on obtaining, retaining drivers

Commercial Carrier Journal

Carriers are working to attract drivers from various backgrounds and are improving retention with driver pay increases and flexible schedules, but recruiters say it all boils down to culture.

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U.S. Pharmacies Ordered to Pay $650.6M for Role in Opioids Crisis

Supply Chain Brain

The U.S. pharmacy chains CVS, Walmart and Walgreens must pay a combined $650.6 million to two Ohio counties, after a jury last November concluded that the firms helped create a public nuisance in Lake and Trumbull counties by oversupplying addictive pain pills.

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Federal funding provides another boost to North Carolina rail

Kanban Logistics

North Carolina’s rail infrastructure continues to improve and grow, supporting the needs of logisticians and manufacturers on the East Coast. This distribution infrastructure is part of the reason that the Tar Heel State was just named CNBC’s Best State for Business – a distinction the has earned from several economic development publications. In this article, we’ll look at an exciting new development in the growth of North Carolina’s rail infrastructure: a new intermodal terminal at the Port of

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Watch: What's Driving Volatility in Transportation Capacity

Supply Chain Brain

Kyle Jepson, senior vice president of product at Emerge, discusses inefficiencies and empty miles in domestic transportation, and the technologies necessary to overcome those problems.

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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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Oklahoma, Arkansas Collaborate on Advanced Mobility Research, Technologies

NGT News

Governors Kevin Stitt and Asa Hutchinson have joined together to position the Oklahoma-Arkansas region as a national hub for advanced mobility (AM) with the support of partners Tulsa Innovation Labs and Runway Group. The collaborative effort to support the growth of the AM industry, including drones, electric and autonomous vehicles, battery manufacturing, and transportation and […].

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Podcast | Maritime Intelligence: Can AI Predict the Unpredictable?

Supply Chain Brain

On this episode, we learn how carriers can improve their service record through the use of data analytics and an unprecedented level of visibility. The answer lies in the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning.

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U.S. Xpress sales chief to depart

Fleet Owner

The exit of the former Whirlpool VP adds to the list of recent executive departures as the company looks to control its costs. Fleet CEO wants to streamline the carrier's structure as he looks to get a better handle on the company’s Variant unit.

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Part Three: Can End-to-End Enterprises Succeed This Time Around? Controlling the Chain Without Breaking the Bank

Supply Chain Brain

In the last part of the mini-series, we will discuss how today's leading companies plan to reduce lead time variability by harnessing visibility and utilizing dynamic routing through high-velocity decision-making processes. .

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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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Logistics integration and compliance: a Q&A with Weber’s newest VP

West Coast and California Logistics

Mimi Ma, recently appointed as VP Integration and Compliance, has steered Weber Logistics and its customers through the murky waters of logistics compliance, facility and customer onboarding, and systems integration for many years. In this article, we interview Mimi to discuss what supply chain professionals should know about these items for to ensure more successful 3PL relationships.

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Gray-Market Blues: How Businesses Can Prevent Unauthorized Product Sales

Supply Chain Brain

The focus by companies on fulfilling basic orders during the COVID-19 pandemic has allowed a more insidious problem to come to a head: the influx of gray-market products into the supply chain.

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An Introduction to Bulk Trucking

Bulk Connection

Many of the products you’re currently surrounded by began their existence in bulk liquid, powder, or pellet form. As such, they were transported on bulk tankers or trailers. This article serves as a primer on bulk trucking: the equipment, processes and responsibilities involved, as well as tips on choosing the right transportation partners to help.

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How to Choose the Best Marina Management Software

RasTrac

If you manage a marina, you know the importance of keeping a light and enjoyable atmosphere while at the same time maintaining impeccable control of all people and vehicles that engage with the marina.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

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.

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Drivewyze adds severe weather alerts to in-cab Safety+ platform

Fleet Owner

Notifications include more than 60 types of warnings about poor driving conditions delivered to drivers within 50 miles of bad weather. After two large fleets beta-tested the technology, it rolls out to Safety+ customers this month.

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Case Study – Lenny And Larry’s

Blue Grace Logistics

Case Study Consumer Packaged. Lenny and Larry’s. A company that specializes in healthy, protein rich treats, was growing and had a long list of transportation issues that needed to be managed more efficiently. Thank you for requesting this whitepaper. Don’t forget to click the Download button on the top right of the window below to save the PDF for your files.

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July Retail Sales Show Consumers Still Shopping

Material Handling and Logistics

Despite the positive news, NRF said policy measures like "removing China tariffs, enacting smart immigration reform and investing in supply chain resiliency are needed to relieve inflationary pressure.".

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What To Expect for the 2022 Holiday Shipping Season

Blue Grace Logistics

What To Expect for the 2022 Holiday Shipping Season Show Submenu Resources. The Logistics Blog®. News. Press. Whitepaper. Case Study. Webinars. Search. Search. BlueGrace Logistics. Educating yourself to prepare for holiday season is crucial to your supply chain. Learn what to expect for the 2022 holiday shipping season. What’s in the article: Port congestion.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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Paccar to offer Cummins X15N natural-gas engine

Fleet Owner

The engine will be offered onboard Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks. Paccar and Cummins say the natural-gas technology is less polluting than diesel alternatives.

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Sustainability in transport: Transporeon acquires Tracks

Logistics Business Magazine

Transporeon , a leading Transportation Management Platform, announced today the acquisition of Tracks, a Berlin-based start-up with the mission to decarbonise the transport industry. Founded in 2018, Tracks is a carbon visibility tool providing data solutions to monitor and manage carbon emissions across all transport modes. To do this, the company uses AI-based analytics and prediction tools to enable shippers, carriers and logistics service providers to collect and optimise emissions data at s

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Why Small Businesses Should Consider Offering Buy Now, Pay Later Financing

GoShip Blog

The concept of instalment payment plans is nothing new. Businesses selling items like furniture, cars, and electronics have long allowed customers to pay off major purchases in instalments. Today, Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) financing offers a more flexible and budget-friendly approach to both online and in-store payments. The growing trend of Buy Now, Pay Later .

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The Weekly Freight Report for August 18th, 2022

FLS Transport

The Top Headlines in Freight, Transportation, & Logistics from FLS Transport. The FLS Weekly Freight Report covers the week’s top news in logistics, transportation, shipping, and freight. This week’s freight report covers truckers stopping traffic to save a life, increased factory outputs, perfecting food distribution with AI, railroad worker negotiations, and the top 7 supply chain challenges in 2023.

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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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First & Final Mile Logistics Capabilities Evolve to Meet Customers’ Modern Needs

MercuryGate

The pandemic likely changed consumer behaviors and expectations forever. For shippers and carriers keeping pace with that change, final mile logistics capabilities are most important. The post First & Final Mile Logistics Capabilities Evolve to Meet Customers’ Modern Needs appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Stop cursing your paint can hazmat containers. Meet Capsuloc™.

LabelMaster

Ask any Dangerous Goods pro about “paint can” secondary containers, and the response may require a parental warning for language. You’ll hear about lids that won’t stay closed, or that can’t be pried open. You’ll hear about leaks in transit, smashed fingers from errant mallets, and ring locks that won’t come off without a power. The post Stop cursing your paint can hazmat containers.

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Enhance supply chain using AI-powered tech

Logistics Business Magazine

7bridges , the AI-powered logistics platform used by global businesses worldwide to transform their supply chains, today announces its new partnership with Rapha Racing (“Rapha”), the leading cycling apparel brand. The partnership will see Rapha leverage 7bridges’ cutting-edge AI technology to create more resilient supply chains that will improve performance and reduce costs.