Fri.Oct 29, 2021

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How Drop-and-Hook Freight Helps Haul Temperature-Sensitive Food

Food Logistics

When choices for drivers are plentiful, put your freight’s best foot forward. Drop-and-hook freight not only facilitates quicker delivery, but it also makes freight more attractive.

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The ROAR Logistics Story with Robert Rich

The Logistics of Logistics

The ROAR Logistics Story with Robert Rich. Bob Rich and Joe Lynch discuss the ROAR Logistics story. Bob is the Founder and President of ROAR Logistics , a based logistics company that delivers world-class service by rail, ocean, air or road. About Bob Rich. Bob Rich is the Founder and President of ROAR Logistics , a Buffalo based logistics company that lives up to its name by delivering world-class service by R ail, O cean, A ir or R oad ( ROAR ).

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Real cause of UK driver shortage is an obscure UK tax law

Supply Chain and Logistics

The author of this piece contends that a UK tax law called IR35 is responsible for at least part of the driver shortage. In the past, UK drivers were allowed to choose whether to be classified as contractors or employees.

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California Transit Authority Orders Battery-electric Transit Buses

NGT News

San Mateo County Transit (SamTrans) has awarded NFI Group Inc.’s New Flyer of America Inc. subsidiary a contract for seven next-generation battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE NG 40-foot heavy-duty transit buses. SamTrans provides transportation services throughout San Mateo County and into parts of San Francisco and Palo Alto, delivering over 8.5 million bus rides annually on 70 […].

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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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This Week in Logistics News (October 23 – 29)

Logistics Viewpoints

Who doesn’t remember their first phone? For my parents, it was a rotary phone at a stand-alone point in the hallway. For my wife, it was a see-through 80’s phone that gave her the freedom to talk to her friends every night. For me, it was a clunky cellphone that would cause me to butt-dial the most random people. But for a lot of kids, it may have been Fisher-Price’s Chatter Telephone, which debuted sixty years ago.

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Hexagon Purus Receives North American Order for a Hydrogen Fuel-cell Drayage Truck

NGT News

Hexagon Purus has received a contract for a hydrogen fuel-cell electric (FCEV) Class-8 drayage truck from a North American customer. The order includes a service and support program that incorporates performance monitoring and reporting of the FCEV truck vs. current diesel drayage trucks. The contract has a value of approximately $1.2 million. Hexagon Purus will […].

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Women In Trucking Names BlueGrace Logistics a 2021 Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation

Blue Grace Logistics

Redefining the Road announces best organizations focused on employment of women in trucking industry. TAMPA, FL (October 28, 2021) – BlueGrace Logistics (BlueGrace), a hypergrowth, third-party logistics (3PL) provider, has been recognized as a 2021 ‘Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation’ from Redefining the Road , the official magazine of the Women In Trucking Association (WIT).

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 29, 2021)

Talking Logistics

The Gran Fondo Hincapie was as advertised: a very challenging but beautiful ride. This was the most difficult ride I have ever done, and the most climbing by far. I completed the route (83 miles, 8,000 feet of climbing) in 6:13. It was chilly in the morning (48F) and we had to wait over an. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 29, 2021).

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5 Best Truck Parking Apps to Make Your Life on the Road Easier

United World Transporation

Right now, there’s a shortage of truck parking spaces. You’ve likely had to deal with this problem as you search for an empty space to park up for the night. Searching for safe parking can ruin efficiency, burn fuel, and tire out a driver. In fact, research says that parking is one of the top 10 issues for truckers across the nation. Luckily, technology is here to help us once again.

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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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Lightning eMotors Enters Canadian Commercial EV Market with Refrigerated Delivery Vehicles

NGT News

Lightning eMotors, a provider of all-electric powertrains, and medium-duty and specialty commercial electric fleet vehicles, has delivered and deployed 10 all-electric cargo vans to Canada-based Goodfood Market Corp. This delivery marks Lightning eMotors’ initial entry into Canada’s commercial electric vehicle (EV) market, and the first deployment in Canada of a fully electric refrigerated vehicle fleet. […].

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4 Advantages of Using GPS Tracking Systems to Protect Your Marina

RasTrac

Marinas make up a $6 billion market across more than 10,000 sites in the United States. Although this indicates a negative 2% trend in growth from 2016 through 2021, 95% of marina CEOs reported that business conditions were expanding or stable in Q2 of 2021.

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Nulogy Partners With Southie Autonomy to Optimize Contract Supplier Labor Management

Supply Chain Brain

Nulogy Corp., a provider of supply chain collaboration solutions, announced a new partnership with Southie Autonomy, a Boston-based developer of intelligent robotics automation, to deliver versatile and easy-to-use robotic solutions for optimizing contract manufacturer and co-packer production labor.

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America’s 50 Leading 3PLs: It’s Clear Third-Party Logistics Companies are Needed Now More Than Ever

Blue Grace Logistics

The logistics industry has faced more than its fair share of challenges over the past year. As economies were brought (literally) to a halt by lockdowns and transport restrictions, the process of moving goods from A to B became riddled with added complexity, cost and difficulty. However, what the pandemic period has shown is just how critical the likes of third-party logistics (3PL) companies are to keeping all of our lives moving forward.

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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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Small Fleet Champ finalists traveling to Nashville next week

Overdrive Online

One of these three fleets will take home the hardware in Overdrive's second annual Small Fleet Championship.

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America’s 50 Leading 3PLs: It’s Clear Third-Party Logistics Companies are Needed Now More Than Ever

Blue Grace Logistics

The logistics industry has faced more than its fair share of challenges over the past year. As economies were brought (literally) to a halt by lockdowns and transport restrictions, the process of moving goods from A to B became riddled with added complexity, cost and difficulty. However, what the pandemic period has shown is just how critical the likes of third-party logistics (3PL) companies are to keeping all of our lives moving forward.

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Podcast | 'Sourcing Can Change the World.' Here's How.

Supply Chain Brain

Can ethical sourcing practices really “change the world”?

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“BOOGrace” Raises Money for Cats and Dogs around America

Blue Grace Logistics

Courtney Smith, culture & engagement manager at BlueGrace Logistics joins Gayle Guyardo the host of the nationally syndicated health and wellness show Bloom to share exciting news about it’s annual fundraiser BOOGrace that raises money for shelters nationwide. Gayle Guyardo | WFLA. Published October 29, 2021. To read the entire blog visit BlueGrace Logistics.

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How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces

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.

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Podcast | ‘Sourcing Can Change the World.’ Here’s How.

Supply Chain Brain

Can ethical sourcing practices really “change the world”?

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How To Be Inclusive in 4 Not-So-Easy Steps

Blue Grace Logistics

Actionable advice from 2021 Top Companies for Women to Work For in Transportation. FreightWaves. Grace Sharkey, Reporter. Oct 29, 2021. On Monday, nonprofit association Women in Trucking (WIT) announced its annual Top Companies for Women to Work For in Transportation. The list showcases companies that took actions to not only increase the number of women in their organizations but retain and develop them into leaders as well.

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UK/France row could sink British Christmas

Logistics Business Magazine

The spat over French fishing boat licences is set to create long delays on Christmas goods to and from the EU. Expect November customs chaos, warns ParcelHero. The international delivery expert ParcelHero says France is preparing to step up checks on goods being transported to and from the UK through French ports. It warns the move will create long tailbacks and delay UK imports and exports in the vital pre-Christmas period.

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Less than Truckload Freight Rates: Phoenix, Arizona

Freightera

LTL Freight Rates: from Major Cities in the USA & Canada to Phoenix, Arizona. Looking to ship pallets within the USA and Canada? You can do so quickly and easily on Freightera.com. Get freight quotes in seconds, and book & track your shipments online: no back and forth with brokers and carriers, and no hassle. Below are examples of some of our freight quotes for a sample shipment of 1 pallet, 48” by 48” by 48”, 500 lbs, class 100 , going from major cities in the USA and Canada, to Phoeni

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GEP Outlook Report 2024

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.

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Dachser switches to 100% green electricity

Logistics Business Magazine

As of 1st January, 2022, Dachser will be purchasing only electricity generated from renewable resources. This means that the logistics provider, which operates 387 of its own locations in 42 countries, is increasing its proportion of green power from around 60% to 100%. In Germany and the Netherlands, the family-owned company had already switched to green power beforehand.

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Alaska Service Announcement: Midnight Sun

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, we are expecting Midnight Sun to arrive in Tacoma at midnight on Saturday. NB voyage 21177 is scheduled to depart from Tacoma on Saturday morning. We will provide an Anchorage work-start time as. Continue Reading.

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Hoppecke launches new heavy-duty battery

Logistics Business Magazine

In highly intensive operations, handling equipment and its traction batteries are often pushed to the limit during daily use. To tackle this, industrial battery specialist Hoppecke has launched a new range, purpose-designed for heavy-duty applications. Featuring a unique ‘Connect Four’ structure, the trak | uplift quadro offers four essential advantages: running times are longer, as the technology delivers up to 75% more usable capacity compared to a classic PzS cell under load; meanwhil

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

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

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Government Fines Coming to the Ports of Los Angeles-Long Beach 11/1

MTS Logistics

The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach made a very important announcement this week that every shipper needs to be aware of. As per an announcement on the port authority’s website, government fees will be going into effect for shipping companies whose cargo containers linger for too long at the port’s marine terminals. The fees go into effect November 1st.