NGT News
DECEMBER 22, 2021
Heniff Transportation Systems LLC has reached an agreement to initially acquire 10 Nikola Tre BEV trucks from Thompson Truck Centers, a member of the Nikola Corp. sales and service dealer network. Nikola is a designer and manufacturer of heavy-duty commercial battery-electric vehicles (BEV), fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEV) and energy infrastructure solutions.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 22, 2021
What is the key to overcoming the supply chain disruption and uncertainty caused by COVID-19? The solution can be broken down into three stages.
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NGT News
DECEMBER 22, 2021
Morgan Truck Body is collaborating with SEA Electric and Morgan-authorized distributor Central Trailer Service to fulfill orders for 40 EV truck bodies by year-end 2022. “It takes exceptional collaboration to bring a major order like this to fruition,” says Tom Diez, vice president of sales and marketing at Morgan Truck Body. “We especially appreciate working […].
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 22, 2021
When COVID-19 erupted 21 months ago and upended retailers around the world, it looked like just another chapter in the sad story of an industry’s decline. The reality of the pandemic era, however, hasn’t played out that way.
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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?
NGT News
DECEMBER 22, 2021
Electric Last Mile Solutions Inc. (ELMS) has received an order from Glovis America Inc., a global supply chain and logistics provider, for the ELMS Urban Delivery. Glovis specializes in air, ocean and ground freight logistics, and it plans to use ELMS commercial vehicles to support its industrial operations. The Urban Delivery will be used for […].
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Logistics Management
DECEMBER 22, 2021
The ATA’s advanced Seasonally Adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index for November—at 114.5 (2015=100)—increased 1.3%, following a 0.4% October gain.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 22, 2021
In the 1950s, it was the container. Today, collaboration is the new "killer app" for the supply chain, says Luis Pajares, chief revenue officer with Turvo. But is technology a help or hindrance toward achieving that goal?
MTS Logistics
DECEMBER 22, 2021
From the past to the present, the logistics transportation industry has made great progress. The most important development among these is the widespread use of cold storage containers used for perishable foods. Refrigerated systems are significant tools for developing to international trade and transportation. This system creates significant tolls for international trade and transportation.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 22, 2021
Supply chain digitization is the shortest path to improved efficiency, resiliency, speed and, ultimately, cost.
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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
DECEMBER 22, 2021
Rail carloads—at 234,704—are up 1.7% annually, and intermodal containers and trailers—at 269,365—fell 6.9%.
Logistics Business Magazine
DECEMBER 22, 2021
UgoWork , a Canadian energy solutions provider specialising in lithium-ion batteries for industrial trucks , has won Food Logistics’ 2021 Top Software & Technology Providers Award. This award honours software and technology providers that ensure safe and UL approved, efficient and reliable global cold food and beverage supply chains. UgoWork helps organisations with manufacturing and warehousing challenges to reduce operational costs through improved efficiency in their material handling ope
FLS Transport
DECEMBER 22, 2021
The Top 5 Stories in Freight, Transportation, & Logistics. Here’s this week’s Weekly Freight Report: Severe weather to slow transit times. Activist investors set crosshairs on the supply chain. Are your shipments safe this holiday? Hauling dangerous goods in Canada require new training. Airfreight rates begin their descent. 1. Severe weather to slow transit times.
Locus
DECEMBER 22, 2021
“All great enterprises are about logistics. Not genius or inspiration or flights of imagination, skill or cunning, but logistics.” — Tom McCarthy. The year 2021 has proved it once again that Tom McCarthy was right. Enterprises that did not adapt to new trends faced the brunt of COVID-19 pandemic. Inspite of having a loyal customer base, many businesses experienced a downfall in their revenues.
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
Loginext
DECEMBER 22, 2021
LogiNext makes it to Gartner’s Market Guide for Vehicle Routing and Scheduling and Last Mile Technologies We’re thrilled to announce that LogiNext, a new age tech platform for delivery management has made it to Gartner’s Market Guide for Vehicle Routing and Scheduling and Last Mile Technologies. Post the pandemic, on demand deliveries with next […].
NGT News
DECEMBER 22, 2021
Gravity, an electric vehicle (EV) fleet and infrastructure start-up, has launched the first in a fleet of all-electric NYC yellow taxis. Gravity’s Ford Mustang Mach E – the first to ever serve as a NYC taxi – offers a customized passenger experience, panoramic roofs and safety tech. Gravity intends to deploy a fleet of at […]. The post Gravity’s Advanced EV Taxis Make Their NYC Debut appeared first on NGT News.
Logistics Business Magazine
DECEMBER 22, 2021
Following a busy Christmas period, work equipment owners are being advised to examine their maintenance and inspection schedules to ensure everything is kept at a safe and legal standard throughout 2022. CFTS – the industry’s accrediting body for Thorough Examinations in the UK – is aware that thousands of trucks and attachments may not currently have a suitable Thorough Examination plan to ensure they fulfil all requirements under LOLER and PUWER.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
DECEMBER 22, 2021
2021 was another eventful year for all things eCommerce. Through it all, our blog kept readers informed of fulfillment challenges, trends and opportunities. The following are the articles our readers connected with the most.
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,
West Coast and California Logistics
DECEMBER 22, 2021
Another challenging year in the books and we’re ready for what 2022 has to offer. But before we move into the new year, we’ll take one last look back. Here are the 3 articles from 2021 that resonated most with our readers.
The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 22, 2021
The Basics of Dedicated Contract Carriage with Bob Elkins. Bob Elkins and Joe Lynch discuss the basics of dedicated contract carriage. As the SVP of Ruan , a company that specializes in dedicated, Bob has a deep understanding of the service and the value it provides to shippers. About Bob Elkins. Bob Elkins serves Ruan as Senior Vice President, Industry Vertical Operations.
Kanban Logistics
DECEMBER 22, 2021
From the warehouse labor shortage to the opening of the brand new CSX Carolina Connector, many blog topics resonated with readers in 2021. The following 3 blog posts were the most popular with our readers this year. Our 3 most popular blog posts of 2021. CSX Intermodal terminal in North Carolina opens in September as rail volumes rise – This article looks at the CSX Carolina Connector going online as intermodal rail volumes continue to rise.
Bulk Connection
DECEMBER 22, 2021
As we get ready to turn the page on 2021, we want to first take a look back at the year that was. The following is a countdown of the year’s blog posts that resonated most with our readers.
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The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.
Parade
DECEMBER 22, 2021
Here’s how brokers are using tech to build better relationships with their carriers. One of the key issues digital freight matching holdouts have with solutions like Parade is that they assume that technology might have a negative impact on more traditional relationships between brokers and carriers. In reality, one of the key benefits of digital freight matching solutions is that it allows brokers to build more meaningful relationships with their carriers.
Parade
DECEMBER 22, 2021
Here’s how brokers are using tech to build better relationships with their carriers. One of the key issues digital freight matching holdouts have with solutions like Parade is that they assume that technology might have a negative impact on more traditional relationships between brokers and carriers. In reality, one of the key benefits of digital freight matching solutions is that it allows brokers to build more meaningful relationships with their carriers.
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