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Responsible Care, a Guide for Safety & Accountability

Women in Trucking

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The Renewal Logistics Story with Courtney Folk

The Logistics of Logistics

Courtney Folk and Joe Lynch discuss the Renewal Logistics story. Courtney is the Co-Founder and CEO of Renewal Logistics , a full-service apparel fulfillment company that is the largest independent apparel restoration company in the US. About Courtney Folk Courtney Folk is the Co-Founder and CEO of Renewal Logistics, a full service apparel fulfillment company that is the largest independent apparel restoration company in the US.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (February 3, 2023)

Talking Logistics

Be careful where you hidewhen you’re playing hide-and-seek. A 15-year old boy from Bangladesh was playing hide and seek with his friends and he hid inside a shipping container. Unfortunately, he locked himself in, fell asleep, and ended up in Malaysia six days later. “The boy was locked inside the container for 6 whole days. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (February 3, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Bocimar to operate world’s first ammonia-powered newcastlemaxes

Supply Chain and Logistics

Here we see another bet on ammonia power. One partner is the Swiss firm WinGD, which has a long history of providing power for merchant shipping. Their website gives no indication that they have a hydrogen or ammonia-powered engine yet.

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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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January services economy activity sees a strong start to 2023

Logistics Management

The Services PMI—at 55.2 (a reading of 50 or higher signals growth)—increased 6.0% over December’s 49.2, which was down 6.9% compared to November’s 55.5. Through November, the Services PMI had grown for 30 consecutive months.

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Preliminary January Class 8 net orders see declines

Logistics Management

FTR reported that January preliminary January net orders—at 21,600 units—were down 25% compared to December, while rising 2% annually. ACT reported that January preliminary North American Class 8 orders came in at 18,400 units, well below December’s 30,400 unit preliminary tally and also trailing November, at 30,300 units.

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A long road to steady freight, for the whole family

Overdrive Online

In this Overdrive Radio edition out on a dry-bulk haul with Kentucky-based John McCormick, the owner-operator lays out his own and his father's different histories in trucking. Their stories converged in recent years on this regular run.

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January services economy activity sees a strong start to 2022

Logistics Management

The Services PMI—at 55.2 (a reading of 50 or higher signals growth)—increased 6.0% over December’s 49.2, which was down 6.9% compared to November’s 55.5. Through November, the Services PMI had grown for 30 consecutive months.

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Diesel Truck Particulate Filter Cleaning

Logistics Business Magazine

In line with its five-year expansion strategy to meet the anticipated growth in cleaning demand from major truck manufacturers and operators, Ceramex has seen its diesel particulate filter (DPF) cleaning volume increase by 15% year on year. The number of DPFs processed has significantly increased from before the pandemic with regular weekly throughput of more than 2,000 units per week.

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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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U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes are mixed in January, reports AAR

Logistics Management

Rail carloads—at 923,696—increased 2.2%, or 19,827 carloads, annually, said AAR. Intermodal containers and trailers—at 1,843,624—fell 3.2%, or 61,616 units—annually, for its lowest January tally since 2013.

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Retailers, Customer Delight is Tied to Exceptional Delivery Experiences

Locus

With the convenience of online shopping, shoppers have been gifted with the comfort of shopping from their couch., customers now have the entire marketplace at their fingertips and possess greater purchasing power than ever before. According to our research, India’s e-commerce revenue will reach $113.5 billion in 2024 and has the potential to reach $191 billion by 2027.

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How to Compare LTL Freight Carriers and Choose the Right One

Freightera

Follow these simple guidelines to make sure you make the right carrier choice LTL (Less-than-Truckload) freight shipping is a cost-effective way for businesses to transport smaller amounts of cargo that don’t require a full truckload (FTL). With so many LTL freight carriers on the market, it can be challenging to evaluate and select the right one for your needs.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 28 – February 3)

Logistics Viewpoints

For the second straight year between the conference championships and the Super Bowl, Tom Brady has announced his retirement from the NFL. This time, however, he says it is for good. As a Boston fan, Tom Brady forever changed my sports landscape. He brought the region its first championship since 1986, against a team that was supposed to destroy the Patriots.

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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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Titanosaur Skeleton Flown from Argentina to UK

Logistics Business Magazine

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group, has safely delivered one of the largest dinosaurs to walk the Earth on a shipment from Buenos Aires to London Heathrow. The titanosaur Patagotitan mayorum is around the same length as a British Airways’ Airbus A320 aircraft or four double decker buses. The Natural History Museum confirmed IAG Cargo as its official exhibition logistics partner for its upcoming exhibition Titanosaur: Life as the biggest dinosaur back in November 2022.

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Penske Uses Telematics Data to Improve Uptime and Reduce Driver Frustration

Penske Move Ahead

When drawing on telematics information for maintenance, the ultimate goal is to increase vehicle uptime by speeding up, or even preventing, repairs. “If the vehicle is down for any type of maintenance, that means it is not delivering product,” said Gregg Mangione, executive vice president of maintenance, Penske Truck Leasing. “At their core, fleets want uptime.