MTS Logistics
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Despite continued delays at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, and congestion spreading to other ports, there are signs that Asia-U.S. ocean demand is at least slightly easing. Asia-U.S. West Coast rates are unchanged this week and are trading at 16% lower than their mid-September peak. But, rising oil prices mean carriers will increase fuel surcharges.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
High growth is an exciting part of any company’s journey. It’s also a challenging one. To shed light on how a 3PL fulfillment provider can scale to support your company’s growth, we’ve created a new video featuring Amware customer, 32 Degrees.
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The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
The New Customer Journey with Chris Jolly. Joe Lynch and Chris Jolly discuss the new customer journey. Chris is the founder of The Freight Coach , a company that stages transportation companies ranging from traditional freight brokerages, asset-based trucking companies looking to expand into brokerage, as well as technology companies looking to implement their product into the industry.
Supply Chain and Logistics
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
On the heels of a letter to CSX rail seeking explanations for poor service, the chair of the STB wants explanations from NSR. Why have rails in the East been letting their service level decline?
Advertiser: GEP
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?
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
It’s clear that we need a root-and-branch reimagining of supply chain models, to ensure that global trade can survive future crises like the one we’re enduring today.
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Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Online spending totaled $8.9 billion on Black Friday, a number that was at the low end of expectations and slightly less than last year, according to the latest tally from the Adobe Digital Economy Index.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
With the supply chain remaining front and center, as it relates to the overall economy and goods movement, there was no shortage of things to address for Ian Jefferies, President and CEO of the Association of American Railroads, at the RailTrends Conference hosted by Progressive Railroading and independent railroad analyst Tony Hatch earlier this month.
Truck News
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
In mid-November, southern British Columbia was hit with an atmospheric river, which led to unprecedented flooding and mudslides, and left a trail of devastation in its path. Cities and communities in the Fraser Valley were engulfed in water, displacing over 15,000 people as homes and belongings were destroyed and washed away. Almost all of the […].
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
The most recent edition of the DAT Truckload Volume Index (TVI), for the month of October, which was recently released by DAT Freight & Analytics, again set a new all-time high, with the firm observing that truckload prices, at all-time highs, reflect how shippers are willing to pay premium rates to move their freight.
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West Coast and California Logistics
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
According to FreightWaves , recent comments from drayage drivers at California’s major ports reveal that they are “drowning” in supply chain challenges such as long wait times, appointment system issues, and other inefficiencies.
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Whether you’re consuming it at a restaurant, buying it at a grocery store, or getting it at a food bank, food is a basic necessity, which makes the logistics behind the food industry critically important. But the food supply chain has been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic similar to other industries, creating both challenges and. Read more The Final Mile in Food Logistics.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Final sales for Cyber Monday fell short of estimates and didn’t surpass last year’s record as lackluster sales and scarce inventory kept shoppers from breaking out their credit cards during the start of the holiday shopping season.
Trux
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
There’s a trend picking up speed in the dump truck and construction industry. More and more dump truck fleet owners are turning to technology. And they’re not just blindly jumping on the proverbial bandwagon. No, they’re joining the ranks of trucking industry tech users for a lot of good reasons.
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
NGT News
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
The City of Grand Rapids, Mich., recently accepted a $1.44 million grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Fuel Transformation Program and Volkswagen State Mitigation Trust for city fleet vehicle replacement, allowing the Facilities and Fleet Management Department to replace 12 vehicles with new compressed natural gas (CNG) and diesel […].
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Bill Brooks, vice president of North America transportation with Capgemini, delves into the multiple causes of the congestion that’s currently plaguing global supply chains, and speculates on some possible short- and long-term solutions to the crisis.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Citing “a combined 37% decline of aging cargo on the docks,” the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) and the Port of Long Beach (POLB) said today that they are again postponing the implementation date for their ocean carrier Container Dwell Fee, which will not be considered before Friday December 6.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Retailers have increasingly turned to regional couriers to help shuffle packages that delivery titans UPS and FedEx can’t — or won’t.
Advertiser: GEP
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.
RasTrac
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
It’s no surprise that hospitals, medical practices—and the healthcare field, in general—need to use every minute to their advantage in order to stay effective and efficient. Spending unnecessary time tracking down pieces of medical equipment or having to find a last-minute replacement for a healthcare device due to improper maintenance issues doesn’t exactly fit into that productivity model.
Truck News
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Last month I wrote about the fuel mileage that our new trucks are getting, and how we need to promote ourselves better inside and outside of the trucking industry. We have done a good job of improving. Here’s another part that I find intriguing. Where is the goal? The goal should always be beyond our […].
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
The third staging of the online Logistics Business Show – originally scheduled for April 5-7 2022 – has been brought forward to March 15-17 2022. This decision has been taken in response to the news that the LogiMAT exhibition in Stuttgart has been postponed to late May/early June as a result of the ongoing developments in the Covid-19 pandemic. Businesses that had pinned their hopes on announcing new products or services to the public at LogiMAT can still press ahead with their marketing plans
Truck News
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Charging equipment is often part of a one-stop shopping experience for electric vehicles. However, there are some risks associated with installing and using such chargers – particularly if the unit fails and a driver is injured, property is damaged, or environment is contaminated. This means it’s important to understand related warranties, what installation steps must […].
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,
Overdrive Online
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Trucking companies can do more to embrace cooperation amongst their kind -- "I'd rather have your friendship than have your freight," Small Fleet Champ Jason Cowan said in this roundtable with fellow finalists -- where it makes sense to seed growth.
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
LogiMAT , the International Trade Show for Intralogistics Solutions and Process Management scheduled for March 8–10, 2022, in Stuttgart, has been postponed due to the renewed challenges associated with Covid-19. The organiser, EUROEXPO Messe und Kongress-GmbH, has worked closely with exhibitors in making the decision to push back the event to May 31–June 2, 2022.
PLS Logistics
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Check out?last month's?new transportation updates in the shipping industry.
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Swissterminal AG , a leading Swiss integrated logistics provider, is expanding its Schweizerzug rail product portfolio with a new rail connection between Antwerp and Ottmarsheim starting 1st January 2022. This transport service will begin with three direct roundtrips per week, each with the fastest overnight connection between the seaport and the Alsace region.
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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.
Shippeo
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Being masters of words, writers tend to always be on the lookout for new tips and tricks to improve their skill. In writing, there’s always room to grow and bloom. That’s why we’ve compiled a huge list of writing conferences happening this year where writers of all stages get to meet and attend writing workshops, […]. The post Top Writers Conferences to Attend in 2022 Around The World appeared first on Kotobee Blog.
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Logistics Business organizes an international, virtual exhibition for the logistics and materials handling industry, staged twice a year. Logistics Business Show provides an important new platform for interaction between suppliers and users of logistics, IT, transport and supply chain services, warehousing and materials handling. The exhibition virtual marketplace enables visitors to source products online, request quotations, meet exhibitors on video calls and chats, network, download documents
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Vertical elevation specialist, Nerak Wiese Ltd , has promoted three members of its team to enhance its capabilities as demand for its solutions continues to grow. Scott Amber, Josh Williams and Josh Kerr are all stepping up to more senior roles in the UK division of the global material handling company. “With a healthy order book and a high number of enquiries as businesses increasingly seek to automate their logistics and production processes,” commented John Oakley, Managing Direct
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