Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 12, 2023

The digital release process in the German seaports has reached the next level. During the pilot phase with shipping companies Hapag-Lloyd, MSC and CMA CGM as well as the logistics service provider Kühne+Nagel, the project was made ready for the market launch while also adding new modules. The nationwide solution is being jointly developed under the name German Ports by the IT service providers Dakosy AG in Hamburg, and dbh Logistics IT AG in Bremen.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 12, 2023

Matt Zimmer and Joe Lynch discuss streamlining the beverage supply chain. Matt is the President of Zengistics , a full-service logistics company offering efficient solutions to complex supply chain challenges. About Zengistics Zengistics is a full-service logistics company offering efficient solutions to complex supply chain challenges. Zengistics is focused on delivering the highest-level of customer service by leveraging our advanced technology platforms with our dedicated team of industry e

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Food Logistics

JUNE 12, 2023

A trucking tanker containing 8,500 gallons of gas caught fire and collapsed a portion of I-95 in northern Philadelphia, PA, one of the busiest urban corridors of the Northeast, revealing how fragile our system can really be.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 12, 2023

If you follow the surface transportation market, you know it’s actually a collection of markets, including truckload, less-than-truckload, dry van, and temperature-controlled. Each of these segments is impacted by varying trends and challenges related to demand, capacity, seasonality, regulations, and other factors. Here we’re putting the spotlight on the temperature-controlled segment of the market.

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Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 12, 2023

Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck said German policymakers should avoid "making the same mistake again" of assuming the economy will be unaffected by the Russian war in Ukraine.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 12, 2023

When manufacturing, quality management and supply chain planning systems are all working synchronously, manufacturers are better equipped to adapt and respond to supply chain disruption.

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Food Logistics

JUNE 12, 2023

From WMS and TMS to fleet management solutions and robotics, here's a rundown of the top software and technologies being adopted in the 3PL/cold chain space.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 12, 2023

Finding and retaining employees across the supply chain has become increasingly difficult in recent years. Dana Stiffler, vice president distinguished analyst with Gartner, offers some advice on how to approach that challenge.

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Overdrive Online

JUNE 12, 2023

The 2007 Pete owned by Texas-based Truett Novosad won Best of Show and Best Theme. See a full list of winners from the 41st annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs here.

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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.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 12, 2023

Manufacturers in Bac Giang can now operate from midnight until 5 p.m. after factories were previously told to curtail production between 5 p.m. and 7:45 a.m.

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MTS Logistics

JUNE 12, 2023

MTS Logistics, Inc. is proud to announce that we have raised over $100,000 for autism awareness as part of its annual charity bike tour event, the company announced today. All proceeds raised have been donated to Spectrum Works , a nonprofit that provides job training and employment to young adults with autism and builds inclusive workplaces. The 13 th Annual Bike Tour with MTS for Autism, which raises money for autism awareness, took place this past Saturday, June 10 th , in New York City.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 12, 2023

As transportation costs continue to rise and supply chains become increasingly complex, the demand for freight audit and payment services will likely grow.

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Truck News

JUNE 12, 2023

Even a freight recession can bring new opportunities, new markets, new services, and new customers.

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Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 12, 2023

Since 2013, GM has invested over $31 billion in U.S. manufacturing and parts distribution including $2 billion in the Fort Wayne Assembly plant.

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Overdrive Online

JUNE 12, 2023

"Strike when the market's cold" -- you could consider it a maxim for the outlook on small business for Overdrive May Trucker of the Month Matthew Karr, coming off an excellent profit year hauling fuel leased. Run through his history on Overdrive Radio.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 12, 2023

So far, in 2023 alone, the government of the United Kingdom has made £168 million available to farmers and food producers across the country.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

JUNE 12, 2023

The Navy's move from diesel to nuclear power has many parallels to trucking’s move toward zero-emission powertrains.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 12, 2023

According to a June 12 statement, London-listed ACG Acquisition Co. is buying the assets from the private equity firm Appian Capital Advisory.

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NGT News

JUNE 12, 2023

ABB E-mobility, an EV charging infrastructure company, has debuted new AC and DC charging solutions in North America: the Terra 360, Terra AC Wallbox 40/80A, and HVC360 power cabinet. The Terra 360 all-in-one charger delivers up to 360 kW of power for a full charge in less than 15 minutes. The UL-certified product is equipped […] The post ABB E-mobility Rolls Out AC, DC EV Charging Products for North America appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 12, 2023

Among all areas of the supply chain, the vendor onboarding process is one that is particularly due for improvement.

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GoShip Blog

JUNE 12, 2023

The shipping industry is constantly growing as more shipping services appear on the market constantly. It becomes crucial for businesses and customers to track and manage shipments no matter where they are. Shipping tracking services have become necessary in the dynamic retail environment, and their apps allow you to monitor everything 24/7 and manage your business efficiently.

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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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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 12, 2023

Fuel costs have a direct and significant impact on the prices shippers pay to move goods. When fuel prices soared in 2022, surcharges climbed as high as 30%. These extreme fees can have a serious impact on a shipper’s bottom line, sometimes even comprising their overall profitability. Fuel prices have dropped significantly since hitting a peak last year, recently falling to $3.797 per gallon – the lowest weekly price since Jan. 24, 2022.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 12, 2023

The memorandum of understanding accounted for more than half of the $10 billion of investments signed by the Kingdom and China during the Arab-China Business Conference.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 12, 2023

Transporeon, a leading transportation management platform and a Trimble Company, in collaboration with RailNetEurope today announced the launch of the EU Ukraine Visibility Map. The Visibility Map is the first large-scale European-wide tool that provides an end-to-end view of key rail corridors in and out of Ukraine. This launch builds on the European Commission’s EU Ukraine Solidarity Lanes Initiative, which Transporeon is supporting by providing its technology platform.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 12, 2023

The clear intention is to prevent students from China from gaining access to sensitive materials in their studies according to people with knowledge of the matter.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 12, 2023

Leading online packaging supplier, Kite Packaging, has added a new range of industrial use safety gloves to their offering, including a polyurethane coated and cut-resistant variety. Suitable for a range of industries, such as warehousing, automotive, engineering and mechanics to name a few, these gloves provide the ultimate grip strength for tasks requiring accuracy, precision and dexterity.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 12, 2023

Shipments of empty boxes during March 2023 were down 11% from a year earlier, indicating a downward trend in sales for the U.S. corrugated products industry.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 12, 2023

As we move inexorably towards the moment when the IFOY Awards are handed out in Dortmund on June 22nd, we continue our look at all of the 2023 finalists and share the verdict from the IFOY test conducted during the evaluation by an expert jury in March. Our next entry is the A irrob container handling robotic system from Zhejiang Libiao Robots Co., Ltd.

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