Fleet Owner

DECEMBER 4, 2019

The best ways for fleets to deal with snow and ice.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Over the past three years, are you experiencing an increase or decrease in detention charges from carriers (the number of times you’re getting charged detention fees by carriers)? We asked our Indago research community that question back in September. More than half of our member respondents (57%) have experienced a moderate to significant increase over.

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Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 4, 2019

IMO 2020 regulations point to shipping delays, new costs and supply chain vulnerabilities.

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Fleet Owner

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Instead of fearing the cold white abyss of winter, stare into it and find the best ways to prepare your fleet, face it head on and make it safely to spring.

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Trucking 103

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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?

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Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 4, 2019

The “most wonderful time of the year” is almost an everyday occurrence now in the world of e-commerce.

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Fleet Owner

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Soft China car sales and cost of electric vehicle development cited as reasons for contraction

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Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Some of the riskiest stores to work in include those selling home furnishings used merchandise, and building materials, as well as tire dealers and supercenters.

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Factories 88

NGT News

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Santa Barbara MTD, the transit agency providing bus and shuttle service in greater Santa Barbara, Calif., says it has stopped purchasing petroleum diesel and will now fuel its diesel bus fleet with renewable diesel. Noting that the transition requires no infrastructure changes and that the new fuel can be dispensed into the buses’ existing fuel […].

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Purchasing 93

Fleet Owner

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Kudos to Cummins. The engine maker recently announced its long-term commitment to sustainability. It says it is looking for a net-zero carbon future and has developed a new environmental sustainability strategy.

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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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Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 4, 2019

TouchPath has launched TouchCount, a continuous cycle count system that can be used to keep a current and accurate, 360-degree view of warehouse inventory.

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Fleet Owner

DECEMBER 4, 2019

It installs onto standard Ford F-150 and F-250 pickup trucks and can improve MPG by up to 50% while reducing emissions by one-third, according to XL.

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Logistics Management

DECEMBER 4, 2019

The index ISM uses to measure non-manufacturing growth—known as the NMI—was 53.9 in November (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth is occurring), which was 0.8% below October’s 54.7. The NMI headed up for the 118th consecutive month, and the November NMI is 1.9% below the 12-month average of 55.8.

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Fleet Owner

DECEMBER 4, 2019

This month's issue includes a feature on the future of trucking and how automation, electrification and telematics will play a role.

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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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Logistics Management

DECEMBER 4, 2019

More details on how the Ports of Los Angeles/Long Beach are taking advantage of OffPeak traffic mitigation programs initiated by PierPass to keep the nation’s largest ocean cargo gateways competitive.

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Overdrive Online

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Clifford Petersen on the hope for successful pushback against California A.B. 5 and similar laws: "I choose to be self-employed because I like being in control of my own destination., knowing that my success is based upon my faith, my effort, my ability to learn, and my ability to adapt.".

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 4, 2019

The trucking industry fluctuates to accommodate changes in demand, customers rotations, available capacity, and much more. Meanwhile, changes within politics and environmental regulations, including the US-China trade tariffs, also influence the industry. For shippers to remain successful and competitive, they must understand the key freight management factors to consider, ranging from those affecting risk management.read More.

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Logistics Management

DECEMBER 4, 2019

FTR reported that preliminary North American Class 8 orders, at 17,300 units, was down 21% compared to October, representing the lowest November tally going back to 2015, while marking a 39% annual decline. ACT’s data was in line with FTR’s, with the firm reporting that preliminary Class 8 net orders, for November, at 17,500, were off 20% compared to October.

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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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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Most businesses that ship freight via Less-than-Truckload or LTL freight shipping services will improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of their transportation and logistics departments with the use of an automated transportation management system (TMS). Many larger shippers, such as original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) or large distributors, with freight expenditures in the millions of dollars, typically.read More.

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NGT News

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Belgium-based bus OEM Van Hool has signed a purchase order with Ballard Power Systems for 20 FCveloCity-HD 85 kW fuel cell modules to power buses in Groningen, the Netherlands, under the JIVE2 funding program. Ballard plans to deliver the modules in 2020. These will power 20 Van Hool A330 model fuel-cell electric buses that are […]. The post Qbuzz Transit Agency Deploying 20 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses appeared first on NGT News.

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Capacity will always be something that we talk about. The driver shortage hasn’t gone away. In 2018, the industry saw a shortage of roughly 60,800 drivers. According to American Trucking Association, if current trends hold, the shortage could increase to over 160,000 drivers by 2028. And it’s not just truckload. A major LTL carrier recently filed bankruptcy, which will cause drastic capacity issues in the LTL market.

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NGT News

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Lightning Systems, a Colorado-based developer of zero-emission drivetrains, says it has raised $41 million in equity, debt and working capital line funding from existing and new investors. The round was led by BP Ventures, with participation from other existing investors and new investor Cupola Infrastructure Income Fund LLLP, a private equity fund focused on sustainability […].

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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.

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Logistics Manager

DECEMBER 4, 2019

On the occasion of the French Maritime Economy Conference (Assises de l’Economie de la Mer), Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the CMA CGM Group, recommended that French President Emmanuel Macron initiate an international coalition for the energy transition of the transportation sector whose priority will be to develop a more competitive and less carbon-intensive energy source.

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NGT News

DECEMBER 4, 2019

EVgo, the California Energy Commission and Nissan have formally opened a new EVgo fast-charging hub at the County Fair Fashion Mall in Woodland, Calif. The new station is one of five that EVgo is building on behalf of the CEC as part of the West Coast Electric Highway, providing a connection between California’s northern and […]. The post EV Fast-Charging Hub Connects Northern and Southern California appeared first on NGT News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 4, 2019

The logistics start-up Wiferion will present the future of energy supply for industrial electric vehicles at LogiMAT Stuttgart 2020: in Hall 2, Stand A18, the system provider of charging and storage technology will present its inductive rapid charging system ‘etaLINK 12000’ for the first time. The solution enables in-process charging of lithium-ion-batteries of automated guided vehicles (AGVs), industrial trucks and mobile robots.

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247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 4, 2019

IATA director general and CEO, Alexandre de Juniac The peak season has got off to a weak start with demand falling 3.5% in October,… The post IATA: Peak season gets off to a slow start appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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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.

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Odyssey Logistics

DECEMBER 4, 2019

December 4, 2019 Valued Customers of American Fast Freight, Inc., please review the Alaska service reminder: As we approach the busy holiday season, we want to remind all our customers about the beginning of our LNG Conversion single sailing period when TOTE Maritime Alaska will place the Midnight Sun in drydock for significant enhancements. Our. Continue Reading.

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247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 4, 2019

REPORTING FOR 2019-11-20 | LOGISTICS-BUSINESS-REVIEW.COM: We have done an in-depth analysis of how HHR has been trading over the last 2 weeks and the past… The post What You Need To Know About HeadHunter Group PLC ($HHR) (2019-11-20) appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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ShipLilly

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Despite the upcoming 2020 election that held high hopes for a possible Trade War resolution, the Trump administration proposed imposing duties on imports from France over a tech Tax and announced tariffs on aluminum and steel from Brazil and Argentina. Brazil and Argentina. President Donald Trump opened a new front on the Trade War announcing on Monday effective immediately tariffs on industrial metals imported from Brazil and Argentina, stating the move was necessary to counter what he called a

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