Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

When it comes to keeping trucks on-time at a warehouse or distribution center, technology plays an essential role. Transportation management systems and real-time visibility solutions have generated the majority of attention for streamlining the process of getting a truck to the dock, loading or unloading it, and getting it back on the road. However, an integral part to this process is the use of time slot management application.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The new mantra is ‘anything that can carry containers’ Concordia owns 6 tankers they would like to convert to container ships. Recently it’s been bulk ships of other sorts that have been converted.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

To be successful in 2022, supply chains must continue to negotiate a very volatile and uncertain environment. Leveraging technology and network data will be more important than ever to keep supply chains on track. How can technology help address challenges like tight capacity in freight transportation? How is automation helping companies improve their transportation operations?

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Supply Chain and Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Flexport’s chief economist seems to think that’s possible. He points to the fact that there won’t be any more stimulus checks to generate more demand for consumer goods. And the graphs show a rollover after a peak in January.

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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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NGT News

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

U.S. Gain’s renewable natural gas (RNG) supply will be used as a feedstock into hydrogen production, enabling a greener fueling solution for the California transportation market. “The opportunity to supply RNG into hydrogen production was a natural fit for U.S. Gain’s growth strategy,” says Mike Koel, president of U.S. Gain. “Our job as a vertically-integrated […].

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) sales in the Unites States have increased in recent months as sales of non-hybrid internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles fueled by gasoline or diesel decreased. In the fourth quarter of 2021, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and EVs collectively accounted for 11% of light-duty vehicle sales in the United States, […].

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Parade

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Investment to speed digital adoption, expand capabilities, grow its team, and strengthen connectivity with its 3rd-party partner ecosystem. San Francisco, CA —February 9, 2022— Parade, the leader in carrier access and truckload capacity management platform software for freight brokers, announces securing $12.7M in Series A funding led by Menlo Ventures.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Cummins Inc. is acquiring Jacobs Vehicle Systems (JVS), a subsidiary of Altra Industrial Motion Corp., and a supplier of engine braking, cylinder deactivation, start and stop, and thermal management technologies. The agreement brings the addition of new technologies to provide growth opportunities for Cummins’ current and future advanced diesel engine platforms.

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Parade

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Today, we announced a new $12.7M Series A investment into Parade led by , Menlo Ventures. We could not be more excited to share what this means for our road ahead. We founded Parade on the premise that freight would undergo rapid digital transformation and that we have to enable those who are at the center of this massive industry: the freight brokers.

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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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NGT News

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. and Union Energy Solutions (an affiliate of Enbridge Gas Inc.) have signed an agreement to fuel UPS Canada delivery fleet vehicles with compressed natural gas (CNG) at its London, Ontario, station. “We are excited by the growing use of CNG in Ontario that will significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions and result […].

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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The current disruption in the supply chain obviously has everyone’s attention. However, the current situation is not permanent, and the pandemic-induced bottlenecks in the system will eventually work themselves out. Hence, it is prudent to contemplate the nature of the market in 2023 and beyond already now, especially since some shippers are already negotiating freight contracts stretching for both two and three years.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

FLEETCOR Technologies Inc. has taken a minority investment in Motorq, a connected-car data and analytics company, and a follow-on investment with Mina, a cloud-based digital re-charging software platform. The U.S. partnership with Motorq and international partnership with Mina establishes a new standard for managing commercial fleets with electric vehicles (EV) by simplifying the charging and […].

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Shipping and Freight Resource

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Last week, containerized import figures from the port of Los Angeles showed that Q4 ’21 saw a large slide compared to the preceding quarter, with containers processed at the port falling month-over-month since October. The port of Los Angeles handled 385,251 TEUs of imports in Dec ’21, which is 16% lower than in Dec ’20. Does this mean a dearth in the number of vessels docking at the port of LA’s terminals?

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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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NGT News

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

ABB is providing PACCAR dealers and their customers with a range of advanced charging solutions across its fleet operations in North America and Europe. “Pairing ABB, a global leader in fleet electrification, with PACCAR, one of the largest manufacturers of medium- and heavy-duty trucks, is a strategic and sustainable partnership that will accelerate e-fleet expansion […].

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

LTL shipments can be a perfect augment to your shipping abilities, especially when you don’t have enough freight to send a full truckload but don’t want to delay a shipment. However, as with anything, the more moving parts you have, the more opportunities there are for error. LTL mistakes are pretty common and they can add up quickly, eroding your shipping budget.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Siemens eMobility has been working with Ford on the Ford Charge Station Pro, a custom electric vehicle (EV) charger for the Ford F-150 Lightning. This charger is the first bidirectional-ready EV solution set for release at retail customer scale to receive certification under the newly expanded Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 9741, an industry-wide benchmark that ensures […].

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Girteka Logistics , the largest asset-based transportation company in Europe, has announced the results of its intermodal rail freight division, which carried double the number of Full Truckloads (FTL) compared to 2020, saving over 14.4 million kilograms of CO2 emissions throughout 2021. Girteka Logistics continued growing its operational intermodal capabilities through the year, beginning to use new freight lanes throughout Europe, starting with the newly-opened Kaunas Intermodal Terminal, whic

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LandLink

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Canadian Truckers Alliance Protest Is Gaining Traction.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Redkik , a global software company with the mission to simplify and improve the marine cargo insurance industry with technology, has announced the closing of a $3.3m Seed funding round. Co-led by Greenlight Re Innovations and MS&AD Ventures, with participation from Fintech Ventures Fund, Plug and Play, and existing investor North Karelia Growth Fund managed by Redstone, this funding round will accelerate Redkik’s growth and the value it offers in bringing per-shipment cargo insurance to the

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Odyssey Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

To improve supply chain operations and reduce costs, organizations today need full visibility into their supply chains. Still, most companies keep supply chain data siloed in disparate locations and spreadsheets — making it difficult to uncover opportunities to improve. The Logistics Bureau reports that 69% of organizations don’t have full visibility of their supply chains.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

CK Food Stores – the largest independent food retailer in South West Wales – has upgraded the material handling equipment at its Llanelli warehouse and distribution centre with the acquisition of a fleet of refurbished powered pallet trucks from the extensive range of Approved Used forklifts available from Toyota Material Handling UK. CK Food Stores opted to invest in refurbished equipment after carrying out an extensive review of its intralogistics processes and materials handling needs ahead o

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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

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

A keen focus on sustainability is paramount to doing business in today’s environment. When designed and executed properly, sustainability does more than protect and improve the environment. It can help shippers and carriers build stronger, more profitable supply chains — while providing people across the world with dependable access to food, medicine and other essential.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Win Like a Navy SEAL with Sean Matson. Sean Matson and Joe Lynch discuss win like a Navy SEAL. Sean is a former Navy SEAL and the Founder/CEO of both CardoMax and MATBOCK. About Sean Matson. Sean Matson is a serial entrepreneur who has Co-Founded multiple companies like MATBOCK & most recently CardoMax. He spent 13 years (2005 – 2018) as a Navy SEAL Officer, with multiple deployments in strategic locations.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Through the joint effort of Pace Group and the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), the construction of a new seaport in Poti has successfully completed. The Poti New Sea Port’s official opening ceremony was attended by Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili, Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Natia Turnava, US Ambassador to Georgia Kelly Degnan, members of Georgia’s Cabinet and Parliament, and representatives of the diplomatic corps and maritime industry.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Hyster is giving customers more ways to select the best battery technology for their application with Sunlight Group lithium-ion batteries now an option for selected Hyster forklifts and warehouse trucks. The Sunlight Li.ION FORCE batteries, which will be available for selected 24V, 48V, and 80V lift trucks and warehouse equipment, are fully linked to the truck via the CANbus communication system to optimise battery management.

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