MTS Logistics

MARCH 11, 2022

Several global freight forwarders have suspended some services and shifted others from land to the ocean or air to avoid restrictions and disruptions in Russia and Ukraine. Freight disruptions are emerging in Europe and Asia, driven by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, causing delays to the movement of goods and causing higher shipping costs. Forwarding executives says most services in and around Russia are still operating but the situation could change at anytime as diplomatic tensions between Russ

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 11, 2022

The Ukraine Logistics Coalition with Ben Gordon. The situation in the Ukraine grows more desperate every minute and the need for humanitarian aid is enormous and growing. People who work in logistics and supply chain are in a unique position to help the people of the Ukraine. To assist the people of the Ukraine in their time of greatest need, The Ukraine Logistics Coalition was formed by Ben Gordon and leaders from some of the top logistics and supply chain companies in the world.

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Shipsta

MARCH 11, 2022

Mini-bidding has exploded in popularity in recent years. The combination of global crises, high shipping rates and port congestion has made it the go-to strategy for most forward-thinking shippers. Moving away from large annual bids to small surgical bids targeting your heaviest and most volatile lanes, allows you to adjust your strategy quickly when prices change or disruptions occur.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 11, 2022

This week marks the 3-year anniversary since we launched Indago, our supply chain research community. I had been on a journey to find a better way to conduct supply chain market research for several years. Simply put, the traditional research approach has many shortcomings: too many unsolicited emails to unverified recipients; surveys that are too. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (March 11, 2022).

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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

MARCH 11, 2022

The Washington legislature has voted to set a target for ending sales of gasoline-powered cars by 2030 – the most aggressive goal in the U.S. and five years ahead of California’s 2035 target. The measure, passed as part of the $16.9 billion Move Ahead Washington transportation package, heads to Gov. Jay Inslee’s desk for signature. […].

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NGT News

MARCH 11, 2022

Romeo Power and Wrightspeed are working together to leverage Romeo Power’s high-capacity battery packing and module technology along with Wrightspeed’s high torque, high-efficiency powertrain system to accelerate electrification in the bus, and medium- and heavy-duty truck market. The companies intend to develop and sell repower kits to the addressable market.

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Parade

MARCH 11, 2022

Does Parade Work for Open Deck Freight Brokers? You Bet! Experts predict that open deck transportation will be a , $378 billion market by 2023 , so of course, there are plenty of freight brokers out there who facilitate the movement of open deck freight. Despite the prevalence of open deck brokerages, not all software solutions are designed with them in mind.

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Overdrive Online

MARCH 11, 2022

In this edition of Overdrive Radio, hear how three competing nominees got their start, including award finalist five-timer Glen Horack, Iowa-based owner-operator Gene Houchin, and West Virginia-based team Allen and Sandy Smith.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 11, 2022

Ongoing changes in the LTL market have sparked many shippers to rethink how they source, locate and engage LTL capacity.

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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

MARCH 11, 2022

Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E) and Ford Motor Co. are exploring how Ford’s new F-150 Lightning electric vehicle (EV) – a commercially available light-duty truck with bidirectional charging technology – can interact with the electric grid and provide electric reliability benefits to PG&E customers. One in five EVs in the country are on the […].

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 11, 2022

Ehrhardt Partner Group (EPG) has seen its LYDIA Voice application take the crown as the world’s number one pick-by-voice solution on Android devices. Over the past 12 months, EPG has secured a number of major customers from across industry, including merchandise management, food and beverage, global retail giants and manufacturing. Thanks to these new implementations on Android devices, LYDIA Voice has now become the voice solution of choice.

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Odyssey Logistics

MARCH 11, 2022

Valued Customers: The water carriers to Hawaii and Guam have announced an increase to the fuel surcharge. Effective Sunday, April 10, 2022, the surcharge to Hawaii will increase from 38.5% to 46%, and Guam will increase from 39.5% to 47%. The post Hawaii Fuel Increase: 3/11/2022 appeared first on Odyssey Logistics & Technology.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 11, 2022

A partnership between NAiSE and start-up company symovo is enabling the automation and robotisation of intralogistics. The automation of intralogistics is becoming a growing need for companies. Due to the increase in the volume of work, the use of smart and multi-purpose AGVs is becoming more and more present. Intralogistics, as one of the departments of large companies, requires great efficiency, elimination of accidents, protection of employees, all means of transport and goods.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 11, 2022

When the Covid lockdown first hit, retail stores closed their doors, and consumers went online to order essential supplies. As the lockdown continued, and parents were running out of ideas of things to do with their kids, many turned to an old favorite that the kids could do independently or with their parents: Legos. The Danish manufacturer saw sales begin to surge as consumers gravitated towards their building sets, which come in a variety of shapes, sizes, difficulties, and characters.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 11, 2022

UgoWork , a Canadian energy solutions provider specialised in lithium-ion batteries for industrial trucks , has announced that its 36V and 48V lithium-ion batteries are now certified UL 2580, the Standard for Batteries for Use in Electric Vehicles. UgoWork worked with UL to obtain third-party, science-backed certification for its 36V (Class I and II) and 48V (Class I) lithium-ion batteries for electric forklift trucks and fleets.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 11, 2022

Mutual customers of TAI Software and FreightWaves SONAR have an easier viewing of SONAR data. The new partnership brings SONAR data right into TAI’s transportation management system (TMS), eliminating the need to toggle between multiple applications. Current SONAR customers who have a SONAR API subscription to our Capacity Market or Lane Scores and/or FW TRAC data can use their existing API credentials to start accessing the data.

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