Truck News
DECEMBER 18, 2020
It’s hard to believe how radically life has changed in a single year. When the calendar pages first turned to reveal 2020, Covid-19 had yet to emerge in Canada. We were still shaking hands, gathering in groups, going about our daily business. Surgical masks were largely reserved for healthcare workers. But here we are. Masks […].
Now, That's Logistics
DECEMBER 18, 2020
Grounded airplanes, shuttered economies, interrupted supply chains, and the introduction of buzzwords like “social distancing” were just some of the key disruptors that took over in 2020, making the year one for the record books—and not necessarily in a positive way. The airfreight market felt its fair share of those impacts as passenger travel was either curtailed or, in some cases, halted completely as organizations stopped shipping goods for a variety of different reasons.
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NGT News
DECEMBER 18, 2020
Hydrogen fuel cell trucks are starting to see real-world use. Their adoption is being driven by regional and national considerations that are much bigger than what exists for trucking fleets, according to Making Sense of Heavy-Duty Hydrogen Fuel Cell Tractors, a recently released guidance report from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE).
Overdrive Online
DECEMBER 18, 2020
When an annotation might save you a 14-hour-rule violation erroneously written, and much more from FMCSA's hours of service Q&A yesterday relative to the new split sleeper, short-haul/adverse exceptions, and 30-minute break. The post Log annotations to avoid hours of service violations -- and more from FMCSA Q&A first appeared on Overdrive. When an annotation might save you a 14-hour-rule violation erroneously written, and much more from FMCSA's hours of service Q&A yesterday relative to
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 18, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has uncovered some unpleasant truths about the inability of global supply chains to withstand a disruption of such size and scope.
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Overdrive Online
DECEMBER 18, 2020
The December issue is Overdrive's last print edition, but improvements in the website and newsletter coming in January will better serve readers and advertisers. The post Stop the presses! It’s a new phase for Overdrive first appeared on Overdrive.
NGT News
DECEMBER 18, 2020
Xebec Adsorption Inc., a global provider of clean energy solutions, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Inmatec Gase Technologie GmbH & Co. KG, Inmatec GmbH and Inmatec Gas Technology FZC RAK (collectively, Inmatec), in the United Arab Emirates. “We’re excited to be announcing another strategic […].
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 18, 2020
I spent two hours yesterday shoveling a foot of snow from my driveway, steps, and sidewalk. I managed to clear only 85% of it. My oldest son, after coming back from a run, finished the job in less than 20 minutes. Like an old tilling ox, I’m becoming less efficient with age. Moving on, a. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (December 18, 2020).
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 18, 2020
With the possibility of a COVID-19 vaccine drawing near, manufacturers, logistics companies and healthcare providers must consider the safety of all personnel involved.
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
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 18, 2020
Revenue—at $20.6 billion—was up 16% annually, and operating income—at $1.47 billion—well outpaced the $554 million recorded for the same period a year ago. The company’s quarterly net income on an adjusted basis—at $1.23 billion—topped the $560 million recorded for the same quarter last year. Adjusted earnings per share—at $4.15—was ahead of the $2.13 per share, from a year ago, and beat Wall Street expectations, of $4.01 per share.
Logistics Business Magazine
DECEMBER 18, 2020
EPAL UK & Ireland has reported pallet sales increases of 13 per cent in the third quarter of 2020, as businesses prepare for the final Brexit cut off on December 31. The open-loop pallet pooler manufactures and repairs all its pallets to an ISPM15-compliant standard, meaning they conform to regulations governing packaging movements that come into force on January 1 next year.
NGT News
DECEMBER 18, 2020
Toyota Caetano Portugal (TCAP) has become the direct shareholder of two Portuguese companies. This strategic alliance with CaetanoBus, a bus manufacturing and sales company, and Finlog, a passenger car financial service company, aims to accelerate the spread of hydrogen mobility. As more European countries and cities announce strategic policies to promote the decarbonization of mobility, […].
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 18, 2020
Rail carloads—at 238,193—were off 2.2% annually, and intermodal units—308,016—saw an 11.1% annual increase.
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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.
Logistics Business Magazine
DECEMBER 18, 2020
Market leader in the end-of-line packaging sector and technology partner to Pfizer, Robopac will be guaranteeing the vaccine’s packaging and transport safety following its contribution to the. development of ad hoc solutions for the packaging of pharmaceutical products made by the American giant. A significant achievement for everyone, in which Robopac – once again – has. played a leading role in an industrial venture with great humanitarian importance.
Freightera
DECEMBER 18, 2020
5 Costly Mistakes Shippers Make when Quoting Online. (and how to avoid them). It’s important to quote with the correct information to avoid extra shipping charges. In our new video, you’ll see what are 5 most common mistakes shippers make, and how to avoid them. This way, you’ll save time and money while shipping freight. Mistake #1: Not selecting the right location type.
Logistics Business Magazine
DECEMBER 18, 2020
New mobile refrigerated containers with autonomous operation has been launched by Thermo King® , a leader in transport temperature control solutions. The ColdCube Connect Flex is the latest addition to its portfolio of flexible, portable cooling, freezing and heating mobile containers. The nmodels come with an integrated battery, which offers at least 12 hours of autonomous cooling capacity, fully independent from the vehicle battery.
FreightWaves SONAR
DECEMBER 18, 2020
Shipper of choice is a status that many forwarders and shipping managers strive to attain. To earn the title of a preferred and reliable shipper of choice is a great accolade. It means that carriers and truckers know they can work with these teams faster and more effectively, so they’re more likely to accept tenders. But what exactly qualifies a company to be a shipper of choice ?
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