NGT News

APRIL 23, 2024

GreenPower Motor Company Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of purpose-built, all-electric, zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, has launched a new utility vehicle designed for commercial fleets. The new all-electric EV Star Utility Truck joins GreenPower’s EV Star Cab & Chassis commercial vehicle family as the 10th truck body upfit solution manufactured by GP Truck Body. […] The post EV Star Utility Truck Joins GreenPower Vehicle Family appeared first on NGT News.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

APRIL 23, 2024

Research conducted by American Transportation Research Institute shows renewable diesel has the ability to achieve CO2 emissions goals at a discounted price and with greater certainty than BEV.

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Women in Trucking

APRIL 23, 2024

Over the last few years, I’ve read on social media how the brotherhood (and sisterhood) of trucking is long gone and how much trucking has changed. If a driver was broke down on the side of the road, another driver would pull over and help that driver fix whatever the problem was. All you needed was some duct tape and zip ties and that would keep the truck running long enough for the driver to get the truck repaired.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 23, 2024

What started as a shared frustration at the lack of tracking information on general cargo shipments resulted in a much-needed advancement in tracking technology and shipping analytics.

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Advertiser: GEP

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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Overdrive Online

APRIL 23, 2024

Today, the Semi-Stow truck parking/terminal facilities company, with sites across the U.S. South, West and elsewhere, rebranded as Outpost. The move follows an infusion of investment and plans to expand its network of sites short-term.

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Loginext

APRIL 23, 2024

Elevate your delivery logistics with LogiNext's route optimization software. Say goodbye to the challenges of managing multiple deliveries and limited drivers. Maximize efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction with seamless transformation. The post 10 Ways Route Optimization Software Reduces TAT For Your Transportation Operations appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 23, 2024

Samuel Parker, director of shipper segment with DAT, describes the company's iQ platform, which hosts the new and improved DAT iQ Benchmark, an AI-powered business tool for shippers.

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NGT News

APRIL 23, 2024

Air Products intends to build a network of permanent, commercial-scale multi-modal hydrogen refueling stations stretching from Edmonton to Calgary in the province of Alberta, Canada. “With abundant resources, tremendous talent and forward-thinking governments, Canada is driving the clean energy transition forward,” says Seifi Ghasemi, Air Products chairman, president and CEO. “Last year, Air Products announced […] The post Air Products Network for Hydrogen Refueling Will

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 23, 2024

Since a devastating 1999 quake, Taiwan has implemented sweeping changes to its building codes while strengthening existing structures.

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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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I.C.E. Transport

APRIL 23, 2024

Container shipping costs can be highly volatile, based on geopolitical and economic conditions globally. Costs can easily and unexpectedly creep upwards, eroding your profit. Shippers, especially small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs), need to use every tool at their disposal to cut ocean shipping expenses. These sea freight costs are a logical place to start when you consider that 90% of the world’s goods move via container shipping.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 23, 2024

The STB opened its investigation after crew shortages led to Union Pacific imposing more than 1,000 embargoes in 2022.

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MercuryGate

APRIL 23, 2024

As the dust continues to settle from Baltimore's Key Bridge calamity and reality sinks in, it begs a profound question: How do we survive when a main supply chain artery is suddenly severed? The post Baltimore Bridge Disaster: Supply Chain Impacts & Solutions appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 23, 2024

The auto manufacturer reported nearly $3 billion of profit in Q1, a 24% increase from that period in 2023.

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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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AIMMS

APRIL 23, 2024

Consumers may be willing to pay 2% to 10% more for products from vendors that provide greater supply chain network transparency.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 23, 2024

If you’re a shipper, you’ve been riding high for a while now. Large transportation companies and brokerages rode their highs during COVID. When the market leaned more in shippers’ favor, transportation organizations began to dig their heels in the sand when it came to giving back concessions and lowering their rates…until they realized there was no other option.

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NGT News

APRIL 23, 2024

Phoenix Motor Inc., a manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses and electrification solutions provider for medium-duty vehicles, has formed a strategic partnership with Cennatic Power, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cenntro Inc., to supply advanced battery packs custom-manufactured for Phoenix Motor’s range of commercial electric vehicles. Under terms of the agreement, Cennatic will develop and produce […] The post Phoenix Motor, Cennatic Power Partner for Supply of Custom EV Battery Pa

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Commercial Carrier Journal

APRIL 23, 2024

As a traffic light turned green, Doe nosed his tractor trailer into the intersection without hesitation and was rewarded with having his tandems torpedoed by a station wagon.

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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

APRIL 23, 2024

Electric vehicle charging solutions provider Wallbox has been allocated a $5.2 million tax credit under the highly competitive 48C Qualifying Advanced Energy Tax Credit Program by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The credit will support the expansion of Wallbox’s flagship U.S. EV supply equipment (EVSE) manufacturing facility in Arlington, Texas.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 23, 2024

At the end of last year, Collo-X , an innovative company based in the Netherlands, launched a new sorting system: the MicroSorter. This compact sorting system is capable of sorting up to 1,500 products per hour per unit, with a maximum number of outputs in a very small area. The system is versatile and can process a wide range of products including clothing, shoe boxes, accessories, office supplies, Post and Parcels.

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NGT News

APRIL 23, 2024

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has successfully completed construction of its latest renewable natural gas (RNG) facility at Victory Farms Dairy in Revillo, South Dakota, and is injecting pipeline-quality RNG into the interstate natural gas infrastructure. The Victory Farms two-digester facility is using the manure of 6,000 Jersey cows, which could process approximately 120,000 gallons of […] The post Clean Energy Fuels Begins Producing RNG at Victory Farms Dairy appeared first on NGT News.

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3PL Links

APRIL 23, 2024

Image source: Biz Epic | Top 8 Applications of Artificial Intelligence in The Supply Chain Innovation in technology has completely changed the supply chain. In this regard, supply chain management’s intricate operations are becoming more and more optimized through the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Artificial Intelligence (AI) plays a significant role in enhancing the cycle and boosting corporate success.

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Advertiser: GEP

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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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 23, 2024

Four months after President Xi Jinping flagged a proposal to help households and businesses upgrade old machinery, details are still trickling out.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

APRIL 23, 2024

A 30-year industry veteran will oversee the growing company that just three months ago closed a big deal and merged with Omni Logistics.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 23, 2024

AR Racking, storage solutions supplier, has successfully completed the implementation of its advanced AR PAL system in the warehouse of Fire Fighting Equipments, S.L.U. in Carbonera de Frentes, Soria, Spain. This project, centred on the redesign of an old warehouse, represents a significant leap in storage capacity and efficiency for Fire Fighting Equipments.

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NGT News

APRIL 23, 2024

Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt joined Vermont’s congressional delegation and state agency leaders to celebrate the opening of the first National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) fast-charging hub in Vermont, located in downtown Bradford. The site features four ABB E-mobility Terra 184 chargers, which are Build America, Buy America (BABA)-compliant, and meet NEVI technical standards, allowing […] The post Vermont Opens First NEVI EV Fast-Charging Hub appeared first

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Ship Monk

APRIL 23, 2024

We all want to be one of the cool kids — you know, the sustainable brands that are always doing the right thing and always look great while doing it. Trouble is, managing an ecommerce brand involves certain unavoidable carbon-causing activities like packaging, shipping and returns. So, what can you do to make your brand more sustainable, and where do you start?

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Stord

APRIL 23, 2024

ATLANTA, April 23, 2024 — Stord , a leader in high-volume fulfillment services and supply chain technology for omnichannel mid-market and enterprise brands, today announces that Scott Dorfman has joined the company’s Board of Directors. Scott has an extensive background in building and leading e-commerce and fulfillment platforms. Scott served as the Founder and former Chairman/CEO of Innotrac Corporation (NASDAQ: INOC), which was a full-service provider of e-commerce fulfillment, technology, an

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 23, 2024

With Schauer Gabelstapler GmbH, Clark Europe has brought a new sales partner for Austria on board. The company, based in Gabersdorf in Steiermark, will be responsible for Clark Europe’s sales activities in Steiermark, in Kärnten, Niederösterreich, Wien and Burgenland. Schauer Gabelstapler GmbH was founded in 2013 by Karlheinz Schauer as a sole proprietorship.

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