Camelot 3PL Software

MARCH 1, 2021

Over the past 12 months, online purchasing has increased rapidly – up 32% in 2020 over 2019 which was not anticipated to hit these levels until 2025. We are well ahead of the anticipated growth of this market transformation. How can 3PLs adapt to this modern wave of economic disruption and opportunity? Many 3PLs are still not focused on eCommerce yet, despite the fact they already have the storage capacity and staff to get started.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 1, 2021

In case you were in any doubt, this past year taught us that the rules for success moving forward won’t be the same as those from the past. This is particularly true in transportation management. In research we recently conducted in partnership with Transporeon, we asked over 300 shippers, carriers, and other transportation stakeholders from. Read more The Way Forward in Transportation Management.

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NGT News

MARCH 1, 2021

Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., the chair of the Senate Education and Health Committee, has joined Sen. Catherine Cortez-Masto, D-Nev., and Reps. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., and Tony Cárdenas, D-Calif., to introduce the Clean School Bus Act. The legislation would provide $1 billion for grants to help school districts across the country replace traditional school buses with […].

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Truck News

MARCH 1, 2021

Is there a shortage of truck drivers in Canada? This question often sparks a heated debate – and more questions. Is the labor market so tight right now that there are too few people to drive trucks? Are employers not doing enough to make the job attractive? With all the driver training, licensing, and safety […].

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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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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 1, 2021

A mass movement from traditional brick-and-mortar shopping methods toward more online activity was inevitable, and already in process, but the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the transformation.

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Truck News

MARCH 1, 2021

There has been a lot of talk lately about the sad state, or access to washrooms for truck drivers in Canada. It is a huge problem but it doesn’t end there. Nor does it start there. I was thinking about this as I bounced across our Trans-Canada highway the other day. So, I asked some […].

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 1, 2021

For U.S. politicians, China’s potential to dominate sensitive cutting-edge technologies poses one of the biggest geopolitical threats of the next few decades. President Xi Jinping is similarly worried the U.S. will block China’s rise, and is unveiling plans for greater self-sufficiency.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2021

The Introduction of Smokeless Tobacco Products Complicated Philip Morris’s Supply Chain. The tobacco industry is changing. Traditionally, the industry has been stable. The prevalence of smoking is going down, but the world’s population is increasing; the net result is that the forecast for the number of smokers is essentially flat in 2025 as compared to 2010.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 1, 2021

Amazon.com, Inc.’s nationwide network of giant fulfillment centers offers sellers an unmatched resource for processing and shipping e-commerce orders to buyers. But it’s not the only game in town.

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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 1, 2021

Cielo Waste Solutions says it has made its first significant sale of renewable fuels, with a purchase commitment for 238,000 gallons of renewable diesel at $1.32 per liter for an aggregate purchase price of $1.19 million. The purchaser will also have an option to purchase another 159,000 gallons of renewable diesel at the same price […]. The post Cielo Waste Solutions Secures First Significant Sale of Renwable Fuels appeared first on NGT News.

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Overdrive Online

MARCH 1, 2021

Let’s talk about emissions maintenance – the demons howl at you in the form of warning lights on the dash or, worse, a repair bill you weren’t expecting well into the four figures and, sometimes, five figures. Here's how to tame them.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 1, 2021

Asset-based trucking leads to several inevitable challenges. These challenges frequently leave shippers and logistic service providers (LSPs) scratching their heads. These challenges may appear overwhelming, but shippers and LSPs can combat them by knowing the driving forces behind them. Awareness of these challenges can ensure that shippers and LSPs remain prepared for market deviations and overall freight pricing changes.

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Trans Global Auto Logistics

MARCH 1, 2021

Imagine shipping a vehicle to a destination across the Pacific Ocean. All seems well until you turn on the news and see this story. “Cargo ship ONE Apus loses more than 1,800 containers in Pacific storm.”. You suddenly panic when you realize that your vehicle could be at the bottom of the ocean. While this example may seem extreme, this incident happened in late 2020, and there have been several other similar incidents since.

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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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NGT News

MARCH 1, 2021

Viatec says its SmartPTO is now incentive eligible under the California Air Resources Board’s Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP). The incentive project was launched to accelerate the adoption of cleaner, more efficient trucks and buses. Viatec’s SmartPTO allows bucket truck operators seeking an ePTO solution to begin their transition into […].

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 1, 2021

Susan Boylan, director analyst in the Logistics Strategy and Operations Team of Gartner, Inc., describes the key changes in tariffs, immigration rules and customs clearance procedures that U.K. logistics providers are grappling with right now as a result of Brexit.

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NGT News

MARCH 1, 2021

Hexagon Agility, a business of Hexagon Composites, a global provider of clean fuel solutions for commercial vehicles and gas transportation solutions, signed a master services agreement in June 2020 with a global logistics customer to deliver compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems for medium- and heavy-duty trucks. The first order received related to this customer […].

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Overdrive Online

MARCH 1, 2021

Let’s talk about emissions maintenance – the demons howl at you in the form of warning lights on the dash or, worse, a repair bill you weren’t expecting well into the four figures and, sometimes, five figures. Here's how to tame them.

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NGT News

MARCH 1, 2021

Westport Fuel Systems Inc., a company that specializes in alternative fuel, low-emissions transportation technologies, has released a joint publication with AVL, an independent company that specializes in the development, simulation and testing of powertrain systems, entitled “Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Analysis for Heavy-Duty Hydrogen Fueled Powertrains.

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Overdrive Online

MARCH 1, 2021

Two trucking and law enforcement reps shared loads of mutual respect during a webcast discussion on DataQs, but the fleet executive, Chris Haney, left no doubt about concerns shared by many over the seriousness of CSA's “unintended consequences.”.

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NGT News

MARCH 1, 2021

Daimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group have completed the transaction to form their previously announced fuel cell joint venture. The Volvo Group has acquired 50% of the partnership interests in the existing Daimler Truck Fuel Cell GmbH & Co. KG for approximately €0.6 billion on a cash and debt-free basis. The goal is to […]. The post Daimler Truck AG, Volvo Group Form cellcentric Joint Venture appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 1, 2021

Ethical brands must carefully select risk framework and standards that enable them to pivot supply-chain operations if needed.

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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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Logistics Management

MARCH 1, 2021

Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman recently spoke with Aaron Terrazas, Director of Economic Research, for Seattle-based digital freight network Convoy, about various topics, including the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on freight transportation operations, truckload capacity, and Peak Season, among other topics.

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Overdrive Online

MARCH 1, 2021

Louisianan Ted Daffan visited honky-tonks frequented by truck drivers to help write his 1939 hit "Truck Driver's Blues." Find more about what's believed to be the first national hit of a trucking song in this Songs of the Highway special-edition podcast.

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NGT News

MARCH 1, 2021

The Anaheim Transportation Network (ATN) has been awarded a $5 million grant to advance its effort to become California’s first all-electric transit operator. The grant, awarded by the California Energy Commission (CEC), will be used to acquire charging stations, batteries and the other solar infrastructure required to support ATN’s microgrid and zero-emission vehicle fleet.

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Overdrive Online

MARCH 1, 2021

Let’s talk about emissions maintenance – the demons howl at you in the form of warning lights on the dash or, worse, a repair bill you weren’t expecting well into the four figures and, sometimes, five figures. Here's how to tame them.

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Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an

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NGT News

MARCH 1, 2021

The new Kenworth T680E battery-electric vehicle is now available and qualifies for a $120,000 voucher incentive available to qualifying California purchasers from the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The financial incentive is offered through the 2021 CARB Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP). For drayage fleets, the Kenworth T680E is eligible […].

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Women in Trucking

MARCH 1, 2021

Photo: Transportation History.

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NGT News

MARCH 1, 2021

ARBOC Specialty Vehicles LLC, a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc., an independent bus manufacturer, has introduced its battery-electric low-floor purpose-built bus: the zero-emission Equess CHARGE. Available in 30- and 35-foot models, the Equess CHARGE builds on ARBOC’s Equess transit bus platform and utilizes the in-field electric vehicle technology from New Flyer of America, another NFI […].

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