Fri.Oct 07, 2022

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Spotting the autonomous bigfoot in the wild

Commercial Carrier Journal

I’ve been reading for months about all the autonomous vehicle (AV) testing going on in Texas and I can finally confirm that they do exist.

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REPOST: Key Takeaways from Manifest with Pam Simon

The Logistics of Logistics

Pam Simon and Joe Lynch discuss key takeaways from Manifest. Pam is the Conference Chair of Manifest a global logistics tech show bringing investors, leaders and innovators from around the world together. About Pam Simon. Pam Simon is a successful entrepreneur and business connector with more than 15 years of experience in event production, content creation, experiential marketing and angel investing.

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SHIPSTA Wins the Logistics Summit Startup Award 2022

Shipsta

We are thrilled to announce that we are WINNERS as Startup of the Year 2022 at the Logistics Summit! The awards are hosted annually as a competition between the top startups in the industry during the Logistics Summit – one of the main events for logistics digitalization and innovation in Europe. This year, we had the pleasure of taking part in the competition. and we couldn't be prouder of the result!

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This Week in Logistics News (October 1 – 7)

Logistics Viewpoints

Earlier this week, I read a sobering report from the national Retail Federation (NRF) regarding shrink. For those unaware of the term, shrink is an accounting term used to describe when a store has fewer items in stock than in its recorded book inventory. Factors contributing to shrinkage include employee theft, shoplifting, administrative errors, vendor fraud, product damage, and more.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

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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Loop Energy Signs Hydrogen-Electric Fuel Cell Deals with Opex, Avia Ingenieria

NGT News

Loop Energy, a developer and manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cells for commercial mobility, has signed two new customers, each developing medium-duty hydrogen-electric trucks. Opex, a Colombian systems integrator of batteries and hydrogen fuel cells, and Avia Ingeniería, a Spanish electric powertrain provider and systems integrator, are both looking to trial hydrogen-electric vehicles in 2023.

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EVPassport, Cennox’s Connect EV Charging Technology

NGT News

EVPassport Inc. and Cennox have launched a strategic partnership that will significantly enhance EVPassport’s market reach while serving Cennox’s overall commitment to implement and respond to the growth in electrical car charging demand. The two companies are utilizing EVPassport’s hardware, cloud-based software and connected infrastructure technology, together with the technical deployment from Cennox’s nationwide infrastructure, […].

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WorkWave Solutions Power the Best in Pest at PestWorld 2022

WorkWave

Time To Read: 3 minutes. WorkWave is returning to PestWorld 2022, this time with an even bigger and better presence than ever before. For the first time, WorkWave will present itself as a united WorkWave family of brands, representing its collection of industry-leading pest offerings – PestPac, Coalmarch and Slingshot. Powerful alone, but stronger together, WorkWave has spent this past year integrating and developing its newly acquired brands and products to create a suite of solutions tha

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Logistar 400 Completes EPA Test Milestone for Cenntro

NGT News

Cenntro Electric Group Ltd.’s All Electric Class 4 Logistar 400 (LS400) model has completed its EPA tests, a milestone that moves the LS400 closer to registration and customer sales in United States. The All Electric Class 4 LS 400, one of Cenntro’s main products, is purpose built for robust duty cycles of urban and suburban […]. The post Logistar 400 Completes EPA Test Milestone for Cenntro appeared first on NGT News.

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Smart Locker startup at Parcel + Post Expo

Logistics Business Magazine

Bloq.it is a Smart Locker startup relatively new to the tech market. Nevertheless, it has shown non-stop and exponential growth over these past three years. Founded in 2019 and based in Lisbon with over 20 employees, it works to develop scalable and tailor-made solutions for businesses in retail, logistics, and other industries. Its solutions are deployed in more than 15 countries, and it says it prides itself on having grown its business by 2,000% in 2021.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

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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In Focus: 5 Factors To Consider On The “Build Vs Buy” Decision on Last-Mile Software Solution

Locus

Consumer expectations around last-mile fulfillment are their peak. A consumer survey showed that 55% of consumers will switch their retail brands if they find their delivery times are too slow. It also showed that 80% of consumers are willing to pay higher prices for same-day deliveries. Technology solutions for last-mile fulfillment have emerged as the quickest, most practical way to meet these steep consumer demands.

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Tech firm ranked as one of UK’s best employers

Logistics Business Magazine

A fast-growing logistics technology business is celebrating after being named as one of the UK’s Best Tech Employers by the leading workplace accreditation body. Wise , which has created a revolutionary workforce management platform used by over 250 UK delivery companies, has been named on the prestigious list of the UK’s Best Tech Employers by Great Place To Work.

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Lödige chosen for JFK airport modernisation

Logistics Business Magazine

Aeroterm, North America’s largest third-party on-airport developer, has selected Lödige Industries , a world-leading provider of cargo terminal solutions, to install a state-of-the-art automated cargo system at John F. Kennedy International Airport‘s new 350,000 sq ft cargo facility. Lödige’s system will be exclusively used by Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), the main cargo handler at JFK.

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Evri adds Tiger trailers to fleet

Logistics Business Magazine

Delivery company, Evri, the biggest dedicated parcel carrier in the UK and the new name for Hermes, has started the introduction of 168 new articulated box vans from Tiger Trailers to its fast-growing fleet, in time to support the opening of its largest delivery hub in Europe. Tiger’s sales, design and engineering teams worked closely with Evri to ensure that its new 4.6m-high box van trailers are manufactured to bespoke specifications and a high quality, as the delivery company gears up to sort

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

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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Wise ranked as one of UK’s best employers

Logistics Business Magazine

A fast-growing logistics technology business is celebrating after being named as one of the UK’s Best Tech Employers by the leading workplace accreditation body. Wise , which has created a revolutionary workforce management platform used by over 250 UK delivery companies, has been named on the prestigious list of the UK’s Best Tech Employers by Great Place To Work.

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DX launches £750k electric vehicle programme with IKEA

Logistics Business Magazine

DX , the provider of delivery solutions, including parcel freight, secure courier and logistics services, has launched a three-year project to acquire a fleet of electric vehicles for use in its delivery and logistics partnership with IKEA. The Company has recently invested £750,000 – with further investment planned over the next three years – to establish an initial fleet of over 60 electric vehicles for IKEA’s home-delivery services.