Trinity Logistics
DECEMBER 17, 2020
The economic and operational effects of COVID-19 on the trucking industry have been challenging and devastating. Many have warned the true storm for the trucking sector has yet to arrive, and the effects witnessed to date have been warning signs of what’s yet to come. Not all operations have been equally affected , but tough times are on the horizon for some trucking companies.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 17, 2020
The artificial intelligence of things is already forming the backbone of many of today’s commercial transportation systems, especially in fleet safety.
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FreightWaves SONAR
DECEMBER 17, 2020
View the Full Case Study. Working as both an asset-based and non-asset-based broker, ARL Logistics unlocks new value, profitability and strong growth by using FreightWaves SONAR. In modern freight management, the word of a broker is an unbreakable bond. And ARL Logistics upholds that commitment with a promise to honor the quote regardless of whether profits are gained.
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 17, 2020
The firm reported that spot truckload freight postings, for the week ending December 13, fell 15%, and trucks available on the spot market rose 13%, which it said serves as an indication that spot truckload capacity is loosening up in advance of Christmas.
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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.
Kane is Able
DECEMBER 17, 2020
As 2020 winds down, we took at look at the year’s top logistics blog posts that most wound you up. In case you missed them the first time, here are the three KANE-published articles that attracted the most readers. They touch on different topics (start-up management, workforce management and productivity) but all relate in one way or another to managing people – still a critically important core competency in our tech-centric, COVID-altered world.
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Commercial Carrier Journal
DECEMBER 17, 2020
Most electric upstarts are targeting the final mile for their entry into trucking, I think, for a few reasons. The post Billions at stake in race for electric vehicle dominance as investors flock to upstart players first appeared on Commercial Carrier Journal.
Trans Global Auto Logistics
DECEMBER 17, 2020
If your company or organization utilizes vehicles at different sites around the country or around the globe, you know that managing fleet logistics can be a real headache. The work of maintaining and distributing vehicles are costly and can be even more costly if you fail to anticipate the unexpected challenges you will face on a day to day basis. These challenges become even more pressing when relocating vehicles within your fleet.
NGT News
DECEMBER 17, 2020
Northern Genesis Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company, says The Lion Electric Co. has delivered 10 all-electric LionC school buses to the Twin Rivers Unified School District in Sacramento, Calif. With these new buses, Twin Rivers is now operating the largest zero-emission school bus fleet in North America, with 40 all-electric school buses.
Trans Global Auto Logistics
DECEMBER 17, 2020
Under the best of times, trade show transport is a major undertaking. The logistics of shipping expensive merchandise, large or small, on a deadline, setting up a display, then tearing down the exhibit, and returning the materials to where they came requires careful planning, allocation of resources, and professional expertise. Trying to maintain these operations during a global pandemic is ten times harder.
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
Overdrive Online
DECEMBER 17, 2020
The rule is set to go into force June 12, though some groups are calling for a delay, given no devices have been certified. Also: If you're running ELD-exempt in a glider, you may need an ELD up north. PC? ELDs will auto-switch to drive at the 75 km limit. More. The post What you should know about the looming Canadian ELD mandate first appeared on Overdrive.
Shippeo
DECEMBER 17, 2020
If there’s one thing we need these days, it’s consistency. Something that proves not everything has changed. Something that gives you a bout of comfort given the current circumstances. So what better way to do that than to know 2021 comes with a host of writing contests for people of all ages from all around […]. The post 300+ Writing Contests You Need to Enter in 2021 appeared first on Kotobee Blog.
Freight Center
DECEMBER 17, 2020
With holiday shopping also comes seasonal returns, mostly occurring weeks after the holidays are over. While your business is working to get products shipped, it’s important to remember to plan for future returns. Let’s dive into how you can prepare for holiday season returns now with some simple yet effective reverse logistics tips.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 17, 2020
A discussion about the threat that cyber hackers pose to pharmaceutical companies as they scramble to develop and globally distribute vaccines for fighting COVID-19, with Christopher Hart, director of cybersecurity with Cylumena, and Yossi Appleboum, chief executive officer with Sepio Systems.
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.
Ship Monk
DECEMBER 17, 2020
Aside from getting together with friends and family, most would agree that the best part of the holidays is unwrapping all your Christmas, Hanukkah, and/or Kwanzaa goodies. Whether they come from loved ones or yours truly (#treatyourself), the childhood excitement of ripping through carefully gift-wrapped presents can extend well into adulthood. In the world of eCommerce, unboxings are our attempts at recreating that original thrill of getting just what you wanted.
NGT News
DECEMBER 17, 2020
With clean hydrogen gaining recognition worldwide as the carbon-free fuel capable of making a significant contribution to addressing climate change, Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas), the largest gas distribution utility in the U.S., says it will field test a new technology that can simultaneously separate and compress hydrogen from a blend of hydrogen and natural […].
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 17, 2020
COVID-19 has wrought havoc everywhere, but in the nominally regulated shipping industry it’s fueling a worrying practice: the abandonment of ships, cargo and seafarers with no way to get home.
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 17, 2020
ATA officials said that the turnover rate for truckload carriers with more than $30 million in annual revenue headed up 10% to 92% on an annualized basis, while the turnover rate for smaller truckload carriers saw a 14% increase to 74%. Even with these gains, ATA observed that that average turnover rate for 2020 is lagging 2019. And less-than-truckload (LTL) saw the annualized turnover rate increase 2%, to 14%.
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Shippeo
DECEMBER 17, 2020
There’s no question that the year 2020 has been an unprecedented one in terms of a global pandemic altering millions of plans and even entire lives. It left the world in a state of anxious confusion, but sometimes, you can’t help but wish for the best. Maybe, just maybe, things will go well, and we […]. The post Exciting International Book Fairs Happening in 2021 appeared first on Kotobee Blog.
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 17, 2020
The report’s November shipments reading—at 1.154—saw a 2.7% annual increase, topping October’s 2.4% annual gain (the first time this reading was positive in nearly two years, and November freight expenditures—at 2.971—headed up 5.7% annually, topping October’s 3.1% annual spread.
NGT News
DECEMBER 17, 2020
The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has received the CALSTART Blue Sky Award for its greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals, part of which will be realized through the utilization of the Mack LR Electric model for refuse pickup. The CALSTART Blue Sky Award recognizes outstanding market contributions to advanced sustainable transportation that cleans […].
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 17, 2020
Companies are navigating procurement contracts in new and improved ways.
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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.
United World Transporation
DECEMBER 17, 2020
Gone are the days where all you needed was a rig, commercial vehicle license, and a map. These days, truck drivers need to operate equipment, adapt their routes, drive efficiently, and be up-to-date with regulations. However, a truck is only profitable when it’s out on the road. That means that a truck driver’s time is minimal, especially for learning.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 17, 2020
Elemica, a global digital supply chain network, recently announced that it has finalized the acquisition of ProcessWeaver, a first-to-final mile multi-carrier parcel TMS solution provider.
CH Robinson Logistics
DECEMBER 17, 2020
It’s safe to say that 2020 will not be a year easily forgotten. This past year has been full of adjustment. Around the globe, our personal and work lives were upended with very little warning. As the pandemic spread, spending time with friends and family, water cooler conversations with co-workers, and even dependence on a resilient supply chain turned out to be necessities we had taken for granted.
LandLink
DECEMBER 17, 2020
Christmas, is the Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus. The English term Christmas (“mass on Christ’s day”) is of fairly recent origin. The earlier term Yule may have derived from the Germanic j?l or the Anglo-Saxon ge?l , which referred to the feast of the winter solstice. The corresponding terms in other languages— Navidad in Spanish, Natale in Italian, Noël in French—all probably denote nativity.
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
Parade
DECEMBER 17, 2020
San Francisco, CA, (12/17/2020) - In response to the digital disruption to the freight brokerage industry, McLeod Software recently released their Digital Freight Matching API to help brokers transform the way they manage freight. Today, with a determination to deliver access to the best digital technologies available and an understanding that digital transformation needs to start with capacity management, McLeod has launched an official partnership with Parade , the leading capacity management
Shippeo
DECEMBER 17, 2020
Every writer has a weapon of choice, and that includes you. Perhaps it’s a laptop perched on your desk. Maybe it’s a vintage typewriter that brings you inspiration. Or even the classic pen-and-paper you can’t go without. No matter your choice, writing is never a simple process. The same goes for famous authors out there […]. The post 8 Critical Writing Advice from Famous Authors appeared first on Kotobee Blog.
Parade
DECEMBER 17, 2020
San Francisco, CA, (12/17/2020) - In response to the digital disruption to the freight brokerage industry, McLeod Software recently released their Digital Freight Matching API to help brokers transform the way they manage freight. Today, with a determination to deliver access to the best digital technologies available and an understanding that digital transformation needs to start with capacity management, McLeod has launched an official partnership with Parade , the leading capacity management
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