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How to Reduce Hauling Costs Without Cutting Corners

Trux

Running a hauling operation isn’t cheap. Between rising fuel costs, equipment wear and tear, and keeping up with deadlines, it’s easy for costs to pile up fast. But one thing’s for sure—cutting corners to save money isn’t the answer.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (September 27, 2024)

Talking Logistics

Did you hear that there might be a port strike next week at U.S. East Coast ports? I’m kidding, of course. Not about the potential strike, but about not hearing about it. My inbox was flooded this week with newsletters and marketing emails telling me about it — “Click here to learn what actions you. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (September 27, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Trinity Logistics Recognizes Excellence with Dual Promotions

Trinity Logistics

Trinity Logistics, a leading third-party logistics provider (3PL), is proud to announce the promotions of two dedicated Team Members, Kimberley Pant and Tracy Mitchell. Pant, who has been with Trinity Logistics for an impressive 18 years, has been promoted to Director of After Hours Operations. Throughout her tenure, Pant has held various positions, such as Carrier Sales Representative, Senior Account Manager, and Operations Team Lead.

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Third-gen owner-op marshals experience to thrive in business

Overdrive Online

Holguin has had his own authority for 21 years, mostly operating as a one-truck independent. He's keen on helping others, though, and has leased on family members to help them start their own owner-op careers with a vision for the future.

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How To Set Up Innovation So That It Aligns With And Enables Corporate Strategy

Speaker: Paul Heller

Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro

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The Project Boom: Infrastructure Changes and Sustainable Logistics

MTS Logistics

Going into 2025, infrastructure changes and sustainable logistics will continue to be booming. This includes docks, ports, ships, rail, and trucks, to name a few. In this boom, project freight forwarders will bite off a substantial piece of the pie. The Project Cargo Journal predicted that irregular oversized cargo could reach nearly $276 billion by 2030.

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Hurun’s Under 35 – Another Feather in the cap of Dhruvil Sanghvi’s list of Accolades

Loginext

Dhruvil Sanghvi, CEO of LogiNext, is featured on the prestigious Hurun India Under 35 List 2024. This accolade celebrates his leadership in logistics and tech innovation, highlighting India's entrepreneurial growth. The post Hurun’s Under 35 – Another Feather in the cap of <a href="mailto:dhruvil.sanghvi@loginextsolutions.com">Dhruvil Sanghvi</a>’s list of Accolades appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Florida Fulfillment Center & 3PL Solutions

Ship Monk

ShipMonk’s 230,000 sq ft headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a perfect example of how our fulfillment centers are designed to maximize efficiency while maintaining accuracy for all ecommerce brands we service. With 5 quality control checkpoints from receiving to shipping, modern technology, 80+ staff members, and 24-hour onsite security, you can be sure your inventory is safe with us.

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200+ Pest Control Names for Starting Your Business

WorkWave

Starting a pest control business can be an exciting and rewarding venture. As the demand for pest management services continues to rise, so does the need for creative and memorable business names that reflect your brand’s identity and values. Choosing the right pest control business name is crucial, as it conveys professionalism and helps attract potential customers.

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ILA Strike Impacts and Shipper Wariness

FreightWaves SONAR

Data sets across modes show evidence of risk mitigation At this point, it’s unclear whether there will be a strike, as the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) is threatening, or whether a strike will be avoided, perhaps by the president invoking the Taft-Hartley Act ahead of the strike deadline. Even a short work stoppage would greatly disrupt freight networks.

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The Essential Role of Gripper Technology in Optimizing Pick-and-Place Robotics

Heico Sandee, Founder & CEO of Smart Robotics, emphasizes the critical role of gripper technology in optimizing pick-and-place robotics. He discusses how tailored grippers enhance precision, speed, and reliability, driving efficiency in warehouses.

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School District Within Tribal Nation Adds Two Electric Buses, Chargers

NGT News

Red Lake School District #38, the only public school district in Minnesota located within a sovereign tribal nation, has added two new electric school buses and chargers to its fleet. With this addition, the district has become one of the first public school districts in the U.S. with a 98% indigenous population to utilize funding […] The post School District Within Tribal Nation Adds Two Electric Buses, Chargers appeared first on NGT News.

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Wireless Charging System Keeps Production Flowing

Logistics Business Magazine

In the fast-paced world of mass manufacturing, delays compromise productivity. Eradicating their causes – whether through malfunction or maintenance – is key to ensuring uptime, efficiency and customer satisfaction. Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGVs) play an essential role in today’s modern manufacturing environment. Whether they are moving partially completed goods through different stages of production, transporting materials or components from storage to production lines or between workstations

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Caution: Beware of Online Recruiting Scams

Penske Move Ahead

Penske has recently become aware that criminals are using its name, branding, false but realistic-looking websites, look-alike email addresses, social media accounts, and even creating online job listings on various employment websites as a part of employment recruiting scams. Recruitment scams start with an email or text message sent to a candidate outlining a job they believe the individual may be interested in with a promise of a high salary and remote work.

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Supply Chain & Logistics News Round Up (September 23rd-27th)

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply Chain & Logistics News Round-Up Sept 23rd- 27th This week I was busy attending various Climate Week NYC events, allowing me to step outside my usual bubble of supply chain and sustainability. I attended multiple events focused on the built environment, embodied carbon, digital decarbonization tools, and storytelling. I now better understand the weight of our decisions today and the impacts they carry into the future.

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10 Practical Steps To Reduce Scope 3 Emissions

Scope 3 emissions – which account for 70 – 80% of an organization’s emissions – are complex and multifaceted. They form the bulk of an organization’s environmental impact. It’s no surprise that enterprises still struggle to track and manage these emissions. '10 Practical Steps to Reduce Scope 3 Emissions' guides you through the essential phases of identifying, analyzing, and mitigating these emissions.

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From 1 Truck to a World Player in Intermodal Bulk Logistics

Logistics Business Magazine

Logistics service provider Van den Bosch will celebrate its sixtieth anniversary in October 2024. The Erp-based transport company was founded in 1964 by Ad van den Bosch. Starting off with just a single truck, he laid the foundations for today’s organisation. Six decades later, Van den Bosch has grown into a world player in intermodal bulk logistics, with branches in Europe, Africa and beyond.

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