Impact of the Pandemic on Carriers and How Brokerages can Enhance the Carrier Experience
Food Logistics
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Simple technology that both brokers and carriers have aligned with can take the partnership to a new level.
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Power cuts hit China factories and give container shipping another shock
Supply Chain and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
What else could go wrong for supply chains? Now government-imposed power cuts are threatening factory output in China. The cuts in power generation are due to the Chinese government’s desire to keep emissions down to their target.
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The Next Evolution in Supply Chain Technology
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
The 21st Century has seen tremendous innovation in supply chain technology driven by the Internet, web services, mobile technologies, GPS, cloud computing, and so many other developments. What is the next evolution in supply chain technology? What factors are driving it and why is this important for supply chain professionals? Those are the main questions.
Ocean terminal and inland congestion forces river barges to store boxes
Supply Chain and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
It’s not just the US. And it’s not just ocean shipping. Read about the gyrations Antwerp and Rotterdam and the river barge operators are going through.
Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry
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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.
Transfix is set to become a public company through transaction with G Squared
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
The company said that this was done by entering into a definitive business combination agreement with G Squared Ascend I Inc., a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) sponsored by affiliates of G Squared, a growth-stage venture capital fund manager with a technology sector focus. This expected is expected to close in the first quarter of 2022, with the combined company to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange under “TF.
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LM Podcast Series: TIA President and CEO Reinke Assesses Freight Economy and Brokerage Market
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
In this podcast, Jeff Berman, Group News Editor for Logistics Management and the Peerless Media Supply Chain Group, interviews Anne Reinke, President and CEO of the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA).
California Governor Signs Climate Action and Renewable Energy Bills
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
At the site of the KNP Complex in Sequoia National Park, Gov. Gavin Newsom has highlighted the California Comeback Plan’s over $15 billion climate package – the largest such investment in state history – tackling a wide array of climate impacts facing the state. The Governor signed legislation outlining investments in a package that included […].
There is no way to dodge the ongoing labor shortage issues
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
How smooth will supply chain operations and throughput be in 2021? It is still too early to tell, but, even without a crystal ball, it is pretty clear that help is wanted.
PPL Corp. Supports EV Adoption by Joining Electric Highway Coalition
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
PPL Corp. has joined the Electric Highway Coalition, a partnership of 17 U.S. utilities established to support the development of a seamless network of rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging stations connecting major highway systems. PPL’s utility companies – Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and PPL Electric Utilities – will collaborate with other coalition utilities […].
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
Using Construction Data to Optimize Hauling Operations
Trux
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
A lot of different hauled materials--from aggregates and asphalt to sand and soil--are needed to successfully complete a construction job. But what if the job at hand is to get the most out of your hauling operations?
Johnson Burned Bridges With EU Truckers He Now Wants Back
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
The U.K. wants to issue visas for truckers to ease a shortage that’s led to gasoline stations running dry and hit food supply chains. The hard part could be persuading drivers from eastern Europe, the biggest pool of labor in recent years, to come back.
Private Fleets or Outsourced Logistics? Which is Better?
Trinity Logistics
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
It can be challenging for you to decide the best way to transport your products. Fewer decisions are bigger than deciding whether to operate a private fleet or outsource. On the surface, private fleets appear to be the better option, but you must recognize and understand all that goes into running your own transportation. Some companies believe operating a private fleet gives them more control over the business and operating costs.
Distributor Scales Business by Integrating Warehouse Automaton Software
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Challenge: A large distributor was rapidly growing its wholesale business and struggling to keep up with order fulfillment. A warehouse software system tied to six sub-systems was inefficient, difficult to maintain, and unable to scale.
Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability
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.
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index declines but remains in solid territory
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
The July TCI, which is the most recent month for which data is available, came in at 10.78, down from June’s 12.61 and May’s 15.72. The all-time record reading, for the TCI, is May’s. 16.82, which topped March’s 16.17, the previous all-time high.
Ford, SK Building $11.4 Billion Electric Truck, Battery Plants
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Ford Motor Co. and South Korea’s SK Innovation Co. plan to spend $11.4 billion to construct three battery factories and an assembly plant for electric F-Series pickup trucks in Tennessee and Kentucky, the biggest investment in the U.S. automaker’s history.
Hundreds of trucks turn out for Guilty By Association Truck Show
Overdrive Online
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Chrome Shop Mafia's biennial GBATS, which had to wait an extra year this time around due to COVID, boasted more than 750 registered trucks and a bevy of entertainment, including big rig burnouts, truck drag races, a Special Olympics Convoy and more.
Assessing the Impact of Global Supply Chain Shocks
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
The vulnerability of complex global supply chains, built over decades of globalization, has been exposed by COVID-19 and geopolitical shocks.
How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces
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Trending Transportation Updates: September 2021 | PLS Logistics Services
PLS Logistics
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Check out last month’s new transportation updates in the shipping industry.
How Timing and Luck Kept Product Flowing for Ricoma in the Pandemic
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
In the midst of the worst global supply chain crisis in recent memory, some businesses are finding creative ways to get around severe congestion at seaports and inland freight terminals.
Riders back in the saddle for Transaid
Logistics Business Magazine
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
A team of more than 30 riders from across the transport and logistics industry have completed the 170-mile ‘Way of the Roses’ challenge, cycling from Morecambe, Lancashire to Bridlington in the East Riding of Yorkshire, to raise money for Transaid , the international development organisation. The epic coast-to-coast route was completed over two days on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th September, so far raising an estimated £29,000 to support Transaid’s life-saving work to improve road safety and ac
[WHITE PAPER] SONAR highlight reel: Shippers feel chills as October approaches
FreightWaves SONAR
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
This “SONAR highlight reel,” which we publish every other week, is intended to concisely hit data highlights and trends in truckload, intermodal and maritime. Spot rates have rebounded in the majority of the country after a post-Labor Day hiccup, according to Truckstop.com. Freight demand is unwavering on the back of a strong consumer, which sets up a stronger than normal peak season.
GEP Outlook Report 2024
Advertiser: GEP
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.
UK chilled haulier collapses into administration
Logistics Business Magazine
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Logistics company EVCL Chill, the cold-chain subsidiary of the EV Cargo Group , has fallen into administration. PwC has been appointed as the administrator of EVCL Chill Ltd, EVCL One Limited, EVCL Two Limited and EVCL Three Limited. The current driver shortage affecting the UK was cited as one of the reasons for the company’s failure. EVCL Chill operates primarily in the chilled food logistics market, storing and delivering products for a number of retail customers – including Sainsbury&#
What is Fleet Tracking Software?
Loginext
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
What is Fleet Tracking Software? Brands across the globe and increasing focus on home deliveries with consumer preferences moving quickly towards buying online or coming to store only for pickup. Not just buying online, consumers are also used to flexibility in terms of the ability to return a product, delivery at specified times and […].
25% of electric Toyota FLTs are Lithium-ion
Logistics Business Magazine
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Nearly a quarter of all Toyota electric-powered forklift trucks ordered for delivery in the UK now feature Lithium-ion battery technology. “While lead acid remains by far the dominant battery type within the electric-powered forklift market, sales of Lithium-ion forklifts have been on a sustained upward curve for some time,” says Gary Ison, Sales Training & Product Development Manager at Toyota Material Handling UK.
Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve
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
Drivers shortage fix “will please no one”
Logistics Business Magazine
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Delivery expert ParcelHero is warning that the Government’s decision to allow just 5,000 foreign drivers into the UK is a compromise that has infuriated Brexiteers while doing nothing to plug the shortfall of 100,000 drivers. The Government’s faint-hearted decision to grant just 5,000 temporary UK visas to foreign lorry drivers will do more harm than good, warns ParcelHero.
The Cold Chain is a Top Opportunity for Third-Party Logistics Providers
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Covid Vaccine Issues Put an Increased Foucs on Cold Chain Logistics . Covid has led supply chain management issues to be more discussed than ever before. But within supply chain management, the complexities associated with vaccine distribution made cold chains one of the key supply chain topics getting attention this year. Cold chains are supply chains specializing in the planning, storing, loading and movement of temperature-sensitive products.
Regional Express moves to new Southampton DC
Logistics Business Magazine
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Xpediator , a leading provider of freight management services across the UK and Central, Eastern and Western Europe, has announced that its subsidiary, Regional Express , is moving from its current premises to join sister company, Delamode International Logistics, at its new 200,000 sq ft distribution centre located at Southampton container port. Regional Express is a one-stop service for Amazon sellers in the UK, US and Europe with services including VAT registrations and tax filing, customs cl
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