Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2020

Technology has become synonymous with supply chains. It’s not only creating new and innovative products to support global supply chains, but is also rapidly changing how the industry operates. These new technologies are being leveraged by both traditional and tech-first logistics companies in the freight and logistics space to help build digital and integrated supply chains that provide end-to-end visibility to all the stakeholders.

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Shipchain

JANUARY 29, 2020

Final Mile, also commonly referred to as Last Mile, refers to the very last leg of any shipment’s journey: from the transportation hub to the end-user. A lot of times, this is a customer, and their location is a residential address. That said, Final Mile is not just about parcel deliveries, even though that’s usually the first image that comes to mind when thinking about it.

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2020

Given the current global consumer climate which has seen customers having higher expectations than ever before, supply chains are coming under immense pressure to deliver exceptional services within a reduced timeframe and at a lower cost. As such, it should come as little surprise that logistics management solutions, accompanied by next-generation delivery techniques, have adapted and developed their key approaches to the benefit of smarter, faster, sustainable and more customer-focused interna

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NGT News

JANUARY 29, 2020

Motor Coach Ind. (MCI), a U.S. subsidiary of NFI Group Inc., an independent global bus manufacturer, says the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) has ordered 24 MCI D4500 commuter coaches powered by natural gas. MTS is decreasing its fleet emissions with the purchase of CNG-powered MCI coaches, which will replace 12-year old diesel intercity […].

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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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Freightos

JANUARY 29, 2020

A key to efficiency and profitability in commerce is the ability to match supply with demand at its optimal, market-based price, and make that pricing available to customers – all in real time. . Likewise, opacity creates inefficiency : it either lets capacity go to waste or leaves money on the table by underselling a valuable commodity. Market-optimized pricing and capacity will finally become the standard in air cargo – if the industry is able to follow the lead of other industrie

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Commercial Carrier Journal

JANUARY 29, 2020

In December, we covered the point that trucking is one of the deadliest jobs in the U.S. with 927 "heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers" lost in the line of duty last year. However, transportation also plays a role in one of the most physically demanding jobs, according to recent analysis.

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Morai Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2020

More than ever, companies are moving towards digitizing their supply chains—here are 4 steps they have to consider for their supply chain digital transformation. . The necessity for supply chain digitization has never been more evident. Given the transparency, agility, and efficiency needed in modern day supply chains, it’s hard to get around the fact their operations have to be digital.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 29, 2020

At its core, blockchain solves problems with communication.

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NGT News

JANUARY 29, 2020

The Lincoln Motor Co. says it is working together with Rivian, an American automaker and automotive technology company, to develop an all-new electric vehicle previously announced as part of Ford Motor Co.’s original investment in Rivian. Lincoln’s first fully electric vehicle will join the Aviator and Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles, further solidifying Lincoln’s commitment to […].

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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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Overdrive Online

JANUARY 29, 2020

Want to cut the skirting of self-employment tax, enhance employee protections offered by workers comp and unemployment insurance required of most bona fide employers? Enforcing previous, more nuanced independent contractor tests on the books should do that job just as well as any so-called 'ABC test.'.

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NGT News

JANUARY 29, 2020

Clean Energy Fuels Corp., a provider of natural gas fuel and renewable natural gas (RNG) fuel for transportation in the U.S. and Canada, says it delivered 143 million gallons of Redeem RNG in 2019. Redeem was the first commercially available RNG vehicle fuel, derived from capturing biogenic methane that is produced from the decomposition of […].

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 29, 2020

Every year, Loftware conducts a survey to get a pulse on labeling trends impacting businesses and global supply chains.

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NGT News

JANUARY 29, 2020

The U.S. government has reinstated the $1 per gallon biodiesel mixture credit, commonly referred to as the biodiesel tax credit (BTC). The reinstatement of the BTC was part of a spending bill signed into law December 2019 which included several provisions related to federal energy programs. The BTC applies to both biodiesel and renewable diesel […].

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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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Logistics Management

JANUARY 29, 2020

In this Making the Case report, learn how Jacksonville, Florida—"America's Logistics Center"—can help your business:

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NGT News

JANUARY 29, 2020

Ballard Power Systems says the company’s proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell technology and products have now successfully powered fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) in commercial heavy- and medium-duty motive applications for a cumulative total of more than 18.5 million miles on roads around the globe. According to Ballard, the company has a long track […].

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Logistics Manager

JANUARY 29, 2020

Since Casino Royale (2006), DHL’s logistics experts have been responsible for the transport and logistics solutions related to the shooting of the production of the 007 films. For No Time to Die (in theatres April 2 nd , 2020), DHL transported everything around the globe via air, ocean, and road freight with precision timing to keep to the filming schedule.

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NGT News

JANUARY 29, 2020

BorgWarner Inc. and Delphi Technologies PLC say they have entered into a definitive transaction agreement under which BorgWarner will acquire Delphi Technologies in an all-stock transaction that values Delphi Technologies’s enterprise value at approximately $3.3 billion. The acquisition would strengthen BorgWarner’s power electronics products, capabilities and scale.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 29, 2020

Strategic freight management requires shippers to always stay forward-looking and consider the ways in which the global economy may impact operations. From bookings through dispute resolution, inclusive of accounting, analytics, and other added services, the importance of timeliness and quality, remain high on the bar for successful operations. Throughout the strategic freight series, we sought.read More.

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Camelot 3PL Software

JANUARY 29, 2020

The retail landscape has been undergoing a massive transformation for the past decade. Online purchases have hit an all-time, with consumers purchasing $517.36 billion worth of goods and services online with U.S. merchants in 2018. This is a 14.2% increase over 2017, showing that it’s not about to go away any time soon. Although, with total retail sales in 2018 at $3.628 trillion, eCommerce is still only 14.2% of overall retail purchases.

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World Food Programme Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2020

Learning to adapt to climate change is the only solution Veronica Chegem prepares her land for planting. Former herders are learning news ways to earn a living. Photo: WFP/Martin Karimi Early morning in Katilu village, about 120 kilometres south of Lodwar, Veronica Chegem works on her farm, her jembe rhythmically slicing through the air, only pausing to catch her breath occasionally.

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Camelot 3PL Software

JANUARY 29, 2020

The retail landscape has been undergoing a massive transformation for the past decade. Online purchases have hit an all-time, with consumers purchasing $517.36 billion worth of goods and services online with U.S. merchants in 2018. This is a 14.2% increase over 2017, showing that it’s not about to go away any time soon. Although, with total retail sales in 2018 at $3.628 trillion, eCommerce is still only 14.2% of overall retail purchases.

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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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Airfreight Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2020

Facing the spread of the Novel Coronavirus, FedEx Express is using their extensive global network and logistics resources to provide rapid transportation services for medical supplies destined to Wuhan by working with related organizations, partners and customers. As part of these efforts, in the early morning of January 26 th and 27 th ,2020, FedEx transported the first batch of medical supplies from the U.S. and Japan for their customers to the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2020

Shipping container innovator CakeBoxx Technologies has launched ‘ThermoBoxx’ refrigerated containers. It follows on the heels of both their 12’ wide hi-cube refrigerated two-piece CakeBoxx containers delivered to a US Government agency early last year and their purpose-built CoilBoxx rolled out to the steel and aluminum coil industry last Spring. CakeBoxx Technologies designed these new models as a time saving, cost-effective solution for the movement of temperature-sensitive cargos that would n

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Airfreight Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2020

Saudia Cargo have announced their sponsorship for the Second Saudi International Golf Tournament as part of the three-year contract signed with the IMG Company, the organizer of the event. Chief Executive Officer Omar Talal Hariri said the successful sponsorship of the first tournament last year encouraged Saudia Cargo to do the same for this year. Mr.

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MercuryGate

JANUARY 29, 2020

The post How Does TMS with Integrated Real-Time, Predictive Visibility Improve Logistics Processes? eBook appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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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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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2020

DP World London Gateway welcomed the Maritime Minister Nusrat Ghani MP on a visit to the port and logistics trade hub. During her visit, the Minister met with Ernst Schulze, DP World UK CEO and members of the senior management team. The visit was a very useful opportunity for the Minister to see first-hand how DP World London Gateway plays a significant key role in supporting the UK economy as global trading hub.

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 29, 2020

Trucking news and briefs for Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020: Illinois DOT crews will close a section of I-255 between I-64 and I-55/70 (outlined here in… The post News roundup, Jan. 29: Highway Angel pulled fellow trucker from burning cab; C.H. Robinson buys subsidiary of struggling Roadrunner appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2020

On a cold morning in December 2012, while cross country skiing through the woods in Vermont, an idea popped into my head: How crazy would it be to launch an online video talk show about supply chain and logistics? A month later, seven years ago today, Talking Logistics was officially born. Nearby is a screenshot. Read more 7 Years Talking Logistics.

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