CH Robinson Logistics

MARCH 8, 2022

Today, only 10% of U.S. truck drivers are women. That means there is a significant opportunity to alleviate some of the pressure the chronic driver shortage continues to create by attracting and retaining more women across the supply chain. My colleague Jason Craig, C.H. Robinson’s director, Government Affairs, put it well when he said, “When the industry talks about a driver shortage, they talk about quality of life, how they can’t recruit people, or if they could just recruit younger dri

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 8, 2022

Two years ago, when many of us first experienced the supply chain impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, some situations were unprecedented — like empty store shelves, lack of availability of common household goods and only one means of shopping — e-commerce. Consumers adapted and anticipated a return to more typical conditions for purchasing CPG items.

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Overdrive Online

MARCH 8, 2022

TikTok sensation Big Rig Barbie says she understands the resentment from other drivers calling her a "fake," but her hustle is as real as anyone's as she remakes trucking's image for a new generation.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MARCH 8, 2022

The global supply chain and specifically the ocean freight industry and ports and terminals have gone through a very trying and tough time in the last two years. Starting with COVID-19 which was the genesis of the unprecedented supply chain disruption, the industry has seen many issues, especially at the US ports. A record number of ships were lined up outside many US ports for a berth for many months in 2021 increasing the port and yard congestion across the country.

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Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.

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Overdrive Online

MARCH 8, 2022

When an ordinary driver sets out to do some rehab on the trucking community's bad rep, he finds a wide-open space for honest brokers to tell trucking's story. Now, this driver has become something of a go-to source for top newsrooms.

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NGT News

MARCH 8, 2022

Electreon, a provider of in-road wireless electric vehicle (EV) charging technology for shared, commercial and passenger vehicles, and Advancing Sustainability through Powered Infrastructure for Roadway Electrification (ASPIRE), a National Science Foundation-funded Engineering Research Center, are launching a joint demonstration project. Electreon’s in-motion (dynamic) wireless charging technology will be installed in ASPIRE’s research test track in […].

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 8, 2022

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine means the food inflation that’s been plaguing global consumers is now tipping into a full-blown crisis, potentially outstripping even the pandemic’s blow and pushing millions more into hunger.

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NGT News

MARCH 8, 2022

Hino Trucks is introducing Hino INCLUSEV, a portfolio of end-to-end electric vehicle (EV) enablement solutions exclusively available from Hino’s nationwide dealer network. Hino INCLUSEV includes customer EV consulting, intelligent charging solutions, warrantied infrastructure, Hino electric trucks in development, 24/7 customer service and a bundled financing product.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 8, 2022

In this episode, we would like to share the 5 Supply Chain Levers that offer some of the best improvement opportunities in terms of cost and service. ?. Related videos on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: Cost to Serve at a Glance: 9 Steps to Success & 5 Mistakes to Avoid. Omnichannel Retail and the Cost to Serve Online Customers.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 8, 2022

Alan Holland, chief executive officer of Keelvar, describes the challenge of measuring the carbon emissions of suppliers in multi-tier global supply chains.

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Parade

MARCH 8, 2022

ROI gained by using Parade’s Book Now feature goes deeper than you might imagine. Here’s How Parade’s Digital Booking Tool, Book Now, Increases ROI. 1. Book Now Saves Time and Therefore Money This is the most obvious way , Book Now gives brokerages a better ROI, right? The value of digital booking through Book Now is clear. Digital booking is one of the reasons many brokerages turn to Parade in the first place.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 8, 2022

It’s a given that the COVID-19 pandemic boosted e-commerce, but some of the numbers coming in now are verging on the exceptional.

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NGT News

MARCH 8, 2022

Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E) and General Motors (GM) are collaborating on a pilot program to use GM electric vehicles (EVs) as on-demand power sources for homes in PG&E’s service area. PG&E and GM will test vehicles with bidirectional charging technology that can help safely power the essential needs of a properly equipped home. […].

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 8, 2022

The Container Terminal Management of the Port of Douala (RTC) has received delivery of five Konecranes Liftace reach stackers and one empty container handler to increase the productivity of its operations. The order was booked in April 2021, and the lift trucks were handed over in a special on-site ceremony in December 2021. RTC is part of the Port Authority of Douala and has been in charge of managing the terminal on the west African coast since January 2020.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 8, 2022

Did you know that there are more women than men working at ShipMonk? That’s right, as of March 1, 2022, our workforce across 11 locations is 53% female. Forgive us for the humble brag, but we think that’s pretty incredible for a logistics company! We’re also pretty proud of the hundreds of women-owned ecommerce businesses whose amazing products we pack and ship every day.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MARCH 8, 2022

How can the logistics & transport will keep up with the goals of COP26 and the 2030 vision? In November 2021, I started my internship as a “Junior Business Development Consultant” at SOLATOM. A Valencian Start-Up dedicated to developing new technologies to offer 100% green hydrogen at lower costs than what is already in the industry and available to the customer.

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MercuryGate

MARCH 8, 2022

Digital freight networks give consumers reliable access to a robust network of thousands of pre-onboarded carriers and freight managers. Easy access to on-demand digital freight brokerage and freight matching services enables shippers to find and secure capacity, even in the most challenging markets. The post Benefits of Digital Freight Networks & Transportation Management Software Integration appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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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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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MARCH 8, 2022

The situation in Russia and Ukraine is becoming increasingly tense, under the cloud, Europe’s gas supply issue has once again become the focus of attention. Russia’s natural gas supply accounts for about 40% of the EU’s natural gas import supply, once the supply chain is disrupted, Europe is afraid to face another gas crisis. According to energy industry analysts, it is highly unlikely that Russia will completely cut off gas supplies to Europe.

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Penske Move Ahead

MARCH 8, 2022

Penske Truck Leasing has opened a new facility in Morgantown, West Virginia. Located at 2080 Rail Street, conveniently near I-79 and I-68, this full-service location is the first of its kind in the Morgantown area. The new facility will allow the transportation company to expand and better serve its existing northern West Virginia customer base and offer employment opportunities in the area.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 8, 2022

The European Federation of Wooden Pallet & Packaging Manufacturers (FEFPEB) has expressed its deep sympathies and support for the people of Ukraine and advised that the conflict in Ukraine is expected to cause significant pressure on the supply of wood, and therefore pallets and packaging, in the coming weeks. Last year, Ukraine exported more than 2.7 million cu m of sawn softwood timber, a significant amount of this for wooden pallets and packaging manufactured in European markets including

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Freightera

MARCH 8, 2022

With recent events in the world leading to significant changes in how we view work and what is sustainable, many businesses are switching to remote work. Since it’s been established in 2014, Freightera has been a 100% remote-working company and that’s why our employees have a bunch of useful tips for working from home! Follow these tips to improve your productivity as well as your physical and mental wellbeing!

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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.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 8, 2022

A fast-growing technology firm from Birmingham, UK is celebrating after hiring its 50th member of staff following two years of tremendous growth. Wise , founded in 2019, specialises in providing software to improve the self-employment experience within the logistics and last-mile delivery sectors – the business is celebrating this latest hire as it takes the total headcount to 50, officially making it a medium-sized business.

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Shippeo

MARCH 8, 2022

Women have proven to be masters in the literary field, just like in many other fields. From Sappho in ancient greek to modern-day female authors, their work has inspired and moved millions of readers. This makes one curious about the writing secrets of these authors, and how they became so successful. So let’s take a […]. The post Writing Secrets of Best Selling Female Authors apareció primero en Kotobee Blog.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 8, 2022

New research has shown which areas of the UK have been hit hardest by the skills crisis engulfing the transport and logistics industry. The continued e-commerce boom, and a reduction in EU labour availability, has left many firms struggling to find enough warehouse operatives to meet high customer demand – but analysis by Mintsoft shows that some regions are faring worse than others.

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Overdrive Online

MARCH 8, 2022

The halt of Russian energy imports is expected to cause diesel and gas prices to increase even more, though the extent of that impact is unknown. Before the announcement, diesel prices had already hit an all-time high national average.

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