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The Importance of Balancing Technology, People, and Service in Shipping

MTS Logistics

Technology is only as good as the people and processes that it operates with. The Covid pandemic and post-pandemic eras have accelerated the use of technology and automation even faster in the shipping industry. From pricing to documentation, from giant ocean carriers to small size brokers, everyone is pushing for customers to use digital portals, communicate less with their people, and automate as much as they can.

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The Freight Market Place with Dave Maddox

The Logistics of Logistics

The Freight Market Place with Dave Maddox. Dave Maddox and Joe Lynch discuss the freight market place. Dave is the VP of Enterprise Sales for Emerge , one of the fastest-growing startups in the U.S. and is transforming the $800 billion transportation and logistics industry with its digital freight marketplace platform. About Dave Maddox. Dave Maddox has over 39 years of industry experience, Maddox specializes in Supply Chain & Transportation Sales, with operations management in distribution,

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What Are Package Storage and Package Receiving Services?

Logistics Matter

Did you know that package theft and missed deliveries are a rising problem in the US? Given the boom in online shopping during the pandemic, the troubles of package theft and missed deliveries have become significant. In 2021, the e-commerce industry had a whopping 26 billion orders to deliver. Sadly, about 210 million packages were […].

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The Freight Marketplace with Dave Maddox

The Logistics of Logistics

The Freight Marketplace with Dave Maddox. Dave Maddox and Joe Lynch discuss the freight marketplace. Dave is the VP of Enterprise Sales for Emerge , one of the fastest-growing startups in the U.S. and is transforming the $800 billion transportation and logistics industry with its digital freight marketplace platform. About Dave Maddox. Dave Maddox has over 39 years of industry experience, Maddox specializes in Supply Chain & Transportation Sales, with operations management in distribution, s

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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

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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Nominations Open for Food Logistics' Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers Award

Food Logistics

This award recognizes leading third-party logistics and cold storage providers in the cold food and beverage industry.

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No Quick Fix for Congestion That Continues to Plague Port Operations

Supply Chain Brain

Ocean cargo handlers are scrambling for solutions to the congestion that continues to plague major U.S. container ports, especially Los Angeles and Long Beach. But the ultimate answer might lie in something beyond their control: time.

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FMCSA's new boss: Movement on Truck Leasing Task Force starting soon

Overdrive Online

A roundtable with trucking media at MATS last week also touched on issues of compensation and unpaid detention -- don't expect results of studies in those areas soon, however. FMCSA Acting Administrator Hutcheson noted 18 months, at least, to completion.

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ChargePoint’s Charging Network Powers Gatik Customers’ Autonomous EV Trucks

NGT News

Electric vehicle charging network ChargePoint and Gatik are developing an electric ecosystem for autonomous vehicles designed to maximize sustainability, operational efficiency and economics for ChargePoint and Gatik’s customers across North America. Through the partnership, infrastructure and integrated services will play a significant role in helping to decarbonize the B2B short-haul logistics sector.

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Watch: What Will It Really Take to Make Reshoring Happen?

Supply Chain Brain

A discussion about the steps that industries must take, in partnership with trade associations, to set the stage for reshoring production back to the U.S., with Dan Varroney, founder of Potomac Core Consulting and author of Reimagining Industry Growth: Partnership Strategies in an Era of Uncertainty.

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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

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Governor Signs Washington State Climate Bill Focused on Transportation

NGT News

Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a 16-year Move Ahead Washington transportation package that legislators approved this session, focused on cleaner, more efficient transportation options. “Transportation is our state’s largest source of greenhouse gas emissions. There is no way to talk about climate change without talking about transportation,” says Inslee.

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Brand Spotlight: Turvo is All About Connecting the Supply Chain

Parade

Collaboration and visibility in a UI/UX that makes sense to the end-user. We’re back and shining our spotlight on one of Parade’s supply chain solution partners, Turvo. Turvo’s Collaboration Cloud and modern TMS applications help streamline people, processes, and data for global supply chains. What Does Turvo Do? As one of the world’s leading collaboration application designed specifically for the supply chain, Turvo offers a modern and streamlined approach to TMS, with a built-in collaboration

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Pioneer Power Picks Up Second Commercial EV Charging Order

NGT News

Pioneer Power Solutions Inc. has received a second purchase order, valued at $120,000, for its E-BOOST skid-mounted mobile electric vehicle (EV) charging solution. The order was received from a commercial EV charging infrastructure solutions provider and a Pioneer-authorized channel partner. The sale is for two of Pioneer’s solutions to recharge electric school buses.

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Logistics Matters with DC Velocity featuring Mary Murphy

Blue Grace Logistics

In this week’s episode of Logistics Matters with DC Velocity , our guest is Mary Murphy , senior director of managed logistics strategy for BlueGrace Logistics. She discusses the rise in fuel prices caused by supply chain issues, inflation, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. How will these rising prices affect supply chains and is there any end in sight?

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

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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End-to-end services deliver resilience in beleaguered market

Logistics Business Magazine

With supply chain disruption remaining a consistent problem for shippers around the world, GEODIS has introduced a fully integrated and customised logistics service designed to withstand the unpredictability of today’s global trade environment. Flexibility is key to achieving consistent reliability and GEODIS is pulling its various resources and experience together in its end-to-end services offering.

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How Edge Logistics uses FreightWaves SONAR to Automate Years of Tribal Knowledge

FreightWaves SONAR

View the Full Case Study. The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented uncertainty to the freight market, sending freight rates from some of the lowest levels in recent years to record-high levels in just 18 months. When looking for partners, shippers are seeking those that actively participate in the freight market in addition to providing strong service levels.

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The Drone Logistics Industry

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

Industries can be recreated and transformed by new entrants when they find new opportunities by implementing technological innovations. In recent years, hype has developed around drone technologies as it is expected to foster innovations that will existing industries. So, how can the drone technology evolutionary path be described? In short, it can be affirmed that advances in artificial intelligence, image processing, and robotics have equipped drones with autonomous functions and have stepped

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Post and Parcel Insights from the interview with the CEO of Emirates Post, Peter Somers

Loginext

Post and Parcel Insights from the interview with Peter Somers, CEO of Emirates Post The Final Mile Vodcast is a series of interviews with some of the top names in the logistics, automation, and delivery management industry. Hosted by the award-winning host, Timothy Dooner, here’s an interview with the one and only, Peter Somers […].

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How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces

This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.

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Global Management Challenge

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

A few months ago, I received the typical email sent from my university: Are you a university student, and do you want to change the world? Would you like to understand how a company works and learn how to make decisions related to its management? And as a good restless person, I quickly forwarded the email to two other people who might be more restless than me and would surely be attracted by this proposal of intentions.

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Why Experiential Retail Might Just be The Secret to Customer Success

Locus

A lot has been said about online shopping as a great disruptor of traditional retail marketing. And, to be honest, no one can deny the benefits it brings to brands in terms of broader consumer reach and sales. But the online e-commerce space is still a tiny portion of the entire retail industry turnover. A balance between e-commerce and a brick-and-mortar approach is necessary to ensure the comprehensive satisfaction of consumers’ needs.

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How Dump Truck Dispatch Software Impacts Construction Projects

Trux

Warren Buffet is credited with saying, “In a chronically leaking boat, energy devoted to changing vessels is more productive than energy devoted to patching leaks.”.

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FedEx Express extends reach of e-commerce proposition

Logistics Business Magazine

FedEx Express has now made its international, day-definite e-commerce service available to customers in 24 European countries with connections to 47 markets worldwide. After a successful 10-market launch in 2021 (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Austria, Sweden, Belgium and the Netherlands), FedEx International Connect Plus (FICP), is now available in an additional 14 countries: Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Norway,

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GEP Outlook Report 2024

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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Penske Truck Leasing Opened New Southeast Facility in Tampa, Florida

Penske Move Ahead

Penske Truck Leasing recently opened a new facility in Tampa, Florida. Located at 7140 East Martin Luther King Boulevard, the new location will allow the transportation services company to upgrade the service it provides to existing customers in the area, as well as the ability to add-on new customers. This is the second recent investment Penske has made in the local Tampa market.

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Artificial Intelligence in Logistics: Current Status & Opportunities

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

Artificial intelligence (AI for short) now offers a wide range of possible applications and opens up numerous new opportunities for logistics companies. Nevertheless, it is far from having arrived in the industry. Current Status of AI in logistics. In a study by INFORM and Logistik today , experts from various logistics disciplines see the most important areas of application for ML in demand forecasting and sales planning, transport optimization (e.g., through autonomous transport systems), and

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Difficulty is Securing Trucks to Haul Freight is Changing the Face of Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

Michelle Sodomka, Senior Director at Open Sky Group. TuSimple Holdings (NASDAQ: TSP) – in its most recent call with financial analysts – reaffirmed that they expect to have fully autonomous trucks on the road in 2024. Their CEO is projecting impressive profits following the debut of its 2024 driverless 18-wheelers in partnership with Navistar International Corp and Volkswagen AG’s trucking unit Traton.

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Chiltern makes significant savings with Michelin tyres

Logistics Business Magazine

Chiltern Distribution claims to have found the ‘sweet spot’ for truck tyre performance thanks to Michelin ’s fuel-saving Energy tyre ranges, which it specified as original equipment across 19 new trucks which have entered service during the last year. The net result of its move to low rolling resistance tyres has been all new vehicles consistently returning more than 10mpg at 44-tonnes, and some even exceeding 11mpg at maximum weight.

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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

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Trending Transportation Update: March | PLS Logistics Services

PLS Logistics

We saw the Biden-Harris Administration plan for FLOW, truck tonnage increase, truckers see little benefits with the diesel tax relief plans, and more.?Check out?February's?transportation updates for the shipping industry if you missed them.