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2022 Shipping Expectations and Trends: An Overview

MTS Logistics

With sky high rates, space and equipment issues and other unexpected events, we are about to close out 2021 which will go down in the history of shipping as one of the most chaotic, challenging, and troubling years ever. Surviving 2021 in the supply chain world itself is considered a success for many. It has been an unprecedented and bumpy ride for the freight market in 2021.

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Firms Brace for Extra Brexit Red Tape Amid Supply Chain Squeeze

Supply Chain Brain

Just as firms wrestle with a global supply chain crisis and fresh pandemic restrictions, companies in the U.K. and European Union face another looming headache: More post-Brexit red tape.

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Redwood Logistics heralds new investment parter in AEA Investors

Logistics Management

Chicago-based supply chain and logistics services provider Redwood Logistics announced a new strategic investment from global investment firm AEA Investors. Terms of the investment were not released. Going back to 2016, Redwood has been part of CI Capital Holdings investment portfolio, and it said that over that period it more than tripled in size through the pairing of strategic acquisitions and organic growth efforts.

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A rare aero show truck – The 'Miss BeeHaving' 2020 Kenworth T680 of Mike Wilkinson

Overdrive Online

This rig is the second yellow truck Wilkinson has purchased. He says with this truck he wanted to go against the grain, so he decided to spec out an aerodynamic truck and make it into a show truck.

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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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DHL opens up new service center in South Florida

Logistics Management

The company said it is investing $10.6 million into this facility, with a focus on increasing shipping capacity and also enabling faster package processing as well.

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POLA and POLB post strong November volumes, despite annual declines

Logistics Management

POLA reported that it handled 811,706 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units), which represented an 8.8% annual decrease. And the Port of Long Beach reported that total November volume—at 745,488 TEU—was off 4.9% compared to November 2020, its highest-volume November on record.

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WorkWave Expands its Board of Directors with Three New Appointments

WorkWave

Time To Read: 3 minutes. New board members bring key investment and diverse leadership expertise to WorkWave to continue exponential growth into 2022 and beyond. HOLMDEL, N.J. — Dec. 16, 2021 — WorkWave ® , a provider of SaaS software solutions that support every stage of a service business’s life cycle, expands its Board of Directors with the appointment of three recognized industry leaders: Sheryl Hoskins, Sejal Pietrzak and Eric Palmer.

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Redwood Logistics heralds new investment partner in AEA Investors

Logistics Management

Chicago-based supply chain and logistics services provider Redwood Logistics announced a new strategic investment from global investment firm AEA Investors. Terms of the investment were not released. Going back to 2016, Redwood has been part of CI Capital Holdings investment portfolio, and it said that over that period it more than tripled in size through the pairing of strategic acquisitions and organic growth efforts.

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Hexagon Purus Contracts for Vehicle Integration of Hydrogen-Powered Trucks

NGT News

Hexagon Purus has been contracted by two major truck manufacturers in North America to deliver complete vehicle integration of two hydrogen-powered class 8 trucks. The total sales value is approximately $2.2 million. Hexagon Purus will assemble and deliver the complete trucks which involve integration of an electric drivetrain, a fuel cell module as well as […].

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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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As Staff Shortages Bite, Will We Welcome Robots?

Supply Chain Brain

Once considered a disruption to the workforce, robots are increasingly being seen as a way to bolster it and keep it out of harm’s way.

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How Planning Ahead Can Save Civil Construction Companies Money

Trux

It’s that time of year when we start thinking about the New Year’s resolutions we’ll “officially” announce or maybe mumble out of earshot of anyone when January 2022 arrives. For civil construction companies, those optimistic goals for the upcoming year usually revolve around overall better management of the organization and ways to widen profit margins.

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How to Improve Logistics & Yard Visibility with Smart Video

Logistics Management

Hikvision offers a complete solution that not only improves logistics security, but that also helps improve operational efficiency with artificial intelligence-powered functionalities. Using these and other innovative elements, Hikvision’s solution helps companies build more secure, intelligent logistics operations.

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Edison Motors, Plug Power Develop Hydrogen-Powered City Buses

NGT News

Edison Motors, a Korean electric car manufacturer, has signed an agreement with New York-based Plug Power, a provider of turnkey hydrogen solutions for the global green hydrogen economy, to develop and bring to market a hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric city bus. Plug Power’s 125 kW ProGen fuel cell engine will provide power to Edison Motors’ […].

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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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Watch: Can Traditional Brands Survive?

Supply Chain Brain

Established consumer brands are being challenged as never before. Guy Courtin, vice president and industrial principal with Tecsys, talks about how they're striving to establish direct relationships with customers.

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Editor’s Pick: CBP Is Tracking Further into Your Supply Chain – Are You Prepared?

Talking Logistics

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. In this October 2021 post from E2open’s blog, Suzanne Richer discusses the new Global Business Identifier (GBI), “an interagency transformation project.

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How does Parade work?

Parade

Maybe you’re just learning about , capacity management and you’re curious about how Parade gets the job done. Maybe you’re already sold and searching for the perfect solution to complement your current processes. Here, you’ll find a run-down of how Parade works and some facts about the system to help answer any questions you may have about our capacity management software.

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Transportation Evolution Will Rely Heavily On Technology

LandLink

To enlighten those less informed about the Transportation industry I routinely remind them that everything around their home, work and recreation areas spent some time on a truck at one time. The sheer size of the United States requires a reliable distribution infrastructure. Just consider what the railroad did for the opening up of the west and feeding the rest in the 1800’s.

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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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How does Parade work?

Parade

Maybe you’re just learning about , capacity management and you’re curious about how Parade gets the job done. Maybe you’re already sold and searching for the perfect solution to complement your current processes. Here, you’ll find a run-down of how Parade works and some facts about the system to help answer any questions you may have about our capacity management software.

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Biden administration unveils plan for helping fleets with driver recruitment, retention

Overdrive Online

Admins say the Biden-Harris Trucking Action Plan would solve "headwinds that have been laid bare by the pandemic.

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Amazon Tornado Aftermath: Workers Say They Lacked Emergency Training

Supply Chain Brain

Days after the tornado toppled the warehouse’s 11-inch thick concrete walls, workers are questioning Amazon’s commitment to their safety.

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Diversify bulk carrier roster to mitigate truck driver shortage impact

Bulk Connection

Supply chain disruptions were headline news in 2021, and the world of bulk freight had its share. But the biggest challenge for bulk shippers in 2021 was also the biggest challenge in 2020, 2019, and 2018. We’re talking, of course, about the bulk truck driver shortage. In this article, we’ll examine strides carriers are making in attracting new bulk truck drivers and discuss how carrier diversification can help shippers improve their odds of securing capacity.

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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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Supply Chain Crisis Is Especially Detrimental to Middle America

Supply Chain Brain

Amid ongoing supply chain issues, how can companies — midwestern and otherwise — take on disruptions and mitigate risk?

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RPA and Data Analytics: Using Automation for More Data-Driven Processing

RPA Labs

As advancements and competition continue to rise throughout the supply chain, companies must find a way to gain an advantage through digital transformation. Robotic process automation (RPA) can provide the opportunity to streamline critical processes while benefiting the systems. RPA and data analytics continue to gain interest throughout the supply chain due to their potential for data-driven processing.

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Yale brings “Technology that moves” to LogiMAT

Logistics Business Magazine

Yale Europe Materials Handling is returning to the largest logistics expo in Europe, LogiMAT, set to take place in Stuttgart from 31 May – 2 June. Yale will be showcasing a wide variety of materials handling products and solutions under the theme ‘Technology that moves’, on Stand D31 in Hall 9. “LogiMAT 2022 will be our first physical trade show in three years, and there isn’t a more fitting location to present our plans for the future,” said Timo Antony, Area Business Director Central Europe at

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How Air Freight Ships Temperature-Controlled Goods

20Cube Logistics

A wide variety of cargo is moved both domestically and internationally by air. Different types of cargo have specific requirements for safe storage, transport, and handling. With each shipment needing special consideration, how do forwarders and airlines control the temperature of these goods so that they arrive safely and undamaged? What are Temperature-Controlled Goods?

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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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Scope 3 Emissions – all you need to know

Logistics Business Magazine

The world is at a critical point in the fight against climate change. Governments across the globe are urging businesses to do more to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the supply chain. In response, companies are taking sustainable leadership to new levels, with a particular focus on reducing their Scope 3 emissions to actively assist in supply chain decarbonisation.

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The Weekly Freight Report for December 17th, 2021

FLS Transport

The Top 5 Stories in Freight, Transportation, & Logistics. Here’s this week’s Weekly Freight Report: Could your company be impacted by tariffs? Unfit trucking companies removed from the roads. Canada approves new ELDs for drivers. Smoothly navigate conversations on supply chain woes. How will the US economy rebound after a pandemic?

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Linde takes pride in 2021 awards

Logistics Business Magazine

In reflecting on its seven awards received in 2021 and more than 80 accolades picked up over the last three decades, intralogistics specialist Linde Material Handling (MH) recognises this achievement as the result of its ongoing innovative strength and wealth of ideas produced for the benefit of its customers. All the prizes that have been awarded to the company since the mid-1980s can now be seen in a dedicated “Awards” section on the corporate website, assigned to the categories of Brand, Prod