Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Fuel prices and a shortage of drivers are putting transport logistics under immense pressure. The biggest challenge in the transport sector today: there just aren’t enough drivers. A recent survey conducted by the International Road Transport Union (IRU) industry association shows that this bottleneck has exacerbated worldwide over the past two years.
The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Thad Price and Joe Lynch discuss the Talroo story. Thad is CEO at Austin-based Talroo , a data-driven job and hiring event advertising platform that helps businesses reach the candidates they need to build their essential workforce. About Thad Price. Thad Price is CEO at Austin-based Talroo, the data-driven job and hiring event advertising platform that helps businesses reach the candidates they need to build their essential workforce.
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Food Logistics
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Industry experts offer hope to a return to normalcy in the supply chain space, but it will be a new normal of sorts and be quite the bumpy ride in getting there.
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 7, 2022
When looking at the current state of intermodal volumes, a few quick themes jump out, observed Larry Gross, president of Gross Transportation Consulting at the last month’s RailTrends conference in New York.
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 7, 2022
The authors claim China's systematic repression of the Uyghurs and opaque supply chains has allowed the automotive industry to become reliant on abusive suppliers.
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Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Earlier this week, Convoy, J.B. Hunt, and Uber Freight announced the formation of the Scheduling Standards Consortium (SSC), “which aims to solve transportation scheduling challenges by establishing the freight industry’s first formal set of appointment scheduling application programming interface (API) standards.​​” Here’s more from the press release: The SSC’s objectives are to define an API.
Truck News
DECEMBER 7, 2022
What a roller-coaster ride the last 12 months have been. Let’s welcome 2023! At this time last year, the trucking industry was riding the tailwinds of the biggest freight boom in 20 years. Those winds started shifting in March, bringing inflation, geopolitical turmoil, and plummeting spot rates. Today, the air is filled with talk […].
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 7, 2022
For October, the most recent month for which data is available, import volume—at 2 million TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units)—was off 1.3% compared to September and was off 9.3% annually.
Overdrive Online
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Overdrive relaunches its Trucker of the Year competition catching back up with the last winner, Dan Heister, who remains at the top of his business' game while building a fleet of vintage Fords and a trucking legacy at his new home.
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
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 7, 2022
In a recent presentation to the World Affairs Council, Kevin Cassidy of the UN’s International Labor Organization (ILO) stated that if manufacturers, distributors and service providers are to be sustainable, they need to demonstrate environmental, societal and governance (ESG) management.
NGT News
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has begun providing renewable natural gas (RNG) for the Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority (CCRRA) in Bellefonte, Pa. Clean Energy constructed the station, located at 100 Transfer Road, which will provide fuel for both CCRRA vehicles and other fleets. It is expected to dispense an estimated 500,000 gallons of RNG […].
Commercial Carrier Journal
DECEMBER 7, 2022
An asset-light provider of 3PL services including drayage, warehousing, transloading, fulfillment and more, Pacific Cascade was currently operates 50-plus trucks and has a 267,000 sq. ft. distribution facility.
NGT News
DECEMBER 7, 2022
The Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation (IACT), formerly known as Chicago Area Clean Cities, has named its 2022 Sustainable Transportation Award winners. The awards are given annually to organizations and individuals who take actions to locally reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality. This year’s organizations awarded include the Illinois Soybean Association, Christopher B.
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.
MTS Logistics
DECEMBER 7, 2022
This past weekend, MTS Logistics rang in the holiday season with a fun-filled dinner and celebration that took place in New York City. The annual MTS Logistics holiday celebration took place on Saturday, December 3rd at the trendy and fun Lavo restaurant. At our celebration, MTS Logistics celebrated the holiday season, strong growth year-over-year, more visibility than ever before from our award-winning blog, and more.
NGT News
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Volvo Trucks North America has delivered seven Volvo VNR Electric trucks to Ryder System Inc. to support supply-chain routes servicing the Volvo Group’s truck assembly operations in Pennsylvania. Ryder is operating the trucks on two shifts completing up to eight round trips daily, with all seven trucks transporting assembly kits of components for heavy-duty trucks […].
MTS Logistics
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Year over year, ocean freights rates have dropped 90% for cargo heading from China to the West Coast of the United States. While we’ve observed a decline for much of the second half of 2022, November marked a month over month record for drop in price – in the midst of peak season, nonetheless. The Situation. Many logistics managers are sending messages to clients in the ocean faring freight market warning them freight rates are due to correct themselves in 2023.
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Five key suppliers recently signed on to Project Gigaton to expand the use of renewable energy sources in the supply chain.
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Food Logistics
DECEMBER 7, 2022
In a complex and evolving marketplace, that level of certainty is the gold standard, and it is only possible when shippers, 3PLs, carriers and other partners can rally around data-driven insights.
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Achieving visibility will be the first vital step toward circularity.
Logistics Business Magazine
DECEMBER 7, 2022
JLT Mobile Computers, a leading developer of reliable computing solutions for demanding environments, has launched JLT Insights, a new data-driven software dashboard for industries with warehouses. The customisable software solution enables warehouse and IT managers to monitor their vehicle-mount terminals (VMT) and to gain greater operational insights.
Shippeo
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Die Weihnachtszeit ist für den Einzelhandel oft eine turbulente Zeit, in der globale Supply Chains unter Druck geraten - mithilfe von Echtzeit-Transporttransparenz, können Supply Chain Verantwortliche diesen ein wenig abmildern.
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.
Logistics Business Magazine
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Hyster 8-18 tonne capacity lift trucks include Stage V engines to help businesses comply with emissions legislation while heightening productivity and lowering the Total Cost of Ownership. The new H8-18XD series of Hyster Big Trucks features Stage V engines and delivers low running costs in terms of fuel and AdBlue® consumption, with no compromise on performance or durability.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Until operations management and transportation spend are combined, a company doesn't know the true cost of its business, says Jim Barnes, executive vice president of Körber Supply Chain.
Logistics Business Magazine
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Furniturebox, established in the UK by Monty George and Dan Beckles in 2015 at the age of 17, operated from its old warehouse at Mere in Wiltshire until September, when it opened a new facility in Chippenham. In recent years, Furniturebox has seen a rise in ecommerce, indirect sales, and 3PL opportunities, resulting in the need to expand into its new warehouse.
NGT News
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Zeem Solutions, an electric vehicle fleet-as-a-service (FaaS) provider, says logistics firm Kuehne+Nagel is operating electric box trucks for air cargo freight forwarding via Zeem’s fleet service. The initiative is part of the Kuehne+Nagel’s sustainable airport corridor initiative, which provides commercial battery-electric vehicles and charging solutions for shippers interested in zero-emission pickup and delivery at Los […].
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
Logistics Business Magazine
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Tecsys Inc., an industry-leading supply chain management software company, and SVT Robotics Inc., a leader in enterprise software for the rapid deployment of industrial robotics, have partnered to develop and launch an out-of-the-box integrated connection between the Tecsys’ Elite supply chain platform and SVT’s SOFTBOT Platform. The integration will provide Tecsys Elite customers faster deployment and lower complexity without the need for lengthy custom code development often involved in
NGT News
DECEMBER 7, 2022
FLO, an electric vehicle charging network operator and smart charging solutions provider, has been selected as the supplier for General Motors’ Dealer Community Charging Program. This program will install up to 40,000 public Level 2 EV chargers in communities across North America – the single largest deployment of EV chargers on the continent.
Logistics Business Magazine
DECEMBER 7, 2022
stow Robotics has impressive growth plans. Founded in 2021 and focused on the development, production and sales of automated and robotic warehouse solutions. stow is a global market leader in industrial storage solutions. Headquartered in Belgium, stow employs nearly 2,000 people across Europe and the United States. The group has a pan-European production footprint with 10 production facilities and a global commercial network. stow estimates to reach the €1 billion turnover mark in 2022 and plan
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