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L.I.N.K. | Why Fleet Safety Needs To Be the Core of Logistics

Food Logistics

Hear from Leonard's Express on how the logistics business is able to drive safety and employee satisfaction by making safety a core of its strategy.

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Freight Truck Shortages Are Changing The Face Of Logistics

The Logistics of Logistics

Freight Truck Shortages Are Changing The Face Of Logistics. Original article: Freight Truck Shortages Are Changing The Face Of Logistics. Michelle Sodomka, a 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.

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DocGo, Jefferson Health Transport First Patient in All-Electric Ambulance

NGT News

DocGo, a provider of last-mile mobile health services and integrated medical transportation solutions, and Jefferson Health have partnered to transport the first patient in DocGo’s all-electric, zero-emissions ambulance – the first vehicle of its kind to be registered in the U.S. “As we transport this patient in America’s first all-electric ambulance, we want to thank […].

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3 Ways Technology Can Enable Retailers to Enhance Deliveries in 2022

Logistics Viewpoints

As more consumers flock to e-commerce, purchasing big & bulky goods such as furniture, appliances, and wholesale electronics online is becoming more common. A Statista study found that in 2020, the furniture and appliance e-commerce global market volume was $383.2B. Larger types of retail goods such as furniture and appliances, also known as oversized, are more challenging to ship than small packages.

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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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Carriers adopt ‘hardcore’ blank sailing strategy as export bookings plunge

Supply Chain and Logistics

It appears that many of the ships waiting offshore in Shanghai are not waiting to unload, but to get new cargo. shipments out of China seem to be plummeting. It’s leading to blanked or rescheduled sailings.

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Truck freight matching as factoring

Supply Chain and Logistics

Some large unicorn startups are targeting freight matching for truckers as a great way to guarantee better utilization of trucks for smaller independent truckers, and offer the additional benefit of helping sustainability.

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Class 8 natural gas retail sales gain momentum, report finds

Fleet Owner

Although natural gas heavy truck sales are up 21% year-to-date, there is a continued decline of total natural gas fueling stations, according to ACT Research.

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First European-owned vessel recycled at yard in the US

Supply Chain and Logistics

Seatrade reports that a European-owned vessel is in the US for shipbreaking. International Shipbreaking Limited (ISL) has invested a lot in bringing shipbreaking yards up to international standards for compliance with shipbreaking rules.

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WorkWave Continues Powerful Acceleration With 195% Revenue Growth in Q1

WorkWave

Time To Read: 3 minutes. Leading SaaS provider for service businesses reports explosive year-over-year revenue increase, leading to new investment and launch of innovative suite of financial offerings. Holmdel, NJ – April 26, 2022 – WorkWave ® , a leading provider of SaaS software solutions that support every stage of a service business’s life cycle, powered through the first quarter of 2022 with exponential revenue growth of 195% total year-over-year (YOY), and a dramatic software r

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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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Trucking demand near recession levels: Bank of America

Supply Chain and Logistics

We’ve seen a catastrophic drop in demand for trucking freight. It’s natural given the very high prices for truck hauls recently.

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Blink Charging Acquires EB Charging for U.K. EV Infrastructure

NGT News

Blink Charging Co.’s Blink Holdings BV wholly owned European subsidiary has acquired Electric Blue Ltd. (EB Charging), a provider of integrated electric vehicle (EV) charging and sustainable energy solutions based in the United Kingdom. This acquisition marks Blink’s first entry into the U.K. and adds more than 1,150 chargers, installed or committed for delivery, to […].

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Global Supply Chain Crisis Flares Up Where It All Began

Supply Chain Brain

China’s stringent rules to curb COVID-19 are about to unleash another wave of summer chaos on supply chains between Asia, the U.S. and Europe.

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Volta Unveils Second Product Family of Full-Electric Trucks

NGT News

Volta Trucks, a full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has revealed the forthcoming 7.5- and 12-ton Volta Zero variants – the second product family in its full-electric vehicle range. The 7.5- and 12-ton Volta Zeros have been designed by Volta Trucks’ partner, Astheimer Design in Warwick in the U.K., alongside Volta Trucks’ own engineering […].

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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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Disrupted Supply Chains Bring Profit Boost to Transport Giants

Supply Chain Brain

Disruptions in global trade flows are set to persist into the second part of the year, longer than previously expected, Danish transport giant A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S predicted.

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50K YouTube Subscribers Charity Giveaway

Logistics Bureau

Thank you for helping us achieve this milestone! And at these times, we always like to do a Charity Giveaway to celebrate. Link to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/c/robobyrne/. You can track our giving progress here: [link].

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Ships Refueling in China Show How Congestion Is Reshaping Demand

Supply Chain Brain

Port congestion in China is prompting more vessels to refuel at the country’s ports as the worsening COVID-19 outbreak forces the reconfiguration of shipping routes.

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How to reduce the risk of a data breach

Fleet Owner

Trucking should prepare for a new wave of data privacy laws and implement compliance efforts to reduce the risk of a breach.

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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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It’s a Generational Thing: Attracting Workers to Staff the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

New generations of warehouse workers are not motivated purely by wages.

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Key takeaways from NPTC 2022 conference

Fleet Owner

It was terrific to see a conference of this size getting back to some version of 'normal' attendance.

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How 'BODFS' Is Helping Retailers in the Last-Mile Delivery Race

Supply Chain Brain

Many omnichannel retailers are adopting the practice of buy online, deliver from store (BODFS) as a powerful strategy for staying competitive in the last mile.

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Hyster expands range with affordable pallet truck

Logistics Business Magazine

Hyster has expanded its range of warehouse equipment with the efficient new P1.6UT pedestrian pallet truck. Designed to be affordable to own, easy to maintain and fit for many applications, the new Hyster pallet truck can lift loads up to 1.6 tonnes. The slimline and lightweight model is easy to manoeuvre, is stable with good gradeability, and has all the core functionality needed for applications such as last-mile deliveries or back-of-store use.

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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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The Missing Cog in Turning Retail Stores Into Micro-Fulfillment Centers

Supply Chain Brain

It has never been more important for retailers to know the precise amount and location of their inventory. .

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Cimcorp automation helps modernise intralogistics

Logistics Business Magazine

Intralogistics system integrator Cimcorp will be exhibiting at LogiMAT, which takes place from 31st May to 2nd June in Stuttgart. The global company will demonstrate its holistic solutions to ramp up the intralogistics of major players in the food retail industry. Cimcorp says it meets customers’ supply chain challenges by integrating its advanced robotic technologies and software with leading-edge material handling systems.

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Trucking Regulations in 2022: What Freight Management Parties Need to Know

MercuryGate

The trucking industry is dynamic, complex, and ever-evolving. Running a successful fleet or owner-operator business requires understanding various trucking regulations and new trucking laws. The post Trucking Regulations in 2022: What Freight Management Parties Need to Know appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Hoppecke helps tackle rising MHE energy costs

Logistics Business Magazine

Once again, businesses that rely on materials handling equipment (MHE) must get to grips with rising energy costs. Against a backdrop of global supply issues, new legislation and spiralling energy prices, Hoppecke is offering to help UK businesses that rely on MHE to mitigate against rising costs. As many businesses consider switching from IC engine trucks to an electric-powered fleet, as part of its free energy audit offer, Hoppecke will assess their operation and how it uses equipment to det

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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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A Guide to Growing and Scaling Your Business – PART 1

Ship Monk

Four Keys for Achieving Business Growth. So you have a business you’re working to scale? At the onset of that desire, you’re bound to have a lot of questions about the best ways to do that, especially in this epically-competitive eCommerce environment. Beyond the basics of product, ecommerce store setup, etc., there are many technical specifics to consider in terms of your online software, supply chain networks, logistics and fulfillment processes, and international obstacles.

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HAI displays warehouse automation technology

Logistics Business Magazine

HAI ROBOTICS , a pioneer in Autonomous Case-handling Robot (ACR) systems for warehouse logistics, will for the first time display its technology in Italy, at the upcoming Intralogistica Italia 2022 from 3 rd -6 th May in Fiera Milano. The company, with European headquarters in the Netherlands, will run live demos of its solution with HAIPICK A42 robot at the tradeshow in Italy (Booth C11/D12 Hall 10), which sees rising demand for more flexible and cost-efficient Goods-to-Person order-picking sol

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Why Real-Time GPS Tracking Is A Must-Have Logistics Software Feature

Trux

If you’re currently in the process of looking for dispatch solutions to streamline your plant or quarry operations, you’ll want to make sure it includes this essential feature: real-time GPS tracking.