West Coast and California Logistics
OCTOBER 26, 2021
In an effort to help relieve congestion at the Ports of L.A. and Long Beach, shipping companies will be fined if their containers aren’t moved off-port quickly enough.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
OCTOBER 26, 2021
In online retail, it’s common knowledge that high eCommerce shipping costs or long delivery times cause most online shoppers to abandon their digital shopping carts and seek better deals elsewhere. Most online buyers expect delivery within two days, and they expect that service to be free. While eCommerce sellers bake those “free” shipping costs into the prices of the products, that strategy won’t work if shipping costs negatively impact the seller’s overall cost-competitiveness.
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Supply Chain and Logistics
OCTOBER 26, 2021
This article shows that it isn’t so easy to divert containers from LA/LongBeach to other ports. The smaller ports don’t have the infrastructure to handle the added containers efficiently.
Trinity Logistics
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Trinity Logistics is proud to announce its earned recognition as a Top Workplace for Women by Women In Trucking (WIT) for a third year. Every year, the Women In Trucking association looks for companies with a culture that supports gender diversity, flexibility in hours, competitive compensation, quality benefits, training, and continued education opportunities, career advancement, and other factors.
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Supply Chain and Logistics
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Everyone has something to report about the great supply chain disaster. In this case, empty containers moving from the Southeast ports to LA/Long Beach are going to cause problems there. You can read to find out about the problems.
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Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 26, 2021
With six days to go until global climate talks kick off in Glasgow, the noise of announcements and initiatives is growing louder. The chances of success remain decidedly mixed.
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 26, 2021
With a 4.2-cent increase, the national diesel average came in at $3.713 per gallon. This increase was roughly half of the 8.5-cent increase, to $3.671, for the week of October 18.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Enveyo, a transportation management system (TMS) and logistics optimization software provider, announced the launch of its customer delivery experience management solution, Alerting.
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 26, 2021
A new report recently issued by Milwaukee-based supply chain consultancy Armstrong & Associates, entitled “Dedicated Contract Carriage vs. Dedicated Truckload Capacity—The Search for Untapped Capacity,” takes a deep dive into the challenges the trucking sector faces, at a time when capacity is perhaps tighter than it has ever been.
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
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 26, 2021
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. This post by Brett Wetzel from Breakthrough’s blog provides an overview of four types of alternative energies for heavy-duty transportation.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Cloud technology has helped companies adopt a wide range of supply chain solutions. But it has also presented them with certain challenges, says Eric Rempel, chief innovation officer with Redwood Logistics.
ShipLilly
OCTOBER 26, 2021
A modern floor with legs of a crowd walking in a shopping mall in the background. The latest logistics report indicates several patterns that should be of interest or even concern to the entire shipping industry. First, retailers are rushing to restock their stores in preparation for the holiday season which means increased demand for shipping services.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Icertis, a contract intelligence company, launched a series of new industry-vertical CLM solutions, delivering industry-specific template configurations, contracting processes, provision/clause AI models and business reports.
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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.
NGT News
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Hino Trucks has introduced Hino Edge, a third-generation connected vehicle solution. It synergizes the digital connection between the fleet customer, dealer network, telematics service providers (TSP) and Hino Ultimate Support Center. This solution replaces Hino Insight and is included on qualifying 22MY and newer Hino conventional trucks as standard equipment.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 26, 2021
The U.S.’s biggest retail lobby asked Congress to pass a $1.2 trillion infrastructure package as well as update shipping and trucking laws to ease a supply chain crisis that’s raising prices and causing shortages.
NGT News
OCTOBER 26, 2021
In its International Energy Outlook 2021, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates the global light-duty vehicle (LDV) fleet contained 1.31 billion vehicles in 2020. It projects this fleet will grow to 2.21 billion vehicles by 2050, and electric vehicles (EV) – any LDV with a charging plug – will grow from 0.7% of the […]. The post EIA Projects a Peak for Global Conventional Vehicle Fleet in 2038 appeared first on NGT News.
Now, That's Logistics
OCTOBER 26, 2021
In 2020, the top ocean freight ports in the Americas were all located in the U.S., where Los Angeles, Ca., Newark, N.J., Long Beach, Ca., Savannah, Ga., and Houston, Texas, claimed the top five spots for total TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units of cargo capacity—a measure used for container ships and container ports). According to Supply Chain Management Review , all five of these ports saw capacity increases in 2020, a year when COVID-19 negatively impacted supply chains, world economies, entir
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Logistics Bureau
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Outsourcing can add a very significant value to your enterprise. But what can go wrong when outsourcing, and what are the pitfalls to avoid? Watch this: Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: Insource or Outsource Your Warehousing: What Makes Most Sense? 8 Reasons Companies Bring Outsourced Operations Back In-house. 10 Common Pitfalls to Avoid in Logistics Outsourcing. 6 Quick Tips for Successful Logistics Outsourcing.
Turvo
OCTOBER 26, 2021
What’s in this article : In-house developed software is a thing of the past. Technological evolution has made the cost of in-house software unbearable in the long term for most companies. In-house IT departments cannot create software that is competitive with commercially available solutions. Most vendors that sell business software can create an implementation and adaptation strategy for a specific company.
Blue Grace Logistics
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Changing automotive supply chains continue to request strategic help from logistics providers. FreightWaves. Grace Sharkey, Reporter. Oct 26, 2021. Between customer demand for electric vehicles, chip shortages, and environmental, social and governance initiatives, the already complicated automotive supply chain has gone through a whirlwind of changes — changes likely to cost the industry north of $100 billion in revenue in 2021.
IoT World Today
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Deep North, a California startup that uses artificial intelligence (AI) with computer vision to analyze video from security cameras, has raised $17 million in series A funding round. The financing was led by Celesta Capital and Yobi Partners with participation from Conviction Investment Partners. The investment is aimed at scaling the business. Custom Analytics.
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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
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Upskilling your drivers is important for numerous reasons. Road transport is a heavily regulated industry so there are naturally several mandatory training requirements, depending on the work being carried out. But more generally, it also promotes safe driving, reduces road collisions, and can help keep your workforce feel supported in their job. HGV training and recruitment expert, Driver Hire Training , has revealed some top tips for keeping your drivers’ skills fresh.
MercuryGate
OCTOBER 26, 2021
With more sustainability initiatives taking hold in enterprises, more logistics and freight professionals are asking what does deadhead mean in trucking and how can reducing deadhead help drive increased sustainability? Deadhead in trucking refers to miles driven by a truck that is empty or has unused space. Spending money on gas and other operating costs […].
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Innovation holds the key to reducing emissions and creating a greener and more sustainable trade and logistics industry in Europe, according to global end-to-end logistics and smart trade enabler, DP World. DP World operates 20 terminals in 12 countries across the breadth of Europe, all of which are at various stages of their respective journeys towards implementing more sustainable operations.
I.C.E. Transport
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Outsourcing to a freight forwarder for small business international shipments can save you a lot of trouble and money. A good forwarder has the expertise, and the access to capacity, to keep your shipments cost-effective and trouble-free. That’s especially important when your own company has a lean staff and doesn’t have much experience with global trade.
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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
OCTOBER 26, 2021
By now, most people are familiar with the basic concept of digitalisation. Robots clean windows and floors, and there are apps and fitness trackers to help monitor their users’ health. And while technology has already become an everyday part of practically everyone’s life, there are still concerns that machines will replace people when it comes to solving business problems.
Penske Move Ahead
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Paving the way in innovative transportation and logistics solutions, Penske Logistics has been selected as a 2021 Top Trucker by Inbound Logistics. The 2021 Top 100 Truckers list is comprised of the best equipped companies that meet and surpass Inbound Logistics readers' evolving motor freight transportation needs and offer diverse operational capabilities.
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Dachser, DB Schenker, duisport and Rhenus have established the Open Logistics Foundation. The purpose of the non-profit foundation is to build a European open-source community aiming to promote digitalisation in logistics and supply chain management based on open source and standardise logistics processes through de facto standards. Not only is a technology initiative like this unique in logistics to date, the founding members are also taking on a pioneering role as to the future topic of open s
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