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Rock Stars of the Supply Chain: Trucking is the Backbone of America

Food Logistics

Daniel Adams, director of traffic for AMX and one of the winners of Food Logistics’ 2023 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award, explains why being in the trucking industry is so fulfilling.

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The Tech that Automated 60 Million Shipments with Chadd Olesen

The Logistics of Logistics

Chadd Olesen and Joe Lynch discuss the tech that automated 60 million shipments. That tech belongs to AVRL and Chadd is the Co-Founder and CEO. AVRL’s Generation platform converts complex domain expertise into a rich, storied decision trees that can be cross-linked, aggregated across domains, and parsed by existing ERP, smart forms, mobile apps, and RPA.

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Staci Group Acquires Amware Fulfillment to Create Global Fulfillment Capability

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Staci , Europe’s leading multichannel fulfillment provider, has completed the acquisition of Amware Fulfillment LLC, a top provider of direct-to-consumer, order fulfillment services with 15 facilities across the U.S.

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Leveraging Technology to Source Capacity Faster and Build Stronger Carrier Relationships

Talking Logistics

Looking back at the past two years, one of the big lessons learned is that companies can no longer afford to stand on the sidelines of digital transformation. This applies to shippers, carriers, freight brokers, and others in the industry. As we move forward in 2023 and beyond, how will technology help facilitate and improve. Read more The post Leveraging Technology to Source Capacity Faster and Build Stronger Carrier Relationships appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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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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The Top 3 Threats to Fresh Produce Transportation

Food Logistics

Whether the recent spike in popularity is due to increasing environmental concerns, personal wellness goals or something else, people are consuming more whole foods in their daily diet than ever.

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Manufacturing activity inches up in February, getting closer to growth, reports ISM

Logistics Management

The report’s key metric, the PMI, at 47.7 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), eked out a 0.3% increase, from January to February, contracting, at a slower rate, for the fourth consecutive month. The last four months of contraction, through February, were preceded by a stretch of 29 consecutive months of growth. ISM also said that the overall economy contracted, at a slower rate, in February, for the third consecutive month, which was preceded by 30 consecutive months of growth.

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Are Gig Workers Independent Contractors or Employees?

Supply Chain Brain

For the good of the economy at large, we need to grow income opportunities for the nation’s workforce while ensuring fair treatment of workers.

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National diesel average falls 8.2 cents, to $4.294 per gallon, reports EIA

Logistics Management

With an 8.2-cent decline, the national average came in at $4.294 per gallon, following an 8.2-cent decrease, to $4.376, for the week of November 20, and a 9.5-cent decrease to, $4.

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CVSA's new out-of-service criteria: What owner-ops need to know

Overdrive Online

This year's updates to the CVSA's out-of-service criteria mostly benefit operators with somewhat "less stringent" OOS conditions in place around drugs and the logbook.

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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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J.D. Power: Rivian R1T Ranks Highest Among EVs

NGT News

According to the new J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study, owners’ satisfaction with their overall experience is shifting to more traditional factors such as quality and styling as more battery electric vehicle (BEV) models become available for purchase. In its first year of eligibility, the Rivian R1T ranks highest overall, with […] The post J.D.

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Hay in the barn: CAP Trucking's 2003 Peterbilt 379

Overdrive Online

A visit with 2022 Small Fleet Champ and CAP owner Chris Porricelli yields the story of this '03 classic, bought with the "truck, trailer, bulkhead and pallet jack and with the southbound load" out of Pennsylvania as part of the deal in 2017.

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Viridi Energy Building Renewable Natural Gas Project in Wisconsin

NGT News

Viridi Energy has begun construction on a landfill renewable natural gas project at the Marathon County Solid Waste Department’s landfill in Ringle, Wis. The company says the project will convert landfill gas into RNG – more than 3 million GGE annually – that will be used for the transportation sector and other end uses. “As […] The post Viridi Energy Building Renewable Natural Gas Project in Wisconsin appeared first on NGT News.

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CAP Trucking's 2003 Peterbilt 379

Overdrive Online

A visit with 2022 Small Fleet Champ and CAP owner Chris Porricelli yields the story of this '03 classic, bought with the "truck, trailer, bulkhead and pallet jack and with the southbound load" out of Pennsylvania as part of the deal in 2017.

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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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Clean Energy Sees Major Growth in Renewable Natural Gas Sales

NGT News

Clean Energy Fuels Corp., a company focused on natural gas fuel and refueling solutions for transportation, says it sold 54.4 million gallons of renewable natural gas (RNG) in the fourth quarter of 2022, representing a 21.2% increase compared to the fourth quarter of 2021. In 2022, the company sold nearly 200 million gallons of RNG, […] The post Clean Energy Sees Major Growth in Renewable Natural Gas Sales appeared first on NGT News.

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Mitigating Cargo Theft in Food Distribution

Food Logistics

Regardless of the product you move and how you move it, implement the necessary tools, technologies and training to mitigate cargo theft and protect your product, people and trucks.

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Hino Trucks, Hexagon Purus Eyeing Agreement for Electric Heavy-Duty Trucks

NGT News

Hexagon Purus, a manufacturer of zero-emission mobility and infrastructure solutions, says it is in advanced discussions with Hino Trucks for a long-term distribution agreement under which Hexagon Purus expects to produce complete battery-electric heavy-duty trucks for the U.S. market, distributed exclusively through select qualifying dealers in Hino’s network.

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ABS, cargo securement emphasis of Roadcheck blitz in May

Commercial Carrier Journal

While itself not an OOS violation, ABS helps reduce the risk of collision, and cargo securement is a Top 5 OOS issue.

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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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Eaton CDA, LIVC Technologies Yield Impressive Emissions Performance

NGT News

Eaton says tests has proven that its cylinder deactivation (CDA) and late intake valve closing (LIVC) technologies simultaneously reduce nitrogen oxides (NOx) and carbon dioxide (CO2), helping to meet future global emissions requirements for diesel-engine powered commercial vehicles. The testing – which was conducted by FEV – measured fuel consumption and exhaust temperature, from which […] The post Eaton CDA, LIVC Technologies Yield Impressive Emissions Performance appeared fi

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Chinese Cars Rise in Russia After Fury Drove Western Brands Out

Supply Chain Brain

The rewards Chinese companies are reaping in Russia are small compared to the geopolitical risks they’re taking.

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Ballard Supplying Hydrogen Fuel Cells for High-Horsepower Application

NGT News

Ballard Power Systems is supplying First Mode with 30 hydrogen fuel cell modules to power several hybrid hydrogen and battery ultra-class mining haul trucks. The fuel cell modules will be integrated into powerplants built in Seattle and installed in trucks that will be operated at First Mode’s Proving Grounds in Centralia, Wash. The trucks are […] The post Ballard Supplying Hydrogen Fuel Cells for High-Horsepower Application appeared first on NGT News.

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Navigating the Changing Tides of Container Shipping: Price Wars, Overcapacity and New Ships

ShipLilly

Price wars, cheap contracts, & new ships There is widespread interest in the next steps for the container trade following a series of significant changes. For example, the past few months have seen new shipping alliances, increasing price competition, the risk of over-capacity, and drastic changes in trade volumes. Ocean carriers are considering the falling spot rates and whether they will turn into a long-term pattern.

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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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Postal Service Initiates Fleet Electrification with Nearly 10,000 EVs

NGT News

The United States Postal Service has awarded a contract for 9,250 Ford E-Transit battery electric vehicles (BEVs), as well as placed initial orders for more than 14,000 charging stations to be deployed at postal service facilities. Delivery of the vehicles is intended to begin in December of this year; the Ford E-Transit is manufactured in […] The post Postal Service Initiates Fleet Electrification with Nearly 10,000 EVs appeared first on NGT News.

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2023 QTR 1 BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index – LinkedIn Live

Blue Grace Logistics

Webinars Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics 2024 QTR 1 BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index – LinkedIn Live The BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index (LCI) compiles shipper forecasts on the next quarter’s anticipated performance regarding revenue, inventory and orders.

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Goodyear Releases New Tire Tailored to Regional-Haul Electric Trucks

NGT News

Goodyear has introduced RangeMax RSD EV, the company’s first electric vehicle-ready tire compatible with EV and gas- or diesel-powered regional work vehicles. The RangeMax RSD EV is Goodyear’s best regional drive tire for energy efficiency, the company says. Equipped to handle the higher load capacities of EVs, RangeMax RSD EV was engineered to deliver lower […] The post Goodyear Releases New Tire Tailored to Regional-Haul Electric Trucks appeared first on NGT News.

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2024 QTR 1 BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index – LinkedIn Live

Blue Grace Logistics

Webinars Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics 2024 QTR 1 BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index – LinkedIn Live The BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index (LCI) compiles shipper forecasts on the next quarter’s anticipated performance regarding revenue, inventory and orders.

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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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Continental Adds Tiger Trailers to Fleet

Logistics Business Magazine

Continental, one of the world’s leading tyre manufacturers, has further bolstered its UK articulated fleet through the addition of seven more box vans from Tiger Trailers, with this particular order divided into two different products to suit its operational requirements. The tyre firm’s first Tiger order for 2023 is comprised of five 4.2m high box van trailers for their next day regional truck tyre delivery and casing collection business, and a pair of 4.8m tall ‘high cube’ variants, equi

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Emergency alert! What to avoid in your Supply Chain Strategy?

Log-hub

The mistakes that can pull your supply chain far away from the progress are bad cost management strategy, lack of optimized business processes, neglecting data and KPI’s, poor customer service and no future planning. But how to get rid of them? Are you drowning and searching for lifeguards nearby? Bad decision-making can be the results of questionable sources, tools and business organization while doing the SWOT analysis of your achievements, missed opportunities and improvements.

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ek robotics’ New Commissioning & Layout Engineer

Logistics Business Magazine

ek robotics are delighted to welcome Simon Kirby to the UK team as the new Commissioning & Layout Engineer. Simon (pictured) brings with him a wealth of experience, having previously spent 8 years working in the Materials Handling Equipment industry. In his previous role, after four years as a Service Engineer, he progressed into the Logistics Solutions Department where he specialised in commissioning Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs).