Blue Grace Logistics
OCTOBER 7, 2021
The shipping industry must use technology and digitization to optimize operations and achieve their sustainability goals. . What’s in this article: How to gain sustainability through digitalization and technology. Sustainability and an ecological conscience can be profitable. Some tips to become greener. The pressure on shippers is rarely as high as it is in current times.
Food Logistics
OCTOBER 7, 2021
Ryder opens five new locations to used vehicles for industrial logistics. The new plan follows a significant growth year in demand for used vehicles as the sector grows at the same time new vehicle manufacturing stalls.
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Shipsta
OCTOBER 7, 2021
In part one of our series on sustainability in freight procurement, we discussed the challenges shippers face to reduce CO2 emissions.
NGT News
OCTOBER 7, 2021
NFI Group Inc.’s New Flyer of America Inc. subsidiary has received a new contract from Foothill Transit for 20 zero-emission, hydrogen fuel cell-electric Xcelsior CHARGE H2 40-foot, heavy-duty transit buses. This order is supported by Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funds. Foothill Transit is based in West Covina, Calif., operating one of the largest fleets of […].
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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 and Logistics
OCTOBER 7, 2021
What happens to ships that nobody wants anymore? The lifetime of a ship is roughly 20 years, before it is no longer economical to repair it. And technology advances may make a ship obsolete before that.
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Logistics Management
OCTOBER 7, 2021
United States retail container import levels are expected to remain elevated but may be in line for a decline, due to port congestion, according to the most recent edition of the Global Port Tracker report, which was issued today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and maritime consultancy Hackett Associates.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 7, 2021
A Biden administration effort to untangle global chip supply snarls is facing resistance from lawmakers and executives in Taiwan and South Korea, complicating attempts to resolve the bottlenecks hurting industries from automobiles to consumer electronics.
Shipping and Freight Resource
OCTOBER 7, 2021
Spot freight rates are plummeting. Chinese factory output is throttled by power shortages, exacerbating trade imbalances, and distorting demand for shipping containers. Freight forwarders are left holding the bag as demand for space falls along with prices. Suffern, NY, October 06, 2021 —Shippers might finally be catching a break, as China-US spot freight rates plunge in the first week of October.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 7, 2021
Tom Garrison, vice president and general manager of client security strategy with Intel Corp., assesses the current state of supply chain security, and discusses what companies must do to become more resilient to cyberattack.
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 7, 2021
Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published recently titled “The DNA of Transportation Management Systems.” The research, conducted by Adelante SCM and commissioned by Manhattan Associates, highlights important building blocks of a modern transportation management system (TMS). Please visit the report page for more information about the research and to.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 7, 2021
The hit from China’s energy crunch is starting to ripple throughout the globe, hurting everyone from Toyota Motor Corp. to Australian sheep farmers and makers of cardboard boxes.
NGT News
OCTOBER 7, 2021
VSBLTY Groupe Technologies Corp., a software provider of security and retail analytics technology, has signed a five-year contract with EOS Linx to install its DataCaptor analytics solution in EOS Charge stations. VSBLTY’s DataCaptor leverages camera and sensor technology with artificial intelligence (machine learning and computer vision) to provide real-time analytics and audience measurement.
Overdrive Online
OCTOBER 7, 2021
Missouri-based Gary Jones' latest working show truck – a big-bunk 2007 Peterbilt 379 that features airbrushed stylings building on the look of his previous rigs.
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.
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 7, 2021
Following comments made by United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai earlier this week, regarding the White House’s new approach to the United States-China bilateral trade relationship, Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman caught up with global trade economist Dr. Walter Kemmsies, president of The Kemmsies Group, a provider of industrial and logistics real estate brokerage and consulting services.
NGT News
OCTOBER 7, 2021
Global hydrogen provider Air Products’ new liquid hydrogen plant at its La Porte, Texas facility is onstream to supply increasing demand in several customer markets. The new La Porte liquid hydrogen plant produces approximately 30 tons per day and will draw its hydrogen to be liquefied from Air Products’ existing Gulf Coast hydrogen pipeline network, […].
United World Transporation
OCTOBER 7, 2021
You’ve just gotten your CDL, and you’re eager to start driving, but to do that, you’ll need to land your first job. As daunting as this task might seem, it’s a lot easier than you might imagine. After all, the trucking industry is in desperate need of drivers, so that alone already makes you valuable. However, trucking companies aren’t going to just throw jobs at you because you will likely have zero driving experience.
NGT News
OCTOBER 7, 2021
Kempower, an e-mobility charging technology provider, is partnering with Gilbarco Veeder-Root (GVR), a technology solutions provider for the retail fueling and convenience market. GVR will offer Kempower’s EV chargers as part of its EVerse offering, which also includes network management software, installation and maintenance services. Kempower’s DC fast charging solutions are built to scale as […].
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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.
Trux
OCTOBER 7, 2021
When did you start your career in construction? Was it decades ago? Last year? Somewhere in between? The construction industry is filled with veterans and novices alike and the pathways to get involved in construction are changing rapidly. One of the emerging fields attracting the next generation of professionals working in the industry is construction technology.
Parade
OCTOBER 7, 2021
The list of 100 companies honors innovation and disruption within the freight industry. Parade is delighted to share that it has received a 2022 FreightTech Award. The 2022 FreightTech 100 , which is comprised of a veritable who's who of innovators, movers and shakers within the freight and supply chain space, is compiled annually by FreightWaves, the industry's leading media platform.
NGT News
OCTOBER 7, 2021
Clean Energy Fuels Corp., a provider of clean fuel for the transportation market, has won a competitive solicitation to design, construct and maintain a hydrogen station and supply liquid hydrogen fuel for Foothill Transit, an environmentally friendly bus service in Southern California that averages 14 million rides a year. “Being awarded our first hydrogen station […].
Parade
OCTOBER 7, 2021
The list of 100 companies honors innovation and disruption within the freight industry. Parade is delighted to share that it has received a 2022 FreightTech Award. The 2022 FreightTech 100 , which is comprised of a veritable who's who of innovators, movers and shakers within the freight and supply chain space, is compiled annually by FreightWaves, the industry's leading media platform.
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 7, 2021
The Irvine, California-based startup has a multibillion-dollar contract with Amazon to build delivery vans, and this month has started delivering its first vehicle to customers.
Turvo
OCTOBER 7, 2021
Leading supply chain collaboration application Turvo recently announced a new partnership with North America’s leading provider of live carrier and API connectivity for transportation management, Banyan Technology. The integration merges Turvo’s digital applications with Banyan’s LIVE Connect technology, bringing a streamlined approach to supply chain management.
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 7, 2021
Descartes Systems Group , a global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, has unveiled artificial intelligence (AI)- and machine learning (ML)-based enhancements to its Routing Mobile & Telematics suite. The enhancements help customers achieve outstanding optimisation results and learn from real-world outcomes to maximise fleet performance. “ Descartes has a long history of innovation, including robotic process automation for standardisation and automation of route pla
FW Logsitcs
OCTOBER 7, 2021
When you begin using warehouse services, you may have questions about how to store your products. Let’s review some frequently asked questions about warehousing temperatures and services, so you can have a better understanding of how to store your products and what services to ask your logistics provider about. FAQs About Warehouse Temperatures. What temperatures do warehouses provide for product storage?
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
RPA Labs
OCTOBER 7, 2021
Logistics managers and experts should budget for automation so that they can improve their current document management system for shipping. As businesses and organizations in logistics drift from the more traditional supply chain processes, embracing automation across all activities, from customer service requests through managing the ever-growing list of emails, will put them on the path to greater productivity, growth and scalability.
MercuryGate
OCTOBER 7, 2021
While there is no denying the value of end-to-end supply chain visibility, professionals in the transportation and shipping industries say there is one key area—first-mile logistics—where visibility efforts fall short. According to Supply Chain Digital, end-to-end optimization from the first through the final mile, is essential to unlocking meaningful cost reductions in any supply chain: […].
I.C.E. Transport
OCTOBER 7, 2021
An alarming number of shippers these days are desperately searching for someone to rescue their containers. The problem? Companies contract with steamship lines for door-to-door cargo shipping, and then the lines provide terrible service. Sometimes containers even get stranded at ports or rail terminals for weeks. How can you avoid those problems? Let’s take a look.
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