MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The South China Morning Post reports that feeder operators – who transport goods from smaller ports to larger terminals – plan to suspend service in the southern part of China for at least six additional weeks during the Chinese New Year period. The purpose of the suspensions will be for strict state-mandated quarantine measures meant to stifle any further growth of Covid-19 cases in China, where the government continues to pursue a zero-Covid policy.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Understanding Uber Freight with Raj Subbiah. Raj Subbiah and Joe Lynch discuss understanding Uber Freight. Raj is Head of Product for Uber Freight , a logistics platform built on the power of Uber with the goal to reshape global logistics and deliver reliability, flexibility and transparency for shippers and carriers. About Raj Subbiah. Raj Subbiah is Head of Product for Uber Freight , Uber’s logistics business that seamlessly connects shippers and carriers across the US, Canada, and Europe.

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AIMMS

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The post Model Sustainability Trade-offs in Supply Chain Network Design to Reduce Emissions appeared first on AIMMS.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Editor’s Note: In March 2015, we published a post titled “Did You Ask A Good Question Today?” that discussed why asking good questions is an important skill, especially for supply chain professionals. We revisited this topic a few weeks ago with our Indago supply chain research community. Below are some highlights from the survey results. Read more Revisiting Asking Good Questions (Insights from Indago).

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Advertiser: GEP

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Logistics Management

DECEMBER 1, 2021

“Anytime the supply chain is on ’60 Minutes or the front page of the Washington Post, it is probably not because we are doing such a great job. Certainly, intermodal has had a very difficult 2021 so far.” Those were the opening comments made by Larry Gross, president of Gross Transportation Consulting, at the RailTrends conference hosted by Progressive Railroading magazine and independent railroad analyst Tony Hatch last month.

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Logistics Management

DECEMBER 1, 2021

In its monthly Manufacturing Report on Business, ISM said that the report’s key metric, the PMI, was 61.1 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), up 0.3% compared to October’s 60.8 reading. This represented the 18th consecutive month of growth, at a faster rate, coupled with November also representing the 18th consecutive month of growth for the overall economy.

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Truck News

DECEMBER 1, 2021

There’s a clumsy sign taped beneath the menu and ordering screen at my local coffee joint’s drive-through lane. It bugs me a lot. It’s on ordinary white 8.5×11 printer paper, with words in fairly large type obviously written in Word. It’s been there for months, now fading badly. “Due to a staff shortage,” it begins, […].

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Logistics Management

DECEMBER 1, 2021

TFI International Inc., a Canadian holding company that is parent to truckload giant CFI and other transport entities, said it has acquired Carthage, Missouri-based D&D Sexton, a provider of refrigerated transportation services.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 1, 2021

One of the world’s biggest ocean carriers is dangling incentives of as much as $200 a container for help in clearing the backlog at Southern California’s ports.

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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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NGT News

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Valvoline Inc. is partnering with Arrival as a fleet partner to further advance Valvoline’s strategy in extending its preventive auto maintenance service model to electric vehicles (EV) and hybrids. Utilizing Arrival’s Service Platform, Valvoline will have access to repair and maintenance documentation, in-person and online training, predictive and automated diagnostics, and parts distribution. “Valvoline’s quick, […].

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Richard Cabrera, executive vice president and head of middle-market banking with Umpqua Bank, details the permanent changes that businesses will be making in their inventory strategies as a result of COVID-19 and the subsequent supply chain meltdown.

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NGT News

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Geotab, an IoT and connected transportation company, and Enterprise Fleet Management, a fleet management provider with more than 649,000 vehicles across North America, have announced results from one of Geotab’s largest fleet Electric Vehicle Suitability Assessments. With the transition to electric vehicles (EV) underway across North America and fleets faced with the challenges of meeting […].

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 1, 2021

President Biden said his administration’s work has begun to alleviate supply chain disruptions and that higher inflation is a “natural byproduct” of the global economy’s recovery from the pandemic.

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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.

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NGT News

DECEMBER 1, 2021

EO Charging has filed a new technology patent that will transform the smart charging of electric vehicle (EV) fleets. EO’s new ISO 15118-compliant EV chargers and software will unlock the future integration of commercial EVs into the smart grid (V2G) and leverage AI and machine learning (ML) to provide both public and private fleets of […]. The post EO Charging Files Patent for New Fleet Charging Technology appeared first on NGT News.

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Dedola Global Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The Current Situation in the Asia Pacific Trade. As Chinese factories roared back to life following the Covid lockdowns of 2020, coal consumption within the country skyrocketed. This spike in consumption led to power shortages and government rationing and has negatively impacted the supply chain throughout 2021. Energy shortages have led to factory closings, production delays and choked the flow of imports from Chinese ports.

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NGT News

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Motiv Power Systems and EverCharge have signed a nationwide reseller agreement to incorporate EverCharge charging stations and smart-charging power optimization solutions into the suite of Motiv Energy solutions for commercial EV fleets. Motiv will offer customers the option to bundle chargers with EVs and serve as primary support for fleet operators using the combination of […].

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 1, 2021

E2open Parent Holdings, Inc., a network-based provider of a cloud-based, mission-critical, end-to-end supply chain management platform, announced the release of its fourth-quarter technology update, with major innovations to help clients make informed business decisions amid challenging economic conditions.

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Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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NGT News

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Electric Last Mile Solutions Inc. (ELMS) has received a firm purchase order from Zeeba Vans, a Los Angeles-based mobility company, for 50 ELMS Urban Delivery vans with the intent to purchase hundreds more in 2022. Zeeba has a fleet that consists of several thousand vans with plans to add 2,500 all-electric vans by the end […]. The post Zeeba Purchases Commercial Electric Vehicles from ELMS appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Soaring commodity prices and supply chain bottlenecks are threatening to push up the cost of batteries seen as crucial in the fight against climate change.

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NGT News

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Merchants Fleet has launched its new Electrify Fleet Hub, an online tool providing centralized information designed to help fleet managers make a seamless adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) as part of their sustainability goals. The new online tool includes a convenient EV Finder that allows users to research current and future EV models based on […].

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Those people who start the Christmas season while clearing the Thanksgiving dishes might have the right idea.

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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.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Transaid has commenced a major project to provide access to fast, quality Covid-19 screening for truck drivers at border crossings in Uganda. The initiative aims to help reduce the spread and impact of Covid-19 and lessen the economic burden on transport companies by offering rapid antigen testing for drivers – a move which it is hoped will help shape policies for the use of such tests in the future.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The record volume of cargo moving through the U.S.’s busiest port complex is likely to continue amid high consumer demand for goods, the head of the Port of Long Beach said.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Two leading developers of innovative drone technology, Germany-based HHLA Sky and US-based Iris Automation , have announced a partnership to increase safety when manned and unmanned aircraft share the same airspace. By integrating their unique technologies, the companies are aiming to improve two of the most challenging current tasks in drone operations beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS): to remotely, globally and simultaneously control over 100 industrial drones from a centralised control cent

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Seegrid Corporation, a provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for material handling, announced new details surrounding the technology that powers Seegrid Palion Lift AMR, the company’s first autonomous lift truck.

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DECEMBER 1, 2021

DHL and the NYU Stern School of Business have released the 2021 update of the DHL Global Connectedness Index. Now in its 10th year, this report provides a fresh view on the impact of the pandemic on globalisation by analysing international flows of trade, capital, information, and people. While there are different trends across types of flows, the overall DHL Global Connectedness Index just declined very modestly in 2020 and is on track to rise in 2021.

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Dedola Global Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The Current Situation in the Asia Pacific Trade As Chinese factories roared back to life following the Covid lockdowns of 2020, coal consumption within the country skyrocketed. This spike in consumption led to power shortages and government rationing and has negatively impacted the supply chain throughout 2021. Energy shortages have led to factory closings, production delays and choked the flow of imports from Chinese ports.

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Envase Technologies

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Earlier this year (2021) research by Consumer Reports found that many electric and hybrid vehicles have stopping distances of between 6 and 12 feet compared to their non-electrified equivalents. This, testers concluded, could be the difference between “a near collision and a potentially fatal crash”. Consumer Reports’ findings argued that one of the major factors behind the reduced stopping distances in hybrid and electric vehicles was their use of low-rolling resistance tires.

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