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Choosing a Career in Logistics

Talking Logistics

When talking to logistics professionals over the years, a common thread emerges – they almost all fell into this industry. In other words, they didn’t study supply chain or logistics in college, or start their careers in the field, but they eventually landed in the industry, fell in love with it, and have never looked. Read more The post Choosing a Career in Logistics appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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ILA, USMX Contract Negotiations Remain in Limbo

Food Logistics

Negotiations show signs of breaking down, making a strike appear increasingly likely, threatening to disrupt nearly half of the nation's ocean trade. Here's what this means for the future of supply chain.

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Internet of Things (IoT): Transforming Real-Time Data Collection and Tracking for Digital Product Passports

Logistics Viewpoints

IoT: Powering the Future of Digital Product Passports The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to impact how industries track products and manage data. This network of devices enables seamless, automatic data collection from physical objects in near real-time. IoT sensors attached to products monitor various parameters such as temperature, humidity, location, and other factors critical to a product’s lifecycle.

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Driver Inc. truckers can’t have their cake and eat it too

Truck News

“Stop wage theft!” “I am owed $10,000!” “Enforce payment orders!” “End misidentification!” Another weekend brought another protest to Ontario’s trucking heartland – Brampton.

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How To Set Up Innovation So That It Aligns With And Enables Corporate Strategy

Speaker: Paul Heller

Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro

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Navistar rebranding to International Motors

Commercial Carrier Journal

The Lisle, Ill.-based truck maker will operate as International Motors, LLC, and digital products and services will be rebranded under the new My International umbrella.

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Now Is the Time to Proactively Address Supply Chain Risk Mitigation

Supply Chain Brain

Traditional supply chain risk-management strategies are based on limited and static sources of insight, and often fail to support cross-functional collaboration

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Update on a Possible Strike Between the ILA and USMX: What to Know

MTS Logistics

At More Than Shipping, we are committed to informing you about the ongoing negotiations between the International Longshoreman Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd. (USMX) and how it could affect your supply chain operations. The existing contract between USMX and ILA expires on September 30th. Despite USMX’s efforts to resume discussions with ILA on a new Master Contract, they have faced challenges in arranging a meeting with ILA leadership.

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New 'carrier vetting' craze among brokers bad for trucking?

Overdrive Online

Owner-operators, and many of the statistics themselves, confirm brokers' attempts to usurp industry experience with "carrier vetting" tech tools have failed tremendously. 64% of owner-ops say the turn is bad for business.

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September 25, 2024 Update

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home September 25, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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The Essential Role of Gripper Technology in Optimizing Pick-and-Place Robotics

Heico Sandee, Founder & CEO of Smart Robotics, emphasizes the critical role of gripper technology in optimizing pick-and-place robotics. He discusses how tailored grippers enhance precision, speed, and reliability, driving efficiency in warehouses.

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FAA Audit Details Boeing's Pattern of 'Troubling Production Problems'

Supply Chain Brain

The FAA identified several instances where Boeing workers cut corners, including one mechanic who used an improvised device to measure gaps between components.

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Truck driver collides with angry motorist: Was this accident preventable?

Commercial Carrier Journal

Explore a recent collision between a truck driver and an angry motorist. Was this accident preventable?

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Arbitration Board Rules in Favor of U.S. Steel's Sale to Japanese Manufacturer

Supply Chain Brain

Nippon has promised to invest $1.4 billion in facilities with USW representation, and not conduct layoffs while the union's existing labor deal remains in place.

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Grupo Edora, REVO ZERO Join Forces to Develop Green Hydrogen Projects

NGT News

Grupo Édora, a European renewable energy developer, has made a strategic investment in zero-emissions technology company REVO ZERO to accelerate the deployment of a green hydrogen generation and refueling network in the United States and Europe. Under the terms of this investment, Grupo Édora has acquired a stake in REVO ZERO, and the two companies […] The post Grupo Edora, REVO ZERO Join Forces to Develop Green Hydrogen Projects appeared first on NGT News.

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10 Practical Steps To Reduce Scope 3 Emissions

Scope 3 emissions – which account for 70 – 80% of an organization’s emissions – are complex and multifaceted. They form the bulk of an organization’s environmental impact. It’s no surprise that enterprises still struggle to track and manage these emissions. '10 Practical Steps to Reduce Scope 3 Emissions' guides you through the essential phases of identifying, analyzing, and mitigating these emissions.

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China Investigates U.S. Retailer Over Boycott of Xinjiang Cotton

Supply Chain Brain

PVH's supply chain guidelines detail how the retailer prohibits all direct and indirect sourcing from the Xinjiang province.

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New FLO Project in Boston Expands Curbside Charging

NGT News

Electric vehicle charging company FLO is expanding curbside charging with a new project in Boston that will deploy FLO Core+ MAX Level 2 chargers throughout the city. This first phase of the project will include installing up to 120 FLO chargers at 30 sites in Boston, including many historically underserved communities with a prioritization for […] The post New FLO Project in Boston Expands Curbside Charging appeared first on NGT News.

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It’s time to get Canada’s economy back on track

Truck News

In early September I had the honor of being named the latest chairman of the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) – an organization I have been proud to be a part […]

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Liverpool, England Will Expand Electric Bus Fleet with 50 Double-Deckers

NGT News

In a major expansion of the Liverpool City Region’s electric bus fleet, 50 new electric double-decker buses are to be purchased as part of a 26-million-pound commitment approved at a recent Combined Authority meeting in the English port city. The new vehicles are in addition to 58 fully electric buses for the region announced in […] The post Liverpool, England Will Expand Electric Bus Fleet with 50 Double-Deckers appeared first on NGT News.

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Overcoming the Hidden Barriers to Integrating Robotics with Warehouse Management Systems

Sabine Vromans, Product Director at Smart Robotics, discusses the hidden barriers to integrating robotics with WMS. She highlights market fragmentation, integration concerns, and the need for strategic solutions to unlock automation's full potential.

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Navistar rebanding to International Motors

Commercial Carrier Journal

The Lisle, Ill.-based truck maker will operate as International Motors, LLC, and digital products and services will be rebranded under the new My International umbrella.

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Shipping off track to meet 5% Zero-emission Fuel Target

Logistics Business Magazine

The global shipping industry is not on track to meet its target of having zero-emission fuels account for 5% of all fuels by 2030. That’s according to a new report from the UCL Energy Institute, UN Climate Change High-Level Champions, and the Getting to Zero Coalition (a Global Maritime Forum initiative), which they hope will act as a “serious wake-up call” to the industry.

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Hurricane Helene Update

Penske Move Ahead

As of 5 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 25, the following Penske locations have adjusted operating hours, due to Hurricane Helene. These locations in Florida will be closed Thursday, Sept. 26 and reopen at 6 a.m., Friday, Sept. 27: 047210 Ft. Myers 072810 Sarasota 072110 Clearwater The following Florida locations will close at noon, Thursday, Sept. 26 and reopen at 6 a.m., Friday, Sept. 27. 515610 Tampa Airport 053810 Winter Haven 053010.Lakeland 615710 Plant City 672710 Tampa 072710 Tampa Palm River 773

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Outsourced Warehouse Stock Checks

Logistics Business Magazine

Warehousing and industrial facilities can now benefit from outsourced stock checks, thanks to pioneering new technology created by RGIS. RGIS is a provider of inventory management solutions, providing outsourced stocktaking services which save its clients time and money. Established in the retail industry for over 65 years, the company now also serves a growing base of industrial clients, thanks to its innovative RGIS Vision technology.

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The What, Why and How of Total Procurement Orchestration

By 2027, Gartner predicts that 40% of sourcing will be handled outside of the procurement function. How can procurement pros ensure that the process is efficient and unified for all users? For a synchronized and democratized approach to procurement, leaders are embracing total procurement orchestration solutions. The What, Why and How of Total Procurement Orchestration details how a multi-level orchestration strategy streamlines procurement processes.

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Manufacturers shift towards low-code application designers

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

No-code and low-code tools, also known as application designers, empower non developer end users to build applications and rapidly solve for immediate needs. Although not a new concept, the technology has been slow to penetrate manufacturing in part due to the age and size of the systems in use for managing these processes. This is changing and changing fast.

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Rental Fleet Investment Announced

Logistics Business Magazine

Commercial fleet provider Fraikin is investing £35 million in 400 new vehicles to support its national short-term rental fleet, expanding and modernising its offering to customers across the UK. The new additions, which are all compliant with Transport for London’s Direct Vision Standard (DVS) and equipped with Fraikin’s digital MYSMARTFLEET connected technologies package, now means that 80% of the company’s total rental fleet will be under 12 months old.

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Biden Administration Presses Freight Railroads to Offer More Paid Sick Days

Supply Chain Brain

Over the past two years, the share of Class I freight railroad employees who are provided paid sick days surged from 5% to 90%.

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DP World Boosts Terminal Productivity with TOUGHBOOK

Logistics Business Magazine

DP World Southampton faced significant challenges with its paper-based system for managing container loading and unloading. This traditional method was not only prone to errors but also inefficient, particularly in the terminal’s harsh weather conditions. As the terminal sought to enhance productivity and ensure the accurate placement of containers, the need for a more reliable and modern approach became clear.

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EROAD’s Guide to Running a Sustainable Trucking Business

Over the last three decades, emissions from new trucks have been reduced by more than 98 percent. In fact, it would take 60 of today’s trucks to generate the same level of emissions from a single truck in 1988. Despite these impressive improvements, many trucking businesses continue to seek methods to achieve sustainability goals in a viable, measurable way.

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Keeping Loading Bays Safe

Logistics Business Magazine

Loading bays are busy places. People, vehicles and machinery are constantly moving and the risk of injury, property damage or disruption to the supply chain is high. In fact, it’s estimated that 25% of industrial accidents occur in loading bays – and for every incident, there are around 600 close calls. Identify the risks Any loading bay is a high-risk environment, but when workers are busy or fatigued, wearing hearing protection or facing language barriers, the potential for human error and acc