Shipping and Freight Resource

JULY 9, 2021

Port Congestion and capacity crunch are impacting businesses. Supply chains and consumers have been heavily impacted. Watch industry experts unpack these impacts and what to expect. ‘Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2’ (SARS-CoV-2) better known as COVID-19 was declared as a pandemic on the 11 th of March 2020. Like all other industries around the world, the shipping, freight, maritime, logistics and supply chain industries were also impacted cause major upheavals in global trade.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 9, 2021

Cutting Out the Middleman with Mike Nervick. Mike Nervick and Joe Lynch discuss cutting out the middleman. Mike is the CEO of Sleek Technologies which is impacting the transportation industry by providing smart solutions that simplify logistics. About Mike Nervick. Michael Nervick is the CEO and founder of Sleek Technologies which is impacting the transportation industry by providing smart solutions that simplify logistics.

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Logistics Management

JULY 9, 2021

June rail carloads—at 1,175,232—were up 19.1%, or 188,164 carloads, compared to June 2020. On the intermodal side, U.S. container and trailers—at 1,386,745 containers and trailers—were up 10.9%, or 136,634 units, annually.

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West Coast and California Logistics

JULY 9, 2021

According to an article in Multichannel Merchant , UPS is issuing new surcharges which will hit shippers hard during this year’s peak season. These new surcharges will be applied between October 31 and January 15, with pricing based on percentage of package volume over and above February 2020 volumes.

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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.

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Logistics Management

JULY 9, 2021

Entitled the “Post-Covid Indicator,” Flexport said that this report leverages the company’s copious amount of data related to the movement of merchandise through the global logistics system as input, while not having as much of what it called a lag compared to government data and statistics. And it explained that is methodology based on an analysis of correlations between detailed shipping data and national consumption behavior.

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Logistics Management

JULY 9, 2021

The freight railroad and ocean shipping sectors are both very much in the crosshairs of an executive order (EO) issued by the White House this week, which is focused on promoting competition within the American Economy. A main driver for this EO, according to the White House, is that in more than 75% of U.S.-based industries, a smaller number of large companies now control more of the business than they did 20 years ago, adding that a lack of competition has increased consumer prices and also dr

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NGT News

JULY 9, 2021

Tata Motors has ordered 15 of Ballard Power Systems’70 kW FCmove-HD fuel cell modules to power zero-emission fuel cell electric buses (FCEBs). The buses are planned for deployment in Faridabad, the largest city in the National Capital Region of Delhi, India. Tata Motors is India’s largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles, with revenue of approximately $35 […].

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Ship Monk

JULY 9, 2021

You shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but good books deserve good covers. We’re talking, of course, about eCommerce packaging. If you’re not in the biz, it’s normal to dismiss packaging as an afterthought — after all, it’s what’s inside that counts, right? The answer is yes… but also no, unless you’re an eBay mystery box. The purpose of packaging is twofold — it keeps products safe and sound while also making a stylish, branded statement that will be sure to set you apart from the competition

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NGT News

JULY 9, 2021

Blink Charging Co.’s European subsidiary, Blue Corner, has signed a contract to sell and operate between 300 and 500 EV charging stations at KU Leuven campuses across Belgium. KU Leuven, a research university, has engaged in an exclusive four-year sales contract, which also includes a 10-year service agreement for the operation of the charging stations. […].

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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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PLS Logistics

JULY 9, 2021

Transportation management systems are no longer an option- they're a necessity. Learn how a TMS can improve the efficiency of your industrial supply chain.

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NGT News

JULY 9, 2021

Noodoe EV has released its new EXCEED DC Level 3 chargers, designed to offer up to 20 percent quicker recharging times over other chargers. The product lineup includes the DC60P Fast Level 3 charging station, DC120P Ultrafast Level 3 station and DC180P Super Ultrafast Level 3 station. “Level 3 DC chargers are now the go-to […]. The post Noodoe Introduces EXCEED DC Level 3 Charging Stations appeared first on NGT News.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 9, 2021

What do you do when the “check engine” light comes on and your car won’t go more than 20 mph on the highway? That was the predicament my oldest daughter found herself in on July 4th as she was driving back home from a visit with friends in Vermont. To make a long story short, Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 9, 2021). The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 9, 2021) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Turvo

JULY 9, 2021

Of all the steps along the supply chain network, the warehouse is one of the most critical yet most often overlooked. Dealing with overage, short, and damaged freight ( OS&D) within the supply chain network is a vital part of management’s job. According to Scanco , “15 % of all goods are either returned or never sold to begin with, and a large portion of these goods end up back with the manufacturer.

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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.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 9, 2021

A review of critical supply chains uncovers major weaknesses in the consumer packaged goods sector.

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NGT News

JULY 9, 2021

The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has approved Ameren Illinois’ electric vehicle charging tariff, which will help jump-start electric vehicle adoption and charging station installation in central and southern Illinois and accelerate progress on the state’s green energy goals. The tariff, filed in August 2020, allows the company to support the development of a network of […].

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 9, 2021

Descartes Systems Group , a global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, has acquired GreenMile, a leading provider of cloud-based mobile route execution solutions for food, beverage, and broader distribution verticals. GreenMile’s highly scalable mobile route execution solutions have been built with unique capabilities to serve the global distribution industry.

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Magaya

JULY 9, 2021

Reflecting an acceleration in the adoption of freight management software by freight forwarders, 3PLs, NVOCCs, and other logistics service providers (LSPs), G2 has published its first-ever Grid® Report for Freight Management, and Magaya is thrilled to be named a Leader in this inaugural report.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 9, 2021

Oxford Properties Group , a leading global real estate investor, asset manager and business builder, and Logistics Capital Partners, a best-in-class developer and asset manager of logistics real estate across Europe, have formed a new co investment joint venture, to acquire a 734-acre site near Birmingham which they will develop into a major new logistics hub with associated rail freight terminal known as West Midlands Interchange.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 9, 2021

Leading European industrial developer CTP has provided tailor-made logistics space to international technology and services provider Bosch. The company has leased a distribution centre in one of the largest and most sought-after industrial parks in the Czech Republic. Bosch will move its operations from the Netherlands to CTPark Bor in western Bohemia, where it will have over 15,000 sq m of lettable area.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 9, 2021

Yale Europe Materials Handling has revealed a brand new compact pallet truck ideal for customers looking for efficient and dependable materials handling equipment. The Yale MPC15 compact pallet truck is the perfect upgrade from a hand pallet truck, offering an easy to use and low cost solution. “We are pleased to add the Yale MPC15 lithium-ion compact pallet truck to our product range,” said Gianbattista Scaramuzza, Senior Product Strategy Manager – Warehouse Products at Yale.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 9, 2021

In October 2020, Piraeus Container Terminal S.A. (PCT), a subsidiary of COSCO, ordered two empty container handlers and one forklift from Konecranes to boost their fleet capacity at the Port of Piraeus, the main sea port of Athens , and the largest port in Greece. The lift trucks arrived in March 2021, when the three new machines joined four additional Konecranes empty container handlers already operating at the terminal.

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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

JULY 9, 2021

Numerous IFOY awards in the past are proof that STILL offers particularly efficient and robust industrial trucks and intralogistics solutions. This year, the Hamburg-based manufacturer once again impressed as a system provider in the international competition. For the implementation of the new production warehouse of Danfoss Power Electronics in Tinglev, Denmark, the logistics provider received the coveted IFOY award in the category “Integrated Warehouse Solution” This is the 10th ti

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 9, 2021

Hörmann UK has launched a new high-speed industrial sectional door, the Series 60, which has been designed and developed to provide the Hörmann guarantee of quality construction, high security, and easy installation. When fitted with the new WA 500 FU operator, the Series 60 can achieve an impressive door opening speed of up to 1 m/s making it the fastest sectional door on the market.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 9, 2021

Davies Turner’s business in the Benelux region has gone from strength-to-strength since starting a daily trailer service with Mainfreight in the trade between the Netherlands and the UK in June last year. One year on, head of European network at Davies Turner , Danny Southby (pictured), says that the exclusive cooperation agreement with the Dutch subsidiary of global forwarder Mainfreight has been a great success since day one.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 9, 2021

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association ( LEEA ) and Erkende Keurbedrijven Hijs & Hefmiddelen (EKH ) have reached an agreement to ensure that the two organisations will work together more closely in the future, combining their high standards and extensive expertise to support each other’s membership. LEEA is the global trade association representing over 1,200 members in more than 70 countries.

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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

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 9, 2021

The Kroger Co., America’s largest grocery retailer, is working with KNAPP to expand the capacity and enhance the capabilities of its Great Lakes Distribution Centre in Delaware, Ohio. In order to supply stores in the region efficiently and quickly with fresh food, the Great Lakes DC is currently being renovated to add state-of-the-art technology – including KNAPP’s OSR Shuttle Evo and RUNPICK systems – and is expected to be complete this summer.

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