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‘Freight Tech’ Fit-Out: 3 Critical Steps to Successful Integration

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Why Duty Drawback is Making a Comeback

Talking Logistics

The spotlight is certainly on global trade management today, with Brexit and tariffs on the minds of many supply chain professionals — and they are looking for ways to successfully navigate through these risks and uncertainties. One area that is getting renewed attention is duty drawback. What is duty drawback, and why is it making. The post Why Duty Drawback is Making a Comeback appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Does Blockchain Have Limitations?

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What is a Supply Chain Control Tower?

Logistics Viewpoints

The term supply chain control tower is being used more frequently. Some think it is being overused. What is a supply chain control tower? From my perspective it must be a holistic supply chain solution. What does that mean? For me, it means the following ten things. The post What is a Supply Chain Control Tower? appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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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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Fair accountability needed for cargo securement violations

Fleet Owner

What happens when there is a cargo securement violation in a sealed trailer or intermodal container? The answer is the driver and the fleet are held responsible even though they played no role in securing the cargo.

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Driver pay increases slow in first quarter, report finds

Fleet Owner

Separately, FMCSA seeks input on detention time, which costs truckers thousands of dollars each year

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Hundreds of Barges Stalled as Floods Hinder Midwest Supplies

Material Handling and Logistics

At just two locks along the upper Mississippi, almost 300 barges are being held in place as a result of high water and fast currents, and hundreds more are waiting in St. Louis, Cairo, Illinois and Memphis, Tennessee.

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Amazon dropped by FedEx, plans testing of new drone

Fleet Owner

FedEx said the percentage of revenue attributable to Amazon represented less than 1.3% in 2018.

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Former GM Director to Bolster Alt-Fuel Work at Rocky Mountain Institute

NGT News

Britta Gross, formerly with General Motors, has joined Rocky Mountain Institute as the nonprofit’s managing director. Gross will draw from her experience in the automotive and aerospace industries to lead RMI’s Mobility Transformation Program. Prior to joining RMI, Gross served as the director of advanced vehicle commercialization policy at GM.

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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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Beckwood building 3,500-ton press for Wabash National

Fleet Owner

Wabash National recently selected Beckwood Press Company, a manufacturer of hydraulic and servo-electric presses and automation systems, to engineer and build a custom 3,500-ton hydraulic bulge forming press, Beckwood said.

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FedEx opts not to renew Express U.S. domestic contract with Amazon

Logistics Management

date. FedEx made that clear late last week, when it announced it made a strategic decision not to renew the FedEx Express U.S. domestic contract with Amazon.com, Inc. as it focuses on serving the broader e-commerce market.

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MilliporeSigma Launches Four-Year Push for Packaging Sustainability

Supply Chain Brain

The quest for supply-chain sustainability requires paying as much attention to the package as the product inside it.

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Q&A: DHL Express U.S. CEO Greg Hewitt

Logistics Management

With global express delivery and logistics services provider DHL Express recently celebrating its 50th birthday, Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman recently caight up with DHL Express U.S. CEO Greg Hewitt to discuss various topics, including DHL’s growth in the U.S. and globally, the evolution of shipping, and logistics trends, among other topics.

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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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Challenges in Managing Transportation Without a TMS

GlobalTranz

Take a moment to think about a mundane task — putting a jigsaw puzzle together. It’s a straightforward process, comparing the image on the box to pieces that fit together. Now, imagine all those pieces scattered on the floor combined with two other 1000-piece puzzles. One more thing, each puzzle is a two-sided item, and.read More. The post Challenges in Managing Transportation Without a TMS appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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Tariff activity continues to influence trend of increased U.S. imports, says Port Tracker

Logistics Management

The most recent edition of the Port Tracker Report issued by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and maritime consultancy Hackett Associates late last week indicted that import levels and United States-based retail container ports are pegged to see growth in the coming months, with retailers boosting inventory levels in advance of increased tariffs.

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Manitoba Invests in Trucking Efficiency

NGT News

The Province of Manitoba has received a federal investment of C$5.9 million to improve the fuel efficiency of heavy-duty vehicles. The grant will provide truck drivers or trucking companies with incentives for fuel?saving devices on freight trucks. The government of Manitoba will also be contributing C$5.9 million. “We are taking real action on climate change, […].

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DSV Partner with Marimekko to Realise New Potential in China

Logistics Manager

Denmark-based transport and logistics company offering transport services worldwide by road, air, sea and train, DSV , recently partnered up with high-end clothing supplier, Marimekko , to provide them with logistics and warehousing services for their new online store in China. Marimekko Global Logistics Manager, Jani Rantonen, explains, “DSV understood what we wanted and needed from the beginning.

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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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The grain that binds

World Food Programme Logistics

Once embroiled in a brutal civil war, the two Sudans, now fight side-by-side against a common foe - hunger Sorghum, a staple consumed throughout South Sudan being prepared for cooking. WFP/Gabriela Vivacqua It used to be one big country, Sudan. In 2011, it split into two. The younger one still carries the former’s name and may forever do. Only, due to geography, its now prefixed by its cardinal direction, south of Sudan, but very much a ‘Sudan’ nonetheless.

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Ballard Rolls out FCmove-HD Fuel Cell Module

NGT News

Ballard Power Systems has unveiled its eighth-generation fuel cell module, the FCmove-HD. The culmination of product development and field experience based on almost 9 million miles of vehicle operation, Ballard’s FCmove-HD fuel cell module is designed specifically for transit buses, the company says. The new product will first be used in 1,000 fuel cell electric […].

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What’s Inside the Purple Box?

World Food Programme Logistics

World Food Programme Sudan funded the successful launch of a marketing campaign across the city of Khartoum?—?with the aim of tackling micronutrient deficiencies. VITAMINO is sold in selected supermarkets across the city, targeting ‘hidden hunger’ to Sudanese living in urban areas. Photo: WFP/Muhammad Salah In Sudan, 1.8 million children under the age of 5 are acutely malnourished, a longer-term consequence of micronutrient deficiencies.

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U.S. Reps. Call for Immediate Extension of Biodiesel Tax Incentive

NGT News

More than 20 members of Congress across 12 states are pushing for an immediate extension of the expired tax incentive for domestic biodiesel production. In a letter to U.S. Reps. Nancy Pelosi, speaker of the House; Kevin McCarthy, House minority leader; Kevin Neal, chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means; and Kevin Brady, ranking […]. The post U.S.

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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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How SunOpta Built a Data-Driven Supply Chain Strategy

Coyote

Steve Abiadal, Sr. Director of Logistics at SunOpta, shares how he uses KPIs and market insights to build a data-driven supply chain strategy.

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White Paper: Order Picking in the Timber Industry

Logistics Business Magazine

The timber industry utilises a range of different systems for handling long, heavy and bulky goods. Transport requirements vary significantly according to whether the client is a manufacturer, distributor or processing company. There is therefore no one-size-fits-all solution for handling timber. In a new white paper entitled ‘Order picking in the timber industry’, Hubtex provides an overview of the most important order-picking systems as well as outlining their advantages and disadv

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3 Ways Summertime Can Impact Your Supply Chain

Coyote

How seasonal shipping can disrupt freight networks and what shippers can do to prepare.

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Recycling and Disposal Specialist Explains Latest Trends

Logistics Business Magazine

HSM GmbH + Co. KG, a south German manufacturer of office equipment and environmental technology, has hosted its latest event looking at trends in the recycling and disposal sector. Close to 90 experts from the disposal sector as well as HSM’s distribution partners travelled from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, the Czech Republic, Romania, Russia, Indonesia and many other countries to convene at Lake Constance.

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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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DSV Partner with Marimekko to Realise New Potential in China

247 Customs Broker

DSV Partner with Marimekko to Realise New Potential in China Denmark-based transport and logistics company offering transport services worldwide by road, air, sea and… The post DSV Partner with Marimekko to Realise New Potential in China appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Jungheinrich Launches UK-based Racking Spares Initiative

Logistics Business Magazine

Jungheinrich has launched a new racking spares initiative, with parts now held in the UK. The new announcement will ensure easy access to required racking parts for fast fulfilment of service requests in what is a rapidly growing market. Racking spares now held in the UK include essential components, comprising uprights, beams, horizontal and diagonal bracing, nuts, bolts and more.

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DSV Partner with Marimekko to Realise New Potential in China – Logistics Manager

247 Customs Broker

DSV Partner with Marimekko to Realise New Potential in China Denmark-based transport and logistics company offering transport services worldwide by road, air, sea and… The post DSV Partner with Marimekko to Realise New Potential in China – Logistics Manager appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.