MTS Logistics

JANUARY 21, 2022

With the upcoming Chinese New Year, the overall expectation is that ports will have a long-needed breather because there won’t be much cargo moving during this one-week period. Considering it will take a while for factories to get back to their regular production schedule, there will be a lack of cargo which could create downward pressure on rates and give importers a break from sky-high rates (rates which aren’t supported by any improved service.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 21, 2022

Winning on LinkedIn with Judi Hays. Judi Hays and Joe Lynch discuss winning on LinkedIn. Judi is a LinkedIn strategist who helps busy executives increase online visibility using a proven strategy that converts connections into targeted buyers. About Judi Hays. Judi Hays is a sought-after LinkedIn expert who helps busy executives increase online visibility using a proven strategy that converts connections into targeted buyers.

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Truck News

JANUARY 21, 2022

Much has been made of late on social media and in the mainstream media, about trucker protests that are in the works. Truckers are rightfully upset about a vaccine mandate that was clumsily applied to cross-border essential workers, including the professional drivers who’ve been keeping us supplied throughout the pandemic. But such protests rarely deliver […].

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 21, 2022

December’s reading—at 236—was off 3% compared to November, a month which matched October in setting a record for the number of loads moved by motor carriers in a month, according to DAT. And national average truckload spot van and reefer rates saw gains for the seventh consecutive month, with the average van rate hitting the $3 per mile mark for the first time.

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NGT News

JANUARY 21, 2022

Cummins Inc. and Isuzu Motors Ltd. are creating a prototype medium-duty, battery electric truck to demonstrate in North America. This truck represents the first zero-emissions solution facilitated by the Isuzu Cummins Powertrain Partnership (ICPP) formed in May 2019. Through this arrangement, Cummins will integrate the Cummins PowerDrive6000 into Isuzu’s F-Series truck and will pilot the […].

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 21, 2022

I’m heading back to Death Valley. The JDRF Rides are back this year, and together with several of my Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure (LL4T1DCure) teammates, I’ll be riding in Death Valley and Saratoga Springs again. Some teammates are participating in other rides too. Here’s the full list: Grand Rapids, MI (June 9-12) La Crosse, Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 21, 2022).

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 21, 2022

Discover how eCommerce leaders are using Robotic Automation to increase capacity and meet escalating consumer expectations despite labor shortages.

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Overdrive Online

JANUARY 21, 2022

In this edition of Overdrive Radio, walk-and-talk with trucker Bryan Smith through decades of business ownership, after operating heavy equipment in the Marine Corps during the Gulf War, and commitment to family and community.

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 21, 2022

Rail carloads—at 233,647—saw a 0.5% annual increase, and intermodal containers and trailers—at 259,970—were off 12.2%.

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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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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2022

Solace , a leading enabler of event-driven architecture for real-time enterprises, has affirmed its ongoing Event Horizon commitments with the unveiling of a new set of product enhancements, partnerships and foremost an expansion of the popular EDA Summit Program, devoted to the advancement of event-driven architecture (EDA) in business. First launched in 2019, Solace’s Event Horizon initiative is geared to help businesses adopt, manage and leverage EDA at enterprise scale, so they can become mo

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 21, 2022

Is sustainability in fashion in the apparel supply chain?

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2022

Doosan , a leading manufacturer of robust high performance forklift trucks, has further extended its powerful new 9-Series world-class Euro Stage V compliant IC engine counterbalance forklift trucks with the launch of the advanced heavy-lifting D70S-9 range. Built to perform in the most demanding industrial environments, and available in four models across a capacity range of 6 – 9 tonnes, Doosan says these tough diesel-powered trucks offer an unbeatable combination of outstanding fuel efficienc

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WorkWave

JANUARY 21, 2022

Time To Read: 4 minutes. No matter the industry, when you focus on sustainability, you are prioritizing business practices that are good for the environment. These practices, in the long run, are meant to contribute to a healthier and greener future. When you choose to implement sustainability initiatives, you are opening your business to the many benefits and opportunities that come with that choice, including: Improving your public image and gaining customers through your reputation as a susta

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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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Loginext

JANUARY 21, 2022

Are you prepared to handle the Chinese New Year online order surge? It’s that time of the year again! Celebrations, online shopping, festivities, family dinners and more online shopping! The Chinese New Year on February 1 will ring in the Year of the Tiger (the Chinese calendar is based on 12 zodiac animals). […].

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2022

Caja Robotics , a leader in robotic and flexible goods-to-person solutions for order fulfilment, will be working closely with Bastian Solutions , a Toyota Advanced Logistics company, to integrate Caja robotic systems in the USA. The two companies will leverage each other’s capabilities and leadership positions in the material handling space to serve a range of projects and customer sites.

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Freightera

JANUARY 21, 2022

Freightera and Supply Chain Canada launch The Nearshoring Directory, a potential sourcing solution that could revolutionize the way supply chain works. See below the official press release from Supply Chain Canada. COVID-related supply chain pressures, ship and container shortages, combined with global transportation congestion, all have shaken international commerce.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2022

Antje Lochmann has been appointed the Managing Director of both GEODIS ’ Freight Forwarding and Contract Logistics activities in Germany. With this appointment, two of the supply chain operator’s lines of business in the country will benefit from her leadership. Antje Lochmann (43) has many years of experience in the logistics industry and within the GEODIS organization.

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Fleet Owner

JANUARY 21, 2022

Designed specifically for small carriers and owner-operators, the partnership of these integrated solutions will work to help easily find loads that are priced to move.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

JANUARY 21, 2022

Shifl’s widely-used supply chain software is now rolling out its newest addition: A modern financial technology built alongside its sophisticated logistics technology. Creating a revolutionary Fintech-Logtech combination. This innovative banking suite designed for the supply chain enables free, instant payments between parties – eliminating traditional industry payment limitations and bringing integrated data-driven payments to the entire industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 21, 2022

There has been a lot of buzz around facial recognition software lately. And this buzz has come down on both side of the issue, from the benefits off facial recognition software to the dangers and privacy concerns. I just read about a different take on facial recognition software that uses artificial intelligence in a little different way. Five major UK supermarkets are set to trial age estimation technology to accurately guess customers’ ages when purchasing alcohol.

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