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Logistics Predictions: How Did We Do in 2022 and What Will 2023 Look Like?

Logistics Viewpoints

Near the end of 2021, I had the chance to make the early call on Logistics Viewpoints on what 2022 would look like across five major logistics themes. Unlike the folks projecting election results these days, I was a little more accurate and the 2022 projections have set the stage for what will happen in 2023. Let’s take a look at what happened with the major themes, as well as the research and analysis we conducted in 2022 to help determine what those themes will look like in 2023.

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How eCommerce Shipping Boxes Can Drive Up Supply Chain Costs: An Interview with Jack Ampuja

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Jack Ampuja is president of Supply Chain Optimizers. Jack’s firm has completed more than 500 packaging optimization projects for manufacturers, retailers, and ecommerce companies, saving an average 10% in supply chain costs on each project. Jack was a recent guest on the Unboxing Fulfillment Podcast with host Harry Drajpuch discussing, among other things, how eCommerce shipping boxes can increase costs and erode profit.

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Could Russia sanctions work in practice even if they fail on paper?

Supply Chain and Logistics

This article is very interesting, revealing many aspects of the international trade in oil. The shadow market for oil from Russia is growing, but there’s probably a limit for it.

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National diesel average falls for the third straight week, reports EIA

Logistics Management

For the week of November 28, the average price per gallon of diesel—at $5.141—fell 9.2 cents, following an 8-cent decline, to $5.233, for the week of November 21, which was preceded by a 2-cent decline, to $5.313, for the week of November 14.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

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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No green shipping corridors without landside infrastructure

Supply Chain and Logistics

Green shipping corridors are the latest effort to create strategies for ESG compliance, particularly environmental, for the global shipping industry. These corridors are starting to show up in the planning stages.

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4 ways to decarbonise shipping industry

Shipping and Freight Resource

The climate change crisis has become a top priority for nations worldwide affecting everyone and all industries and therefore it is no surprise that governments are working to cut carbon emissions wherever possible. The shipping industry is required to meet emissions and efficiency standards and despite the push to meet these requirements, the shipping industry is still a major contributor to global carbon emissions.

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A. Duie Pyle heralds West Virginia expansion

Logistics Management

Company officials said that expanding its supply chain services to strengthen routes and transport goods in West Virginia, increases its service commitment to shippers by expanding access to key areas and clients across the state. And they notes that by adding West Virginia to its service footprint, it completes the company’s Northeast/Mid-Atlantic core footprint.

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PepsiCo gets first Tesla Semi electric trucks

Commercial Carrier Journal

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Thursday night handed over his company's first production electric Semi trucks to PepsiCo.

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The 'Lot Rot' 2014 Peterbilt 389 of Massey Motor Freight

Overdrive Online

Massey and team rescued the rig from the lot of his Nacogdoches, Texas-based Massey Motor Freight. The heavily-customized 2014 Pete has seen four phases of custom work to date, with a fifth on the way for 2023, Massey said.

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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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ADS-TEC Energy Debuts ChargePost Ultra-Fast EV Charging System

NGT News

ADS-TEC Energy has released ChargePost, a compact, battery-based charging systems enabling ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) charging, on existing power connections, without the need to extend existing grids. The system has an all-in-one design that integrates the battery, power electronics, cooling system and charger in a compact package requiring 21.5 square feet of ground space.

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Dos and Don’ts of Transportation Management

CLX Logistics

Would you trust a mechanic that didn’t know how to change a tire? Probably not, which is why standards and best practices are established to show a basic level of competence that can be expected from every service or product provider. Every business needs to understand standards and best practices regardless of the industry. When it comes to logistics, this understanding and implementation can mean the difference between success and failure.

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Blink Installs 50 EV Charging Stations at Midtown Union Development in Georgia

NGT News

Blink Charging Co. has installed 50 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations through SemaConnect, a Blink Charging Co. wholly owned subsidiary, at the Granite Properties development, Midtown Union in Atlanta, Ga., a new, transformative, mixed-use development serving offices, retail and multifamily. The EV charging stations are split between Midtown Union’s north and south parking decks and […].

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Biden Proposes Overhaul of U.S. Biofuel Law to Boost EV Makers Like Tesla

Supply Chain Brain

An Environmental Protection Agency proposal released December 1 invites public feedback on an array of changes to the Renewable Fuel Standard.

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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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Renewable Innovations Merges Hydrogen Fuel Cell Capabilities with Nestbuilder

NGT News

Renewable Innovations Inc. (RI), a clean, hydrogen fuel cell energy systems company, has merged with Nestbuilder.com Corp. With a focus on commercial applications for hydrogen-powered systems, RI designs and manufactures primary and backup power generation systems for rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging, office parks, data centers and retail facilities as well as infrastructure solutions and […].

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Watch: Leveling Transportation Demand at Kimberly-Clark

Supply Chain Brain

Ron Sweet, senior consultant at Kimberly-Clark, describes how the CPG giant optimized transportation management, in this case study submission to the 2022 Supply Chain Innovator of the Year Award.

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First 16 Communities Join ComEd, Metropolitan Mayors Caucus EV Readiness Program

NGT News

ComEd and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus has recognized the inaugural cohort of communities participating in the EV Readiness Program, an initiative launched earlier this year to help local governments prepare to meet the growing demand for electric vehicles (EV) and EV charging infrastructure. Funded in part with a $225,000 commitment from ComEd, the EV Readiness […].

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Podcast | Can Mexico Replace China as a Manufacturing Powerhouse?

Supply Chain Brain

China is losing its luster as a low-cost source of manufacturing. Is Mexico an alternative?

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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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Predicting 2023 supply chain innovations

Logistics Business Magazine

Mike Bhaskaran, Group COO of Digital Technology at DP World , shares his predictions on technology innovations that will impact the supply chain logistics industry in 2023. Fixing global supply chains requires trust and transparency; digital technologies and platforms deliver this through the ability and opportunity to share real-time data. Whether that’s blockchain solutions that boost information security or digital portals that enhance freight visibility, we see a proliferation in technology

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2022 Best Logistics Content From BlueGrace Logistics

Blue Grace Logistics

2022 Best Of Logistics Content Show Submenu Resources. The Logistics Blog®. News. Press. Whitepaper. Case Study. Webinars. Search. Search. BlueGrace Logistics. Every year, BlueGrace Logistics develops thought leadership content and technical guides for our current customers, future customers, and the logistics industry as a whole. This year we are proud to be included in the 2022 45 Best Freight Blogs and Websites You Should Follow list selected by Feedspot.com , the internet’s largest human cur

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Optimising warehouse inventories with AI

Logistics Business Magazine

A smooth-running supply chain starts in an efficient warehouse. From inventory distribution to sorting, warehouses play a strategic role. That is why it is essential to avoid bottlenecks and ensure the warehouse is running efficiently. Jean-Baptiste Clouard, CEO at Flowlity , an innovative AI-based supply chain planning and optimisation solution, shares how to effectively use AI to optimise warehouse processes, as well as highlighting the benefits of implementing these processes for businesses.

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Can the owner-operator business model survive?

Truck News

I know better than to predict the death of the owner-operator. The business model has been declared dead many times before, but that resilient bunch keeps proving the naysayers wrong. The famous Mark Twain line ‘Reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated,’ comes to mind. But the outlook for owner-operators may never have been […].

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

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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C4T appoints new CEO

Logistics Business Magazine

Customs4trade, one of Europe’s leading SaaS platforms for customs management solutions, has strengthened its management team with the appointment of Rupert Spiegelberg as its new CEO. Chief Revenue Officer Jo Buvens, ex-Salesforce and Chief Product and Technology Officer Oliver Conze, ex SAP join Spiegelberg to drive C4T management and its digital platform CAS in a new direction to accelerate growth in 2023.

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Convenience Store Client Maximizes Profit and Improves Customer Service

Supply Chain Brain

Challenge: Despite significant growth, a major convenience store (c-store) chain had inventory management challenges.

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3PL reaps benefits of Intelligent Video Services

Logistics Business Magazine

After adding Intelligent Video Services from SiB Solutions, leading US 3PL King Solutions is reaping the benefits by identifying – and quickly rectifying – issues with goods leaving the warehouse. One of the services offered by King, a dynamic, highly successful 3PL out of Minneapolis, MN., is the bulk shipping of time-sensitive marketing material throughout the US.

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Ships Linked to Russia’s Biggest Grain Exporter Moved Stolen Ukrainian Cargo

Supply Chain Brain

The smuggling process builds on operations in Russian-occupied Ukraine, where trucks have moved stolen grain through a clandestine system to Crimea.

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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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Hörmann runs loading bay seminars

Logistics Business Magazine

Hörmann UK is opening its doors for a series of events throughout 2023 to showcase its “concept to completion and beyond” solutions for the industrial market. With its recent acquisition of Fen-Bay and Transdek, Hörmann now offers a total solution for industrial customers with an ever-expanding portfolio of best-in-class products supported by nationwide, 24/7 service support.

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Cooling Demand Squeezes Factory Activity in Europe and Asia

Supply Chain Brain

Manufacturing had just started to recover from pandemic-related lockdowns and supply-chain disruptions, making the global slowdown a rising concern.

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What’s ELD? And It’s Importance for your business

Loginext

This article will help you understand what ELD is, what information it stores, and how it can be used to improve driver safety and fleet efficiency to meet logistics compliance.