MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

South Korean shipping company HMM announced that it has signed new shipbuilding contracts for nine 9,000-TEU container ships powered by methanol dual-fuel engines. The move is being pursued as part of the shipping company major’s future growth strategy, which has earmarked $11.3 billion for future investments. These include the expansion of eco-friendly ships from the current total of 820,000 TEUs to a target total of 1.2 million TEUs by 2026.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Charlie Saffro and Joe Lynch discuss winning the logistics talent war. Charlie is the Founder and President of CS Recruiting , a Woman-Owned leading search firm that specializes in the Logistics, Transportation, and Supply Chain industry. About Charlie Saffro Charlie Saffro is the President and Founder of CS Recruiting, a leading executive search firm that specializes in finding the right talent in the supply chain, logistics, and transportation industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

A big story earlier this month was the reported Chinese spy balloon. From January 28 to February 4, a Chinese-operated high-altitude balloon was seen in North American airspace, including Alaska, western Canada, and the contiguous United States. On February 4, the U.S. Air Force shot down the balloon over U.S. territorial waters off the coast of South Carolina.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Supplier diversification is among the most essential actions a business can take to survive a black swan event, but it requires prior planning.

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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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Overdrive Online

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

After a rash of recent ELD revocations by the FMCSA, one ELD provider explains why he thinks the agency is "cracking down" on faulty ELDs. He offers insight, too, on ways to tell if your device could be next.

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Logistics Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

POLA reported that total January volumes—at 726,014 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units)—were down 16% compared to January 2021, an all-time record for the month. January POLB volume—at 573,772 TEU—was also down compared to a record January 2022, falling 28.4%.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC), a non-profit organization that designs and launches smart mobility technology and commercialization projects, has created CUTZEB, the Canadian Urban Transit Zero Emissions Bus joint procurement initiative. This technology-oriented organization has the sole aim of supporting Canadian public transit agencies in the procurement of turnkey zero-emission transit […] The post Canadian Transit Agencies Have New Support Sour

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The conversation we’re having today about supply chain finance is a lot different than that of just a few years ago.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

San Diego-based Pearson Fuels has opened its 300th retail E85 site, at 8617 Cuyamaca St., Santee, Calif. “E85 is a valuable profit center at our existing stations; we see it as a fuel that will grow in the future,” said Martin Salem, owner of the Santee location. Salem offers E85 at five of his other […] The post Pearson Fuels Opens E85 Location in Santee, Calif. appeared first on NGT News.

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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 Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

With inflation declining, while not at a brisk enough pace, coupled with things like still-high inventory levels, solid job numbers and retail sales growth, and manufacturing on a downswing, it is fair to say that the current economic outlook is very mixed. Those indicators—and others, like the housing market and the anticipated actions to be taken by the Federal Reserve—continue to leave things in an ongoing state of economic uncertainty.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

DTE Vantage has partnered with U.S. Gain and Matsche Farms, which manages approximately 10,000 cows and spans more than 5,000 acres of land in Birnamwood, Wis., to produce and distribute renewable natural gas (RNG). The facility, which begins operations this month, will produce enough RNG to fuel approximately 1,600 vehicles per year. “This RNG project […] The post DTE Vantage, U.S.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Is there something you miss from your younger days? I miss getting handwritten letters from friends in the mail. Nothing brightened my day more in college than getting back to my dorm, opening my mailbox, and finding a letter inside. If the envelope had red, white, and blue borders, and a foreign stamp on it, Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (February 17, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

At the turn of the new year, Accolade group completed the development of a industrial new park in Elbląg – the second largest city of the Warmian – Masurian Voivodeship, Poland. Elbląg Park is situated just five kilometres from the city centre, and a 35-minute drive from the port of Gdansk. Its proximity to the S7 expressway means it is also well-connected to Warsaw and Krakow.

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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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Logistics Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

For December, the most recent month for which data is available, the TCI reading came in at -6.1, faring better than November’s -7.94, which followed October’s -11.25, its lowest level since the April 2020 all-time low, at -28.66. The September TCI reading came in at -2.35.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Whether it’s a shower basket, ironing board or cutting board: when it comes to household goods, Wenko is the first place to go for many. To bring transparency into the supply chain and be more agile, the company introduced the SCM software OSCA. The family-owned business uses it to manage 145 suppliers and other supply chain partners. Nothing is as constant as change.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

When Microsoft introduced a new version of its Bing search engine that includes the artificial intelligence of a chatbot, company executives knew they were climbing out on a limb.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

St. Modwen Logistics, one of the UK’s leading logistics developers and managers, has completed the construction of four new high-quality, sustainable warehouses totalling c. 116,000 sq ft at St. Modwen Park Newport in Wales. Developed in response to growing demand in the region and to support business growth, one building totalling 17,000 sq ft has already been pre-let to adhesive manufacturer Ureka Global.

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Trans Global Auto Logistics

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Port congestion in Europe has significantly impacted the logistics industry over the last couple of years. The experts predict that this will impact the industry for the majority of 2023. Many vehicle shipping companies are affected by the waiting times, costs, and delays in vehicles delivery – which also affects the customers. The increased competition for port space has been one of the biggest challenges for any logistics company this year.

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Compactor Management Company

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Sustainability and environmental consciousness are increasingly important topics in today’s world. As individuals and businesses strive to reduce their carbon footprint, two popular methods of waste management emerge: recycling and composting. While both are considered eco-friendly solutions, they differ in their approach to waste management. In this article, we’ll explore the key differences between recycling and composting and which is better for the environment.

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Trans Global Auto Logistics

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Port congestions in Europe has significantly impacted the logistics industry over the last couple of years. The experts predict that this will impact the industry for the majority of 2023. Many vehicle shipping companies are affected by the waiting times, costs, and delays in vehicles delivery – which also affects the customers. The increased competition for port space has been one of the biggest challenges for any logistics company this year.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

While the crash didn’t cause any injuries or deaths, it has become a focal point of grievances and suspicions.

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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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Odyssey Logistics

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Dear Valued Customer, Please review the latest communication from Matson: As a result of a decline in marine fuel prices, Matson will reduce its fuel related surcharge by two percentage points, effective this Sunday, February 19, 2023. The surcharge for Hawaii service will be reduced from 48% to 46%; for Guam/CNMI service, it will be. Continue Reading The post Fuel Related Surcharge Reduction – Hawaii / Guam / Micronesia appeared first on Odyssey Logistics & Technology.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen (MachH2) and the Midwest Hydrogen Corridor Consortium (MHCC) have joined together as a single regional coalition to apply for U.S. Department of Energy H2Hubs funding for development of a Midwest hydrogen hub. This partnership aims to officially bring together the original MHCC entities, including bp, Applied Research Institute (ARI), […] The post Midwest Groups Form Alliance to Pursue Federal Funds for Hydrogen Hub appeared first on NGT News.

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Odyssey Logistics

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Dear Valued Customers, Please review the latest alert from TOTE: As we continue to get back on schedule for our regular Wednesday sailings, we expect Midnight Sun to arrive in Anchorage for a 1600 work-start on Sunday, February 19. Please find a reminder regarding our Anchorage terminal hours of operation below: Anchorage Terminal Southbound Voyage.

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