Talking Logistics

JUNE 14, 2022

When it comes to efficiency, today’s global supply chain has never been better. In the last 20 years, the size of the container ship has doubled – and the largest ships sailing today can haul 24,000 containers (TEU) — equal to the capacity of a freight train 44 miles long. But then again, ships of. Read more Disruption Denied: How Next-Generation Logistics Create A Resilient Supply Chain.

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Logistics Matter

JUNE 14, 2022

Digital B2B eCommerce, while extraordinary, triggered the scope of the supply chain problem. Buyers purchase more online. This frictionless purchasing path has driven demand at a time when supply chains are fragile. Companies react to shortages by stockpiling supplies, exacerbating the misaligned inventory. These supply chain challenges are further aggravated by worker shortages found in […].

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

JUNE 14, 2022

When you outsource product fulfillment to a third-party logistics company (3PL), you place your trust and your customers' satisfaction in its hands. Yet it's shocking how many Etailers have no well-developed order fulfillment metrics to monitor performance.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 14, 2022

Buying land is a major shift for Amazon, which historically relied on a handful of developers to find property, build fairly simple warehouses and rent them back to the company. Now, Amazon is increasingly taking parts of the development process in-house — often bidding against long-time partners for the best space.

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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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Commercial Carrier Journal

JUNE 14, 2022

The Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 targets "unjust and unreasonable demurrage and detention fees." American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear said such a bill has "been a long time coming.”.

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Overdrive Online

JUNE 14, 2022

Showtime Trucking owner Troy Huddleston passed away unexpectedly last week at the age of 54. A group of his friends gathered at the Shell Rotella SuperRigs truck show to reflect on what he meant to them, the custom-rigs community, and trucking itself.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 14, 2022

Access this e-book from Tecsys to learn about the advantages of a modern warehouse design process and the value of participation from all relevant parties.

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NGT News

JUNE 14, 2022

Blink Charging Co., an owner, operator and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire SemaConnect Inc., a provider of EV charging infrastructure solutions in North America, for $200 million, subject to certain customary adjustments for working capital. The cash and common stock transaction will add nearly […].

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Overdrive Online

JUNE 14, 2022

Theresa DeSantis and her 1985 Peterbilt 359 and 2016 East conestoga, "The Witches Inn," won Best of Show. See the winners in a bevy of other categories here.

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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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NGT News

JUNE 14, 2022

Nacarato Truck Centers, a third-generation family-run dealership group, has completed the required training and facility updates to become the first Volvo Trucks Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) dealership in Tennessee, with its La Vergne location, servicing the greater Nashville market. This is the second location to be certified for Nacarato Truck Centers, with its Roanoke, Va., […].

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 14, 2022

We give you a glimpse of the 22 things worth checking in your Supply Chain for this year, 2022. Best in Class supply chains get these right!

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 14, 2022

Many retailers that offer green shipping and fulfillment choices are failing to educate their customers, and consequently wasting their own efforts.

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Fleet Owner

JUNE 14, 2022

The new company, Hydron, will create purpose-built, autonomous-ready trucks powered by hydrogen fuel cells.

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Advertiser: GEP

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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MTS Logistics

JUNE 14, 2022

This past Saturday, June 11th, MTS Logistics proudly biked for autism awareness during our 12th Annual Bike Tour with MTS for Autism. MTS Logistics held its 12th Annual Bike Tour with MTS for Autism on Saturday, June 11th. The entire MTS Logistics community including colleagues, their families, friends, and business associates across the shipping, logistics, and business industries came together to bike for the cause of autism awareness.

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Food Logistics

JUNE 14, 2022

IARW and IRTA will continue to operate as currently structured through 2022, with the restructured GCCA to be launched Jan. 1, 2023.

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Fleet Owner

JUNE 14, 2022

The acquisition of the Iowa-based renewables company will expand Chevron's access to raw materials and pre-treatment facilities for alternative fuels.

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PLS Logistics

JUNE 14, 2022

Find the best trailer type for you by reading the pros and cons of the most popular options for your shipments.

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Fleet Owner

JUNE 14, 2022

The industry's constant innovation can be difficult to keep up with. Knowing your fleet's operational needs and the service requirements of what you buy are the start of a sensible approach to getting new technology and equipment.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 14, 2022

Prologis, Inc. and Duke Realty Corporation have announced that the two companies have entered into a definitive merger agreement by which Prologis will acquire Duke Realty in an all-stock transaction, valued at approximately $26 billion, including the assumption of debt. The respective board of directors for Prologis and Duke Realty have unanimously approved the transaction. “We have admired the disciplined repositioning strategy the Duke Realty team has completed over the last decade,R

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MercuryGate

JUNE 14, 2022

Effective final mile logistics strategies are increasingly important since pandemic sent consumers into lockdown and online marketplaces. Understanding how to manage the last leg of a freight shipment is vital to managing costs and protecting customer experience. The post Final Mile Logistics: What is Final Mile Delivery? appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 14, 2022

Logística de Menaje S.L., part of the Grupo Marcos Larrañaga y CIA which operates in the household items sector for hospitality and households with the Lacor and Ibili brands, chose AR Racking to carry out the extension of its logistics centre located in Alegría-Dulantzi (Álava, Spain). Completed at the end of 2021, the extension to Logística de Menaje’s warehouse is a continuous innovation process to adapt to the needs of its customers to offer a premium quality service in terms of design, prod

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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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Penske Move Ahead

JUNE 14, 2022

Penske Truck Leasing is delivering training in the most exciting ways. Through mixed reality training, we have the opportunity to make our virtual training highly interactive, cutting-edge, and more effective. The use of the latest equipment positions our company to be one of the transportation industry’s leaders in training technology. In Q4 of 2021, the Penske training and technical development team implemented mixed reality training through the use of Microsoft’s HoloLens goggles along with t

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 14, 2022

At The Park – the UK’s largest independent wine bottling and storage facility – the introduction of a fleet of automated reach trucks and Radioshuttle technology supplied by Toyota has improved throughput efficiency, reduced labour costs and helped to overcome the problems associated with the increasingly difficult task of attracting and retaining qualified and proficient forklift operators and other warehouse personnel.

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Odyssey Logistics

JUNE 14, 2022

As they continue to grapple with supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, rising freight costs and other uncertainties, companies need reliable logistics partners that can manage more than just one freight mode or transportation option. By serving as “one stop shops” for most of these companies’ transportation needs, multimodal partners help shippers work faster, save money.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 14, 2022

At Logistics Viewpoints, we have written about how companies are looking to reduce carbon emissions, especially when it comes to transportation. More and more global companies are pledging to make their supply chains and their operations net-zero or carbon neutral. The following Editor’s Choice article comes from Fernando Cortes, Senior Vice President, Transportation at Walmart, and addresses how Walmart is working to reduce emissions through their transportation practices and operations.

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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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Odyssey Logistics

JUNE 14, 2022

Dear Valued Customer, Subject: Announcement from Matson regarding vessel delay The Manulani 182W that was scheduled to depart on Wednesday, June 15th will be delayed departing Long Beach, CA to complete needed repairs. Its current planned departure is late Saturday PM, June 18, approximately 3.5 days behind schedule. As a result of the delay, Matson will.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

JUNE 14, 2022

Labor represents the single largest cost for a fulfillment operation. That cost can quickly get out of control if your logistics partner fails to take steps to reduce warehouse turnover. Consider that it may cost up to $10,000 to replace a single warehouse associate. Given the high turnover rate in the warehousing sector, those costs will quickly spiral into the millions for a 3PL that operates numerous fulfillment centers.

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