West Coast and California Logistics
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
As if drayage providers didn’t have enough to content with, the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have each announced that they will begin charging Clean Truck Fund Rate fees beginning April 1, 2022.
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Anyone else fascinated by the TV show, “Formula 1: Drive to Survive” on Netflix? I am. And it’s not because I’m a race fan (I’m not). I am drawn to the scale of the Formula 1 racing circuit. It’s amazing. The drivers’ skills are unworldly. They are all best in class with some better than others and everything needs to click. Kind of like managing inventory in your warehouse.
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Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Nestle SA, Pepsico Inc. and 25 other companies are backing a project that calculates a product’s environmental impact from farm to store and then grades it with a color-coded label. It’s the first time a partnership this big is working to find a one-size-fits-all way to assess the supply chain.
NGT News
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Proterra Inc. has expanded its partnership with Lightning eMotors to power their Class 4 and Class 5 commercial electric vehicles (EV) with Proterra’s battery technology. Under a new multi-year supply agreement, Proterra contracted to supply battery systems totaling more than 900 MWh in battery storage capacity to Lightning eMotors to power up to 10,000 commercial […].
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Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
CFI, a truckload unit of Montreal-based freight transportation and logistics services provider TFI International, said earlier this week that it has reorganized and expanded its operating groups into what it described as a portfolio of five separate service categories. The service categories, noted CFI, include: three asset-based services, Truckload, Dedicated and Temp-Control; as well as two non-asset services, Mexico and Logistics.
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Trinity Logistics
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Stay up to date on the latest conditions impacting the freight market, curated by Trinity Logistics, through our Freightwaves Sonar subscription. Not interested in reading? Watch our video instead! SLOWING DOWN? Looking at the Tender Rejection Index, as indicated by the green line ( Figure 1.1 ), the current rate of 20 percent looks very favorable to what it was at the end of last year. 20 percent is still elevated compared to the single-digit rejection rates we saw in 2019, but it’s about 30 pe
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
CFI, a truckload unit of Montreal-based freight transportation and logistics services provider TFI International, said earlier this week that it has reorganized and expanded its operating groups into what it described as a portfolio of five separate service categories. The service categories, noted CFI, include: three asset-based services, Truckload, Dedicated and Temp-Control; as well as two non-asset services, Mexico and Logistics.
NGT News
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. and bp’s renewable natural gas (RNG) joint venture will build on previously announced plans to finance and develop new projects at dairy farms, starting in the Midwest. Located in South Dakota and Iowa, the dairy farms, with more than 30,000 cows, have the estimated potential to convert the methane produced from […]. The post Clean Energy, bp Expand Joint Venture to Develop New RNG Projects appeared first on NGT News.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Richard Kilgore, associate professor of management and business administration at Maryville University, describes the plight that automakers are currently facing, due to multiple causes of disruption in the supply chain.
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
NGT News
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Giga Carbon Neutrality (GCN), a clean trucking and technology company, has unveiled a comprehensive range of zero-emission commercial vehicles that it plans to bring to market over the next two years. GCN will launch 21 different battery-electric and hydrogen fuel-cell powered vehicles by the end of 2023. GCN’s portfolio is configurable to a wide range […].
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
While a global supply chain crisis is crimping sales for companies from Apple Inc. to Caterpillar Inc., transportation firms are riding an unprecedented profit boom.
NGT News
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Power Edison, a developer and provider of utility-scale mobile energy storage solutions, is partnering with Hugo Neu Realty Management of New Jersey – and other stakeholders – to deploy a large electric vehicle (EV) charging hub. This signature project – to be comprised of more than 200 high-power fast chargers – will be sited at […]. The post Power Edison, Hugo Neu Realty Develop Large EV Charging Site in Metro New York appeared first on NGT News.
RPA Labs
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
There have been significantly more mergers and acquisitions in recent years in freight forwarding, including “TFI International’s $800-million acquisition of UPS Freight; Uber Freight’s $2.25-billion purchase of Transplace; DP World’s $1.2-billion purchase of U.S.-based Syncreon and $890-million purchase of South Africa’s Imperial Logistics; and the GEODIS purchase of Texas-based Velocity Freight Transport, ” according to Logistics Management.
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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.
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
For logistics leaders, continued supply chain volatility has increased the use of shorter-term contracts and reliance on the spot market to access freight capacity. According to FTR Transportation Intelligence, contract truckload rates are 10% higher year-over-year. Rates are expected to remain above that level for the remainder of 2021 — and likely beyond.
Kane is Able
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
This is an update of a previously published blog on warehouse change management. With the explosion of technology on the warehouse floor and the increasing use of robots and other warehouse automation , work processes are changing. To achieve the service and cost benefits you expect from technology investments, associates must embrace new ways of working.
Ship Monk
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
You’ve crossed your t’s. Dotted your i’s. Toiled away at your branding and website until they gleamed and glistened. Heck, you may have even locked down a logistics partner for seamless order fulfillment. But, as picture-perfect as your plan looks on paper, there’s one thing missing… customers! Regardless of where you’re at in the eCommerce ecosystem, increasing your sales volume is always a priority.
United World Transporation
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Long haul truck drivers have a lot of time on the open road. All that time can get pretty dull without some good noise. Most truckers have likely listened to their favorite albums at least a million times. That’s why public radio is so important for truckers. However, finding those public radio stations can often be a pain. After all, it’s estimated that truckers spend 11 minutes every hour fiddling with the radio.
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Freightos
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
It’s rare for ocean liners like Maersk to live in the same category as tech giants like Amazon or Alibaba. But more blatantly than ever, container liners – and especially Maersk – are on a collision course with the tech companies that provide digital infrastructure for selling goods. And both shifts will have major ramifications on customers – importers, exporters, and online sellers.
Bulk Connection
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
It’s that time of year again, where shippers try to shore up rates for the coming year by sending transportation RFQs (Requests for Quotes) out to carriers and freight brokers. With all the disruption in the supply chain this year, however, are such RFQs practical for 2022?
Blue Grace Logistics
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Breaking down how the supply chain should normally work. By Jenny Dean | WTSP-TV. Published November 11, 2021. TAMPA, FL – You’ve been hearing a lot about the supply chain lately. It’s being blamed for shortages in everything from cars to paper plates. But what exactly is it and how does it normally work? “A supply chain really is made up of multiple different things.
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Transaid used the occasion of its recent annual showcase in London to announce the further expansion of its professional driver training programme into Mozambique – less than a year after securing the funding to launch a similar project in Ghana. Chief Executive Caroline Barber shared the news with a group of around 100 corporate members and supporters gathered at law firm Ashurst LLP on Tuesday, highlighting how the international development organisation’s track record for delivering life-savin
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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.
MercuryGate
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Transportation carbon emissions are a major threat to the planet, and left unchecked, they have the potential to cause vast devastation and limit the abilities of humanity to thrive. Carbon emissions have risen in recent years, but as social media has grown and politics have evolved, ESG initiatives have become more commonplace. The post How a TMS Provides In-Transit, Shipment Visibility for Real-Time Tracking appeared first on MercuryGate International.
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Geek+ , a global AMR leader, has successfully deployed AMRs in CEVA Logistics’s Truganina warehouse. CEVA is a global third-party logistics (3PL) provider looking for new and innovative automation solutions to better serve its Australian ecommerce clients. Implemented by Körber Supply Chain , the project greatly improves efficiency and productivity in the warehouse, ensuring smoother order fulfillment for CEVA’s customers.
Kanban Logistics
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Those ‘pops’ you might have heard recently were the champagne bottles of logisticians in and around the Mid-Atlantic region celebrating the opening of the CSX Carolina Connector. After 5 years of starts and stops, the intermodal rail terminal is now open for business. What is the CSX Carolina Connector? The Carolina Connector from CSX is an intermodal rail terminal that sits on 330 acres in Rocky Mount, NC , which is located in the Eastern part of the state.
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
European pallet and packaging manufacturers are repairing more wooden pallets for reuse than ever, according to a survey by European Federation of Wooden Pallet & Packaging Manufacturers (FEFPEB). Latest figures from the organisation, show that 197.5 million pallets were repaired in 2019, an increase of 25% on the previous survey carried out three years earlier.
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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
I.C.E. Transport
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Buyers in the US look to Lithuania to source everything from chemicals to furniture to machinery. Of course, finding the product you want at the right price gets you only partway toward a successful deal. To make this sourcing strategy worthwhile, carefully managing the time and costs involved, you need to understand all the nuances of shipping from Lithuania to the USA.
Penske Move Ahead
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
As a child, Michael Kegerise marveled as adults recalled his family's legacy of military service, which predated the Civil War. "I always knew I would regret not serving in the military, so I enlisted while in college," said Kegerise, enterprise facility services project engineer at Penske's corporate office in Reading, Pennsylvania. After serving 11 years with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, Captain Kegerise recently took off his uniform for the final time as he ended his military service
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Century Logistics Ltd , a leading logistics provider in the UK region of East Anglia, has appointed Stuart Ager as Managing Director. He takes over the role from founder Stephen Basey-Fisher, who started the company in Beccles 24 years ago. Basey-Fisher will become Executive Chairman and will remain an active member of the board. Basey-Fisher said: “Stepping back from the day-to-day running of a company I feel so passionately about was never going to be an easy decision.
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