Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 2, 2025
In the past, tracking a shipping container across continents or monitoring the temperature of a pharmaceutical package in a rural warehouse came with trade-offs: cost, power drain, or unreliable coverage. Asset visibility was reserved for high-value goods, while the rest of the supply chain operated on estimates, paper trails, and phone calls. This is changing.
Loginext
JUNE 2, 2025
Explore 7 powerful ways fleet management software accelerates response timesfrom real-time tracking to predictive maintenance and smart routing. The post 7 Ways Fleet Management Software Optimizes Response Times appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.
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Supply Chain and Logistics
JUNE 4, 2025
Ultra-large container vessels are expanding trade in West Africa, driven by improved economies and infrastructure, benefiting both exporters and importers.
Food Logistics
JUNE 3, 2025
Backed by ArcBests asset-based system, MoLo offers the capacity to scale and keep supply chains moving.
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Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 4, 2025
At this years keynote, Manhattan Associates outlined its current strategic direction, underscoring platform unification, AI integration, and leadership transition. The presentations provided a clear account of the companys continued investment in product development and operational capabilities, alongside practical use cases from customer deployments.
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Logistics Matter
JUNE 3, 2025
Does Logistics Matter? Answering YES to the question in our latest podcast episode are Bart de Muynck, Industry Expert and Conference Chair at ChainGE and Jan de Kimpe, Supply Chain Professor at Leuven University and Consultant at Logisol Pro. In this episode, we explore what’s keeping supply chains up at night—and what comes next.
The Lean Thinker
JUNE 2, 2025
Last fall I got to spend another week hanging out with the awesome team at Menlo Innovations in Ann Arbor. My last visit there was scheduled for early April 2020… but we probably all know what happened back then. I am saying all of that because I am going to use their project management system as a benchmark in this article, and I am most assuredly not an unbiased observer.
Supply Chain and Logistics
JUNE 5, 2025
The 2025 State of Logistics Report is out. It’s commissioned by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and prepared by global consulting firm Kearney with help from Penske Logistics.
DC Velocity
JUNE 2, 2025
A San Francisco startup offering inventory automation and visibility tools has raised $5.5 million in funding for its technology that analyzes photos and videos with artificial intelligence (AI) to solve inefficiencies in supply chain and warehouse management. LuminX says it uses Vision Language Models (VLMs) , a type of AI that enabling machine vision cameras to “see” and interpret dynamic warehouse environments in real-time—recognizing products, varied labels, assessing package conditions, and
Advertiser: GEP
“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JUNE 6, 2025
For industrial brands, slow fulfillment isn’t just frustrating — it’s costly. When lead times drag, production stalls, customer loyalty slips, and penalty fees stack up. If your current distribution model can’t keep pace with regional demand, you’re not just falling behind — you’re decreasing efficiency.
Freight Waves
JUNE 6, 2025
Market analyst May Ling ( @MarketswithMay ) recently highlighted an intriguing trend in the trucking industry through her X (formerly Twitter) post, drawing attention to logistics as a significant component of the Producer Price Index (PPI). Her observations come at a pivotal time for the transportation sector, which has experienced dramatic fluctuations since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Women in Trucking
JUNE 2, 2025
The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced Sue Bell as its June 2025 Member of the Month. Bell is a P&D Professional Driver at Saia LTL Freight.
DC Velocity
JUNE 6, 2025
Sponsored by: Crown Equipment Crown Equipment’s ProximityAssist System is a LiDAR-based operator assist technology designed to detect objects in the path of a moving forklift and slow the travel of the lift truck. Crown’s design, engineering, and onboarding process distinguishes its ProximityAssist System from other operator assist systems to increase user acceptance and build operator confidence.
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
Supply Chain and Logistics
JUNE 1, 2025
The EU plans a Black Sea Maritime Safety Hub to enhance maritime security amid conflicts, focusing on situational awareness and safety initiatives.
Freight Waves
JUNE 3, 2025
The busiest container port on the U.S. East Coast saw surging container volume in April. The Port of New York and New Jersey handled 751,194 twenty-foot equivalent units in April as shippers continued to frontload imports ahead of tariffs on Chinese goods. The total was an increase of 24% from April 2019 prior to the pandemic and a 6% gain from April 2024, according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
Stord
JUNE 5, 2025
Cart abandonment is a costly challenge for e-commerce businesses. It represents a substantial portion of potentially lost revenue. While it can’t be eliminated completely, its impact can be reduced by focusing on methods that help in boosting conversions. Industry data found an average 70.19% cart abandonment rate 1. One of the major reasons for cart abandonment is unexpected shipping fees, especially during checkout.
DC Velocity
JUNE 4, 2025
Commercial vehicle fleets have a growing appetite for artificial intelligence (AI) technology such as Chat GPT-powered tools in operations, despite the fact that usage remains in its infancy, according to a study from the Wyoming firm EVAI , which provides AI-driven data analytics for fleet management. EVAI found that fleets have rising familiarity with the technology, but limited adoption to date.
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar
Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.
Supply Chain and Logistics
JUNE 1, 2025
Aether Fuels, a Chicago startup, innovates sustainable fuel production using waste and carbon capture, aiming to serve both aviation and maritime transport markets efficiently.
Freight Waves
JUNE 3, 2025
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has predicted “above-normal” hurricane activity this summer in its annual outlook for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. A news release from the organization published last week forecasts a range of 13 to 19 total named storms with winds of 39 mph or higher. NOAA estimated a 30% chance of a near-normal season, a 60% chance of an above-normal season and a 10% chance of a below-normal season.
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 3, 2025
Order fulfillment is the complete process from when an order is placed until the shipment is delivered. Accurately fulfilling thousands of orders for millions of items is extremely challenging. Many large organizations have multiple systems for order, warehouse, or transportation management that are barely integrated frequently not at all. However, large organizations are often equipped to handle fulfillment in-house, leveraging their extensive resources and capabilities.
DC Velocity
JUNE 3, 2025
The California startup Voxel has raised $44 million in backing for its artificial intelligence (AI) technology that analyzes video feeds , helping organizations prevent accidents by identifying potential hazards and unsafe behaviors in real-time. Voxel’s platform integrates directly with existing security cameras to detect unsafe behaviors and operational inefficiencies autonomously, the firm said.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 3, 2025
Target Chief Commercial Officer Rick Gomez said that the retailer has reduced the share of products it sources from China from 60% in 2017, to 30% today.
Freight Waves
JUNE 6, 2025
It took one week for the frenzy to set in on the eastbound trans-Pacific. Mid-high average spot rates paid by shippers in the 75th percentile of the market for transit from the Far East to the U.S. East Coast have surged by an astonishing 88% since May 3, according to analyst Xeneta, now standing at $6,100 per forty-foot equivalent unit. This price jump reflects the willingness of shippers to incur higher costs to ensure the movement of goods, driven by the temporary window created by the U.S.
Food Logistics
JUNE 5, 2025
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DC Velocity
JUNE 2, 2025
Cargo theft is on the rise, and industry stakeholders have had enough. With good reason. Incidents of cargo theft and other forms of freight fraud are occurring with increasing frequency, driven by economic pressures, rising shipment volumes, and a digital business climate that must look like a playground to cybercriminals intent on carrying out double-brokering fraud or other schemes designed to steal payments, cargo, or identities.
Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon
This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia
Truck News
JUNE 4, 2025
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Freight Waves
JUNE 3, 2025
Long delays and staff shortages are still affecting operations at Mexico’s Port of Manzanillo, about a week after the port resumed operations following a strike by customs workers. Miguel Angel Martinez, president of Mexico’s National Chamber of Freight Transport (Canacar), said some transporters are close to bankruptcy due to an operational crisis at Manzanillo’s customs department.
Supply Chain and Logistics
JUNE 6, 2025
Trade wars complicate sustainable energy projects, particularly batteries and distributed generation, due to policy and cost implications.
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