NGT News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

s direct current (DC) fast chargers are now available for purchase by government entities through the U.S. General Services Administration’s (GSA) five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) dedicated to equipment related to electric vehicles (EV). Federal Transportation Operations with DC Fast Chargers appeared first on NGT News.

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NGT News

JANUARY 11, 2024

an American technology company focused on pioneering the transition to zero-emission commercial vehicles, has received its second fleet purchase order for the W56 step van from a leading commercial fleet operator. Workhorse Group Inc.,

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United World Transporation

JUNE 25, 2020

According to industry experts, fuel purchases can account for approximately 25% of a trucking company’s operating expenses. So, any opportunities to increase fuel efficiency and save money are valued in the industry, and fuel purchase routing is a commonly used strategy by many long-haul truck drivers.

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NGT News

MAY 28, 2021

Ballard Power Systems, a developer and manufacturer of fuel cell products, has received purchase orders from Solaris Bus & Coach S.A., The post Ballard Secures Module Purchase Order for Fuel Cell-Electric Buses appeared first on NGT News. Ballard plans […].

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 4, 2023

The digital-focused operator is buying Shopify’s logistics business, including the Deliverr technology platform and dozens of warehouses and sorting centers.

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 6, 2022

In the midst of supply chain issues, grocery giant Lidl has indicated that it will be purchasing container ships. The problem was exacerbated by the Covid pandemic, which led to a decrease in the number of container ships operating as we have extensively reported. It recently registered a trademark for its own ocean shipping line.

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Stord

APRIL 16, 2024

ATLANTA, April 16, 2024— Earth Breeze —the leader in the rapidly-growing, revolutionary laundry detergent sheet category—selects Stord One Commerce —the order and inventory management software (OMS) that helps brands orchestrate, connect, and optimize their supply chains—to power operations at scale.

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MTS Logistics

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

To all procurement and logistics specialists, how many of your daily emails pertain to purchase orders? With so many emails there is margin for error due to the manual inputs of the operation. Many companies have not automated this fundamental Purchase Order operation. Specifications on a Purchase Order (PO): PO Number.

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NGT News

OCTOBER 25, 2021

By the end of 2021, the Virginia-based fleets will utilize the zero-tailpipe-emission trucks to transport inbound parts and components daily to the Volvo Trucks New River Valley Assembly Operations (NRV) in […]. The post Virginia Fleets Focus on Zero Emissions with Volvo VNR Electric Truck Purchases appeared first on NGT News.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

has added hundreds of compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks to its fleet as it looks for ways to reduce emissions in its operations, according to a recent article published by Reuters. The post Amazon Looks to Reduce Emissions with Purchase of CNG Trucks appeared first on NGT News. With a recent order, Amazon Inc.

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NGT News

JULY 29, 2022

Vancity Community Investment Bank (VCIB), a subsidiary of Vancity Credit Union, has partnered with Seven Generation Capital (7Gen), a company in Canada that supports fleet operators in deploying electric medium- and heavy-duty fleets with an electric vehicle (EV) and charger leasing model. million loan to support the purchase […].

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Parade

JANUARY 20, 2022

That’s not to say that it doesn’t take time to get to the point where you can use a purchased software in operations; it takes time to implement, integrate, test, and train staff to work with new programs. We also handle the updates and new integrations you need to carry out operations at the top of the market.

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Overdrive Online

JULY 7, 2022

Gonzalez grew up around the business of his longtime owner-operator father, after whom he's named and from whom he purchased the rig, his first. Catch plenty of views via this video, likewise more from a man clearly loving his time OTR as an owner.

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SIPMM Professional Publications

APRIL 11, 2020

As the distances between regions widen, the higher the possibility that shipments are susceptible to damages in any complex transport operations. The post Essential Logistical Process for Cold Chain Operations appeared first on SIPMM | Singapore Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management.

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Conger

MARCH 12, 2024

These systems enhance efficiency and reduce manual labor across various sectors, from supermarket checkouts to mining operations, making them an essential part of modern industry. The unsung hero behind this seamless operation is the conveyor system, a key player in ensuring speed and efficiency from behind the scenes.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Bonnie Beckmann VP Promotion Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics BlueGrace Logistics Promotes Bonnie Beckmann to Vice President of Commercial Operations and Audit TAMPA, FL (Feb.

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Overdrive Online

DECEMBER 3, 2021

New IRS guidance notes there will be no need for owner-operators to determine any percentage of meal purchases from a restaurant to reap savings with 100% deductible per diem through all of 2021 and 2022. Savings could top $1,000 annually.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 6, 2020

It’s been trending for a while actually, but the global pandemic and associated ‘stay at home’ orders, plus restrictions on business operations and occupancy of brick-and-mortar establishments has accelerated it beyond even the most hardened analyst expectations – says Tony Dobson, SnapFulfil CEO for UK & Europe.

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NGT News

JUNE 9, 2020

a subsidiary of Nel ASA, has received a purchase order from Hydrogen Energy Network Co. “We are happy to receive the purchase orders for three additional hydrogen fueling stations. It is another milestone after we went operational with our first […].

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MTS Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Ocean Network Express (ONE), a Japanese shipping carrier, has expanded its global footprint with purchases of terminal operators in the U.S. ONE, the world’s sixth-largest shipping carrier, closed on its acquisition of Trapac, Yusen, and Rotterdam World Gateway, three terminal operators crucial to operations at U.S.

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SIPMM Professional Publications

JANUARY 19, 2021

The post Digital Procurement for Ship Supplies Operations appeared first on SIPMM | Singapore Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management. Procurement costs can be substantial owing to the size of the business itself. Even a little change can show a […].

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SIPMM Professional Publications

OCTOBER 4, 2020

Warehousing basically involved two types of activities, inbound and outbound operations. The post Effective Warehousing for Inbound and Outbound Operations appeared first on SIPMM | Singapore Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The ability to adapt automation to changing requirements is increasingly important to warehouse operators due in large part to the rapid and unpredictable change that has been occurring in recent years (even prior to COVID-19). These systems often require a large capital investment with the expectation of operating for multi-year period.

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NGT News

JUNE 17, 2020

million in its fleet of electric school buses with the Quebec company Lion, thus becoming, with a total of 31 vehicles, the largest private operator of electric school buses in North America to date. The entire new fleet will be gradually introduced on the school transport networks operated […].

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SIPMM Professional Publications

APRIL 20, 2020

Fundamentally, warehousing involved two activities, there are inbound and outbound operations. Inbound refers to the sourcing, purchasing, receiving, investigating, put-away, storage, that is incoming organization. On the other extreme, outbound is tied in with picking, pressing, moving, all these are leaving the association.

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Logistics in War

JUNE 3, 2023

ii] As a result of this divestment, operational contracting, corporate financing and support, and transnational supply chains have become so embedded in the American way of war, that is difficult to see how the US Army could conduct expeditionary operations without commercial support.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2022

In support of global logistics and niche services, including specialising in temperature controlled cool-chain services, Freedom operates from its own warehousing unit in Feltham, with the ability to collect and deliver using its own vehicles.

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NGT News

JANUARY 31, 2020

an independent global bus manufacturer, says King County Metro, a public transit company operating out of King County, Wash., has agreed to purchase 40 zero-emission, battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE heavy-duty transit buses from New Flyer, with plans to order an additional 80 battery-electric buses in […].

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 26, 2022

Atlanta-based dry van, full truckload carrier Ascend made its first acquisition this week, purchasing Greenville, South Carolina-based Dedicated Trucking Solutions (DTS), a provider of dedicated contract carriage services.

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NGT News

JANUARY 21, 2020

says InterEnergy, an owner and operator of power generation, transmission and distribution assets in Latin America, has enlisted Blink to bring EV charging infrastructure to the Dominican Republic and Panama. The post Interenergy Purchases $1.2 Blink Charging Co. Million in EV Charging Equipment appeared first on NGT News.

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

In a press release published today on its website, the shipping carrier announced that it would purchase two Boeing 777 freight airliners in its bid to expand its presence in the air freight sector. Now, with the new jets, CMA CGM is hoping that it can expand operations and develop a deeper footprint into other aspects of logistics.

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Fleet Owner

MAY 1, 2019

Hendrickson, based in Woodridge, IL, is expanding its Trailer Commercial Vehicle Systems operations in Northeastern Ohio with 35 acres purchased from the more than 325-acre parcel of the Stark County Farm property. This new plot will be home to Hendr

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Denmark’s largest fuel retailer, has purchased more than 300 fast chargers for use at fuel stations, on highways, in urban areas and retail sites, and with OK’s corporate fleet and fleet customers. Many of […] The post Tritium Supplying 300 EV Chargers to Fuel Station Operator appeared first on NGT News. says OK a.m.b.a.,

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

“The integration of ABC-Logistik’s business in Heppner is excellent news for customers who want to grow their operations in Germany. With a strong presence in North Rhine-Westphalia and corporate headquarters in Düsseldorf, the companies have almost 60,000 sq m of warehouse space and operate a logistics centre in Krefeld.

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FueLoyal

JANUARY 16, 2019

On average, transportation companies spend 25% or more on fuel purchases. Fuel management is set of activities and procedures companies implement in order to optimize fuel usage and reduce costs related to fuel purchasing. But fuel purchase routing works great with existing fuel cards and provides an extra layer of savings.

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Overdrive Online

MAY 30, 2023

Having learned lessons the hard way (early struggles in a lease-purchase, later with too-quick growth as a small fleet owner), for owner-op Karr the last very-big years have set him up well for his current chapter, hauling fuel as a one-truck independent.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 21, 2023

(NYSE:IOT), announced product innovations designed to reshape the worker experience for organizations managing complex physical operations. All of our announcements made today are reshaping this worker experience for customers and enabling them to achieve meaningful digital transformation of physical operations, now.” and Canada.

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