NGT News

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

The Volvo Group was honored with CALSTART’s 2020 Blue Sky Award at the organization’s annual meeting, a virtual gathering of the clean transportation industry’s top leaders and decision-makers. The post Volvo LIGHTS Project Wins CALSTART 2020 Blue Sky Award appeared first on NGT News.

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Logistics Management

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

The “Freight Transportation Forecast: 2020 to 2031,” was released this week by the American Trucking Associations (ATA) and conducted by IHS Markit. This publication is described by the ATA as an annual projection of the state of the freight economy.

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The Lean Thinker

JANUARY 24, 2023

Also the evening of the 13th is the Kata Geek Meetup, a less formal series of short presentations and discussion. A Breakout Session at the TWI Summit Last year (2022) was “Old friends meeting for the first time” as 2021 had been virtual and the online community really came together during 2020 and 2021.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

About Anne Reinke Anne Reinke was named President & CEO of the TIA in October 2020, coming from the USDOT where she served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary – Congressional Affairs. Features 21 showcase presentations with innovations that will advance the industry.

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Trinity Logistics

JANUARY 19, 2021

“Distinctly, this is the first year Trinity Logistics has presented its “Trinity Titan” awards. Each Distinguished Provider will be presented with a crystal award to commemorate their success and achievement with Trinity Logistics. To find out more about our great customer service and benefits to carriers, CLICK HERE.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published yesterday, “Creating Resilience Amid Disruption: 2020 Supply Chain Market Research.” Read more Supply Chain Resilience: Back in the Spotlight.

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The Lean Thinker

APRIL 20, 2020

At KataCon 2020, Steve Medland posed a problem that comes up fairly often: The default Toyota Kata process analysis (“grasp the current condition”) involves determining takt times and cycle times for the process, and a lot of processes don’t have an obvious repeating cadence.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 9, 2023

In the 2020/2021 business year, the company generated a total turnover of 813 million euros. The post TGW Presents the Future Fulfilment Centre appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. The company has subsidiaries in Europe, China and the US and more than 4,000 employees worldwide.

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 12, 2025

Congestion is still impacting key transshipment hubs like Cartagena (90+ ships in port and anchorage in mid-December 2024), Freeport (21+ container ships in queue as of December 2024), and Kingston (50% above 2020 volumes and only 9% schedule reliability) these are particularly important hubs for U.S.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2021

2020 was a year of extremes – particularly for logistics businesses, where a global pandemic polarised the sector, creating both winners and losers depending on how end-user markets were impacted. 2020 – a year like no other. in 2020 – its lowest level since the survey began in 2012. 2020 really was a year like no other.

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WorkWave

JULY 31, 2020

Whether using technology to interact with your prospects and customers is a new approach you took on during COVID-19, or you’ve been making an effort to stay on top of new technology for years, it doesn’t change the reality of your business’s present: your success in the second half of 2020 and beyond will rely on your use of new technology.

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Trinity Logistics

JUNE 23, 2020

The Trinity Foundation continues to support the local community by presenting Lisa Coldiron, Head of School for Sussex Montessori School, a $50,000 contribution that will benefit capital efforts to open in Seaford, Delaware.

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Logistics Management

MAY 10, 2021

With 2020 done and in the books, so to speak, there was, in some respects a collective sigh of relief, given the myriad challenges the year presented for so many people, businesses, schools, communities, and more. A generational pandemic like COVID-19, has the potential to do just that—and it did.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

The typical peak season supply chain presents its own set of challenges yearly. This year, 2020, is shaping up to be the most challenging year yet with the global pandemic in full force and the delays following for most of this year. However, this peak season is one never seen before. Peak season will undoubtedly.read More.

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 12, 2021

And while the growth in 2021 should be seen in the light of the declines in 2020, it should be noted that the 6.0% global GDP decline in 2020. The main driver is shippers who in the present environment prioritize supply chain resilience more than transactional freight costs. They now expect global GDP to grow 6.0% For the U.S.

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Trinity Logistics

MAY 25, 2021

Prior to this year’s event, we were presented with an opportunity to help the 1-year grandson of one of Trinity’s team members. . Dawson Lankford, the son of Steve and Jessica, and grandson of Burnie Lankford, was diagnosed with Leukemia in late 2020. Now, Steve is back to work while Jessica stays with their son.

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Trinity Logistics

APRIL 28, 2020

In the midst of this unprecedented time, we recognize the struggles that our dedicated carriers are faced with, which is why beginning May 26, 2020, Trinity Logistics will be permanently reducing our QuickPay fees and making the move to the TriumphPay platform. TriumphPay is a leading provider of carrier and vendor payment solutions.

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Logistics Management

MARCH 29, 2021

FTR said that the fourth quarter of 2020 presented the most difficult market conditions for shippers going back to early 2018. The January SCI, which is the most recent month for which data is available, was -9.8, which was an improvement over December’s -10.9.

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Morai Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Forecasting was made more critical than ever in an unpredictable 2020. In 2020, it became clear that the old models cannot keep up with the shifting demands of a highly interconnected global economy. What’s more, they present a number of vulnerabilities that are difficult to combat without modernization.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 14, 2021

All around, 2020 lessons learned are fueling improvements in this new year. Fulfillment professionals also made great strides in 2020, driven by necessity, and many lessons can be applied in the year ahead to keep customers happy and operations on track. Others adjusted throughout the year to improve or struggled mightily to the end.

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Trinity Logistics

JANUARY 5, 2021

Like everything else, 2020 changed this year’s conference. We not only had to line up presenters and find great content but figure out the technology to put it all together. This year was even more special because 2020 celebrated the 30th anniversary of Trinity’s Agent Division!

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 7, 2019

In 2019, industrial activity will expand, but the slowdown overseas is likely to affect the United States, and rising trade tensions present a risk of economic disruption.”. in 2020 and to 2.2% Light vehicle sales have likely peaked for this cycle, but remain at elevated levels,” Swift points out. “In in 2019 before easing to 3.1%

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TransAudit

JANUARY 13, 2025

Global shipping and transportation present tremendous opportunities for businesses, but they also bring complex challenges, particularly when it comes to compliance. Staying on top of these changes is crucial to avoid costly fines, shipment delays, and damaged reputations.

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MTS Logistics

AUGUST 31, 2020

The pandemic has developed to be more than a health crisis, as it presents profound socio-economic hardships following the enactment of various measures to counter COVID-19. They have also presented some significant responses through the formulation of certain policies to limit the economic and human impact posed by the pandemic.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

According to a poll conducted by Deloitte, 39% of consumer and industrial products professionals found at least one instance of fraud or abuse in their supply chains in 2020. And in the example of invoices, the unwieldy process of cross-referencing and auditing means that fraud in the logistics business is all too common.

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Trinity Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2022

Trinity began their Distinguished Providers of the Year Award Program in 2020. And with pride, Trinity Logistics presents its “Trinity Titan” award to three small fleets our Leadership was compelled to honor their dedication and grit hand in hand with our partnership.”.

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Trinity Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2022

Trinity began their Distinguished Providers of the Year Award Program in 2020. And with pride, Trinity Logistics presents its “Trinity Titan” award to three small fleets our Leadership was compelled to honor their dedication and grit hand in hand with our partnership.”.

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MTS Logistics

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

In 2020, we have seen the dips and surges of the container shipping market. West Coast had increased by 120% (July 2019 vs. July 2020 comparison) significantly on a global scale. While China and main Asian countries had been closing their plants back in March, the Western world has continued to consume.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 29, 2018

Lately they have upped their game and many have in place ambitious goals for 2020. By 2020 it wants to obtain 30% of its jet fuel to use alternative fuels. This will help the company achieve its goal of reducing aircraft emissions intensity 30% by 2020. FedEx also has ambitious goals.

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Morai Logistics

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

After a year dominated by a pandemic, many of the anticipated trends heading into 2020 have been reconsidered—here are 6 to be mindful of going forward. This article by Morai Logistics presents 6 of the most prominent trends in supply chain today. Agility is More Important Than Ever.

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Material Handling and Logistics

MARCH 15, 2018

Furthermore, compared with the 64% of the companies with commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, only 36% set time-bound, quantitative targets — and only a quarter of those targets work toward reducing emissions by at least 25% by 2020. “We We have reached a turning point, said Mindy Lubber, CEO of Ceres.”It

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

increase from 2020. While the industry faces immediate challenges, it also presents an opportunity for innovation and adaptation to ensure a more resilient and sustainable future for container shipping in a post-pandemic world. For example: The global GDP growth rate for 2021 was 6.02%, a 9.1%

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 15, 2022

Despite all these issues, cargo handled has rose a whopping 22% in the period of December 2021/January 2022/February 2022 compared to the December 2020/January 2021/February 2021 period according to data from the Port of Houston. So no matter how farfetched it may seem, the solution might be that farfetched option that you are presented with.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

I found the presentation by UScellular especially interesting. In 2020, UScellular took the major step of initiating the deployment of 5G technology across its network. This presented a potentially large opportunity to simplify the warehouse network at some point in the future. Path Forward.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

APRIL 30, 2020

However, at present, many of them have completed their contracts but aren’t able to get home due to port closures, unavailability of flights, restricted crew changes, and a host of other obstacles. Chirag Bahri, Director of Regions, ISWAN, says, “The seafarers are going through various challenges during the present time.

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Ship Monk

MAY 10, 2022

Since 2020, the company has increased efforts and capacity, expanding further so clients have more places to store their inventory and additional means to get products to customers faster. In May 2020, ShipMonk moved into its California fulfillment center with 332,000 sq. Through 2020 eCommerce sales grew by 18.1%

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 25, 2021

Managing the rapid changes in available TL capacity when increased volumes begin to consolidate in California presents one of the most significant of those challenges. Driver shortages and lengthy detentions have already plagued 2020 and are slow to show any significant improvements thus far in 2021.

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