Talking Logistics
JUNE 11, 2024
On May 30, Amazon announced that “the FAA has given Prime Air additional permissions that allow us to operate our drones beyond visual line of sight, enabling us to now serve more customers via drone and effectively expand and scale our drone delivery operations.” Here are some excerpts from the blog post: To obtain this. Read more The post How Much Would You Pay for Drone Delivery?
Freightos
JUNE 11, 2024
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West Coast and California Logistics
JUNE 11, 2024
According to CNBC , talks between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) – which represents the union workers at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports – and the ports have broken down over automation allegations.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 11, 2024
Regardless of the size or age of a warehouse, person-to-goods (P2G) robotics is better for warehouse functionality than goods-to-person (G2P), says Kait Peterson, senior director of product marketing at Locus Robotics.
Heico Sandee, CEO of Smart Robotics, explores how automation redefines warehouse culture. By shifting repetitive tasks to skill-based roles, automation improves safety, fosters collaboration, and makes warehousing more appealing to today’s workforce.
NGT News
JUNE 11, 2024
In round three of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Clean School Bus Program funding, more than $6.7 million has been allocated for the purchase of clean propane autogas buses. Fifty-eight districts have been tentatively selected to receive a total of 269 propane autogas buses to replace the nation’s aging, dirty diesel buses. For every […] The post Clean School Bus Program Allocates Funding for 269 Propane Autogas Buses appeared first on NGT News.
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Food Logistics
JUNE 11, 2024
Personnel updates sees new hires for FreshRealm, Motiv and more, with memoriam for the founder of BSY Associates.
Commercial Carrier Journal
JUNE 11, 2024
Cybersecurity insurance is a topic of increasing interest in the trucking community, and small fleets may stand to benefit the most.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 11, 2024
Over 90% of U.S. and U.K. online shoppers said they're concerned about a host of factors that come with buying from a seller in a different country.
Overdrive Online
JUNE 11, 2024
An indictment alleges that the thief registered fake carriers and fake brokers, and used fake names, to steal the cargo.
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As early as next year, procurement and supply chain operations will begin to adopt AI agents, often called “agentic AI,” to work alongside employees to make and execute decisions with precision across procurement and even the most complex global supply chains. Unlike LLM-based generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, these AI agents do not require prompts from humans.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 11, 2024
Rebuilding the span will take more than four years and cost up to $1.9bn, state authorities in Maryland have said.
Loginext
JUNE 11, 2024
Transform your reverse logistics with robust logistics management solutions. Enhance visibility, streamline processes, and make data-driven decisions to reduce costs and improve customer satisfaction. Invest in solutions like LogiNext to maintain a competitive edge in the evolving supply chain landscape. The post Transforming Reverse Logistics for Better Cost, Customer Experience, and Retention Using Logistics Management Solutions appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 11, 2024
Unified fleet solutions represent the future of fleet management, providing holistic, fleet-wide visibility and actionable insights.
MercuryGate
JUNE 11, 2024
You’re probably more worried about business survival than customs compliance, international regulations, and paperwork. But that doesn’t mean global trade processes are any less important. Find out where you can turn for help. The post Customs Compliance: From Broker Basics to Import Mastery appeared first on MercuryGate International.
Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski
Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 11, 2024
Red Sea diversions have had many carriers pulling shipping schedules forward in anticipation of future disruptions in the region, but that is unlikely to last.
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 11, 2024
Union Industries, a leading manufacturer of bespoke high-speed industrial doors, has helped LoneStar Leeds Limited, a provider of precision engineered components, sealing technologies and specialised coatings and plating reduce costs and improve efficiency through the triple installation of its Bulldoor. Union Industries was first approached by LoneStar in 2023 and was subsequently tasked with providing solutions for site enhancement projects at its facilities, primarily on doorways frequently a
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 11, 2024
The measures being discussed would limit China’s ability to use a cutting-edge chip architecture known as "gate all-around.
NGT News
JUNE 11, 2024
Pioneer Power Solutions Inc. has received an order from one of the largest public school districts in the United States for 25 e-Boost Mobile units to power the school district’s electric school bus (ESB) fleet. The order, valued at $7.1 million, is likely to grow to more than $8.0 million with the expected addition of […] The post Pioneer Receives $7.1 Million e-Boost Mobile Order from School District appeared first on NGT News.
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
MTS Logistics
JUNE 11, 2024
NEW YORK, NY – June 11, 2024 – MTS Logistics, Inc. , a New York-based freight forwarding and logistics company, announced that its 14 th Annual Bike Tour with MTS for Autism event, held on Saturday, June 8 th , raised over $120,000 for autism awareness and acceptance that will help provide job opportunities for young adults with autism. MTS Logistics’ bike tour event, the largest bike event in the shipping and logistics industry, has been held annually over the past 15 years.
Food Logistics
JUNE 11, 2024
BoxTop helps LSPs digitize their operations and connect to the wider logistics community to manage the lifecycle of shipments.
Shipping and Freight Resource
JUNE 11, 2024
Maritime law, a distinct body of law governing maritime questions and offenses, is deeply rooted in historical practices and modern international agreements. Maritime law founded on globally accepted basic principles, common customs, and generally accepted contractual clauses have always played a crucial role in global trade, given that approximately 80-90% of the world’s trade is […] The post Meet Lex Maritima – the first codification of universal Maritime Law Principles by CMI appe
3PL Links
JUNE 11, 2024
The success of the business is largely dependent on logistics. Ultimately, it serves little use to provide the client with a superior product if it takes an extended period to reach their doorstep. Not to mention any associated factors with the journey, such as potential damage. The successful completion of this step determines the customer experience.
Speaker: Shalini Dinesh
Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 11, 2024
On June 3 2024, Libiao Robotics and CJ Logistics signed a strategic robotics partnership agreement, to establish long-term co-operation between the companies. The signing ceremony was attended by Libiao Robotics’ CEO Xia Huiling, Director of CJ Logistics’ TES Logistics Technology Research Institute Kim Kyung-hoon, and respective teams from both sides.
Commercial Carrier Journal
JUNE 11, 2024
Cybersecurity insurance is a topic of increasing interest in the trucking community, and small fleets may stand to benefit the most.
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 11, 2024
In December 2023 alone, £45 billion worth of goods were imported to the UK by road and sea freight [1]. Manufacturing overseas is commonly seen as a less expensive approach. However, localising production in the UK permits quality control, safeguards against exchange rate volatility, and significantly reduces a company’s carbon footprint. In June, Palletower , a UK’s leading manufacturer, stockist and supplier of storage and logistics equipment, transitioned the production of their plastic
NGT News
JUNE 11, 2024
Alexander Dennis Limited, a subsidiary of bus and coach manufacturer NFI Group Inc., has confirmed new orders for 24 zero-emission and 29 low-emission buses for English bus operator Reading Buses. The 24 next-generation Alexander Dennis Enviro400EV double-deckers will be the operator’s first batch of electric buses. They are the result of a successful bid with […] The post U.K.
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Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 11, 2024
At the Multimodal 2024 conference, Dirk Hoffmann from DP World highlighted an innovative approach to reducing carbon emissions within the logistics and supply chain sector: freezing goods at -15 degrees Celsius instead of the industry standard of -18 degrees Celsius. This seemingly minor adjustment could yield significant environmental benefits, akin to removing millions of cars from the road.
NGT News
JUNE 11, 2024
FLO, a North American electric vehicle charging network operator, has secured $136 million in long-term capital, principally from a Series E equity financing led by Export Development Canada (EDC) to support the company’s continued growth in both the U.S. and Canada and accelerate deployment of its reliable charging network. The investment will also help advance […] The post FLO Secures $136M to Expand Charging Network, Roll Out New Products appeared first on NGT News.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 11, 2024
A possible strike had previously been delayed from June 6 to June 12 to allow for more time to negotiate.
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