Tue.Oct 22, 2024

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Shipping Trends for 2025: What Will Change and How to Adapt

3PL Links

Image source: Pexels | Shipping Trends for 2025: What Will Change and How to Adapt The logistics industry is continuously evolving, and as we move closer to 2025, businesses will face a range of transformative changes. These shifts are influenced by multiple factors, including new regulatory requirements, changing customer expectations, and advancements in technology.

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The Right Tech Stack for Brokers with Dave Romanchuk

The Logistics of Logistics

Dave Romanchuk and Joe Lynch discuss the right tech stack for brokers. Dave is the Director of Product Management at Revenova, the industry’s exclusive provider of CRM-powered transportation management systems (TMS) for freight brokers, 3PL/4PLs, carriers and shippers. About Dave Romanchuk Dave Romanchuk is the Director of Product Management at Revenova.

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5 Strategies for Freight Procurement Professionals to Survive 2025

Shipsta

In late 2021, I (together with the rest of the freight world) witnessed Trans-Pacific ocean freight rates skyrocket to $20,000 per FEU, up from $1,500 just 18 months earlier. This unprecedented volatility wasn’t an exception.

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Annual invitation-only Peterbilt parade celebrates Pride & Class

Overdrive Online

Peterbilt hosted more than 50 owners and operators of Peterbilt trucks for its seventh annual Peterbilt Pride & Class Parade on Oct. 18.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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October 22, 2024 Update

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home October 22, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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NHTSA investigates Tesla's FSD system following series of crashes

Commercial Carrier Journal

Tesla claims its electric semi trucks are hardware capable of using the company's Autopilot suite of driver assistance features and FSD, but the system has not yet been deployed for its rigs.

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Oregon Looks to Build West Coast's First Ship-to-Rail Port Terminal

Supply Chain Brain

Roughly two million import and export containers are expected to move through the Port of Coos Bay each year once the new terminal is up and running.

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Understanding Bulk Liquid Transport Equipment

Bulk Connection

Bulk liquid transport—especially when it involves hazardous chemicals—carries higher risks than most other types of transportation. For example, losing two pallets of dry goods in transit is an inconvenience, but an accident involving bulk chemicals could cause environmental damage, production delays, and regulatory headaches. With such high stakes, expertise and careful planning are essential.

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Arkansas May Have Enough Lithium Reserves for World’s Batteries

Supply Chain Brain

The researchers say there might be 5-19 million tons of lithium in an underground brine reservoir in the Smackover Formation.

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Rethinking warehouse work culture: Can automation create better workplaces?

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.

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Scale Operations with Intelligent Dispatch Management Software

Loginext

Intelligent dispatch management software automates scheduling, optimizes routes, and offers real-time tracking. Learn how it helps small to enterprise businesses scale, cut costs, and boost efficiency. The post Scale Operations with Intelligent Dispatch Management Software appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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China EV Exports to EU Soar Ahead of Incoming Levies

Supply Chain Brain

EU member states voted on October 4 to impose new tariffs of up to 35%, with 10 countries including France, Italy and Poland in favor of the measure.

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Zetes Invests in Danish Robotics Firm

Logistics Business Magazine

Zetes , a leading specialist in supply chain execution solutions has invested in Robotize , a Danish robotics company known for its cutting-edge Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) to reach a stake of 50%, alongside its founding shareholders. This strategic move allows Zetes to conceive and develop comprehensive solutions to address the need for more efficiency in the logistics industry, facing major challenges such as labour shortage.

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India Grapples With Surge in Hoax Bomb Threats Against Airlines

Supply Chain Brain

Although it's unclear what exactly it is that's sparked this recent increase, most of the threats appear to be coming from anonymous accounts on social media.

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Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations

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.

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How to Stop Forklift Workplace Accidents

Logistics Business Magazine

While the rate of fatal workplace accidents involving a lift truck has been on a downward trend in recent years, the number of serious forklift -related incidents recorded in the UK remains stubbornly high at around 1500 every year. Indeed, if you type ‘forklift truck accident’ into your search engine you’ll get a seemingly endless list of links to stories that highlight the injuries suffered by workers when the materials handling equipment that they had been operating or were working close to w

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Panama Speeds Up Process to Revoke Sanctioned Vessels

Supply Chain Brain

Prior to this new expedited process, it would take months to remove a sanctioned vessel from the Panama Ship Registry.

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Unlock TMS Success: Benefits of Working With a Software Reseller

MercuryGate

We design the process to be as seamless as possible, allowing them to focus on growth, not operational headaches.” Leveraging the knowledge and expertise of a software reseller removes barriers… The post Unlock TMS Success: Benefits of Working With a Software Reseller appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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IT Strategies to Help U.S. Manufacturers Overcome Today's Challenges

Supply Chain Brain

The operational challenges that manufacturers face today, including rising raw-material costs, energy price hikes and competition from low-cost imports, has them asking: How can we stay competitive under these conditions?

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Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes

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

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Innovative LIFO Storage System Transforms Deep-Freeze Logistics

Logistics Business Magazine

In a commercial relationship that combines both innovation and efficiency, AR Racking has successfully completed its latest collaboration project with Nordfrost GmbH & Co.KG to optimise refrigeration logistics processes. This strategic partnership reflects the growing need for advanced storage solutions that can handle the unique challenges of cold chain logistics, particularly in the demanding environment of deep-freeze storage.

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From Theory to Practice: Bridging the Gap with Log-hub AG’s Academic Program

Log-hub

3 min read With fast-evolving supply chain landscape, students and researchers need more than just theoretical knowledge—they need hands-on experience and industry exposure. That’s exactly where Log-hub AG’s Academic Program steps in, providing universities and research institutions with cutting-edge tools and real-world applications to enhance supply chain education.

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Watch: Case Study: Using Warehouse Robots to Manage the Peaks and Valleys of Demand

Supply Chain Brain

Jennifer Chung, director of automation and innovation for North America with DSV, and Laura Adams, director of customer lifecycle marketing with Locus Robotics, tell how Locus helped DSV to meet the seasonal needs of a key customer.

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Food Chain Digest Named Penske Logistics a 2024 Top Food Chain Provider

Penske Move Ahead

Penske Logistics is a 2024 Top Food Chain Provider as designated by Food Chain Digest, the official publication of the Food Shippers of America (FSA). The Top Food Chain Provider program recognizes third-party logistics providers and related companies that excel in food and beverage capabilities and services. “Many supply chains in the food industry are struggling due to sluggish consumer demand, economic headwinds driven by high inflation and interest rates, geopolitical instability and continu

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

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.

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Unlocking the Future of Freight with SCORE: SONAR’s Premier Shipper Data Consortium

FreightWaves SONAR

The freight industry is evolving rapidly, making it crucial to stay updated with essential insights and information. That’s why we’re pleased to announce an upcoming webinar that will explore how shippers gain actionable insights from freight analytics. On October 30th, we’re going to give you a premier look inside SONAR’s shipper consortium, SCORE.

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Why Generic Tools Won’t Deliver in Solving Challenges in the Logistics Industry (and How Specialized Tech Can)

IFS Blogs

Find out why generic tools can’t solve logistics industry challenges and how the right specialized tech can transform your operations, increase efficiency, and lead to greater success. The post Why Generic Tools Won’t Deliver in Solving Challenges in the Logistics Industry (and How Specialized Tech Can) appeared first on IFreight Systems.

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Unlocking the Future of Freight with SCORE: SONAR’s Premier Shipper Data Consortium

FreightWaves SONAR

The freight industry is evolving rapidly, making it crucial to stay updated with essential insights and information. That’s why we’re pleased to announce an upcoming webinar that will explore how shippers gain actionable insights from freight analytics. On October 30th, we’re going to give you a premier look inside FreightWaves SONAR’s shipper consortium, SCORE.

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International Shipping Solutions – The Future of DDU vs. DDP

Ship Monk

If there is one thing that all ecommerce merchants have in common, it’s the sentiment that taxes can be stressful. Figuring those out state by state, and even more granularly city by city, can be a massive challenge that every entrepreneur must overcome at the beginning of their journey. However, if that ecommerce brand wants to start selling internationally, then the obstacles only multiply because of international duties and tariffs.

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The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization

Enhance your transportation and load building efficiency with our comprehensive guide. Learn to tackle today's supply chain challenges and optimize your approach with advanced planning strategies. This guide covers: Supply Chain Challenges: Discover how transportation planning can address critical issues and improve efficiency. Load Building Benefits: Understand how effective load building can enhance your transportation processes.

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Hyzon Secures First Hydrogen-Powered Refuse Truck Order in North America

NGT News

Hyzon, a hydrogen fuel cell system manufacturer, has entered into a purchase agreement for North America’s first 12 hydrogen-powered refuse fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) with recycling company GreenWaste, contingent upon Hyzon meeting certain commercial terms and specifications as defined in the agreement. “We are proud to partner with sustainability leader GreenWaste in this landmark […] The post Hyzon Secures First Hydrogen-Powered Refuse Truck Order in North America

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First Student, Con Edison to Deploy Smart Energy Hub

NGT News

Student transportation and electrification provider First Student, along with energy supplier Con Edison, are spearheading the electrification of school buses in Brooklyn, New York. Through the launch of their demonstration project, the companies will deploy a smart energy hub to support the speedy and cost-efficient electrification of school buses in the city.

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Tourmaline, Clean Energy Fuels Open Two New CNG Stations in Alberta

NGT News

Tourmaline Oil Corp. and Clean Energy Fuels Corp. have opened two new compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations in Alberta, marking a milestone in their continuing efforts to build western Canada’s first commercial-grade public CNG fueling network. The new locations in Calgary and Grande Prairie, along with the Edmonton station that opened in April 2023, […] The post Tourmaline, Clean Energy Fuels Open Two New CNG Stations in Alberta appeared first on NGT News.