Rail freight inducements hope to drive new loads
Supply Chain and Logistics
AUGUST 29, 2024
Several national rail agencies are actively working to increase rail traffic, with a focus on reducing costs and emissions.
Supply Chain and Logistics
AUGUST 29, 2024
Several national rail agencies are actively working to increase rail traffic, with a focus on reducing costs and emissions.
The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 29, 2024
Joe Ohr and Joe Lynch discuss cyber threats and solutions in the supply chain. Joe Ohr is the Chief Operating Officer at The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) , a nonprofit membership organization that represents the interests of less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers. Summary: Cyber Threats and Solutions in the Supply Chain Joe Ohr and Joe Lynch discuss cyber threats and solutions in the supply chain.
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Supply Chain and Logistics
AUGUST 29, 2024
UPS is imposing surcharges on packages from China and 12 Australasian countries, potentially leading to higher costs for e-commerce orders.
West Coast and California Logistics
AUGUST 29, 2024
Choosing the right logistics provider means more than finding a company that can handle the necessary blocking and tackling for your products. It means finding a partner that aligns with your company’s culture, values, and long-term goals. In this article, we’ll explore the importance of logistics culture when evaluating 3PLs.
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
Blue Grace Logistics
AUGUST 29, 2024
Webinars Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - August 29, 2024 LinkedIn Live Webinar On-Demand: The State of LTL with Special Guest: Old Dominion Freight Line Topic Insight: Explore the latest developments in Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) shipping with our LinkedIn Live session featuring Chris Kelley , Senior Vice President of Operations at Old Dominion Freight Line.
Logistics Brief brings together the best content for Logistics and Warehousing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Blue Grace Logistics
AUGUST 29, 2024
Case Study - Inbound Logistics Optimization How a Sports Retailer Transformed Their Inbound Logistics with BlueGrace Uncover the success story of a leading sports retailer who transformed their inbound logistics with BlueGrace’s innovative solutions. Dive into our dynamic report to see how advanced route optimization drove impressive results. Key Insights: Boosted Efficiency : Discover the streamlined logistics processes that made operations smoother and more efficient.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 29, 2024
Supply chain and logistics organizations are facing the hard reality of needing to stay productive and profitable amid the ongoing labor shortage.
Food Logistics
AUGUST 29, 2024
Personnel updates sees new appointments at ProGlove, Cheetah and more.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 29, 2024
The port had announced plans in April to shut down container intake at T6 by October, after the terminal experienced $30 million in losses over three years.
Speaker: Paul Heller
Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro
Loginext
AUGUST 29, 2024
Choosing the right Transportation Management System (TMS) is essential for logistics efficiency. Discover key features to look for and how to ensure seamless integration with your existing systems. The post Find Your Perfect TMS! appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.
Food Logistics
AUGUST 29, 2024
Personnel updates sees new appointments at ProGlove, Cheetah and more.
Bulk Connection
AUGUST 29, 2024
Rail service disruptions in North America are typically caused by weather-related events like hurricanes, flooding, and snowstorms that can wreak havoc on rail lines. With such events happening regularly across North America, it’s not a matter of ‘if’ rail service disruption will occur, but ‘when.
Ship Monk
AUGUST 29, 2024
ShipMonk has 12 strategic locations around the globe including coast to coast facilities across the United States. Uniquely, all ShipMonk warehouse operations are fully owned and operated by us, designed for ultimate quality control and precision. Our first-party fulfillment centers also enable merchants direct access to designated, on-site support teams.
Heico Sandee, Founder & CEO of Smart Robotics, emphasizes the critical role of gripper technology in optimizing pick-and-place robotics. He discusses how tailored grippers enhance precision, speed, and reliability, driving efficiency in warehouses.
Overdrive Online
AUGUST 29, 2024
Brendan Conlon isn't a full-time trucker, but growing up around the business left a life-long desire to stay close to it. Conlon and his grandfather, Larry Beier, built this '97 Pete together, which Conlon now drives part-time and shows to honor Beier.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 29, 2024
CN started its return to service on August 23, while CPKC workers returned to the job August 26.
NGT News
AUGUST 29, 2024
Mullen Automotive Inc.’s subsidiary Bollinger Motors has named TEC Equipment Inc. as an official Bollinger Motors dealer. The addition of 20 select TEC sales and service locations expands Bollinger Motors’ commercial electric vehicle dealer network into the western United States. TEC currently represents franchises from Volvo, Mack Trucks and Wabash Trailers with primary focus along […] The post Bollinger Motors Adds 20 TEC Equipment Dealerships appeared first on NGT News.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 29, 2024
The Biden administration is currently targeting 2050 to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from the aviation sector.
Advertiser: GEP
Scope 3 emissions – which account for 70 – 80% of an organization’s emissions – are complex and multifaceted. They form the bulk of an organization’s environmental impact. It’s no surprise that enterprises still struggle to track and manage these emissions. '10 Practical Steps to Reduce Scope 3 Emissions' guides you through the essential phases of identifying, analyzing, and mitigating these emissions.
NGT News
AUGUST 29, 2024
Arriva Group is continuing to deliver on its ambition to decarbonize public transport across Europe with the introduction of 16 new electric buses into its operation in the Czech Republic. The next-generation vehicles will operate from a new purpose-built charging hub in the city of Kladno — the Czech Republic’s largest — as 47 diesel […] The post Arriva Group Places 16 New Electric Buses into Service in Czech Republic City appeared first on NGT News.
FreightWaves SONAR
AUGUST 29, 2024
Understanding How Labor Disputes Impact Freight Markets The freight industry requires the ability to handle potential labor disputes in stride, which highlights the need for flexibility within supply chains. Labor disputes, while relatively infrequent, have become increasingly impactful to the overall freight industry, especially during the past few years.
NGT News
AUGUST 29, 2024
Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co. Ltd. has delivered the first fully autonomous skid-mounted hydrogen refueling station to the hydrogen heavy truck project by China Huadian Corporation Ltd. in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. This marks a breakthrough in the field of hydrogen energy equipment manufacturing and advances the development of hydrogen energy transportation. […] The post Zoomlion Delivers First Autonomous Skid-Mounted Hydrogen Refueling Station appeared f
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 29, 2024
The advent of artificial intelligence offers the ability to greatly streamline the process of regulatory compliance within the supply chain.
Sabine Vromans, Product Director at Smart Robotics, discusses the hidden barriers to integrating robotics with WMS. She highlights market fragmentation, integration concerns, and the need for strategic solutions to unlock automation's full potential.
NGT News
AUGUST 29, 2024
The city of Pueblo, Colorado, has deployed Beam Global EV ARC off-grid, solar-powered electric vehicle charging systems for use both by the general public and city fleets. These systems were provided through a rebate from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program, which is designed to assist states, […] The post Pueblo, Colorado, Deploys Beam Off-Grid Solar EV Charging Systems appeared first on NGT News.
Logistics Business Magazine
AUGUST 29, 2024
In the long-haul full truckload (FTL) industry, dispatchers have traditionally relied on manual processes and years of experience to navigate a complex regulatory landscape, fluctuating fuel prices and evolving customer demands. While functional, this approach is far from optimal, putting pressure on dispatchers and leading to inefficiencies and missed cost-saving opportunities.
NGT News
AUGUST 29, 2024
Cummins Inc., a global power solutions provider, has chosen Allison Transmission‘s Vehicle Electrification + Environmental Test Center to conduct a series of tests on multiple trucks equipped with Cummins powertrains. “We are thrilled to leverage the advanced testing capabilities of Allison’s Vehicle Electrification + Environmental Test Center to further enhance our product development efforts,” says […] The post Cummins to Conduct Vehicle Trials at Allison Transmis
Logistics Business Magazine
AUGUST 29, 2024
Prologis , a global leader in logistics real estate, has made an acquisition of a flagship logistics site in Park Royal, London , from DTZ Investors. This move is not only significant for Prologis but also highlights broader trends shaping the warehousing industry in the UK and globally, particularly in light of current events and evolving market dynamics.
Advertiser: GEP
By 2027, Gartner predicts that 40% of sourcing will be handled outside of the procurement function. How can procurement pros ensure that the process is efficient and unified for all users? For a synchronized and democratized approach to procurement, leaders are embracing total procurement orchestration solutions. The What, Why and How of Total Procurement Orchestration details how a multi-level orchestration strategy streamlines procurement processes.
NGT News
AUGUST 29, 2024
InductEV Inc. and EO Charging have entered into a partnership to potentially integrate InductEV’s inductive wireless charging technology into EO’s suite of electric vehicle charging solutions for commercial fleets. The partnership marks a milestone toward a strategic collaboration between the two companies that aims to enhance the charging infrastructure available to commercial EV fleets worldwide. […] The post InductEV, EO Charging Partner to Advance Wireless EV Charging appeared first on
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 29, 2024
In the dynamic landscape of modern supply chains, one of the key challenges is the efficient management of resources to eliminate waste and enhance overall productivity. In this article, we will delve into strategic ways for warehouse managers to eliminate waste, with a focus on not only optimizing the use of cartons and packing, but labor resources and warehouse space as well.
Logistics Business Magazine
AUGUST 29, 2024
A Major Milestone for Maersk and Saudi Arabia On August 22, 2024, Maersk , the global leader in integrated container logistics, marked a significant achievement by inaugurating its largest logistics park in the Middle East, located at Jeddah Islamic Port, Saudi Arabia. This state-of-the-art facility, sprawling over 225,000 square meters and developed at a cost of $250 million, is a cornerstone of Maersk’s ambitious strategy to bolster its logistics capabilities in the region.
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