Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 7, 2024

With economies cooling and COVID more manageable, the general thinking has been that companies would see the workforce shortages of the past few years subside; however, this does not appear to be the case. Post-pandemic, organizations are still struggling with labor shortages, as well as knowledge workers and the leaders they need to thrive. In late 2023, we conducted a survey of 1,000 supply chain and logistics decision-makers across North America and Europe across three sectors: manufacturing,

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 7, 2024

Q1 2024 Shipper Rate Report Q1 2024 Shipper Rate Report The Shipper Rate Report , a collaborative effort between FreightWaves , BlueGrace Logistics , and U.S. Bank , offering a comprehensive analysis of freight shipping rates. This recurring publication serves as an invaluable resource for shippers, carriers, and logistics professionals, providing data-driven insights into the dynamic landscape of the transportation industry.

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West Coast and California Logistics

MARCH 7, 2024

According to Transport Topics , the nearshoring trend, which involves companies moving offshore operations closer to home, has spurred transportation and logistics investments near the Mexican border to leverage expected growth. This movement is underscored by U.S. Census Bureau data highlighting Mexico as the leading importer at 14.8%, reflecting the country's central role in nearshoring practices.

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NGT News

MARCH 7, 2024

Wallbox, a provider of electric vehicle charging and energy management solutions, and COIL, an EV charging installation service and Wallbox subsidiary, have secured proposed awards of $25.6 million from the Washington state Department of Commerce’s Electric Vehicle Charging Program. The awards were secured in conjunction with partners Clean and Prosperous Institute and Adopt a Charger […] The post Wallbox, Partners Receive $25.6 Million for Chargers at Multifamily Properties appeared first

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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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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 7, 2024

David Appleton, head of professional and technical at Nautilus, which represents more than 20,000 maritime workers, said the utmost priority should be the safeguarding of the lives of seafarers.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 7, 2024

After several decades of progressive offshoring operations to save on labor costs, U.S. and North American manufacturing is progressively coming back home.

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Overdrive Online

MARCH 7, 2024

CRST-leased owner-operator Fritz Littlefield has outfitted his rig to honor Prisoners of War and Missing in Action veterans. Customizations on the rig make the theme evident inside and out.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 7, 2024

One Vietnamese and two Filipino crew members died in the attack on the MV True Confidence, and two others were seriously injured.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 7, 2024

The 500,000th forklift from the factory producing Hyster® lift trucks in Northern Ireland has been donated to a local branch of FareShare, the UK’s longest running food redistribution charity. Representatives from FareShare, based in Mallusk, visited the Craigavon plant on 6th March to receive the handover of the new truck – a Hyster J1.6XNT three-wheel electric lift truck.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 7, 2024

After Germany and Italy withdrew their, European Union presidency Belgium has proposed diluting the law and setting a longer phase-in.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 7, 2024

The EPS-AS1 roller by Rulmeca is the ideal solution for motorizing roller conveyors for heavy loads (up to 1500 kg) integrated into transport systems, even in industrial environments and can be installed in conveyors that are part of complex logistics systems. Its compact design takes advantage of the volume inside the roller tube to position the gear motor assembly.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 7, 2024

A case study arising from an innovative partnership, featuring Erez Agmoni, global head of innovation with Maersk, and Krenar Komoni, founder and chief executive officer of Tive.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 7, 2024

Dexory, a leading provider of cutting-edge AI and robotics solutions announced the first deployment of its robotics and artificial intelligence solution in the United States. Dexory’s technology is now in use at one of DB Schenker’s significant sites in Utah. This follows Dexory’s strategic expansion announcement into the North American market in early February.

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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.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 7, 2024

This year is going to be a pragmatic one for business, and AI will play a big part. Does this mean that everyone must rush to purchase an AI tool?

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NGT News

MARCH 7, 2024

IMC Logistics, a major U.S. marine drayage provider, marked a significant investment in sustainability at a special event in Compton, California, recently. There, IMC unveiled state-of-the-art electric vehicle charging stations and reported the recent purchase of 50 Nikola hydrogen fuel cell trucks as part of its dedication to a greener future in drayage.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 7, 2024

Whoa…what a title, right? But let’s not overcomplicate things: having the right data beats having a lot of data. (It helps that we have both, but we’ll save that for another blog). In this fast-paced, competitive world, it is critical to leverage data to make informed decisions quickly. For a broker, this means understanding when to bid aggressively vs. less so in comparison to other lanes and the market.

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NGT News

MARCH 7, 2024

VEV, the United Kingdom-based e-fleet solutions provider backed by energy leader Vitol, has established a collaboration with Shuttle Buses, one of the largest bus operators in Ayrshire, Scotland, to electrify its fleet. Shuttle Buses has 50 buses operating commercial services plus services through Strathclyde’s Partnership for Transport. This includes MyBus for elderly and disabled people […] The post VEV Teams with Scotland’s Shuttle Buses to Transition its Fleet to Fully Electric appeare

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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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I.C.E. Transport

MARCH 7, 2024

In the world of cross-border commerce, it’s important to note that different parties have clearly defined roles in order to expedite the process and manage the many important details. This ensures that there is as little friction as possible holding up an international shipment. The role of the exporter of record is certainly key in the shipping and customs process, so we’ll take some time to break it down.

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NGT News

MARCH 7, 2024

S&B has completed construction of the largest electrolytic liquid hydrogen production facility in the U.S. for Plug Power. This project in Woodbine, Georgia, represents a milestone in producing green hydrogen, with the first successful tanker fill of liquid green hydrogen marking the start of the facility’s supply capabilities in February 2024. The facility features the […] The post S&B Finishes Construction of Plug Power’s Liquid Hydrogen Production Plant appeared first on

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 7, 2024

The incident is the latest involving Boeing’s top-selling jetliner, which was grounded worldwide in 2019 following the second of two fatal crashes that killed 346 people.

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NGT News

MARCH 7, 2024

Motiv Power Systems, an original equipment manufacturer (OEM)of medium-duty electric trucks and buses, has completed deployment of five electric delivery vehicles to Shasta Linen Supply, a commercial linen supply company delivering linens, uniforms and other textiles to over 1,200 business and professional firms in California. Shasta is helping to pave the way as California-based companies […] The post Motiv Power Systems Delivers Five Electric Vans to Shasta Linen Supply appeared first on

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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.

Cost Reduction

Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 7, 2024

Berry’s commitment to sustainability will take centre stage on its stand at this year’s LogiMAT exhibition, to be held at the Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre, Germany, from 19th to 21st March, as the company highlights its ability to assist customers in meeting both regulatory mandates and sustainability objectives through recyclability, advanced light weighting and the incorporation of recycled materials in its films’ production.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 7, 2024

Technology is the major reason behind distracted driving. Is it also the solution?

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Ship Monk

MARCH 7, 2024

ShipMonk is privileged to have a lot of hard-working, incredible team members at all our state-of-the-art locations. We love showing them appreciation at every opportunity, so we created “Thank You Thursday” to celebrate employees on a weekly basis. Check out the shoutouts from February across our 12 fulfillment center locations, now including ShipMonk Europe.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 7, 2024

BlueGrace heralds acquisition of Evos Smart Tools Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - March 7, 2024 Jeff Berman | Logistics Management March 7, 2024 Tampa, Fla.-based non-asset-based 3PL BlueGrace Logistics said this week it has acquired Evos Smart Tools, a Bend, Ore.

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