MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

With 20 years in ocean freight and international shipping, I’ve seen many disruptions, but none compare to the global impact of Covid. Pandemic-induced issues transformed supply chains, and Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers (NVOCCs) have become increasingly crucial in maintaining the service levels that carriers have been lacking. The Value of NVOCCs in the Post-Covid World NVOCCs were important for small and medium businesses needing flexible shipping solutions and to have access the rates a

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

In August, a federal judge ruled that Google had illegally maintained a monopoly in online search. The Department of Justice is considering breaking up Google to remedy its monopoly on the search market. Last Monday, September 9 th , a second trial starts. Google has faced complaints about how it dominates the online advertising market. The concerns stem from software known as Google Ad Manager, which websites around the world use to sell ads on their sites.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Historically, many companies have viewed transportation management as a cost center – a non-strategic part of their business. It’s why many companies outsourced this function to third parties in the past. But in more recent years, especially since the pandemic, a growing number of companies have started viewing transportation management as a strategic weapon and.

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Women in Trucking

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Professional truck drivers are vital to our economy and to our lives. In fact, nearly every aspect of our daily lives is made possible because a truck driver delivers the goods and resources we need – including critical items such as food, clothing, medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, furniture, and construction materials for our homes and businesses.

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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

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

George said he plans to draw on his experience with factory floor productivity and quality control strategies to improve Norfolk Southern’s operations.

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Loginext

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

LogiNext, led by Dhruvil Sanghvi, is transforming logistics with AI-powered SaaS automation. Learn how its innovative approach and entrepreneurial vision are reshaping delivery operations worldwide in a interview with Master's Union. The post Masters of Logistics Automation + Master’s Union appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Biden's proposal would make it so de minimis exemptions no longer cover any imports subject to current tariffs on a variety of low-value Chinese goods.

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Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

By David Beaumont This article, and the series which follows, are an updated version of a presentation given at the Australian National University titled ‘ Logistics preparedness and mobilising the national support base: the effectiveness of ADF strategic logistics prior to Operation Warden 1999 ‘. P art One , Two and Three can be found here.

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WorkWave

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

In the pest control industry, issuing invoices is a crucial aspect of maintaining professionalism and ensuring prompt payment for services rendered. An invoice not only serves as a record of the transaction but also provides clients with clear details about the services they received, the costs involved, and the payment terms. Invoicing in the pest control industry requires attention to detail and professionalism to foster trust and ensure timely payments.

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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.

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NGT News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Tom’s Truck Center, a provider of commercial truck sales and service and a part of the Nikola sales and service dealer network, has opened the first hydrogen refueling station onsite at a commercial truck dealership. The Nikola HYLA modular hydrogen refueling station for the heavy-duty transportation sector is located at Tom’s Truck Center’s Santa Fe […] The post Tom’s Truck Center Opens First Hydrogen Refueling Station Onsite at Dealership appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The Strait of Malacca stands as a critical, yet increasingly vulnerable, artery of global commerce.

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NGT News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Evolectric has formed a strategic partnership with Geotab, a provider of connected transportation solutions. This collaboration combines Evolectric’s proprietary software and advanced predictive analytics with a decentralized installation process. Leveraging Geotab’s data insights, Evolectric provides fleet owners with the tools to optimize performance and sustainability, while streamlining the transition to electric fleets.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The planemaker will also stop issuing “a majority” of its supplier purchase orders for the 737, 767 and 777 jetliner programs affected by the walkout.

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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.

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NGT News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Renewable natural gas (RNG) provider Clean Energy Fuels Corp. is launching a program to allow heavy-duty fleets to operate a truck equipped with the new Cummins X15N engine. The first company to participate in the program is J.B. Hunt Transport Inc., a commercial fleet operator with logistics and transportation services in North America. The 2025 […] The post J.B.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

While Girteka is traditionally a road-focused company with a fleet of over 6,000 trucks and 7,000 trailers, its development of an intermodal rail network has become an integral part of its business offering. Intermodal services provide a complementary, environmentally friendly solution to long-distance full truckload (FTL) deliveries, addressing both sustainability and efficiency goals.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The attack on August 24 took down the port's systems for its maritime operations and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Managing the logistics of a large-scale beverage wholesaler is a complex task, especially for a company with a 150-year history like Otto Pachmayr GmbH & Co. Mineralwasser KG. With an annual distribution of approximately 6 million crates and drums across a product range of over 1,800 items, the company recognised the need for a modern IT solution to streamline its extensive warehouse operations and distribution processes.

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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.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

A case study about how Reveel helped Creativity Inc. realize savings in its parcel-shipping program.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

With labour shortages affecting global markets, logistics businesses in particular are seeking ways to automate repetitive tasks and help manage operational costs. Increasingly they are turning to robotic solutions such as the innovative AirRob system from Libiao Robotics. In Taiwan, where the labour shortage is particularly acutely felt, Toyota Material Handling Taiwan, the importer of intralogistics systems and forklifts manufactured by the Japanese automotive giant, chose the recent Taipei In

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

EDI stands at the vanguard of digital supply chain evolution.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

LKW WALTER is celebrating its 100th anniversary and can look back on a century of success. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, the 100% family-owned company has established itself as a pioneering player in the European transport and logistics industry. LKW WALTER, a subsidiary of the Austrian WALTER GROUP with locations in Wiener Neudorf and Kufstein, has more than 8,000 full truck loads (FTL) per day on the road and in combined transport.

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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.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Blog More Resources Home Trade Tariffs and Ocean Freight – Potential Impacts of the US Election This article explores the impact of tariffs on ocean freight and container rates, focusing on past and potential future effects of US trade policies. Judah Levine September 16, 2024 Alongside many other points of contention in the recent presidential debate , the candidates shared barbs on trade policy with a focus on the merit of tariffs on imports to the US.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

In this episode, host Peter MacLeod is joined by Geoff Green, Sales Director at MiTek , to explore the impact of mezzanines in the logistics industry. Together, they address common questions and concerns from our audience, such as potential disruptions during mezzanine installation, key health and safety issues, and how to future-proof mezzanine layouts for long-term success.

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