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State troopers indicted in CDL test bribery scheme

Overdrive Online

Massachusetts State Police indicted in scheme to give "horrible, brain dead" CDL applicants a pass in exchange for cash, bottled waters, a new snowblower, and even a driveway paving job.

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January 30, 2024 Update

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home January 30, 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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Meet one of the first 'graduates' in FMCSA's under-21 OTR program

Overdrive Online

FMCSA's under-21 interstate trucker apprenticeship program is off to a sputtering start, yet for Will Dodson, among the first drivers to graduate to unsupervised OTR work in the program, it's the hopeful start of a long trucking career.

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NMFTA shares cybersecurity risk predictions for 2024

Commercial Carrier Journal

Phishing, vishing and API security are top cybersecurity concerns for trucking companies in 2024 as technology evolves with artificial intelligence and machine learning.

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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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Chinese Wind, Solar Capacity to Overtake Coal in 2024

Supply Chain Brain

The China Electricity Council said that wind and solar energy would make up about 40% of installed power generation capacity in 2024, compared to coal's 37% capacity.

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United Executive Blames Boeing Problems on Worker Inexperience

Supply Chain Brain

United Airlines’ EVP of Finance said "part of the problem" is that the industry didn't anticipate the difficulties that would arise following a return to normalcy after the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Vizion Announces Global Trade Intelligence Solutions through Collaboration

Food Logistics

The TradeView SaaS platform will provide live monitoring of over $7.5 trillion in goods powered by 130+ data sources covering over 60% of container shipments from origin.

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UPS to Cut 12,000 Jobs, Bring Workers in Five Days a Week

Supply Chain Brain

The jobs reduction will save $1 billion this year, said CEO Carol Tomé during an earnings conference call with analysts January 30.

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Success Stories: New Balance- From Comfort Footwear to Global Sneaker Sensation!

Loginext

New Balance's journey is a testament to authenticity and evolution. From humble beginnings as an arch support company to a global force in sportswear, its commitment to functionality over fashion has set it apart. Embracing creativity and innovation, New Balance continues to leave an indelible mark on the world of sneakers and beyond. The post Success Stories: New Balance- From Comfort Footwear to Global Sneaker Sensation!

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Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs

Discover strategies to optimize load building and achieve significant transportation cost savings. Plus, learn how load optimization can help reduce CO 2 emissions and align with climate regulations and consumer expectations. Finally, discover best practices for sustainable load optimization.

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Supply Chains Driving Profitable Growth

Supply Chain Brain

Operational expectations for supply chains continue to rise, where optimal efficiency, swift speed, rigorous cost control and an elevated customer experience have become table stakes. In addition to operational excellence, CEOs are looking to their supply chains to address a new challenge: driving profitable growth for the enterprise.

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How 3PL Profit Margins Are Buffered By Optimization

MercuryGate

As 3PLs continue to navigate the complexities of global logistics, TMS stands as a crucial ally, driving efficiency, fostering informed decision-making, and ensuring agility in a constantly evolving industry. The post How 3PL Profit Margins Are Buffered By Optimization appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Supercharging Supplier Collaboration Through a Digitally Connected Ecosystem

Supply Chain Brain

Effective supplier collaboration is a key requirement for increasing maturity of supply chain operations. To address the needs for sharing more information in a more structured way, organizations typically end up deploying a number of supply chain applications and collaboration tools that collectively meet all of their requirements and use cases.

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CARB Updates Incentive Value for Range Energy’s RA Electric Trailer

NGT News

Range Energy, a hardware company bringing powered trailers to the commercial trucking market, says the California Air Resources Board (CARB) updated the point-of-sale incentive value for its 53-foot electric trailer, the RA, from the original $80,000/unit to up to $120,000/unit through the Clean Off-Road Equipment (CORE) Voucher Project. In July 2023, Range became the first […] The post CARB Updates Incentive Value for Range Energy’s RA Electric Trailer appeared first on NGT News.

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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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Majority of Industrial Businesses Facing Resource Scarcity, Study Finds

Supply Chain Brain

Over a third of participants said that resource scarcity has led to increased costs for their businesses while another 27% said that these limitations have caused supply chain disruptions.

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New Coalition Aims to Accelerate Deployments of Zero-Emission Vehicles

NGT News

Powering America’s Commercial Transportation (PACT), a coalition focused on education and advocacy for accelerating the construction of nationwide infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty (M/HD) zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), has been established. Its express purpose is overcoming the many barriers delaying access to ZEV infrastructure and enhancing national climate policies to address the infrastructure needs of M/HD […] The post New Coalition Aims to Accelerate Deployments of Zero-Emiss

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Watch: Electronics Inventories: From Shortage to Glut

Supply Chain Brain

P.S. Subramaniam, a partner in the Strategic Operations and Performance practice of Kearney, explains how electronics manufacturers went from having too few materials and components on hand to too many in a very short time — and how they can do a better job of planning in the future.

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Air Liquide, TotalEnergies Establish TEAL Mobility to Offer Hydrogen Network

NGT News

On the occasion of Hyvolution 2024, Air Liquide and TotalEnergies have created TEAL Mobility. Equally owned by the two companies, TEAL Mobility will accelerate the development of hydrogen for heavy-duty trucks by offering a network of 100 stations on major European corridors. This approach contributes to reinforcing the momentum given to the entire industry, from […] The post Air Liquide, TotalEnergies Establish TEAL Mobility to Offer Hydrogen Network appeared first on NGT News.

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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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Vietnam, Philippines Expanding Cooperation in the South China Sea

Supply Chain Brain

Under the deals, Vietnam said it would supply the Philippines with 1.6 million to 2.2 million tons of rice annually.

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Ecolab Selects Ford Pro to Develop Fleet Electrification

NGT News

Ecolab — a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions — has selected Ford Pro, the commercial division of Ford Motor Company, to accelerate the electrification of its sales and service fleet, targeting complete North American fleet electrification by 2030. Ecolab’s and Ford’s business relationship is expanding on the heels of a […] The post Ecolab Selects Ford Pro to Develop Fleet Electrification appeared first on NGT News.

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Innovation on a Budget: Labor Management vs. Full Automation

Supply Chain Brain

In the face of record-low unemployment and rising wage levels, a labor management program can offer multiple advantages.

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Maritime Safety Enhanced for NZ Port

Logistics Business Magazine

RightShip, a leading global environmental, social and governance (ESG) focused digital maritime platform, has today announced a partnership with Napier Port to implement RightShip’s innovative RightPort risk solution at the New Zealand port. This agreement will make Napier the first port in the region to adopt the cutting-edge technology, which aims to enhance maritime safety and sustainability.

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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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ThyssenKrupp Materials de México Inaugurates New Mexican Service Center

Supply Chain Brain

ThyssenKrupp said that it had invested $37 million in the new San Luis Potosí service center, which will go towards creating roughly 65 jobs.

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World Packaging Conference

Logistics Business Magazine

JOIN THE WORLD’S LEADING PACKAGING EXPERTS AT THE MOST IMPORTANT SCIENTIFIC AND BUSINESS CONGRESS 2024 ITENE organises together with IAPRI (International Association of Packaging Research Institutes) the 24th IAPRI World Packaging Conference to be held on 17-21 June 2024 in Valencia (Spain) in which you will have the opportunity to: ► Discover the innovations and trends that are transforming the packaging industry from the highest quality global experts. ► Become a sponsor and promote your

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UPS likely to offload Coyote Logistics

Commercial Carrier Journal

Coyote accounted for more than one-third of UPS's supply chain solutions business decline year-over-year.

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Podcast: Fleet Insurance: Strategies to Control Costs

Logistics Business Magazine

Episode 1 of the second season of our Podcast series, ‘Logistics Business Conversations’, is now available to listen to on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , Acast , Amazon Audible , YouTube , and other podcast distribution platforms – just search for ‘Logistics Business Conversations’ Peter MacLeod hosts two experts on fleet safety to discuss insurance costs and risk management.

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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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New Jersey Senate Introduces Legislation to Promote Clean Fuels

NGT News

Fill It Up Clean New Jersey, a diverse coalition of business and community stakeholders, is applauding the New Jersey state Senate for introducing legislation that would give the Garden State access to clean transportation fuels and provide immediate environmental benefits to reduce pollution and protect New Jersey’s air and water. If passed by the full […] The post New Jersey Senate Introduces Legislation to Promote Clean Fuels appeared first on NGT News.

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Enter the Eco-Digital Era

Logistics Business Magazine

New research by Capgemini reveals that the eco-digital economy is expected to double in the next five years to almost $33 trillion (€30.5 trillion), but that the UK is lagging behind. The untapped potential of digital technologies is vast, and the eco-digital economy, driven by digital and sustainability, is expected to double by 2028. That’s according to the Capgemini Research Institute’s latest report, ‘The Eco-Digital Era: The dual transition to a sustainable and digital economy’ developed in

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Flatbed Freight Rates Update for USA-Canada and Canadian Shippers

Freightera

See our new automated flatbed freight shipping rates for shipping within Canada and across the USA-Canada border. We have exclusive rates with our carriers and we update them regularly so be sure to come back often and check them out. Flatbed freight rate examples based on shipping a Gantry Crane – 260” x 60” x 20” at 1180 lbs From Las Vegas, NV to North Vancouver, BC: Now $2,950 USD From Woodbridge, ON to Hornby, ON Now: $870.78 USD From New Westminster, BC to Edmonton, AB Now: $1,575 US

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