Fri.Dec 29, 2023

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The Autonomous Odyssey in Last Mile Delivery Solutions

Loginext

In the hustle and bustle of modern urban life, the clamor for faster and more efficient last mile delivery solutions is reaching a crescendo. This blog provides an overview of the current state of the urban retail industry and the potential to revolutionize it using last mile delivery solutions. The post The Autonomous Odyssey in Last Mile Delivery Solutions appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Indonesian Nickel Workers Rally for Improved Safety After Deadly Fire

Supply Chain Brain

The workers’ main demand is “for the companies to comply with occupational health and safety” laws, said Katsaing, the Serikat Pekerja Indonesia Sejahtera (SPIS) workers’ union chairman.

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Owner-ops' countdown to 2024: Worst coops and roads, weathering biz storm

Overdrive Online

Overdrive Radio's annual "toast" to the year that was. 2023's sure to go down in infamy among owner-ops, yet bright spots were evident: Sometimes, the chicken houses passed are closed, cost-control focus pays off, or you land that direct freight.

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Bangladeshi Garment Factory Workers Fired After Protests, Unions Say

Supply Chain Brain

Three labor organizations estimated that between 1,000 and 5,000 workers had either been fired in the last two months or forced to go into hiding.

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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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2024 Supply chain outlook: When will markets flip back in carriers’ favor?

Blue Grace Logistics

2024 Supply Chain Outlook Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - December 29, 2023 BlueGrace Logistics, a third-party logistics company, has released its latest Confidence Index, which provides insight into how shippers feel about the health of the market heading into 2024.

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Oregon Rebate Program Finances About 370 New EV Charging Ports

NGT News

Electric vehicle drivers in Oregon should see about 370 new public Level 2 EV charging ports in communities across the state in 2024 thanks to the first funding round from the Oregon Department of Transportation’s new Community Charging Rebates program. The rebates program reimburses some of the project costs of buying and installing Level 2 […] The post Oregon Rebate Program Finances About 370 New EV Charging Ports appeared first on NGT News.

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Loose Bolt Prompts 737 Max Inspections

Supply Chain Brain

Boeing has recommended that the checks, which take around two hours, should be made within the next two weeks.

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Iowa Taking Applications to Fund EV Charging Along Interstate Corridors

NGT News

Finding a charging station for an electric vehicle in Iowa should get easier as the Iowa Department of Transportation and its partners have released a Notice of Funding Opportunity for EV charging infrastructure along interstate alternative fuel corridors. The process will be used to disburse Iowa’s share of federal funding through the National Electric Vehicle […] The post Iowa Taking Applications to Fund EV Charging Along Interstate Corridors appeared first on NGT News.

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The Ongoing Red Sea Crisis: Into Uncertainty

MTS Logistics

While the war between Israel and Gaza rages on, the Houthi rebels in Yemen have launched attacks on the Red Sea, which continue to create tension and uncertainty in the region. Cargo ships leaving the Red Sea-Suez Canal route following the ongoing attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen have reached epic numbers. Numerous container ships have been impacted by the incidents in the Red Sea, leading many international companies to alter their routes away from the Red Sea.

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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.