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Are We Headed For Pandemic-Level Supply Chain Disruptions?

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home Are We Headed For Pandemic-Level Supply Chain Disruptions? Judah Levine July 17, 2024 The combination of an early start to peak season back in May, Red Sea diversions making capacity tight and knock-on port congestion making supply even tighter has pushed ex-Asia container rates to double or triple in the last two and a half months from their already

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Global Giants: ICAT Moves the World’s Largest Cargo with Chris Cser

The Logistics of Logistics

Chris Cser and Joe Lynch discuss global giants – ICAT moves the world’s largest cargo. Chris is the Director of Operations at ICAT Logistics Detroit where they handle the shipments that other companies don’t, can’t, and won’t. Summary: Global Giants: ICAT Moves the World’s Largest Cargo In this podcast, Chris Cser, Director of Operations at ICAT Logistics, takes us on a journey through the complex world of global logistics.

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G & J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers Accelerating Digital Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

Jeff Erwin, VP of manufacturing at G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers , has been helping to accelerate the digital transformation while aligning with the company’s goals and mission to improve its operational efficiency and meet customer requirements and regulatory compliance challenges by tracking and measuring performance. According to Erwin, “sustainability, operational efficiency and digital transformation in manufacturing are important to G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers.

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WMS Past, Present and Future: Where Is the Technology Heading?

Supply Chain Brain

Predictive AI models will power smarter inventory distribution, greater pick path efficiency and dynamic order grouping, thereby improving accuracy, reducing costs and accelerating throughput.

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The Essential Role of Gripper Technology in Optimizing Pick-and-Place Robotics

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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Freight transparency: Why brokers don't want 49 CFR 371.3 enforced

Overdrive Online

A third-generation broker, Jeff Tucker, explains why he doesn't want carriers to see his margins and contracted rates, and how small trucking businesses, with broker partners, could better fight against the mega fleets when markets turn down.

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Ocean Network Express (ONE) Joins the Asia-Mexico Trade Lane

MTS Logistics

Container trade between China and Mexico continues to grow, forcing carriers to introduce new services to meet increasing demand. The ocean carrier Ocean Network Express (ONE), along with MSC, COSCO, and CMA CGM has become the latest shipping carrier to expand its capacity on the Asia-Mexico trade route, a move that seems likely to be imitated by other carriers in the near future.

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Union Push at U.K. Amazon Warehouse Falls Short by 28 Votes

Supply Chain Brain

Just over 49% of workers voted in favor of unionizing, ending a two-year-long fight where employees held a series of strikes in a push for higher pay.

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Why Retail Giants are Betting Big on AI in Transportation for Faster Deliveries!

Loginext

Retail giants are betting big on AI in transportation for faster deliveries. From reducing delivery times to improving customer satisfaction, AI optimizes every step of the logistics process. Learn how LogiNext implements AI for transportation management and changing retail logistics with its innovative solution. The post Why Retail Giants are Betting Big on AI in Transportation for Faster Deliveries!

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When trucking can expect AEBs, broker transparency, other regs

Overdrive Online

The 2024 Spring Regulatory Agenda, published this month, updates the timeline on a number of potential rulemakings from FMCSA and NHTSA affecting trucking.

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10 Practical Steps To Reduce Scope 3 Emissions

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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Damaged Internet Subsea Cables Repaired in Red Sea Amid Militant Attacks on Ships

Supply Chain Brain

The cables were severed by the anchor of a cargo ship sunk by Iran-backed Houthi militants in late February.

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How a Paint Brush, Paint and an Idea Transformed Road Safety

Women in Trucking

Ever wondered where the idea of delineating highways with a painted line to separate lanes of highway traffic? Learn the story of Doctor June McCarroll.

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CIRRO E-Commerce Integrates with 17TRACK

Logistics Business Magazine

CIRRO E-Commerce, a leading e-commerce logistics solutions provider, announces its integration with 17TRACK, a global shipment tracking service platform. This partnership is designed to improve the customer experience by providing seamless, real-time tracking information and robust customer support. The integration between CIRRO E-Commerce and 17TRACK improves access to tracking information for marketplaces, e-commerce merchants, and consumers.

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How a Paint Brush, White Paint, and a Revolutionary Idea Would Transform Road Safety

Women in Trucking

Ever wondered where the idea of delineating highways with a painted line to separate lanes of highway traffic? Learn the story of Doctor June McCarroll.

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Overcoming the Hidden Barriers to Integrating Robotics with Warehouse Management Systems

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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Mack LR Electric Trucks to Enter Service for Canadian Fleet

NGT News

Canada-based Emterra Environmental, has begun its fleet electrification initiative, starting with the acquisition of eight Mack LR Electric refuse vehicles. An integrated waste to resource management company, Emterra says the new trucks will operate in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. Emterra also has a Mack LR Electric refuse vehicle operating in the Peel Region […] The post Mack LR Electric Trucks to Enter Service for Canadian Fleet appeared first on NGT News.

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The Meat of the Matter: How to Ship Frozen Meat Anywhere in the Country

GoShip Blog

Shipping frozen meat across the country isn’t just about getting products from point A to point B. It’s about keeping that meat perfectly frozen throughout its journey. Whether you’re shipping steaks, chicken, or sausages, maintaining the cold chain is key to ensuring that your meat arrives in the same condition it left the warehouse.

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Republic Services, Colorado City Set Sights on Fully Electric Collection Fleet

NGT News

Republic Services Inc.’s subsidiary Republic Services of Denver and the city of Louisville, Colorado, have partnered to replace the city’s residential recycling and waste collection fleet with electric trucks by the end of 2024. This marks the first time that a U.S. municipality has adopted a fully electric residential collection fleet. “We are so proud […] The post Republic Services, Colorado City Set Sights on Fully Electric Collection Fleet appeared first on NGT News.

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Top 4 Logistics Automation Trends That Everyone Should Be Aware Of

3PL Links

A company is only a few steps away from going out of business if it decides against investing in logistics automation. This is because trends and technologies are created to keep up with shifts in consumer behavior, new sustainability criteria, better efficiency, and decreased errors among many other factors that spur innovation in logistics systems.

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The What, Why and How of Total Procurement Orchestration

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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Wallbox, ChargeLab Team Up to Streamline EV Charger Deployments

NGT News

Electric vehicle charging solutions provider Wallbox and ChargeLab, an EV charging software provider, have formed a strategic partnership to streamline commercial EV charger deployments across North America. This collaboration integrates cutting-edge hardware and smart software to offer distributors a bundled solution. Under the terms of this partnership, Wallbox’s Pulsar Pro Level 2 charger and Supernova […] The post Wallbox, ChargeLab Team Up to Streamline EV Charger Deployments appeared

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How to prepare your trucking company for a sale

Commercial Carrier Journal

Besides ensuring your financial books are in order, it’s important to build trust between buyer and seller.

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Missouri Agency Provides Biofuel Infrastructure Incentive Program Funds

NGT News

The Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA) has made applications available for the Biofuel Infrastructure Incentive Program (BIIP). This program supports an increase in distribution and use of biofuels in Missouri. Funds will be awarded to fuel retailers, fuel distributors, terminal companies or fleet operations that dispense – or will soon store or […] The post Missouri Agency Provides Biofuel Infrastructure Incentive Program Funds appeared first on NGT Ne

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Freight Management with Efficiency and Security

Logistics Business Magazine

BidBird, an innovator in maritime logistics technology, is launching its Monarch , a groundbreaking freight management system set to transform container handling practices on vessels in port. The smart, durable, and easy-to-use Monarch bundle shipping containers together, significantly reducing lifting and picking times, enhancing efficiency and bolstering safety.

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EROAD’s Guide to Running a Sustainable Trucking Business

Over the last three decades, emissions from new trucks have been reduced by more than 98 percent. In fact, it would take 60 of today’s trucks to generate the same level of emissions from a single truck in 1988. Despite these impressive improvements, many trucking businesses continue to seek methods to achieve sustainability goals in a viable, measurable way.

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Adopting a Just-In-Time Inventory Strategy for SMBs with Radius Logistics: Cost Savings and Advantages During a Freight Downturn

Radius Logistics

In an era of economic uncertainty and fluctuating market conditions, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) must be agile and efficient to survive and thrive. One proven method to achieve this is by adopting a Just-In-Time (JIT) inventory strategy. When paired with our expertise and capabilities at Radius Logistics, this approach can lead to significant cost savings and operational efficiencies.

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Biden Admin Pledges $5B for Bridges to Shore Up 'Critical' Freight Corridors

Supply Chain Brain

The money will go toward rebuilding, repairing and restoring 13 "nationally significant" bridges across 16 states.

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New Proposed Trump Tariffs Could 'Fundamentally Alter' U.S. Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

Trump's proposal would include a 60% tax on all goods from China, which accounted for roughly 15% of all U.S. imports in 2023, by value.