Sun.Nov 05, 2023

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Biden Administration Awards $653M in Grants to Upgrade U.S. Ports

Supply Chain Brain

Officials for the Biden administration said the projects will allow ports to meet increased shipping demands while improving worker safety and lowering costs for consumers.

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Trucking Industry Awaits Resolution of Controversy Over Drivers’ Employment Status

Supply Chain Brain

A California law that sought to reclassify certain independent contractors as full-time employees is nearly four years old, but the controversy over the definition of what constitutes a “gig” worker in the transportation industry is far from over.

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Watch: Four Megatrends in Shipping

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Alan Minton, chief revenue officer with Banyan Technology, discusses shipment volume and price, environmental concerns, artificial intelligence and visibility.

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Dominion Sees Cheaper Wind Power at Massive Offshore Project

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The company anticipates producing electricity at the Coastal Virginia wind farm for $77 a megawatt hour, down from earlier forecasts of between $80 and $90.

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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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How Distributors Can Improve Fleet Performance

Supply Chain Brain

Fleet performance can make a financial and competitive difference for distributors. Route planning is an essential element in that performance.

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