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EV Star Utility Truck Joins GreenPower Vehicle Family

NGT News

GreenPower Motor Company Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of purpose-built, all-electric, zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, has launched a new utility vehicle designed for commercial fleets. The new all-electric EV Star Utility Truck joins GreenPower’s EV Star Cab & Chassis commercial vehicle family as the 10th truck body upfit solution manufactured by GP Truck Body. […] The post EV Star Utility Truck Joins GreenPower Vehicle Family appeared first on NGT News.

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Report: Renewable diesel cleans up trucking better than BEV

Commercial Carrier Journal

Research conducted by American Transportation Research Institute shows renewable diesel has the ability to achieve CO2 emissions goals at a discounted price and with greater certainty than BEV.

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Outpost company aims to deliver on truck parking, fleet growth

Overdrive Online

Today, the Semi-Stow truck parking/terminal facilities company, with sites across the U.S. South, West and elsewhere, rebranded as Outpost. The move follows an infusion of investment and plans to expand its network of sites short-term.

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Building Insights Into Supply Chains: A Case Study

Supply Chain Brain

What started as a shared frustration at the lack of tracking information on general cargo shipments resulted in a much-needed advancement in tracking technology and shipping analytics.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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What About the Sisterhood in Trucking?

Women in Trucking

Over the last few years, I’ve read on social media how the brotherhood (and sisterhood) of trucking is long gone and how much trucking has changed. If a driver was broke down on the side of the road, another driver would pull over and help that driver fix whatever the problem was. All you needed was some duct tape and zip ties and that would keep the truck running long enough for the driver to get the truck repaired.

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Sustainability Strategies & Tactics for Ecommerce Brand

Ship Monk

We all want to be one of the cool kids — you know, the sustainable brands that are always doing the right thing and always look great while doing it. Trouble is, managing an ecommerce brand involves certain unavoidable carbon-causing activities like packaging, shipping and returns. So, what can you do to make your brand more sustainable, and where do you start?

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Watch: Introducing the New and Improved DAT iQ Benchmark

Supply Chain Brain

Samuel Parker, director of shipper segment with DAT, describes the company's iQ platform, which hosts the new and improved DAT iQ Benchmark, an AI-powered business tool for shippers.

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10 Ways Route Optimization Software Reduces TAT For Your Transportation Operations

Loginext

Elevate your delivery logistics with LogiNext's route optimization software. Say goodbye to the challenges of managing multiple deliveries and limited drivers. Maximize efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction with seamless transformation. The post 10 Ways Route Optimization Software Reduces TAT For Your Transportation Operations appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Taiwan Quake Was a Lesson in Resiliency for the Global Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Since a devastating 1999 quake, Taiwan has implemented sweeping changes to its building codes while strengthening existing structures.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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Stord Appoints Logistics Leader Scott Dorfman as a Board Director

Stord

ATLANTA, April 23, 2024 — Stord , a leader in high-volume fulfillment services and supply chain technology for omnichannel mid-market and enterprise brands, today announces that Scott Dorfman has joined the company’s Board of Directors. Scott has an extensive background in building and leading e-commerce and fulfillment platforms. Scott served as the Founder and former Chairman/CEO of Innotrac Corporation (NASDAQ: INOC), which was a full-service provider of e-commerce fulfillment, technology, an

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Regulators Close Probe After Union Pacific Cuts Back on Shipping Limits

Supply Chain Brain

The STB opened its investigation after crew shortages led to Union Pacific imposing more than 1,000 embargoes in 2022.

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April 24, 2024 Update

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home April 24, 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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City of Baltimore Accuses Ship Owner of 'Gross Negligence' in Bridge Crash

Supply Chain Brain

The City of Baltimore says it plans to pursue "significant" claims against the firms responsible for the Dali , in a bid to compensate the city, its residents and businesses.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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How Transparent Should You Be With Your Supply Chain Network?

AIMMS

Consumers may be willing to pay 2% to 10% more for products from vendors that provide greater supply chain network transparency.

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New Clark Sales Partner for Austria

Logistics Business Magazine

With Schauer Gabelstapler GmbH, Clark Europe has brought a new sales partner for Austria on board. The company, based in Gabersdorf in Steiermark, will be responsible for Clark Europe’s sales activities in Steiermark, in Kärnten, Niederösterreich, Wien and Burgenland. Schauer Gabelstapler GmbH was founded in 2013 by Karlheinz Schauer as a sole proprietorship.

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How To Reduce Container Shipping Costs

I.C.E. Transport

Container shipping costs can be highly volatile, based on geopolitical and economic conditions globally. Costs can easily and unexpectedly creep upwards, eroding your profit. Shippers, especially small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs), need to use every tool at their disposal to cut ocean shipping expenses. These sea freight costs are a logical place to start when you consider that 90% of the world’s goods move via container shipping.

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Baltimore Bridge Disaster: Supply Chain Impacts & Solutions

MercuryGate

As the dust continues to settle from Baltimore's Key Bridge calamity and reality sinks in, it begs a profound question: How do we survive when a main supply chain artery is suddenly severed? The post Baltimore Bridge Disaster: Supply Chain Impacts & Solutions appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for

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Beat the Clock for Time Critical Cargo

Logistics Business Magazine

The Antonov 124, one of the largest commercial aircrafts in the world, was recently chartered by air freight operator Europa Air & Sea to move time-critical cargo from the UK to the UAE. The AN-124 is capable of carrying up 120 tonnes at take-off. Europa’s Air & Sea division, which has specialist teams both in the UAE (established in Dubai in 2022) and the UK, managed the cargo from point of pick up to point of delivery, for one of the UK’s leading hydraulics manufacturers.

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China Wants Everyone to Trade In Their Old Cars, Fridges to Help Save Its Economy

Supply Chain Brain

Four months after President Xi Jinping flagged a proposal to help households and businesses upgrade old machinery, details are still trickling out.

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Compact and Scalable Sorting System

Logistics Business Magazine

At the end of last year, Collo-X , an innovative company based in the Netherlands, launched a new sorting system: the MicroSorter. This compact sorting system is capable of sorting up to 1,500 products per hour per unit, with a maximum number of outputs in a very small area. The system is versatile and can process a wide range of products including clothing, shoe boxes, accessories, office supplies, Post and Parcels.

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April State of Freight: The Ah Ha Moment

FreightWaves SONAR

If you’re a shipper, you’ve been riding high for a while now. Large transportation companies and brokerages rode their highs during COVID. When the market leaned more in shippers’ favor, transportation organizations began to dig their heels in the sand when it came to giving back concessions and lowering their rates…until they realized there was no other option.

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How to Prepare for Proposed New Tariffs in 2025

The global trade landscape is shifting. If President Trump’s proposed tariffs come into effect, they will impact your logistics in significant ways. Our free guide provides essential insights for consumer brands and manufacturers. It is crucial to understand what these challenges mean for your logistics operations, and more importantly, how to prepare.

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Manhattan Associates Named Leader in TMS

Logistics Business Magazine

Manhattan Associates Inc. (NASDAQ: MANH), a global leader in supply chain commerce solutions, announced today that it has been named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems for the sixth consecutive year. Manhattan Active® Transportation Management (TM) also ranks among the three highest ranked vendors in the Level 3 Complexity, Level 4 Complexity and Level 5 Complexity Use Cases in the accompanying Critical Capabilities report.

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Running a red light leads to a brutal collision

Commercial Carrier Journal

As a traffic light turned green, Doe nosed his tractor trailer into the intersection without hesitation and was rewarded with having his tandems torpedoed by a station wagon.

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Wallbox Receives $5.2 Million 48C Tax Credit for Arlington Plant Expansion

NGT News

Electric vehicle charging solutions provider Wallbox has been allocated a $5.2 million tax credit under the highly competitive 48C Qualifying Advanced Energy Tax Credit Program by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The credit will support the expansion of Wallbox’s flagship U.S. EV supply equipment (EVSE) manufacturing facility in Arlington, Texas.

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Forward Air names new CEO post Omni Logistics merger

Commercial Carrier Journal

A 30-year industry veteran will oversee the growing company that just three months ago closed a big deal and merged with Omni Logistics.

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Brace for Impact. Unpredictable Tariff Disruptions Are Here––Your Playbook

Tariffs will have a major impact on your supply chain, margins, and operations. Drawing on our work with global companies across manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, software, technology, financial services, and a range of service industries, we outline the key strategic and tactical actions companies are taking to navigate this period of heightened uncertainty.

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Clean Energy Fuels Begins Producing RNG at Victory Farms Dairy

NGT News

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has successfully completed construction of its latest renewable natural gas (RNG) facility at Victory Farms Dairy in Revillo, South Dakota, and is injecting pipeline-quality RNG into the interstate natural gas infrastructure. The Victory Farms two-digester facility is using the manure of 6,000 Jersey cows, which could process approximately 120,000 gallons of […] The post Clean Energy Fuels Begins Producing RNG at Victory Farms Dairy appeared first on NGT News.

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Top 8 Applications of Artificial Intelligence in The Supply Chain

3PL Links

Image source: Biz Epic | Top 8 Applications of Artificial Intelligence in The Supply Chain Innovation in technology has completely changed the supply chain. In this regard, supply chain management’s intricate operations are becoming more and more optimized through the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Artificial Intelligence (AI) plays a significant role in enhancing the cycle and boosting corporate success.

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Warehouse Fire Fighting Equipment Efficiency

Logistics Business Magazine

AR Racking, storage solutions supplier, has successfully completed the implementation of its advanced AR PAL system in the warehouse of Fire Fighting Equipments, S.L.U. in Carbonera de Frentes, Soria, Spain. This project, centred on the redesign of an old warehouse, represents a significant leap in storage capacity and efficiency for Fire Fighting Equipments.