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Electrification Is Coming for the Supply Chain — But Not Where You Think

Supply Chain Brain

El ectrifying heavy trucks seems like an obvious step to take. But even with incentives, the current state of technology isn’t ready for deployment at large scale.

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Strategically Integrating 3PLs into Your Operations

Loginext

Strategic integration of third-party logistics (3PLs) with logistics management software streamlines operations, boosts scalability, and enhances customer satisfaction. Discover key steps and benefits for optimal results. The post Strategically Integrating 3PLs into Your Operations appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Port Strike Set to Hit U.S. Economy Hard in Coming Days

Supply Chain Brain

A strike at U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports enters its third day, with talks between the ILA and USMX remaining fraught.

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Port workers union goes back to work without new deal

Commercial Carrier Journal

The largest longshoremen’s union is back to work "effective immediately," following an agreement to return to the bargaining table into the new year.

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How To Set Up Innovation So That It Aligns With And Enables Corporate Strategy

Speaker: Paul Heller

Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro

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Thank You Thursday Shout Outs – September

Ship Monk

ShipMonk is privileged to have a lot of hard working, incredible team members across our modern, global facilities. We love showing them appreciation at every opportunity, so we created “Thank You Thursdays” to celebrate employees on a weekly basis. Above you’ll see some members of our California fulfillment center celebrating TYT. Talking about the team, our CA Regional Manager of People/Culture Breanna Plumb notes: “Walt Disney said ‘If you can dream it, you can do it”

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Nelson Truck Lines' 2019 W9 among the last of the gliders

Overdrive Online

Operator Brian Beltran showed the rig at the Waupun Truck-N-Show over the summer, paired with a patriotic 2022 Great Dane van that's a salute to the Nelson family's military service.

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Podcast | Automating the Warehouse: Best (and Worst) Practices

Supply Chain Brain

Automation promises to bring huge rewards to the modern-day warehouse. But doing it right is no simple task.

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Growth through service, safety for Virginia small fleet

Overdrive Online

Virginia-based DPM Logistics launche in 2016 moving spot market freight while owner Dave Monsell networked with brokers and local shippers. Now, the majority of the fleet's freight is direct-contracted with a big trailer pool for drop-hook opportunity.

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Republic Services Orders 100 McNeilus Volterra ZSL Electric Refuse Vehicles

NGT News

Republic Services Inc. has placed an order for 100 McNeilus Volterra ZSL electric refuse and recycling collection vehicles from Oshkosh Corporation. This second order follows the successful operation of initial units into Republic Services’ residential collection fleet. “Republic Services has made an industry-leading commitment to fleet electrification, and we look forward to continuing our longstanding […] The post Republic Services Orders 100 McNeilus Volterra ZSL Electric Refuse V

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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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Accomplish More with a Strong Online Presence: A Guide for Delivery, Transportation and Logistics Businesses

WorkWave

In today’s digital age, a strong online presence is no longer optional—it’s essential. Whether you’re a delivery service, transportation provider or logistics company, an effective online presence can help you reach new customers, streamline operations and build lasting relationships with existing clients. But where do you start, and how can you make sure your business is positioned for success in the digital world?

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HVS Secures Contract for Hydrogen Left-Hand-Drive Vehicles from Kopala

NGT News

United Kingdom-based Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Kopala International SL, headquartered in Spain. This strategic collaboration will see HVS supply left-hand-drive hydrogen-electric Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) as part of its Transition to Zero Program, aimed at advancing the decarbonization of the European road haulage industry.

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The Importance of Mobile GPS Tracking for Efficient Pest Control

WorkWave

Even in a vocation as seemingly timeless as pest control, taking advantage of new technology as it enters the industry can often be the deciding factor when it comes to winning out over the competition. With the emergence of mobile GPS tracking , pest control operators are increasingly seeing the benefits that it can provide for both their businesses and their customers.

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Go-Ahead London Orders 32 Enviro100EV Buses from Alexander Dennis

NGT News

Alexander Dennis Limited, a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc., has received an order for 32 Enviro100EV small electric buses from Go-Ahead Group’s subsidiary Go-Ahead London. The buses will be used on Transport for London (TfL) services that navigate narrow streets and housing estates in the United Kingdom’s capital, where the Enviro100EV’s dimensions of 8.5 meters […] The post Go-Ahead London Orders 32 Enviro100EV Buses from Alexander Dennis appeared first on NGT News.

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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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7 Things to Do Now to Get TMS Project Approval in 2025

MercuryGate

TMS is needed to navigate transportation management challenges. Securing TMS project approval in 2025 is crucial as it sets the stage for a transformative shift in your logistics operations. The post 7 Things to Do Now to Get TMS Project Approval in 2025 appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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EU Holds Final Vote on Tariffs for Chinese EVs

Supply Chain Brain

The proposed levies range between 7.8% on imported Teslas made in China to as much as 45% for some Chinese automakers.

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KION opens Centre of Excellence for Automated Solutions

Logistics Business Magazine

The KION Group has opened the KION Automation Centre Antwerp in Belgium, a Centre of Excellence facility for automated solutions in EMEA. It is the first of its kind and now the primary hub for research and development, testing and customized production of automated solutions in EMEA. Employees from the KION brands will now work and collaborate on automation projects and individual customer requirements. “Automation is the future for our industry, so I’m very excited about the new fa

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Plastic Modular Belt Increases Multi-directional Movement

Logistics Business Magazine

Conveyor specialist Habasit launched the HabasitLINK M2483 Sphere Top 1” plastic modular belt to offer the courier express and parcel (CEP) market new possibilities in multi-directional movement of goods on conveyors. It allows facilities to move goods across conveyor belts in all directions, including differently to a belt’s conveying path, in a controlled manner.

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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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Shared Service Office in Georgia to Enhance Global Operations

Logistics Business Magazine

Girteka Group, a provider of temperature-controlled road transportation, has moved its Girteka Business Services based in Tbilisi, Georgia, to a new office. This move strengthens the company’s global operations, attract talents and supports its growth across Europe by delivering essential services from a new strategic hub. Georgia’s growing reputation for skilled talent and its strategic position make it an ideal location for development of established in 2022 Girteka Business Services.