Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 30, 2024

For retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, the busy shipping season came early. The peak inbound season typically starts around this time of year. But shippers looking to avoid disruptions and ensure that tight inventory levels don’t lead to missed sales opportunities pulled their orders forward. In the past month, imports — both ocean and air — surged as disruptions exacerbated congestion at the ports.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 30, 2024

Supply chain leaders of enterprise organizations and rapidly growing businesses know: The best thing they can do to streamline and supercharge their operations is hire best-in-class logistics expertise. The second-best thing they can do is to equip those experts with a best-in-class Transportation Management System (TMS). The modern transportation management system (TMS) is the cornerstone.

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Overdrive Online

JULY 30, 2024

After starting his trucking career nearly 40 years ago but spending a number of those years in other industries or elsewhere in trucking than behind the wheel, Nichols well knows his biz strengths, too, and finds home leased to Wayne Transports.

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Ship Monk

JULY 30, 2024

Summer may be a time for beach parties and picnics, but for ecommerce brands it’s also a pivotal time for peak season planning. Part of that planning is making the tough decision of whether or not your current order fulfillment setup is working to meet your needs. If you’re a company that’s been handling your own order fulfillment, maybe last peak season you realized that you have outgrown the time and labor needed to successfully fulfill orders in-house, especially around these higher-selling

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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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Freightos

JULY 30, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home July 30, 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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MercuryGate

JULY 30, 2024

Compared to incumbent TMS solutions, an enterprise TMS offers comprehensive features that can significantly improve resource management and overall operational efficiency. The post TMS Incumbent or Enterprise Solution? Why an Incumbent Software Provider Might Not be In Your Best Interest appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 30, 2024

As geopolitical tensions increase, the countervailing benefits of Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) become more self-evident. Here’s how they work, and why companies should take advantage of them.

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NGT News

JULY 30, 2024

Toyota West Virginia is celebrating the start of production for the fifth-generation hybrid transaxle, a core part of Toyota’s multi-pathway approach to electrification. Assembly of the new transaxles is a result of more than $300 million in investments at the plant announced in 2021 and 2022. “Toyota West Virginia is on the leading edge of […] The post Toyota West Virginia Revs Up Production for Electrified Future appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 30, 2024

The British railway network plans to invest £2.8 billion ($3.6 billion) over the next five years to keep trains running safely even with “more frequent and extreme weather” conditions.

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WorkWave

JULY 30, 2024

Running a successful fleet is akin to orchestrating a band. Every component is essential: vehicles are the instruments, requiring precise tuning and maintenance for top performance; routes are the sheet music, meticulously planned for smooth and efficient operations; clients are the audience, anticipating a stellar performance that caters to their specific needs.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 30, 2024

The railroad has routinely given freight trains preference over passenger trains along a 1,140-mile stretch of the Crescent Route, a violation of federal law.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 30, 2024

Kuehne+Nagel has introduced a new robotised order sorting system from Libiao Robotics at its multi-client Châtres warehouse, situated south-west of Paris, France. The new technology is designed to improve productivity, accommodate high volumes during peak times, develop collaborative technologies to support human resources, and reduce repetitive manual tasks.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 30, 2024

In 2022, the airline adopted a 2030 target to cut its emissions by almost 29%, much more than a 5% reduction goal set by the global aviation industry.

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As early as next year, procurement and supply chain operations will begin to adopt AI agents, often called “agentic AI,” to work alongside employees to make and execute decisions with precision across procurement and even the most complex global supply chains. Unlike LLM-based generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, these AI agents do not require prompts from humans.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 30, 2024

Today, sennder Technologies GmbH, a digital road freight forwarder in Europe, announces the acquisition of the European Surface Transportation (EST) operations of global logistics provider C.H. Robinson, one of the world’s largest logistics providers with $22 billion in freight under management and 20 million shipments annually. Through this transaction EST will become part of sennder and may deliver significant growth potential, unlock the full power of network density and technology for

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 30, 2024

The FAA has given Zipline International and Wing Aviation approval to fly drones beyond a pilot's line of sight in the Dallas area.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 30, 2024

Hyster has launched new integrated lithium-ion battery powered forklifts that deliver robust performance, comparable to an internal combustion engine (ICE) lift truck. The Hyster® J2.0-3.5XTLG series, capable of lifting up to 3.5 tonnes, can be used in both indoor and outdoor operations, providing a durable, flexible option with zero exhaust emissions.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

JULY 30, 2024

Over the last 36 months, Knight-Swift has made four big moves in the LTL business.

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Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski

Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea

Optimal Sourcing

Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 30, 2024

Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks has launched 6.0–12.0 tonne electric counterbalance truck, the largest electric model in the range. Built for heavy-duty operations including heavy industrial and engineering, oil and gas, timber, and ports, the new FB60-120N(H) Series sets new standards for manoeuvrability and versatility. Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks models have long been known for their best-in-class ergonomics and legendary reliability.

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