MTS Logistics

JUNE 24, 2024

The first half of the year has been lively in terms of container traffic across the U.S. Several factors, such as geopolitical ones and economic volatility, have affected the cargo flows in both imports and exports. Top U.S. ports have yielded increases in the number of TEUs handled, and that is also giving us some clues on how things are going to continue in the remainder of the year.

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Food Logistics

JUNE 24, 2024

Cross-border trade has become a cornerstone of economic growth around the world. Still, navigating the complexities of international logistics can be a daunting task.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 24, 2024

It may seem like rapidly changing trade rules are the result of temporary geopolitical upheavals, but compliance experts say the chaos is here to stay.

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Overdrive Online

JUNE 24, 2024

Tow company owners and representatives forcefully pushed back against perceived overly simplistic views of what is or isn't 'predatory,' with plenty attempts at explanation for why they charge what they charge.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 24, 2024

The DOJ has until July 7 to make a final decision on criminal charges against Boeing, stemming from a pair of deadly 737 crashes in 2018 and 2019.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 24, 2024

Supply chain leaders need both an artificial intelligence-enabled command center and a control tower, says Harsh Koppula, chief operating officer and co-founder of TADA.

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Truck News

JUNE 24, 2024

It’s all in the details, the little things that make life easier while working and resting. The truck is a driver’s office and home, sometimes for weeks at a time.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 24, 2024

The company now expects to hand over 770 aircraft this year, down from a previous goal of 800, it said in a surprise announcement.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 24, 2024

Thermo-Transit, a leader in fresh food and seafood logistics in Scandinavia, have invested in new facilities to improve drivers’ working conditions. The newly constructed facility, designed to significantly improve drivers’ conditions, is situated in Padborg, Denmark, at the main terminal of the logistics company. This investment underscores the company’s commitment to providing a safe, comfortable, and compliant environment for its truck drivers.

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Advertiser: GEP

A Fortune 500 CPG company partnered with GEP to improve end-to-end category management, optimize direct spend categories, and increase strategic focus on tail spend. GEP’s sourcing expertise and market intelligence enabled the company to centralize sourcing and order management processes, strengthen key supplier relationships, and enhance supply chain resilience and agility.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 24, 2024

Roughly one in six women drivers surveyed said they experience harassment or discrimination daily.

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Locus

JUNE 24, 2024

In the competitive world of retail, efficient logistics operations are essential for increasing the Return On Investment (ROI). Retailers must ensure products move seamlessly from warehouses to customers while keeping costs low and satisfaction high. This necessity has driven the emergence of innovative logistics software companies offering specialized solutions for the retail sector.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 24, 2024

As supply chains grow more intricate and consumer expectations increase, the ability to track shipments in real time becomes a crucial component for forwarders striving to maintain a competitive edge.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 24, 2024

The leading German Organic vegetable freezing company Westhof BIO has selected easily accessible, plug and play automation in the form of a stow Racking silo served by Movu atlas 2D pallet shuttles. Part of an integrated intralogistics solution from systems integrator Körber, the silo and shuttles play a key intralogistics role in Westhof BIO’s brand new, highly automated production facility, located near Hamburg in Germany.

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Change is a constant in the transportation industry. Amid business competition, regulatory developments, environmental concerns, and myriad other challenges, motor carriers must continually adapt to an ever-evolving operational landscape. Fleet telematics technology can help transportation businesses navigate uncertainty, gain a competitive advantage, and boost profitability.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 24, 2024

The European Commission, the executive body of the EU, had announced plans for tariffs of up to 38% on electric cars from China, on top of an existing 10% on all imported cars.

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Penske Move Ahead

JUNE 24, 2024

Penske Logistics is a recipient of the Food Logistics 2024 Top 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) & Cold Storage Providers Award. The honor shines a spotlight on industry-leading 3PLs and cold storage providers in the food and beverage space. “3PLs and cold storage providers remain a key puzzle piece to building and nurturing partnerships, cultivating resilience and helping companies in the cold food space overcome supply chain disruptions,” said Marina Mayer, editor-in-chief of Food Logistics and

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NGT News

JUNE 24, 2024

Delta Electronics, a provider of power management and IoT-based smart green solutions, has established a joint innovation laboratory with semiconductor supplier Texas Instruments (TI). With TI’s technologies and experience in digital control and gallium nitride (GaN) and Delta’s competence in high-efficiency power electronics, the joint lab will not only deepen the long-term relationship between the […] The post Delta Electronics, Texas Instruments Create Lab to Enhance EV Powe

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Penske Move Ahead

JUNE 24, 2024

Penske Logistics is a recipient of the Food Logistics 2024 Top 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) & Cold Storage Providers Award. The honor shines a spotlight on industry-leading 3PLs and cold storage providers in the food and beverage space. “3PLs and cold storage providers remain a key puzzle piece to building and nurturing partnerships, cultivating resilience and helping companies in the cold food space overcome supply chain disruptions,” said Marina Mayer, editor-in-chief of Food Logistics and

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Advertiser: GEP

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.

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Locus

JUNE 24, 2024

We are excited to announce that Locus has been mentioned as a Representative Vendor in the 2024 Gartner® Market Guide for Last-Mile Delivery Technology Solutions (LMD). This is the fourth year for Locus being mentioned in different Gartner® Market Guides. Recently, Locus was also recognized as a Representative Vendor in the 2024 Gartner® Market Guide for Multicarrier Parcel Management Solutions, 2024 (MCPMS).

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Penske Move Ahead

JUNE 24, 2024

The busy moving season is an attractive time for thieves who prey on unsuspecting consumers. Many more moving trucks on the road, means more opportunities for thieves seeking to take advantage of unsuspecting motorists. When a do-it-yourself move is not an option, Penske's security experts encourage consumers to be selective when hiring a moving company.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 24, 2024

Firefighters said it took two hours to get details on hazardous materials aboard derailed Norfolk Southern rail cars in East Palestine, Ohio.

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Penske Move Ahead

JUNE 24, 2024

The busy moving season is an attractive time for thieves who prey on unsuspecting consumers. Many more moving trucks on the road, means more opportunities for thieves seeking to take advantage of unsuspecting motorists. When a do-it-yourself move is not an option, Penske's security experts encourage consumers to be selective when hiring a moving company.

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Artificial intelligence has quickly become a feature of everyday life: Using face ID to unlock a phone, communicating with online chatbots, and letting “smart” appliances help manage our homes are just a few of the ways that we interact with AI regularly. Forward-looking businesses are also using AI to transform their operations and gain a competitive edge.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 24, 2024

Mike Droesch and Joe Lynch discuss the supply chain road map. Mike is a Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners, a venture capital firm that backs promising startups in technology, supply chain, healthcare, and consumer markets. Mike’s focus is on logistics and supply chain. Click the link to see Mike review BVP’s Supply Chain Roadmap. Summary: The Supply Chain Road Map In this podcast, Mike Droesch from Bessemer Venture Partners shares insights on the importance of a supply chain r

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