The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Tim Higham and Joe Lynch discuss the free TMS, which is of course AscendTMS. Tim is the CEO of AscendTMS, the world’s most popular TMS software, with over 56,197 customers in over 30 countries. About Tim Higham Tim Higham is a leading visionary in the logistics and transportation field, running the highly successful InMotion Global, Inc. (AscendTMS).
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
With Veteran’s Day being observed today, we will keep it short and simple. Here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Thank you to all our veterans for your service and sacrifices! Have a happy weekend! Song of the Week: “Nothing Matters” by The Last Dinner Party The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (November 10, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
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Overdrive Online
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
After a month-long entry period and a two-week public voting period by Overdrive readers, these standout rigs in six categories have been crowned the 2023 Pride & Polish champions.
NGT News
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
The Port of Long Beach and the Port of Los Angeles will make $60 million in Clean Truck Fund (CTF) Rate funding available through the California Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) for vouchers toward the purchase of zero-emission, Class 8 drayage trucks that operate at the San Pedro Bay ports complex. […] The post Ports of LA and Long Beach Tee Up Funds for Clean Transportation appeared first on NGT News.
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.
MTS Logistics
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Having been working in the supply chain and logistics industry for a long time, I’ve learned about some clear facts about the industry, and business in general. Shipping requires seasoned shipping experts. Profit margins for freight forwarders and logistics companies typically fall within the range of 5% to 10% A constant awareness of costs is imperative.
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Blue Grace Logistics
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Expedited Freight Questions Answered Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 10, 2023 Whether your organization uses expedited freight shipping every day or occasionally, it pays to understand how to use these services as effectively as possible. Karen M.
Trinity Logistics
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Trinity Logistics, a leading provider of logistics and supply chain solutions, shares earned recognition as a Top Company for Women in Transportation by the Women In Trucking Association for its fifth consecutive year. The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) is a non-profit organization with the mission to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments, and minimize obstacles faced by women working in the industry.
Loginext
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
This blog explores the importance of checkpoints in the secure transport of high value cargo. It also highlights the role of checkpoints in enhancing real-time visibility, offering better fleet tracking, route planning, and reduce risk of cargo theft. Thus helping businesses avoid significant financial losses and scale the brand name. The post Checkpoints: Connecting the Dots of Long Haul Operations appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.
Commercial Carrier Journal
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Removal of the overtime exemption was included as a suggested priority action for the Department of Transportation in its Supply Chain Assessment of the Transportation Industrial Base last year.
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Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
OneCharge is spearheading the adoption of lithium forklift batteries in Latin America (LATAM). Max Khabur, Director of Marketing at OneCharge and a Chairman of the Advanced Energy Council, representing a group of companies, comments. While the region’s unique challenges demand a high level of flexibility in both business strategies and product offerings, the main pillars of lithium batteries’ success remain the same across various industries: sustainability, superior performance, and
NGT News
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Peterbilt has delivered an all-electric Model 520EV refuse vehicle to City of Roses (COR) Disposal & Recycling, in Portland, Ore. Leaders from COR Disposal & Recycling, Portland General Electric Company, the City of Portland, McNeilus and Peterbilt recently gathered to reveal the new Model 520EV and celebrate this electrification milestone. “This is an exciting opportunity […] The post Oregon Refuse Fleet Takes Delivery of Peterbilt Model 520EV appeared first on NGT News.
Camelot 3PL Software
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
3PL (third-party logistics) warehouses play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth flow of goods from manufacturers to end consumers. To stay competitive in this dynamic industry, 3PL warehouses need innovative marketing strategies to attract new customers and retain existing ones. In this blog, we’ll explore some creative marketing ideas to help your 3PL warehouse stand out and thrive in a competitive market.
NGT News
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
The Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities Coalition recently recognized 24 local fleets for their efforts to reduce petroleum use and improve air quality, as part of its annual Fleet Recognition Awards. The winners included seven Gold, nine Silver and eight Bronze recipients. Entities were judged based on their contributions recorded in the DFW Clean Cities Annual […] The post Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities Coalition Honors Fleets appeared first on NGT News.
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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.
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
The seven industry bodies dedicated to container safety, collaborating as the Cargo Integrity Group, highlight an independent study carried out by researchers at Italian University Politecnico di Torino into shipper and forwarder application of the CTU Code. The 2023 survey yielded encouraging signs of adoption and highlighted several convincing arguments – including financial benefits for its use The survey highlights multiple benefits to CTU Code users including: • Improved safety, reputation
NGT News
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Volvo Group says it is acquiring the Proterra Powered business unit of Proterra Inc., which is moving through Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The purchase price of $210 million includes the Proterra Powered business and assets, won via a bid in the bankruptcy auction. The transaction is subject to approval by the bankruptcy court in the U.S. […] The post Volvo Group Acquiring Proterra’s Battery Business appeared first on NGT News.
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Otonomi, specialist in innovative supply chain risk technology and the freight insurance industry, has joined forces with Redkik, a leading innovator in the embedded cargo insurance space, to revolutionize the way logistics companies and shippers mitigate their financial risks. This ground-breaking partnership is aimed to bridge a $50 billion protection gap in the time-critical freight sector, where shippers of pharmaceuticals, perishables, aerospace engines, aircraft parts, and many other exped
Penske Move Ahead
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
A CDL, or commercial driver's license, is required to drive certain trucks.* CDLs are most often held by professional truck drivers and other commercial vehicle operators. This type of license is different from a typical Class D driver's license, which is the license most drivers use for passenger vehicles. A Class D license allows you to drive your car, crossover, SUV, minivan or whatever personal vehicle you may choose.
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
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Stuart Crowder (pictured), managing director of leading non-vessel operating common carrier (NVOCC) Mannson Freight, says a new feature on its customer portal, ‘MFS Pro’, allows UK customers to track their import deliveries in real time, providing them with full visibility of their shipments, from Felixstowe warehouse to final destination in the UK.
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
People will steal just about anything these days. I saw an article this week about criminals in the Mediterranean that are stealing olives due to the surging price of olive oil. Warehouse break-ins, accounting scams, and oil tampering are on the rise in the olive growing regions of Greece, Spain, and Italy. But thieves are also raiding unprotected groves and cutting off branches or even cutting down whole trees.
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