The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 21, 2023

Gabe Pankonin and Joe Lynch discuss residential LTL delivery perfected. Gabe is the CEO of Rocket Shipping , a full-service logistics provider focusing on 4 core competencies: LTL shipping, white glove/ home delivery, full truckload management, and technology/integrations. About Gabe Pankonin Gabe Pankonin is the CEO of Rocket Shipping, a full-service logistics provider based in Fargo, North Dakota.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 21, 2023

Next week at this time I will be in Burlington, VT with some of my Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure teammates. The next day we will cycle 100 miles in support of JDRF and its vision of creating a world without type 1 diabetes (T1D). If you’re a longtime follower of Talking Logistics, you already. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 21, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

JULY 21, 2023

Yellow employees were reminded of their right to resign union membership and continue working despite Teamsters officials’ strike order, as well as how to cut off funding for unwanted union activity.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 21, 2023

The organization said that it will not be able to begin manufacturing chips in 2024, as originally planned, due to a skilled worker shortage.

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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.

Supply Chain Software

Loginext

JULY 21, 2023

This blog explores what logistics management software is, why it is important, and the key features of it. We go in-depth on transformative ways logistics management solutions can revolutionize your logistics operation. The post 8 Ways to Transform Your Logistics Business with a Logistics Management Software appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Loginext

JULY 21, 2023

This article is all about the advanced route planning capabilities offered by LogiNext. It showcases how LogiNext Mile can be used to optimize vehicles and routes for successful deliveries. The post 4 Ways to Achieve Smoother Deliveries with Advanced Route Planning appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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NGT News

JULY 21, 2023

Lafarge Canada has begun electrifying its work truck fleet in conjunction with North American electric vehicle supplier Vicinity Motor Corp. (VMC). In collaboration with VMC and dealer Pioneer Automotive Group, Lafarge Canada has identified a gap in the market offering within the work truck segment and selected a purpose-built, custom-upfit all-electric industrial vehicle: the VMC […] The post Canada-Based Fleet Deploying VMC All-Electric Trucks appeared first on NGT News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 21, 2023

As part of its ongoing growth strategy autonomous mobile robot-based parcel and post sortation solutions specialist, LiBiao Robotics, has opened a new European headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany. The site features modern office space, product demonstration zones and a showroom where interested parties can see LiBiao’s range of autonomous sortation robots and discover the many ways that the technology can benefit their business.

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NGT News

JULY 21, 2023

Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) has ordered 26 battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE NG 40-foot transit buses from New Flyer of America Inc. for deployment in the central Ohio region. This order follows COTA’s previous purchase of 14 CHARGE NG transit buses, announced in January 2023. “This latest purchase of New Flyer battery-electric buses furthers our commitment […] The post Ohio Transit Agency Adding Battery-Electric Transit Buses to Fleet appeared first on NGT News.

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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.

Transportation

Freightera

JULY 21, 2023

What differences can you expect when shipping in the USA vs shipping in Canada? When shipping goods, it’s important to understand the nuances of each country’s shipping regulations and taxes for successful shipping operations within both countries or when shipping cross-border. Shipping within the United States and shipping in Canada have distinct differences that impact the shipping process, costs, and overall efficiency.

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NGT News

JULY 21, 2023

Volvo and Westport Fuel Systems Inc. say they are establishing a joint venture to accelerate the commercialization and adoption of Westport’s HPDI fuel system technology for long-haul and off-road applications. HPDI enables truck manufacturers to develop powertrains based on alternative fuels such as natural gas, biogas and hydrogen. Volvo says it will be a key […] The post Volvo, Westport Launching JV to Push Alternative Fuels in Transportation appeared first on NGT News.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 21, 2023

Seven years ago, I wrote that Cyberdyne Systems’ Skynet division was working on teleportation capabilities that will eliminate the need to wait for products to ship entirely. While still in the early stages of development, the emerging technology will instantly transport an item once it is picked at a warehouse or store to your living room. According to Dr.

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NGT News

JULY 21, 2023

ABC Companies, a provider of motorcoach, transit and specialty passenger transport equipment, has collaborated with Pacific Gas and Electric Co. to open the largest electric motorcoach charging facility in North America. Located on a 3.5-acre site in Newark, Calif., the facility is equipped to charge up to 40 Van Hool electric motorcoaches featuring Proterra batteries. […] The post Major EV Charging Depot Opens to Support Electric Motorcoaches appeared first on NGT News.

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Optimal Sourcing

Locus

JULY 21, 2023

At the stroke of midnight when the world was about to enter into 2023, India took a bold decision. A decision that could democratize the entire e-commerce setup for businesses and build a level-playing field for them and improve the product choice for customers. Given that this revolutionary platform is still in its early stages, it remains to be seen how to effectively capture the immense scope of business opportunities.

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NGT News

JULY 21, 2023

The Lion Electric Co. has officially opened its 900,000 square-foot all-electric medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicle production plant in Joliet, Ill. Located about an hour from Chicago, the facility is expected to have a manufacturing capacity of 2,500 all-electric school buses by the end of this year. At full scale, the plant will have an […] The post Lion Electric Opens EV Manufacturing Facility appeared first on NGT News.

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NGT News

JULY 21, 2023

ABB E-mobility says it is the first manufacturer to earn both NTEP1 and CTEP2 certifications for DC electric vehicle fast chargers, tested in laboratory conditions for compliance with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Handbook 44 (HB 44). Additionally, the California Division of Measurement Standards oversees the CTEP certification program for chargers operating […] The post ABB E-mobility EV Chargers Receive NTEP1, CTEP2 Certifications appeared first on NGT News.

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