Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2024

5G promises high bandwidth, low latency, and massive IoT device connectivity. For industry, the ability to better connect machines, objects, and devices is what is driving excitement for this technology. Patrick Arnold, a research analyst at ARC Advisory Group, says that suppliers of industrial solutions are responding by investing in new product design and incorporating 5G into their portfolios. “5G” is the 5th generation mobile network.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 31, 2024

Robotics and technology companies have doubled down on development of applications to support the supply chain, especially in the warehouse.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2024

As regulations across the globe strengthen, the pressure to collect, report, and organize emission-related metrics has never been higher. This added responsibility for companies will have lasting effects on business operations, corporate partnerships, supply chain logistics, compliance requirements, and data integrity. Structure Your Data for Seamless Reporting Most reporting statutes already require or will require companies to provide data for their Scope 1 through 3 emissions.

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Overdrive Online

JANUARY 31, 2024

One-truck owner-operator Leslie Bitterman won a near-fatal bout with COVID, fighting back to the truck to keep her business going. Her perseverance, and more, shines through with her nomination as Overdrive's January Trucker of the Month.

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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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NGT News

JANUARY 31, 2024

Revoy, a simple solution to decarbonize trucking, has launched the Revoy EV, an add-on for fleets that enables an easy transition to full electric vehicle without alterations to trucks or trailers. Pioneering a new sector of commercial trucking EV solutions, Revoy’s technology improves fuel efficiency from 6–8 mpg to 20–35 or more mpg, representing a […] The post Revoy EV Quickly Converts Diesel Trucks into Hybrids appeared first on NGT News.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 31, 2024

Every ecommerce business that becomes a ShipMonk 3PL client is a priority. And every aspect of those brands is under our care and protection. For example, our advanced 3PL platform looks after every aspect of your supply chain in an efficient, effective way and our Virtual Carrier Network safeguards your shipping by always applying the best rates and speeds while not handcuffing you to any carrier.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 31, 2024

The official Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) score for China rose from 49.0 in December to 49.2 in January, signifying a fourth straight month of contracted manufacturing activity.

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West Coast and California Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2024

When you’re shipping freight within a region of the US, you have options for the type of carrier you partner with. You can work with one of the large long-haul carriers that operate nationwide. Or you can work with a regional carrier that specializes in your chosen region. In this article, we’ll examine regional truckload services and the many advantages you can gain by working with a regional carrier.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 31, 2024

The new service is aimed at e-commerce retailers seeking to optimize their direct-to-consumer shipping solutions.

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Loginext

JANUARY 31, 2024

LogiNext Shipper Web App: Your all-in-one solution for seamless shipping. Compare rates, print labels, track shipments, and stay compliant effortlessly, making shipping a breeze! The post LogiNext Shipper Web App: Smart Enterprise Shipping Solution appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 31, 2024

Since the start of 2024, the wholesale cost of fuel delivered to northwest Europe has jumped by 12% to just over $116 a barrel.

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2024

Climate change continues to be a huge issue for shipping and the world. Suppose that a small percentage of the total container ships in service worldwide continue to transition to greener fuel sources over the next few decades. With thousands of container ships in service throughout the world, there will still be many ships unable or unwilling to make the transition to greener fuels due to higher costs, engineering requirements, etc.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 31, 2024

Under the deal, Fujitsu will provide Japanese businesses with its warehouse management system (WMS) services while YE Digital will offer its MMLogiStation warehouse automation tool to Japanese logistics companies.

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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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Bulk Connection

JANUARY 31, 2024

When you’re hosting friends or family at your house, you’ll likely take certain steps to prepare for their visit to ensure a pleasant experience for all. The same type of preparation can apply to the world of bulk transportation. Specifically, you’ll want to make your facility “driver-friendly” to ensure bulk freight loading or unloading goes smoothly.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 31, 2024

Thirteen former black and Hispanic employees filed a lawsuit against the union and its president, Sean O'Brien, alleging racial discrimination over their firings.

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Stord

JANUARY 31, 2024

Jolie’s partnership with Stord has allowed it to realize over a 6x year-over-year revenue gain. Learn how in this blog post!

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 31, 2024

Secretary Buttigieg announced the 2024 Combating Human Trafficking in Transportation Impact Award, which incentivizes individuals and organizations to think creatively about how to combat human trafficking in the transportation industry.

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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

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2024

Dexory , a leading provider of cutting-edge AI and robotics solutions, and ID Logistics have announced their collaboration as part of the ID Logistics’ ASTRID program, deploying Autonomous Stock Taking Robots for high-speed inventory management. The collaboration aims to increase warehouse accuracy and enhance overall efficiency to improve the service provided to their customers.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 31, 2024

Under the agreement, NS employees in Georgia, Virginia and Indiana will be able to confidentially report unsafe events they experience while being protected from potential discipline from Norfolk Southern.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2024

Sunbelt Rentals, one of the UK’s largest rental equipment providers, has taken delivery of a new fleet of fifteen Hyster® H16XD6 Big Trucks for the handling of accommodation units. The new machines will ensure better performance at its Accommodation Depots located across the UK. Depending on customer requirements, the specially adapted accommodation units feature water and power supply, and can be equipped for use as office space, changing areas, break rooms, kitchen and bathroom facilities, or

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NGT News

JANUARY 31, 2024

High-tech advanced mobility company Canoo Inc. has added electric vehicles to the fleet of Zeeba, a national fleet management company. This addition is part of an existing agreement with Zeeba that awarded a total of 5,450 electric vehicles, with a binding commitment of 3,000 Lifestyle Delivery Vehicle (LDV) EVs for its national fleet. “Our partnership […] The post Canoo Expands Zeeba’s Fleet of Electric Vehicles appeared first on NGT News.

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Food Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2024

Parts and labor expenses rose 1.9% during Q3 of 2023, according to data released by the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) and Decisiv Inc.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2024

DHL Supply Chain has been appointed by Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I, in a new three-year contract starting 1st January 2024. The appointment sees DHL Supply Chain partner with SBF GB&I as its sole supply chain delivery and warehouse supplier. Following its appointment, DHL has created over 310 jobs at its site in Worksop. DHL will be supporting SBF GB&I in delivering its Growing for Good company value, by improving efficiency across its supply chain, while focusing on sustainabil

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Kanban Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2024

Warehousing services are a key component of virtually any business that handles a physical product, but it takes time and money if you choose to manage the function internally. Fortunately, outsourcing warehouse services to a Third-Party Logistics (3PL) provider can offer substantial cost-saving benefits for your company. 5 Ways a Warehousing 3PL Can Save You Money Reduce people costs Labor is one of your largest logistics expenses.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2024

Geodis has pledged to reduce its scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 42% and reduce the carbon intensity of subcontracted transport (scope 3) by 30% by 2030 compared to 2022. Confronted with the climate emergency, GEODIS is committed to a process of reducing its carbon emissions through the application of a science-based approach (the Science Based Targets initiative, or SBTi), in compliance with the goal of the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5° C.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

JANUARY 31, 2024

The three North American brands focus on education and advocacy for accelerating the construction of national infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles.

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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 31, 2024

Transporting big machines and equipment is a massive task in industries like construction and mining. Heavy equipment hauling is all about moving large items that regular trucks can’t handle. It’s about more than driving from point A to point B. There are a lot of rules to follow, roads to pick carefully, and safety steps to ensure everything goes smoothly.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 31, 2024

Calhoun has been trying to show the firm is taking the situation seriously. On a call with financial analysts, he apologized and said the company took responsibility.

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