Fri.Aug 09, 2024

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Optimizing Drayage Operations: The Strategic Role of Transloading

Blue Grace Logistics

Optimizing Drayage Operations: The Strategic Role of Transloading Search Search Dana Ricksecker - August 9, 2024 Transloading serves as a pivotal strategy for enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and optimizing logistics in modern supply chain operations. Understanding when and why to utilize transloading can significantly benefit drayage operations and overall transportation strategies.

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Revolutionizing the Road: Trimble’s Tech Solutions with Kelly Williams

The Logistics of Logistics

Kelly Williams and Joe Lynch discuss revolutionizing the road: Trimble’s tech solutions. Kelly is the VP, Product Management of Trimble Transportation , a technology company that offers a suite of transportation technology solutions, including fleet management, route optimization, and freight visibility tools, to improve efficiency and safety.

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Predatory towing under fire, tow industry defended, before FMCSA

Overdrive Online

FMCSA asked for input on efforts to combat predatory towing, and increasing transparency in tow fees. The agency got an earful of from truck owners, with towing horror stories, and more commentary defending the towing industry.

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Logistics and Supply Chain News (August 5th- 9th 2024)

Logistics Viewpoints

Over the past week and a half, the 2024 Paris Olympics have been underway, showcasing exemplary talent, strength, and dedication from athletes across the globe. The Paris Olympics boasts a spectator capacity of over 300,000, with the city expected to welcome an astounding 15 million visitors, including 2 million international visitors, all drawn to the world’s largest sporting event.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Final Waupun Truck-N-Show kicks off today

Overdrive Online

The 35th Waupun Truck-N-Show is underway through Saturday night in Waupun, Wisconsin, with hundreds of trucks expected for the event.

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Final Waupun Truck-N-Show kicks off

Overdrive Online

The 35th Waupun Truck-N-Show is underway through Saturday night in Waupun, Wisconsin, with hundreds of trucks expected for the event.

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Norfolk Southern Names Chief Information and Digital Officer

Food Logistics

Personnel updates sees new appointments at BlueGrace, Surgere and more.

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Shortages and Rising Freight Rates from Southeast Asia

Dedola Global Logistics

As of mid-2024, importers shipping goods from Thailand, Cambodia, and Indonesia to the United States face significant challenges due to space shortages and rising freight rates. A combination of heightened demand, logistical bottlenecks, and global trade dynamics drives this situation. Current Situation Capacity Constraints: Carriers operating out of Southeast Asia, particularly from Thailand, Cambodia, and Indonesia, are experiencing full capacity.

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Extreme Weather Sends Shoppers to Stores to Stock Up, Survey Finds

Supply Chain Brain

Despite the rise in e-commerce, 53% choose in-store shopping when it comes to stocking up in anticipation of a weather-related event.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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German City Orders 26 Solaris Hydrogen Buses

NGT News

Solaris Bus & Coach will deliver to REVG Kerpen, a public transport operator based in Kerpen, Germany, a total of 26 Solaris Urbino 12 hydrogen buses. The manufacturer has already delivered the first two units to Kerpen, marking the debut of Solaris buses in the city. Deliveries of the remaining vehicles are scheduled for 2025. […] The post German City Orders 26 Solaris Hydrogen Buses appeared first on NGT News.

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Introducing the e-Embarque Whitepaper: A Roadmap to Electrifying Logistics with Community Charging Hubs

Log-hub

3 min read In a significant move toward sustainable logistics, the newly launched e-Embarque initiative has released an insightful whitepaper titled “Collective Power: Fueling the Future of Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles with Community Charging Hubs” This comprehensive report, crafted by industry experts at Log-hub, K2 Mobility and WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management , offers a detailed look into the strategies and technologies required to scale electric truck operations in the lo

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The Crucial Role of a Truck Dispatcher in Fleet Operations

Trux

Discover what does a truck dispatcher do and understand how long does it take to become a truck dispatcher in our detailed guide.

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South Jersey Industries, OPAL Fuels Start Construction on RNG Production Facility

NGT News

Construction has commenced on a renewable natural gas (RNG) production facility, with an annual design capacity of nearly 0.92 million Btus, at the Burlington County Resource Recovery Complex solid waste landfill in Florence Township, New Jersey. The project represents the second collaboration between South Jersey Industries (SJI) and OPAL Fuels Inc. to develop, construct, own […] The post South Jersey Industries, OPAL Fuels Start Construction on RNG Production Facility appeared first on N

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Best Practices for Hiring in Field Service

WorkWave

Managing a distributed workforce in field service companies comes with unique challenges and opportunities. Effective hiring, retention and termination practices are crucial for ensuring that remote teams operate efficiently and deliver exceptional service. At a recent conference for software users, WorkWave partnered with Applause , a technology company with expertise in helping companies support and maximize employee engagement.

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Brexit’s Impact on the UK Logistics Industry

Logistics Business Magazine

Since the historic referendum in June 2016 Brexit has been a seismic event, reshaping the landscape of the UK’s logistics and transport sector. With the official departure from the European Union on 31st January 2020, followed by subsequent negotiations and agreements, the impacts continue to reverberate throughout the industry, raising questions about its future trajectory.