Tue.May 21, 2024

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Maximize Technology ROI with your Transportation Management System

MercuryGate

When your Transportation Management System (TMS) is optimized, it can dramatically improve the way goods move from suppliers to customers. This efficiency level is critical for thriving and resiliency in any market conditions. Whether you are kicking the tires on a new TMS or looking to get more out of your current solution, conducting a technology ROI analysis can uncover insights into the strategic benefits of TMS investments and further drive return on your investment.

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WIT Engages With FMCSA In Our Roads, Our Safety® Campaign

Women in Trucking

Women In Trucking participated in the Federal Motor Carrier Association Our Roads, Our Safety® fair at the U.S. Department of Transportation headquarters.

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French Shipping Giant Expects Slump in Cargo Rates

Supply Chain Brain

With the windfall that came as a result of soaring cargo rates during the COVID-19 pandemic, CMA CGM and others ordered vessels that are now entering service.

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Dallas Selects Ford Pro to Advance Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

NGT News

The city of Dallas — America’s fourth-largest metro area — selected Ford’s commercial division, Ford Pro, to help move the Texas city’s climate goals forward, aiming to improve air quality through electrifying the city’s vehicle fleet by 2040. Ford Pro and the city of Dallas entered a 10-year agreement to grow and manage electric vehicle […] The post Dallas Selects Ford Pro to Advance Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure appeared first on NGT News.

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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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Watch: What's Right — and Wrong — With Robotics

Supply Chain Brain

Bringing technology into a warehouse — especially robotics — is no simple task. Kim Losey, chief growth officer with Rapid Robotics, discusses the right way to introduce innovation.

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Philippines Seeks Asia Logistics Hub Status, Banking on U.S. Ties

Supply Chain Brain

President Marcos said the Philippines is seeking greater participation in global value chains and increased foreign direct investments to sustain economic growth.

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20 Trailblazing Mompreneurs Redefining Business

Loginext

Meet 20 trailblazing mompreneurs who are redefining business across various industries. From technology to beauty, these inspiring women balance the demands of raising children with running successful enterprises. Learn how they achieve extraordinary success through innovation, leadership, and resilience, proving that motherhood and entrepreneurship can go hand in hand.

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Do Plastic Pallets Have a Place in 2024?

Supply Chain Brain

By understanding the use cases best suited for each pallet material type, supply chain practitioners can make significant strides in sustainability while ensuring efficiency.

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How Brave Books Manages Its Fulfillment with Stord E-Commerce Software

Stord

Exposition: Managing Your Orders By Hand When brands scale, oftentimes the supporting infrastructure is an afterthought - growth and delivering for the customer is rightfully front of mind. But as brands quickly scale, they add new tools on top of legacy systems, taking protocols that were effective when shipping 50 orders per month and bolting on other systems hoping they can all work seamlessly together when they hit hundreds of orders per day.

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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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Penske Transportation Solutions, ForeFront Power Form Joint Venture

Food Logistics

Penske Transportation Solutions and ForeFront Power formed a new joint venture named Penske Energy LLC, aiming to help commercial fleet operators plan, design, and deploy optimized EV charging infrastructure capabilities.

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Penske Energy Formed to Advise and Support Commercial Fleets on EV Infrastructure

Penske Move Ahead

Penske Transportation Solutions and ForeFront Power have formed a new joint venture named Penske Energy LLC. The new venture aims to help commercial fleet operators plan, design, and deploy optimized EV charging infrastructure capabilities that support and safeguard their operations. “Together, we will create synergies benefitting commercial fleet customers by leveraging Penske’s deep fleet expertise along with ForeFront Power’s infrastructure and renewable energy development expertise,” said Dr

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3-Way e-Booking Solution Connects Shippers, Logistics Providers and Ocean Carriers to Real-Time Data

Food Logistics

Trade Tech launched 3-Way e-Booking, a collaborative tool that connects the three stakeholders involved in each shipment—the shipper, the logistics provider and the ocean carrier.

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AiLO Logistics Orders 100 Hydrogen Fuel Cell EVs

NGT News

AiLO Logistics, a major drayage carrier operating in the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, has placed a 100-truck order for Nikola Corporation’s hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) from Tom’s Truck Centers, a member of the Nikola sales and service dealer network. Deliveries are scheduled for 2025. As part of AiLO’s ongoing efforts […] The post AiLO Logistics Orders 100 Hydrogen Fuel Cell EVs appeared first on NGT News.

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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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Finland and U.K. Seek Further Blocks to Russian ‘Shadow’ Tankers

Supply Chain Brain

A $60 a barrel price cap on Russian oil imposed in December 2022 was designed to deprive insurance from a tanker transporting oil at above the price cap.

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Deliver Europe Event Format is a Win-win

Logistics Business Magazine

The iconic TAETS venue in north Amsterdam will host the 9th edition of DELIVER Europe, the 4th at this site. The event has become well-established, with an American version launched last October in Las Vegas and an Asian event coming to Singapore next March. Stephane Tomczak, Founder and CEO, told Logistics Business that this year the regular themes of ecommerce, retail and last mile will be extended to encompass visibility, sustainability and cost-effectiveness.

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PepsiCo Beverages Expands Electric Fleet Across California

NGT News

PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) has expanded its electric-powered fleet across California. In the next several months, 50 Class 8 Tesla Semi trucks will operate out of its manufacturing and distribution facility in Fresno, and 75 Ford E-Transit electric vans will step-change the electrification of its equipment services fleet across the state.

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ASRS to OSRS Automation

Logistics Business Magazine

Ocado are a familiar name in grocery ecommerce in the UK, but now aim to challenge major warehouse systems integrators internationally. CEO Mark Richardson spoke to David Priestman. Ten communications per second between a warehouse robot and its operating software is impressive. Not only does that prevent collisions between the picking bots, it means that ‘appointments’ for each robot can be made for a specific tenth of a second.

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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for

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U.K. Freight Forwarding Trio Buys Forward Solutions

Supply Chain Brain

The companies established a joint venture holding company, Forward Computers Alliance Limited, to facilitate the acquisition from the Freight Software Group.

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Volvo on Demand Initiative Aims to Accelerate Battery Electric Vehicle Adoption

NGT News

Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) and Volvo Financial Services (VFS) have joined forces to form Volvo on Demand, a collaborative initiative to change and lead the industry in the Truck-as-a-Service (TaaS) business model. Using 25 Class 8 Volvo VNR Electric trucks, Volvo on Demand was designed as a solution to simplify the acquisition and reduce […] The post Volvo on Demand Initiative Aims to Accelerate Battery Electric Vehicle Adoption appeared first on NGT News.

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Penske Energy Formed to Advise and Support Commercial Fleets on EV Infrastructure

Penske Move Ahead

Penske Transportation Solutions and ForeFront Power have formed a new joint venture named Penske Energy LLC. The new venture aims to help commercial fleet operators plan, design, and deploy optimized EV charging infrastructure capabilities that support and safeguard their operations. “Together, we will create synergies benefitting commercial fleet customers by leveraging Penske’s deep fleet expertise along with ForeFront Power’s infrastructure and renewable energy development expertise,” said Dr

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Motiv’s New Argo Trucks Can Be Configured for Multiple Applications

NGT News

Motiv Electric Trucks, manufacturer of medium-duty electric trucks and buses, has launched Argo, its first fully integrated cab-chassis design that significantly expands the number and type of vehicles and applications that can be electrified. Available in multiple configurations, Argo supports dock-height to lower-profile applications and a wider range of truck body lengths for work site […] The post Motiv’s New Argo Trucks Can Be Configured for Multiple Applications appeared first on NGT

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How to Prepare for Proposed New Tariffs in 2025

The global trade landscape is shifting. If President Trump’s proposed tariffs come into effect, they will impact your logistics in significant ways. Our free guide provides essential insights for consumer brands and manufacturers. It is crucial to understand what these challenges mean for your logistics operations, and more importantly, how to prepare.

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May 21, 2024 Update

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home May 21, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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Sending Freight Together

Logistics Business Magazine

Many hands make light work, and the saying holds true for big logistics contracts. David Priestman met with a digital freight forwarder making this happen across Europe. David Nothacker is CEO and co-founder of Sennder, a Germany-headquartered company of 1000 employees and 11 European offices. The company’s forte is as a full truckload (FTL) third party logistics (3PL) broker for European road freight contracts.