Fri.Sep 06, 2024

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The Present and Future of Maritime Competition in Asia

MTS Logistics

In this article, we take a closer look at maritime competition in Asia by examining the maritime picture for 2021-2024, using indicators such as maritime connectivity, port throughput, and container fleet size. As expected, this analysis reveals why China stands out as the most powerful maritime nation by a significant margin. This dominance is coming from China’s unparalleled performance across the three indicators.

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Logistics Knowledge Work in the AI Age with John Delgado

The Logistics of Logistics

John Delgado and Joe Lynch discuss logistics knowledge work in the AI age. John is CEO of FreightPath , an innovative talent firm that offers both a comprehensive learning management system and a direct candidate sourcing solution. Summary: Logistics Knowledge Work in the AI Age The logistics industry is grappling with a talent shortage, and the rise of AI is further reshaping the landscape.

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Supply Chain & Logistics News September 2nd – 6th

Logistics Viewpoints

Within the next week, New York will be bustling with people attending fashion shows, brand events, and participating in Fall 2024 Fashion Week. Some of the biggest and emerging brands will showcase their work to the media and the public. This will be a major opportunity for media outlets to produce stories and for companies like Temu and Shein to observe closely.

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Freight Fraud: How Good Are Your Processes to Prevent It?

Talking Logistics

Author’s Note: Yes, it’s Friday, the day I typically highlight the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week. But this was a very quiet week for news — maybe Labor Day has turned into Labor Week? Anyway, since there wasn’t much news to write about, I decided to highlight some Indago. Read more The post Freight Fraud: How Good Are Your Processes to Prevent It?

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Rethinking warehouse work culture: Can automation create better workplaces?

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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The Ice Pick Bandit saga: Timeline, friendly warning

Overdrive Online

A look at the timeline of recorded Ice Pick Bandit attacks up and down I-75 show a pattern leading into Halloween. Here's everything we know about the fugitive vandal(s) as law enforcement continues the search.

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On-Demand Delivery- Grasping the Logistics of Quick Commerce

Loginext

Quick commerce is revolutionizing on-demand delivery with rapid fulfillment solutions like micro-fulfillment centers, real-time inventory, AI, and sustainability practices. Discover how these innovations tackle logistical challenges and meet growing consumer demands. The post On-Demand Delivery- Grasping the Logistics of Quick Commerce appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Onfleet, Fairmatic Partner on Safety Dashboard for Last-Mile Delivery Fleets

Supply Chain Brain

The platform gives fleet managers a snapshot of driver performance and miles driven, and uses that data to identify areas where companies can get discounts on insurance.

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Delivering the Warehouse Project

Logistics Business Magazine

Large warehousing and industrial park developments take time and careful project management to bring to fruition. David Priestman speaks to a Project Delivery Director. Panattoni’s Owen Follett (pictured below) is overseeing all technical aspects of the redevelopment of Honda UK’s vast former car manufacturing plant site near Swindon, Wiltshire. The site closed 3 years ago after 36 years of operation, being the global manufacturing hub of the Honda Civic, as well as for engine production.

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Planning to survive a harsh Canadian winter

Truck News

Despite all the talk of climate change and the steady ramp-up in carbon tax collection to fight it, winter is coming. And Canadian winters get cold.

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Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs

Discover strategies to optimize load building and achieve significant transportation cost savings. Plus, learn how load optimization can help reduce CO 2 emissions and align with climate regulations and consumer expectations. Finally, discover best practices for sustainable load optimization.

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How to turn your work truck into non-stop marketing machine

Linxup

For small service businesses like landscaping, construction, or plumbing, marketing can be a puzzle. You don’t have a massive marketing budget, but you still need to drive business and make sure people know who you are and what you do.

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Lion Electric School Buses Qualify for Dominion Energy Infrastructure Program

NGT News

The Lion Electric Company’s all-electric school buses are now eligible for Dominion Energy‘s Electric School Bus Infrastructure program in Virginia. A leading electricity provider in Virginia, Dominion Energy is supporting public school districts within its Virginia service territory by providing fast-charging solutions to districts that receive U.S.

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Locus for Retail: Understand Your Customers Better with Smart Analytics

Locus

“Information is the oil of the 21st century, and analytics is the combustion engine.” ~ Peter Sondergaard, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Research at Gartner, Inc. Retail companies tend to house millions upon millions of data. This is no surprise, considering recent studies indicate that the number of online shoppers globally has surged to 2.71 billion , propelling retail sales to an estimated $30.5 trillion in 2024, with projections reaching $32 trillion by 2026.

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Lhyfe to Provide Hydrogen for H2 MOBILITY Fuel Stations in Germany

NGT News

Green hydrogen producer Lhyfe has reached a binding agreement with refueling station developer H2 MOBILITY Deutschland to provide hydrogen for some of its fuel stations in Germany. The hydrogen will be supplied from Lhyfe’s future production site in Schwäbisch Gmünd, the largest green hydrogen production plant in the federal state of Baden-Württemberg.

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Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations

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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Scooters for Warehouse Staff on the move

Logistics Business Magazine

Time is money; this maxim, attributed to Benjamin Franklin, is certainly true in today’s economic climate where labour shortages and staff retention are continuing issues in the logistics sector. Increased automation is an obvious way to combat these issues though it requires careful planning, capital investment and offers variable payback periods depending on business levels.

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McNeilus Road Tour Spotlights Volterra ZSL Electric Refuse Collection Vehicle

NGT News

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, has kicked off its Road Tour, showcasing the Volterra ZSL electric refuse collection vehicle (eRCV). As a fully integrated electric refuse vehicle, the Volterra ZSL eRCV delivers driver comfort, safety, sustainability and operational efficiency. The McNeilus Road Tour will offer customers and industry professionals an exclusive […] The post McNeilus Road Tour Spotlights Volterra ZSL Electric Refuse Collection Vehicle a

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How to Optimize Your Stock With Ideal Storage Structures

3PL Links

Image source: Pexels | How to Optimize Your Stock With Ideal Storage Structures Need help optimizing your inventory in the best possible way? Then, learn about some storage structures that can make a difference! Inventory management is a critical activity for any business that deals with physical products. Therefore, maintaining a well-organized and optimized inventory can make the difference between an efficient flow of operations and a chaotic supply chain.

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U.K. E-Tailer to Charge Shoppers Who Regularly Return Large Amounts Of Goods

Supply Chain Brain

Asos has cited the battle against high return rates as a significant part of its effort to cut costs, as it tries to boost profits.

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Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes

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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Market for new truck remains significantly weaker compared to 2023

Commercial Carrier Journal

Fleets continue to invest in new equipment, though at a more modest rate.

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Five Factors Shaping the Future of Alternative Fuel Vehicles

Penske Move Ahead

Regulatory requirements, customer demands and global sustainability initiatives are all driving increased demand for low- and zero-emission transportation solutions. Several technologies are already in use today, and even more are on the horizon. Here are five trends affecting the future of carbon emissions. 1. OEMs Will Use Multiple Technologies A low- and zero-emission future will require multiple technologies, and equipment manufacturers and fuel producers are taking a multipronged approach a

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Sysco Adds Eight Heavy-Duty Electric Tractors to Fleet in British Columbia

NGT News

Food distributor Sysco Corporation celebrated the arrival of eight heavy-duty electric tractors to its fleet in Victoria, British Columbia, which serves over 1,500 customers including restaurants, healthcare and education clients. In total, Sysco now has over 130 heavy-duty electric tractors globally across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Sweden.