MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

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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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

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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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

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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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

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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Speaker: Becky Parisotto

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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Overdrive Online

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

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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Linxup

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

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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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Trinity Logistics, an exceptional third-party logistics provider (3PL), is pleased to share its recent hirings in vital leadership positions across two of its Regional Service Centers (RSC). Scott Swieca, who recently joined Trinity in April as the Arizona RSC Director of Operations, has been promoted to fulfill the role of Vice President. Swieca brings over 20 years of experience in the logistics industry.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

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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Loginext

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

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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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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Commercial Carrier Journal

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

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

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

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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NGT News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

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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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

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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Advertiser: GEP

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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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

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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Locus

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

“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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NGT News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

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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3PL Links

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

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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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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NGT News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

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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Penske Move Ahead

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

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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NGT News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

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.

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