Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 14, 2024

Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication systems are revolutionizing road safety, especially in the freight, trucking, and logistics industry. These systems enable vehicles to share real-time information about speed, position, and trajectory, allowing them to anticipate and respond to potential hazards more effectively than human drivers alone. Let’s explore the mechanics, benefits, challenges, and prospects of V2V communication systems in the logistics sector.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 14, 2024

The concept behind Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) is not hard to grasp — they act as secured places for receiving cargo into the U.S. without incurring tariffs, yet. Then, there are multiple ways those tariffs can be reduced. And yet, many companies are failing to make the most of FTZs to reduce costs, because they’re intimidated by the legal and organizational hurdles.

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Freightos

AUGUST 14, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home August 14, 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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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 14, 2024

Staring down the looming threat of a work stoppage at East/Gulf Coast ports, retailers have opted for earlier shipping schedules in 2024.

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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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Overdrive Online

AUGUST 14, 2024

Join us next week to participate in a roundtable with three pros all at different points on their journey through the trucking world, detailing lessons learned from and moves made in response to the cost/revenue squeeze.

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Truck News

AUGUST 14, 2024

When my air brake renewal reminder showed up in the mail, it was the first time it brought a smile – and not a grimace – to my face.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 14, 2024

Procurement teams need to recognize their role in allowing service levels to fall, and to rethink how they approach their supplier relationships.

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NGT News

AUGUST 14, 2024

As the Phoenix Public Transit Department continues working toward its zero-emissions bus fleet goal by 2040, the first group of hybrid buses have passed all tests and are now running on the Arizona city’s roads. The buses use a combination of a hybrid-electric motor and batteries and a biodiesel-fueled engine, meaning they have a higher […] The post First Group of Hybrid Buses Hits the Roads in Phoenix appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 14, 2024

After the COVID-19 pandemic caused significant industrial demand fluctuations and exposed weaknesses in existing supply chains, distributors have begun to rethink inventory management and supply chain strategies. This guide explores how one of North America’s largest distributors, White Cap, has navigated these challenges by enhancing demand forecasting, centralizing inventory decision-making, and leveraging advanced technology.

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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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West Coast and California Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2024

According to Container News , the Port of Los Angeles set a new record in July, handling 939,600 TEUs, marking a 37% increase over the previous year and making it the busiest July in the port's 116-year history. This performance puts the Port 18% ahead of its 2023 pace just seven months into 2024.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 14, 2024

Warehouse workers are essential for any distribution company. And yet it can be difficult to attract and retain talent in today’s scarce labor market.

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Trinity Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2024

Trinity Logistics, a leading third-party logistics (3PL) provider, proudly welcomes Jimmy Bryant as its new Director of Agent Support. Hosting a wealth of experience in the logistics industry, Bryant previously held a Senior Director position at Rockfarm Supply Chain Solutions, where he successfully managed and developed their Agency Program for the past six years.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 14, 2024

Are you curious about how Ulta Beauty, the largest beauty retailer in the U.S., revolutionized their distribution centers?

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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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Commercial Carrier Journal

AUGUST 14, 2024

The newly combined company, named BRW, aims to support growth in the Southeast corridor from Indiana to Florida.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 14, 2024

Fleetio estimates that nearly a quarter of its users speak Spanish. Now, those users can submit inspections, and complete work orders in their native language.

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MTS Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2024

For the summer season, typically quiet, it’s certainly been busy out there with lots of developments as we are just weeks away from the Labor Day holiday. There are three main stories in shipping that are setting up the next few weeks and months. 1. Ningbo Port Explosion Driving Asian Supply Chain Snarls On Monday, we reported about the explosion that occurred in China at the Ningbo Beilun Phase 3 Terminal.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 14, 2024

The deal will also include wing and maintenance work, with Rolls-Royce estimating that the engines will cut emissions by 14%.

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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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Loginext

AUGUST 14, 2024

Discover five leading fleet management software companies shaping the future of logistics. Learn how these platforms can optimize your fleet’s performance and keep you ahead of the competition. The post Top 7 Fleet Management Software Companies appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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AIMMS

AUGUST 14, 2024

Our network design data model is designed around Supply Chain entities you will recognize, customers, warehouses, suppliers, production and transport lanes.

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Food Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2024

Spurred by rising labor costs in Asia and ongoing trade disputes, Mexico continues to grow as a hub for manufacturing and commerce, and not just with the United States.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 14, 2024

Union Industries, a British manufacturer of bespoke industrial doors, has helped Sonoco introduce more efficient operating procedures with the installation of its high speed Ramdoor. It represents a first for the paper mill in Halifax, West Yorkshire, which recycles wastepaper and cardboard – converting it into a range of useful products. With efficiency in mind, Union’s rugged Ramdoor replaced a slow and outdated roller shutter door, at the same time helping with the segregation of pedest

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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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NGT News

AUGUST 14, 2024

Nuvera Fuel Cells LLC has signed a memorandum of understanding with Viritech Limited, a United Kingdom-based developer of hydrogen powertrain solutions. The companies will collaborate to deploy, market and support Viritech’s VPT60N powertrain for on-road commercial vehicles. Nuvera will supply its E-Series hydrogen fuel cell engines for testing integration with Viritech’s powertrain product line and […] The post Nuvera, Viritech Collaborate to Deploy Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powertra

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 14, 2024

Descartes Systems Group has announced that Nynas AB, a manufacturer and supplier of specialty oil products and services, is using Descartes’ cloud-based transportation management system (TMS) to automate communications throughout the customer order lifecycle. The solution is used to communicate with carriers, freight forwarders, customs agents, independent inspectors and its main storage hub to support the types of shipments they deliver across Europe.

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NGT News

AUGUST 14, 2024

EVgo Inc., a leading public fast-charging network for electric vehicles, has made several significant network enhancements through EVgo ReNew, the company’s comprehensive program created to elevate the customer experience. Besides network advances, EVgo has debuted the Canary Model, a performance monitoring tool designed to automatically identify and analyze patterns and support diagnostics, augmenting EVgo’s maintenance […] The post EVgo Enhances Nationwide Fast-Charging Network appeared

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Log-hub

AUGUST 14, 2024

3 min read Supply chain optimization is crucial for businesses to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction. By leveraging technology, data analytics, and innovative strategies, companies can streamline their supply chains and achieve significant improvements. Here are some real-life examples of successful supply chain optimization across various industries.

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NGT News

AUGUST 14, 2024

Hexagon Purus, a supplier of zero-emission mobility solutions, has entered into a multi-year supply agreement with GILLIG, a designer and manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses in the United States, for supply of hydrogen fuel storage systems for GILLIG’s new fuel cell-powered transit buses. The delivery of hydrogen fuel storage systems will be supplied from Hexagon […] The post Hexagon Purus Will Supply Hydrogen Fuel Storage Systems for GILLIG Buses appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 14, 2024

Both CN and CPKC began to embargo shipments of toxic chemicals such as chlorine and ammonia on August 12.

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