The Loss and the Hope in the Aftermath of Hurricane Helene
Women in Trucking
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Looking for the latest information on how you can help areas devastated by Hurricane Helene? American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) shares an update.
Women in Trucking
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Looking for the latest information on how you can help areas devastated by Hurricane Helene? American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) shares an update.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Even if the dispute between the ILA and USMX is resolved quickly, the battle over automation at U.S. ports is set to rage on for a good long while to come.
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Overdrive Online
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Despite a tough regulatory environment and high fuel prices, Sunny Virk and Sam Singh's five-truck, two-owner-op Virk Express make the California reefer game work for them with dedicated lanes and dedication to their drivers.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 1, 2024
The determination marks an early victory for domestic panel makers, who say cheap imports are harming their operations.
Speaker: Paul Heller
Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro
Loginext
OCTOBER 1, 2024
In today's global market, logistics visibility is essential for success. Learn how comprehensive inbound and outbound tracking improves supply chain agility, reduces costs, and boosts customer satisfaction. The post The Competitive Edge of Logistics Visibility appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.
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Commercial Carrier Journal
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) went on strike just after midnight Tuesday, halting the processing of tons of goods daily.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 1, 2024
The 900-foot ship was hit by an uncrewed surface vessel 64 nautical miles northwest of the rebel-held port city of Hodeidah.
Stord
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Strategic partnership with leading North American Truckload Brokerage expands coverage and service for full truckload offering. ATLANTA, October 1st, 2024 — Stord , a leader in high-volume fulfillment services and commerce enablement technology for omnichannel mid-market and enterprise brands, announced a strategic partnership with Arrive Logistics to deliver best-in-class capabilities for their customers with FTL shipping needs.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Alternative East Coast ports — including Montreal, where half of the terminals are shut down by a strike — will not be able to handle large scale diversions.
Heico Sandee, Founder & CEO of Smart Robotics, emphasizes the critical role of gripper technology in optimizing pick-and-place robotics. He discusses how tailored grippers enhance precision, speed, and reliability, driving efficiency in warehouses.
NGT News
OCTOBER 1, 2024
First Student, a school transportation and technology provider to 2.75 million families in North America, has created First Charge, an above-ground, trenchless charging infrastructure solution that enables a more efficient deployment of electric vehicles. First Charge is designed to simplify the electrification process for all school districts, eliminating the need for time-intensive and cost-prohibitive trenching, […] The post First Charge Eliminates Trenching from EV Infrastructure Proce
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Autonomous sourcing platforms, driven by artificial intelligence, are achieving significant returns on investment, according to a new report by research firm HFS.
MercuryGate
OCTOBER 1, 2024
The trucking industry is poised for substantial regulatory changes in 2025, with far-reaching implications for U.S. supply chains. The regulations will focus on critical areas such as sustainability initiatives, enhanced safety protocols, and the integration of advanced technologies. The post Trucking Regulations in 2025: Updates and What to Expect appeared first on MercuryGate International.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Deanna Kaufman, vice president of product management with Körber Supply Chain Software, argues that every order management system (OMS) today must be “borderless.
Advertiser: GEP
Scope 3 emissions – which account for 70 – 80% of an organization’s emissions – are complex and multifaceted. They form the bulk of an organization’s environmental impact. It’s no surprise that enterprises still struggle to track and manage these emissions. '10 Practical Steps to Reduce Scope 3 Emissions' guides you through the essential phases of identifying, analyzing, and mitigating these emissions.
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 1, 2024
With the increasing employment of AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicle) in factories and warehouses, there are great opportunities for companies that can develop and supply technology relevant into this developing market. One area of key importance is the motive power source employed to drive these vehicles. In addition to delivering the power required the drive units must be compact and as efficient as possible in order to maximise battery life.
NGT News
OCTOBER 1, 2024
GreenPower Motor Company Inc. has received an order for 10 EV Star Passenger Vans to be delivered to Washington University in St. Louis for on-campus student transportation. “We are excited to receive this second order from Washington University,” says Claus Tritt, GreenPower’s vice president of Medium-Duty and Commercial Sales. “The university has been providing student […] The post Washington University Orders 10 GreenPower EV Star Passenger Vans appeared first on
Logistics Bureau
OCTOBER 1, 2024
What is Transportation? How Would you Define “Transport” and Transportation? In a supply chain, it’s the movement of goods from one location to another. As an example, one location might be the place where you source raw materials or where you source goods from a manufacturing facility. We call such a location a node in the supply chain. There is then a series of such nodes or locations to finally get to the end customer Transportation is moving whatever comes out of one location to the next loc
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Kajima Europe, a pan-European real asset investor, developer, and manager with £10bn AUM, has successfully completed the sale of it’s prime logistics scheme in Zgorzelec, Poland. The asset was held in JV with Panattoni and sold to Arete Investment Group. Strategically located next to the German border along the A4 highway, this state-of-the-art facility provides unparalleled access to Germany, Europe’s largest economy, and key consumer markets across Central Europe.
Sabine Vromans, Product Director at Smart Robotics, discusses the hidden barriers to integrating robotics with WMS. She highlights market fragmentation, integration concerns, and the need for strategic solutions to unlock automation's full potential.
Commercial Carrier Journal
OCTOBER 1, 2024
The ongoing port strike is causing significant disruptions to the supply chain and financial strain on businesses. Experts warn of rising costs, labor shortages, and capacity constraints as the strike continues.
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 1, 2024
As part of their long-standing relationship, Suttons Tankers and Nippon Gases UKI, part of Nippon Sanso Holdings Corporation have embarked on a three-month Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) trial. This collaboration aims to reduce carbon emissions within Nippon Gases’ logistics operations. Last year, Suttons Tankers trialled HVO fuel across a selection of its fleet, achieving an 80% reduction in carbon emissions.
Penske Move Ahead
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Shippers and 3PLs are working together to increase efficiency, improve performance and meet the ever-increasing expectations within the supply chain. Best practices and solutions continue to shift as market conditions change and new challenges arise. Relationships are critical to the overall success of end-to-end supply chains, and the 2025 Annual Third-Party Logistics Study found that 89% of shipper respondents said their relationships are successful, a decrease from 95% in the previous study.
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Dexory, a leading robotics and data intelligence company, today announced it has successfully closed an $80 million Series B funding round. The round was led by DTCP, with participation from Latitude Ventures, Wave-X and Bootstrap Europe, along with existing investors Atomico, Lakestar, Capnamic and several angels from the logistics industry. As part of this investment, DTCP’s Michael Rager joins Dexory’s board of directors.
Advertiser: GEP
By 2027, Gartner predicts that 40% of sourcing will be handled outside of the procurement function. How can procurement pros ensure that the process is efficient and unified for all users? For a synchronized and democratized approach to procurement, leaders are embracing total procurement orchestration solutions. The What, Why and How of Total Procurement Orchestration details how a multi-level orchestration strategy streamlines procurement processes.
NGT News
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Workhorse Group Inc. has successfully completed a journey of more than 1,000 miles in its W56 electric step van. Starting with a drive from the Workhorse Ranch in Union City, Indiana, to the company’s headquarters in Cincinnati, the W56 then continued 940 miles to Orlando, Florida, and the FedEx Forward Service Provider Summit. The step […] The post Workhorse W56 Electric Step Van Completes Trip of More than 1,000 Miles appeared first on NGT News.
Commercial Carrier Journal
OCTOBER 1, 2024
As port strike ensues, carriers focus on flexibility, customer communication and driver retention.
NGT News
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc.’s NRR-EV truck has been awarded California Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) eligibility by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The NRR-EV’s HVIP eligibility means customers can qualify for up to a $60,000 HVIP voucher that can be stacked with other programs (see californiahvip.org for […] The post Isuzu Expands NRR-EV Benefits with HVIP Eligibility, ISUZU360 Launch appeared first on NGT News.
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Rob Painter , Jack Kennedy , and Joe Lynch discuss Trimble & Platform Science: The Future of Telematics. Rob Painter is President and CEO of Trimble , a global technology company that provides hardware, software, and services to improve efficiency and productivity in industries like construction, agriculture, and transportation. Jack Kennedy is the Co-founder and CEO of Platform Science , a connected vehicle platform that provides software and hardware solutions to help commercial fleets imp
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Logistics Bureau
OCTOBER 1, 2024
So the topic for this week is warehouse capacity. Why? A lot of people seem to be struggling. They’re running out of space. So let me give you a few tips this week which will hopefully help you avoid moving or building a new warehouse. Make the most of your current warehouse using the tips in the video below. Understanding Warehouse Capacity Challenges So it seems to be a particular challenge at the moment, people running out of warehouse capacity and we’ve been seeing this trend i
Log-hub
OCTOBER 1, 2024
3 min read Up to 15% cost savings and boosted service levels with data-driven inventory management tailored to users’ unique demand patterns. Log-hub is expanding its portfolio with the new Inventory Optimization App , a powerful tool designed to streamline inventory management while reducing costs. Tailored for businesses looking to maintain an optimal balance between inventory levels and service quality, this app offers a comprehensive solution to inventory challenges.
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 1, 2024
In a business environment where accuracy and efficiency are crucial, data loss, unexpected downtime and the need for on-site visits to upgrade software are challenges in distribution centres. Clustag has launched ZENTUP, an innovative solution that transforms the way companies manage their RFID ecosystems by offering a comprehensive tool connected to any enterprise management system.
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