Trux
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Running a smooth, efficient hauling operation can make or break a construction project. But if you're still relying on manual or outdated systems to manage your trucks and materials, you're probably facing more headaches than you'd like. From tracking delays to communication breakdowns, these old-school methods just can't keep up with the demands of today’s fast-paced job sites.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Maybe it’s my beard. When I go through airport security now, those new cameras that take a photo of you and compare it to your license or passport photo, they don’t recognize me. The TSA agent tries two or three times and nothing. But here is the kicker. The agent has to call a supervisor. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 18, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
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Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 18, 2024
October 14th – 18th 2024 Supply Chain & Logistics News Yesterday, I landed back in the States from my autumn getaway. While I was away, I visited Barcelona and enjoyed the beautiful architecture, temperate weather, delicious cuisine, and affordable wine. For today’s round-up introduction, I decided to investigate the reasons behind the cheap and tasty wine.
Overdrive Online
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg gave a press conference in North Carolina laying out the timeline and uncertainties surrounding the rebuilding of I-40 after Helene's path of destruction.
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.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 18, 2024
The Körber Innovation Center showcases a full-scale, end-to-end setup of Körber’s advanced parcel and postal sortation handling equipment, trusted by the nation’s largest multinational supply chain companies to efficiently sort and deliver commercial mail and packages to end customers. Its strategic location on Körber’s Dallas site, which houses the company’s engineering, manufacturing, and warehousing teams and facilities, enables the space to feature the latest machine hardware and software up
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Trinity Logistics
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Stay up to date on the latest information on conditions impacting the freight market, curated by Trinity Logistics through our Freightwaves Sonar subscription. Feels like 2022 For the majority of this year, volumes have seen their traditional seasonal patterns and have been trending above 2023 levels. Many have commented that market balance will be driven more by carrier attrition versus an event that spurs freight volumes. 2022 was a pretty good year from an industry standpoint.
Dedola Global Logistics
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Bigger Isn’t Always Better: How the DSV-Schenker Merger Could Disrupt Your Import Business The logistics industry is buzzing with news of DSV’s acquisition of DB Schenker, a massive deal set to create the largest freight forwarder in the world. While this merger promises greater scale and reach, bigger isn’t always better when it comes to your supply chain.
MTS Logistics
OCTOBER 18, 2024
It’s reported that, because of the recent drought, the traffic volume in Panama Canal (the second busiest canal globally) has been reduced by 29%. The Panama Canal is about 28 meters higher than sea level, so with the help of specially-designed pools the vessels are raised and lowered in the canal. The lack of significant water in the pools caused restrictions in the transits.
Commercial Carrier Journal
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Discover the latest innovations in the Gen5 Freightliner Cascadia. From advanced safety features to improved fuel efficiency and enhanced connectivity, this truck is designed to elevate trucking operations.
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NGT News
OCTOBER 18, 2024
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Grid Deployment Office has selected the Scaling Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Integration Nationally (SVIN) project to receive approximately $10.9 million in cost-share funding to accelerate V2G adoption across the U.S. This project — a partnership between Highland Electric Fleets, 12 utility providers, and other supporting partners and educational institutions — will […] The post DOE Awards $10.9 Million to Assist V2G Adoption appeared first on NGT News.
WorkWave
OCTOBER 18, 2024
In today’s digital age, small businesses in the delivery and home service industries need an active online presence to remain competitive. Facebook, with its massive user base and community-building features, is a great platform for businesses to connect with local customers, build brand awareness and showcase their expertise. But simply creating a Facebook page isn’t enough — you need a strategic approach to posting content that engages your audience and drives results.
Ship Monk
OCTOBER 18, 2024
There’s a difference between customer service and customer support. The former implies executing tasks; the latter is about being there when people need you. ShipMonk’s customer experience team takes on both mantles with detail-oriented experts trained in the inner workings of fulfillment, logistics, and shipping, as well as every brand they work with.
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 18, 2024
As older adults become the fastest-growing demographic in Europe, the increasing demand for healthcare is reshaping the pharmaceutical landscape, emphasizing the need for robust and agile logistics to keep pace. This rising demand is causing the European pharmaceutical market’s expansion, projected to grow at an annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5% till 2030, driven by innovative treatments, including biologics and personalized medicine, which require even more stringent transport conditions.
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 18, 2024
In September, the National Transportation Safety Board issued an “urgent” recommendation to the FAA about a problem with rudders that pilots use to steer certain Boeing 737s after landing.
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Third party logistics operator DSV has implemented a warehouse automation solution at its distribution centre in the Netherlands that has increased output by 300 per cent without needing additional personnel. The omnichannel fulfilment solution from KNAPP has transformed the company’s existing 60,000 m² warehouse in Venlo, enabling DSV to process fashion and sports orders rapidly and efficiently for a well-known sports goods manufacturer.
NGT News
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Ford Pro, the commercial division of Ford Motor Company, has introduced new digital tools — including E-Switch Assist — to help integrate electric vans and trucks into fleets in a way that best meets business objectives. The first step towards commercial electrification is figuring out which vehicles in a fleet are ready to make the […] The post Ford Pro’s Digital Tools Help Integrate Electric Vehicles into Fleets appeared first on NGT News.
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 18, 2024
The digital twin in logistics market is set to grow from its current market value of more than $1.2 Billion to over $9.4 Billion by 2032′ as reported in the latest study by Global Market Insights , Inc. By creating a virtual replica of their physical logistics network, companies can monitor and analyze every facet of their operations, from warehouse management to route optimization, significantly boosting operational efficiency through real-time insights.
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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
Penske Move Ahead
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Penske associates across the organization will join today for Penske Pink Out – an associate-led breast cancer awareness event now celebrating its 10 th year. Maggie Seaman, National Account Manager - Northeast Region, whose mother passed away in 2017 from breast cancer, created Penske Pink Out to promote breast cancer education and to provide support to those battling the disease.
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