Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 31, 2024

A nation divided, a political party at war with itself, bitter rivals seeking nomination, an assassination attempt. If this seems like a transcript of the evening news, representing some of the most challenging times in US history, think again. This was the setting for Abraham Lincoln’s first inaugural speech in 1861. The president’s call to “the better angels of our nature” is an enduring line, both because of the beauty of the words and the meaning behind them.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 31, 2024

Better communication is needed about the flow of drugs, from the manufacturer, through the distribution network to the hospital and, at the end, how those medications are being prescribed.

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Women in Trucking

JULY 31, 2024

Work-life balance can often be a struggle for many. Leaders of the 2024 Top Woman-Owned Businesses in Transportation share their advice.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 31, 2024

Formalizing weekly and daily execution processes helps to align short-term corporate activities with the goals articulated by corporate strategists.

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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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Freightos

JULY 31, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home Is AI Hype or a Truly Revolutionary Technology Set to Transform Logistics? (AI Popup #3) AI Popup #3 Charles Marrale July 31, 2024 Dive deeper into freight data that matters Learn More For anyone who has played around with ChatGPT or Midjourney, it’s now clear that AI has the potential to be an incredible tool for enhancing efficiency and productivity.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

JULY 31, 2024

Nearly one-in-four truck drivers surveyed by CCJ would leave their carrier for a fleet that allows them to choose their own routes and hauls.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 31, 2024

The new penalties reportedly went into effect in April, fining sellers up to five times the original value of a sale when a customer returns a purchase for a refund.

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GoShip Blog

JULY 31, 2024

Shipping outdoor furniture is all about making sure those pieces arrive in one piece, ready to spruce up a backyard or patio. We all know how exciting it is to get new furniture, but the process of getting it there can be a bit overwhelming. Picture this: you’ve just purchased a beautiful wicker sofa set that’s perfect for those summer barbecues.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 31, 2024

Your supply chain network forms the foundation that your business is built upon. Designing and deploying a robust supply chain network will position your company for growth, while failing to do so can put your business on shaky ground.

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NGT News

JULY 31, 2024

Weston & Sampson and Rivermoor Energy have been selected, as a team, by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) for the development of National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) ultra-fast electric vehicle charging stations on Massachusetts’ roadways. The MassDOT NEVI initiative will add ultra-fast EV charging facilities at least every 50 miles and within one mile […] The post MassDOT Taps Rivermoor, Weston & Sampson to Develop NEVI Stations appeared first on

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 31, 2024

Invisible Threats gives supply chain professionals guidance on identifying risk hotspots right now based on data analysis of private and public companies’ financial health, by NAISC.

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NGT News

JULY 31, 2024

Uber Technologies Inc. and BYD Co. Ltd. have formed a multi-year strategic partnership designed to bring 100,000 new BYD electric vehicles onto the Uber platform across key global markets. Beginning first in Europe and Latin America, the partnership is expected to offer drivers access to best-in-class pricing and financing for BYD vehicles on the Uber […] The post Partnership Aims to Bring 100,000 New BYD Electric Vehicles to Uber Platform appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 31, 2024

Automation is no longer an option. Leaders of businesses large and small are demanding that their teams quickly implement automated supply chains.

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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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NGT News

JULY 31, 2024

Leapmotor International, a 51/49 Stellantis-led joint venture by Stellantis and Leapmotor, has shipped the first batch of Leapmotor electric vehicles — C10 SUVs and T03 cars — from Shanghai, China, to European ports. This marks a milestone in the partnership and demonstrates the shared commitment to quickly providing sustainable mobility and innovation to the European […] The post Leapmotor International Ships First Batch of EVs from China to Europe appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 31, 2024

Join Bizagi and Tech Mahindra for an engaging webinar where we showcase how AI and Low Code are helping build agile supply chains. During this webinar we will demonstrate real-time visibility, effective escalation, and seamless collaboration through a supply chain use case.

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NGT News

JULY 31, 2024

Nikola Corporation, a provider of zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions via the HYLA brand, together with ITD Industries opened the first commercial hydrogen refueling station for the heavy-duty transportation sector in the province of Ontario, Canada. The station, located at ITD Industries’ headquarters in Etobicoke, is situated at 161 The Westmall, a […] The post Nikola, ITD Industries Launch First HD Hydrogen Refueling Station in Ontario appeared f

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 31, 2024

The company has not logged a profitable year since 2019, reporting a combined $33.3 billion in losses in the years that have followed.

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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

JULY 31, 2024

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has opened its latest renewable natural gas (RNG) fueling station in Davenport, Florida. The site is now providing RNG to heavy-duty trucking and other fleets operating busy routes around Highway 27, Interstate 4 and the Florida Turnpike area. RNG is a fuel made entirely from organic waste and reduces carbon emissions […] The post Clean Energy Fuels Opens RNG Fueling Station in Florida City appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 31, 2024

Canada is set to wrap a 30-day consultation on measures to restrict Chinese EV imports on August 1 — including higher tariffs to align with the U.S. and EU.

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Food Logistics

JULY 31, 2024

Most brokers appear optimistic that volume growth is just around the bend, despite demand challenges.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 31, 2024

Although Delta was one of many airlines affected by outage, it appeared to have been hit the hardest, after needing five days to get its crew tracking systems back online.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 31, 2024

Clark Europe has gained a new contractual partner for Morocco in Techniplus. The market leader for the maintenance and repair of vehicles in port handling in Morocco will take over all sales activities for Clark Europe in Morocco in future. With this strategic step, Clark aims to further expand its sales activities in the North African market. Techniplus was founded in 1991 in Casablanca and is owned by Motherwell Bridge Industries Ltd. based in Malta.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 31, 2024

For all but the 3-4 largest retailers in the US, packing cost-optimally has been an elusive goal with a few available solutions. In this white paper, we’ll measure and triage cost factors from transportation to materials to labor and show how Paccurate’s cartonization engine can help in areas where standardization is no longer good enough.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 31, 2024

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) has decided to introduce the dynamic voyage optimization platform ‘Wayfinder’ developed by Sofar Ocean from the USA to its group’s operating vessels, aiming to reduce GHG emissions by improving fuel efficiency. Wayfinder provides the optimal speed and route for safe and efficient navigation to each ship daily.

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Log-hub

JULY 31, 2024

3 min read The oil and gas industry is one of the most complex and critical sectors in the global economy. It encompasses exploration, extraction, refining, transportation, and marketing of petroleum products. The supply chain for this industry is intricate and highly sensitive to market dynamics, geopolitical factors, environmental regulations, and technological advancements.

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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

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3PL Links

JULY 31, 2024

Fleet Management 101: What It Is and How to Implement It | Image source: rawpixel.com The use of fleet management systems in transportation and trucking companies has grown dramatically worldwide. This fact arises for a number of reasons, one of which is the nation’s increasing trajectory of technological adoption. This kind of solution covers the widest range of market sectors by allowing the option to assess the outcomes with various automobiles.

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Freightos

JULY 31, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home China’s B2C E-Commerce: Surging Volumes and Impact on Air Cargo Judah Levine In the past year, there has been a notable surge in B2C e-commerce parcels from China to the US and Europe, predominantly transported by air cargo.

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MTS Logistics

JULY 31, 2024

Just a few months remain until the 2024 U.S. presidential election, and markets throughout the world are anxiously watching the political scene develop. The U.S. is a major player in international trade, investment flows, and economic trends because it is the anchor of the global economy. Thus, this election is not just a national but also a worldwide event with profound effects on trade dynamics, geopolitics, and economic stability.

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