Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Labor shortages were among the top supply chain challenges faced by companies during the Covid pandemic. In fact, back in January 2022, we had Chris Jones, Executive Vice President, Industry at Descartes Systems Group, on the program to discuss this problem in an episode titled, “The Labor Shortage Problem: Why It’s Bigger Than You Think.”. Read more The post Labor Shortages: What Are the Challenges for Supply Chain and Logistics?

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Overdrive Online

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Ikea's lawsuit against Convoy reveals freight rates the mega shipper agreed to pay the broker, sometimes well above the average that brokers were paying owner-ops on the spot market at the time.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

With 12 state-of-the-art locations across the globe, ShipMonk proudly represents a wide range of regions. However, today we want to pay special tribute to the southeast region of the United States where our headquarters is located because we’ve just been ranked No. 130 on the Inc. Regionals 2024 Southeast list of fastest-growing private companies in North America.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Two key technologies that have gained significant traction in recent years are 3D product imaging and artificial intelligence-based analytics.

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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

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Dave Jackson is stepping away from Knight-Swift Transportation after nine years as Chief Executive Officer and member of its board of directors, and 13 years as company president.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

A Senate labor committee sent Julie Su's confirmation to the Senate floor Tuesday following a closed-door meeting.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Voltera, a developer, owner and operator of charging and refueling infrastructure for zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) fleets, has secured 19 new ZEV infrastructure development sites since it spun out of EdgeConneX in August 2022. This brings the company’s total portfolio to 21 sites, representing approximately $150 million of private investment in ZEV infrastructure real estate and […] The post Voltera Aims to Double Zero-Emission Vehicle Charging Sites in 2024 appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The self-evident questions are: Can’t you consolidate packages going to the same street on the same day? Do you really need a giant van to deliver a small box?

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MercuryGate

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

A common question in transportation management and logistics software often arises: build or buy? Is it better to build a transportation management system or buy logistics management software? The build vs buy debate arises in many industries – not just in the transportation and supply chain space. Let’s consider the build vs buy question from a different angle: home improvement.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Eric Breen, director of enterprise sales with Kaleris, explains why, when it comes to digitizing logistics processes, it's essential to automate operations in the yard area of the warehouse.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

SC Navigator's new Whiteboard functionality visually maps supply chains, simplifying data input for efficient modeling.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In the latest news relating to global container shipping alliances, the OCEAN Alliance, comprising CMA CGM (No.3 in the world), COSCO SHIPPING (4), Evergreen (7), and Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL – part of COSCO), has extended its operational cooperation for another five years, solidifying its presence until 2032. The Ocean Alliance is one of […] The post The changing landscape of global container shipping alliances appeared first on Shipping and Freight Resource.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In his latest byline, Simon Jones (pictured), UK Sales Executive at Exotec , a global warehouse robotics provider, outlines how automated systems help mitigate against inefficient warehouse processes and shortfalls in times of fluctuating demand. Consumer demand for products remained unpredictable throughout last year, plaguing the market with uncertainty.

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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

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Electric vehicle charging station provider FreeWire Technologies has launched Boost Power Pro, the flagship offering within its Pro Series product line. The company leverages built-in energy storage to deliver new features such as power sharing, blackout charging and site backup power that lower operating expenses, increase resiliency and provide a superior charging experience for drivers. […] The post FreeWire’s Boost Power Pro Elevates EV Charging, Energy Management appeared first on NGT

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I.C.E. Transport

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

While there are abundant opportunities for business growth right here in America, some of the fastest growing markets are overseas. Capitalizing on these opportunities requires knowledge of export shipping. This article covers the basics of shipping your U.S.-made products overseas – efficiently and in full compliance with customs agency requirements.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Mitie has welcomed the 4,000th electric vehicle, a Volkswagen ID Buzz, to its fleet. This milestone underscores Mitie’s commitment to creating a zero-emission fleet. Over the past year alone, Mitie has added more than 1,000 new EVs, solidifying its position as one of the largest electric fleets in the United Kingdom. The vehicle was unveiled […] The post A Mitie Milestone: UK Company Adds 4,000th Electric Vehicle to Fleet appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

An extensive questionnaire was sent to companies by U.S. Customs and Border Protection earlier in February, marking a widening effort to seek disclosure about provenance.

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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

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Lynkwell, a provider of electric vehicle charging software and solutions, has been named a partner of the city of Schenectady, New York, in powering the transition to an all-EV fleet. This strategic alignment establishes Lynkwell’s software as the driving force behind the city’s fleet operations, fueling its commitment to operational efficiency and environmental sustainability.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Queclink Wireless Solutions has teamed up with a growing number of fleet management and tracking platform providers to deliver self-managed telematics for vehicle operators and technology resellers. The company’s range of 4G vehicle telematics, asset tracking and dash cameras are now integrated seamlessly with IoT software platforms from Key Telematics, Wialon, 3Dtracking, GpsGate, RedGPS, Mapon and Maptex as part of its UK and international expansion plans.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In January, Macy’s announced plans to cut 2,350 jobs, or 3.5% of its workforce, calling for a “bold new chapter that concentrates more on luxury shopping.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

CMC Packaging Automation, a leading supplier of fully automated right-sized packaging solutions is thrilled to introduce the groundbreaking CMC CartonWrap DUO. This cutting-edge technology offers a single solution for packaging diversity: both boxes and corrugated envelopes, all on demand. The CMC CartonWrap DUO was unveiled for the first time during CID24, CMC’s annual innovation day, where it garnered widespread acclaim for its ingenuity and practicality.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Ancora Holdings is looking to overhaul Norfolk Southern’s leadership through its roughly $1 billion stake in the carrier.

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Penske Move Ahead

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Penske Logistics is utilizing machine learning technology to further automate the process for customer goods that are being handled at a distribution center. Penske is the first Blue Yonder customer to employ their innovative Yard Management solution. Ramu Pannala, vice president supply chain technology, Penske Logistics: “Thanks to Blue Yonder’s computer vision-based Yard Management solution we have gained greater visibility in our yard, allowing us to know trailer and container location detail

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Penske Move Ahead

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Penske Logistics is utilizing machine learning technology to further automate the process for customer goods that are being handled at a distribution center. Penske is the first Blue Yonder customer to employ their innovative Yard Management solution. Ramu Pannala, vice president supply chain technology, Penske Logistics: “Thanks to Blue Yonder’s computer vision-based Yard Management solution we have gained greater visibility in our yard, allowing us to know trailer and container location detail

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