Mon.Nov 11, 2024

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Executives Exploring AI Need to Understand Data Fabrics

Logistics Viewpoints

Many global multinationals accelerated their investments in digitizing data during the pandemic. According to Colin Masson, a director of research at ARC Advisory Group, the opportunity to mine these vast quantities of data to achieve business value is “NOW.” Mr. Masson recently wrote the report “ Industrial-grade AI: Transforming Data into Insights and Outcomes.

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London Gateway Launches New all-electric Berth

Logistics Business Magazine

DP World is celebrating the operational launch of the world’s first all-electric berth with the arrival of its first ships, marking a significant milestone at one of the UK’s most sustainable and advanced logistics hubs. The MSC Sena (pictured) was serviced by an innovative all-electric fleet of vehicles and equipment at London Gateway, including four of Europe’s largest quay cranes, straddle carriers, and automatic stacking cranes, establishing a new global benchmark for low-carbon shipping fac

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Toyota To Invest $500 Million in Joby Aviation

Logistics Viewpoints

Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota; NYSE: TM) and Joby Aviation, Inc. (Joby; NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, announced that Toyota will invest an additional $500 million to support the certification and commercial production of Joby’s electric air taxi, with the aim of realizing the two companies’ shared vision of air mobility.

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High Density Parcel Locker Network

Logistics Business Magazine

At the recent Parcel + PostExpo Exhibition in Amsterdam Logistics Business spoke to Gary Winter, VP Global Strategic Initiatives at Parcel Pending by Quadient, about the boom in parcel locker networks in Europe. Logistics Business : With the parcel industry growing, how is Quadient differentiating itself from its competitors? Gary Winter: “Differentiating in the locker industry is quite challenging right now.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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What Supply Chain Managers Can Learn from Healthcare

Supply Chain Brain

The complexity of healthcare supply chains offers valuable lessons for other industries, particularly in risk management, compliance, and adaptability.

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How Warehouse Markings Can Enhance a Workplace

Supply Chain Brain

For warehouse management and operations to be effective, you need to look into how warehouse markings can enhance safety, drive efficiency, and keep you organized.

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Hexagon Agility to Integrate Specialty Fleet Services into FleetCare Operation

NGT News

Hexagon Agility, a subsidiary of Hexagon Composites, has acquired the assets of Specialty Fleet Services, a natural gas — compressed (CNG), liquefied (LNG) and renewable (RNG) — mobile service and inspection provider in the United States and Canada. Specialty Fleet Services, based in California, provides maintenance solutions for fleets to minimize truck downtime.

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Russian Oil Gets Flipped Between Tankers Near Spanish Exclave of Ceuta

Supply Chain Brain

The West has stepped up efforts to crack down on tankers transporting Russian oil.

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CARB Updates Low Carbon Fuel Standard, Expands Access to Cleaner Transportation

NGT News

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has approved updates to the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) that channel global, national and local private sector investment toward increasing cleaner fuel and transportation options for consumers, accelerating deployment of zero-emission infrastructure, and keeping the state on track to meet legislatively mandated air quality and climate targets.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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MSC’s Africa Global Logistics Sees $43 Million Spend in Namibia

Supply Chain Brain

Southern African ports have drawn investment interest due to the export of natural resources including critical minerals.

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Post-Election (Early) Analysis of Energy Transition, Sustainability Initiatives, and Trade

Logistics Viewpoints

A new administration has been selected after this week’s long-anticipated presidential election has come to an end. Now that the results are in, what does that mean for the many renewable energy and sustainability initiatives that have progressed over the past four years, including the Inflation Reduction Act? Obviously, we don’t really know the answer, but we do know the attitudes of the incoming administration regarding environmental legislation and the support of fossil fuels.

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Canada Port Lockouts Back Trudeau Government Into a Corner Again

Supply Chain Brain

The Montreal offer would have boosted average dockworker compensation to more than C$200,000 per year.