MTS Logistics
JUNE 17, 2024
Self-driving semi-trucks are on their way and heading to U.S. roads during 2024 despite job fears, lack of regulation, and public concerns. Test drives have been conducted in some states such as Texas, Florida, Arizona, and New Mexico due to the rarity of snow and ice weather. However, this was with a human driver behind the wheel monitoring the automated truck.
Freightos
JUNE 17, 2024
Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home Building Moats in AI: Buy vs. Build (AI Popup #1) In logistics tech, building a competitive moat is key for market leadership. In the first issue of our AI popup newsletter series, Matt Motsick, CEO of Rippey AI and a long-time logistics technology leader, explores buying or building AI models.
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Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 17, 2024
Tracking inventory solely within the four walls of a warehouse isn’t enough to stop shrinkage, says Eddie Misicka, vice president of product and solutions at OneRail.
WorkWave
JUNE 17, 2024
In the competitive world of pest control, generating leads is crucial for the success and growth of a pest control business. Leads are potential customers who have shown interest in your services and are likely to convert into paying clients. Without a steady stream of leads, a pest control company may struggle to stay afloat and grow its customer base.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 17, 2024
China is likely to respond to President Biden’s increases in tariffs on Chinese imports, including electric vehicles, in several ways.
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Loginext
JUNE 17, 2024
Yoga Day celebrates the time-honored practice that effectively reduces stress and enhances well-being. In parallel, LogiNext's delivery management software drives unparalleled efficiency and tranquility in business operations. Embrace yoga for mental clarity and LogiNext for assured business success. The post From Mats to Maps: The Yoga-Inspired Secret to Better Delivery Management appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.
TransAudit
JUNE 17, 2024
The Port of Baltimore, a crucial node in the U.S. and global trade networks, has resumed operations after an 11-week closure following a significant incident. This marks a pivotal moment in restoring the flow of commerce through one of the East Coast’s most vital ports. The Incident and Closure The unexpected closure began on March 26, when the container ship Dali lost power and collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing the bridge to collapse.
Overdrive Online
JUNE 17, 2024
A 30-plus year odyssey into U.S. trucking, now as owner-operators, is the story in brief of three of these four brothers, united not just by their last name but also CA-domicile difficulties with AB 5 that have dulled the Golden State to decidedly silver.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 17, 2024
Europe exported more than €2.5 billion ($2.7 billion) worth of pork into China in 2023, according to EU customs data.
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Shipping and Freight Resource
JUNE 17, 2024
Article that discusses the difference between Liner and Tramp Service. The post What is Liner and Tramp trades in shipping. appeared first on Shipping and Freight Resource.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 17, 2024
According to court documents, BNSF regularly ran 100-car trains carrying crude oil through the reservation between 2012 and 2021.
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 17, 2024
Locus Robotics, a leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for fulfillment warehouses, has announced that its valued customer, DHL Supply Chain reached the milestone of 500 million picks accomplished using Locus’ innovative LocusBot robots. This achievement underscores the transformative impact of Locus’ AMR technology on productivity and operational efficiency at an unprecedented scale.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 17, 2024
The new port will use AI systems will also analyze traffic data to plan ship movements and automate logistics.
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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.
NGT News
JUNE 17, 2024
Officials representing the city of Portland, Maine, have taken delivery of a Class 8 Mack LR Electric model — the state’s first refuse battery electric vehicle (BEV) — during an event in the city. “The city of Portland’s choice to purchase the Mack LR Electric refuse truck to help meet its sustainability goals speaks to […] The post Mack Delivers Maine’s First Electric Refuse Vehicle to Portland appeared first on NGT News.
Women in Trucking
JUNE 17, 2024
It is widely projected that the US Cold Chain industry will grow exponentially over the next 8 years. As the summer temperatures heat up across the country, it is important to look at both long-term and short-term goals.In the short-term most companies can’t really afford to have sudden malfunctions of equipment when the goods are in transit. These costs can impact you with driver downtime and equipment repair expense as well as goods spoilage and missing shipment deliverables.
NGT News
JUNE 17, 2024
EvGateway has launched a cutting-edge fleet solution designed to enhance the management of electric vehicle fleets. This innovative platform offers advanced features tailored to fleet operators, ensuring improved efficiency and cost savings. Key features include: EvGateway’s new fleet solution is poised to lead the transition to sustainable fleet operations by simplifying EV charging management and […] The post EvGateway Introduces Solution to Optimize EV Fleet Management appeared fi
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 17, 2024
Logistics is an important cornerstone of every industry, with statistics indicating that 2.7 million logistics roles accounted for an estimated 8.2% of total employment in the UK. With it being such a prominent factor of the economy in the country, it should be something that’s at the forefront of business minds. Wincanton , logistics partner and expert in the field, outlined that logistics within the construction industry alone has been criticised for being “poorly planned, uncoordinated, disru
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
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 17, 2024
Like it or not, s preadsheets are still the go-to planning software in the supply chain industry.
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 17, 2024
GAC Group, a leading provider of shipping, logistics and marine services in the Asia-Pacific market, has entered into an agreement with Quadrant Pacific to acquire its agency business, formerly its network partner in New Zealand. This acquisition marks a significant milestone in the company’s long-standing presence in the region. Since its establishment in 2008, GAC New Zealand has operated in partnership with Quadrant Pacific.
Penske Move Ahead
JUNE 17, 2024
Penske Truck Rental recently announced the relaunch of its newly revamped website at PenskeTruckRental.com for commercial truck rental customers. The redesigned reservation flow introduces a modern, intuitive design to enhance and speed up the customer experience, ensuring a seamless and efficient process for business users. Key features designed to improve user interaction and satisfaction include: Truck First Selection with Enhanced Menu : Commercial customers can now select their desired truc
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 17, 2024
Rudells Lagerinredningar, official distributor of AR Racking in Sweden, is proud to announce the successful completion of a key racking installation project for the new MM Sports warehouse in Gothenburg. This project has been efficiently and professionally carried out, meeting the very highest quality and safety standards. The warehouse, covering 7000 m², has been fully equipped with pallet racking, with a capacity for 7560 pallets.
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.
Penske Move Ahead
JUNE 17, 2024
Penske Truck Rental recently announced the relaunch of its newly revamped website at PenskeTruckRental.com for commercial truck rental customers. The redesigned reservation flow introduces a modern, intuitive design to enhance and speed up the customer experience, ensuring a seamless and efficient process for business users. Key features designed to improve user interaction and satisfaction include: Truck First Selection with Enhanced Menu : Commercial customers can now select their desired truc
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 17, 2024
Ardian, a private investment house, has announced it has entered exclusive negotiations to acquire a majority stake in Alstef Group, a leading provider of automated and robotic solutions for the airport, logistics and parcel sorting markets, alongside the Group’s management team and 260 employee shareholders. As part of this transaction, the founders (Pierre Marol and Jean-Luc Thomé) and Future French Champions, the joint venture between Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and Bpifrance, will
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 17, 2024
Baby Formula Shortages were widespread in 2022 There is an emerging school of thought that monopolies and oligopolies, which have been allowed to operate through lax antitrust enforcement, are incredibly harmful. Two new books, Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America’s Food Industry and The Everything War: Amazon’s Ruthless Quest to Own the World and Remake Corporate Power , make this argument.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 17, 2024
Details of the deal were released on June 14, with border agents getting a 14.8% wage increase over four years, retroactive to June 2022.
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