NGT News

JUNE 7, 2024

Rivian has introduced the second generation of its flagship vehicles. The new R1S SUV and R1T pickup trucks have been completely reengineered through hundreds of hardware improvements, performance upgrades, a fully redesigned software experience and updated in-house drive systems. “We continue to evolve our flagship R1 vehicles, offering quality and performance without compromise,” says R.J. […] The post Rivian’s New R1S, R1T Pickup Trucks Evolve appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

JUNE 7, 2024

Shippers are booking more due to fears of disruptions, driving price rises despite ample ship supply. Drewry's expert explains.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 7, 2024

Remember when I was supposed to go radioactive a few weeks ago? Well, it didn’t happen. I was burned by a supply chain issue (a story for another day). Take two is next week, so before I have to isolate myself for a few days, I’m going out for a bike ride today. I’m back. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 7, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 7, 2024

The World Bank added 57 new ports to the index this year, and South African harbors took up the last two spots with the Port of Ngqura coming in at 404th.

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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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MTS Logistics

JUNE 7, 2024

As trade has dramatically increased, the need to reduce emissions from burning fuel has become a leading global problem for the maritime shipping industry. Almost 70% of gases and particles emitted by the exhaust of ships occur within 400 kilometers of the coastline, causing air quality problems, which affects the local coast’s climate health from heavy shipping traffic.

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NGT News

JUNE 7, 2024

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued new vehicle fuel economy standards that will save Americans more than $23 billion in fuel costs while reducing pollution. This rule is in accordance with continuous energy security efforts that date back to the 1970s. In this final rule, fuel economy will increase […] The post NHTSA Issues New Vehicle Fuel Economy Standards appeared first on NGT News.

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Locus

JUNE 7, 2024

We are excited to announce that Locus has been mentioned as a Representative Vendor in the Gartner® Market Guide for Multicarrier Parcel Management Solutions, 2024 (MCPMS). Locus recently announced that ShipFlex , its MCPMS, has expanded its carrier network to more than 160 global carriers. Speaking on the development, Nishith Rastogi, Founder and CEO of Locus commented, “We are thrilled to be mentioned in the Market Guide.

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NGT News

JUNE 7, 2024

The sales of new zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty trucks in California in 2023 doubled from the prior year, now representing one out of every six new vehicles sold for services that include last-mile delivery, freight transportation and school buses, according to the California Air Resources Board (CARB). With 18,473 medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) […] The post One in Six Medium-, HD Vehicles Sold in California Produce Zero Emissions appeared first on NGT News.

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3PL Links

JUNE 7, 2024

Image source: Rawpixel | Top 5 Benefits of Efficient Supply Chain Management in 2024 The aim and ambition of any manager or business owner is to be organized. Businesses that are able to conduct their operations in a systematic way stand a far better chance of becoming successful in the competitive landscape. In this regard, having a ready and organized supply chain is crucial.

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NGT News

JUNE 7, 2024

Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS), the United Kingdom-based hydrogen fuel cell truck original equipment manufacturer (OEM), has signed a partnership agreement with Explore Plant & Transport Solutions to supply 30 HVS hydrogen electric tractor units to its fleet. Under the terms of the agreement, HVS will deliver 30 state-of-the-art hydrogen-powered fuel cell tractor units for Explore […] The post HVS Will Supply 30 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks to U.K.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 7, 2024

AI and IoT are redefining the future of supply chains and revolutionising logistics, writes Adrian Negoita (pictured below), CTO and Co-Founder of Dexory. In the warehousing industry, every detail matters and precision is paramount. Any business involved in the selling of physical goods needs efficient supply chain management. However, the dynamic nature of the business environment, currently characterised by geopolitical tensions, fierce competition, and increasing costs, has meant supply chain

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Trux

JUNE 7, 2024

Discover how our software optimizes material delivery logistics in construction, ensuring efficiency and compliance.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 7, 2024

For the fourth year running, the British International Freight Association (BIFA) will be centre stage in more ways than one at the forthcoming Multimodal Exhibition and Conference at Birmingham NEC. With 42 bespoke Logistics Services Provider Pods (Logpods), as well as BIFA’s own exhibition stand (2060), BIFA’s Forwarder Village will provide a networking marketplace for BIFA members and associate members to showcase the products and services they offer.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 7, 2024

Got pollen? Me too. While I have only recently developed allergies, they generally have not been to bad. Until this year, that is. Every morning, there is a thick blanket of pollen on my car, patio furniture, and everything else outside. The Boston area has been hit especially hard, as a thick layer of pollen has the sky looking a eerie yellow color.

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