Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

As many companies are developing their transportation budgets and strategies for the coming year, is your company going to be one that is proactive in driving change and continuous improvement in 2025, or will you take a “let’s wait and see what happens” approach? What strategies are leading companies deploying to decrease transportation costs and. Read more The post The Dangers of Doing Nothing in Transportation Management (Or Why You Should Focus on What You Can Control) appeared first on Talk

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Artificial intelligence is offering new and better ways of making supply chains more sustainable, by improving efficiency, enhancing decision-making, and increasing transparency in operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Dexory, the robotics and data intelligence company announced it has closed an $80 million Series B funding round. The round was led by DTCP, with participation from Latitude Ventures, Wave-X and Bootstrap Europe, along with existing investors Atomico, Lakestar, Capnamic and several angels from the logistics industry. As part of this investment, DTCP’s Michael Rager joins Dexory’s board of directors.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The demonstrations have also interrupted commercial activity in Maputo, and raised concerns about further delays to a $20 billion natural gas export project.

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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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Overdrive Online

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Brokers' repeated lapses in insurance/bonding and/or authority point the way forward for federal investigators in Operation Protect Your Load, which started last week, centered in 17 states.

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3PL Links

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Image source: Pexels | 7 Cost-Saving Tips Every Supply Chain Manager Should Know Managing costs effectively is crucial for success in the competitive supply chain world. With logistics, labor, and inventory costs on the rise, finding targeted ways to reduce expenses can have a significant impact on your bottom line. Here are seven proven strategies every supply chain manager should explore to streamline operations, boost efficiency, and drive profitability.

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WorkWave

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

As the world grapples with increasing urbanization and changing environmental conditions, the pest control industry is facing significant evolution. Pests, whether rodents, insects, or other nuisances, continue to pose challenges to public health, food safety, and property maintenance, prompting a need for effective management strategies. In 2025, the industry is expected to shift towards more sustainable practices and advanced technologies, shaping the way pest control services are delivered.

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MTS Logistics

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

2024 has so far been a year with many potential risks and unknowns. Some of the risks and unknowns noted at the beginning of the year were supply chain delays, inflation, geographical conflicts, elections (India, U.S., Indonesia, South Africa, and Mexico to name a few), protectionism and a potential U.S. East Coast port strike. Out of these, many still remain in place.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Fluker, PS Logistics' fourth acquisition this year, will operate under the name of Blair Logistics, a subsidiary of parent company PS Logistics.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The Panama Canal Authority recently moved to a long-term booking system for shipping slots, which has made it easier to forecast transit demand months in advance.

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I.C.E. Transport

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

For anyone importing goods into the US, there are two main types of companies providing services to help you bring them in: freight forwarders and customs brokers. Forwarders focus on the cargo transport, from origin to destination, whereas customs brokers focus on efficient, compliant clearance of your imports through customs. While there may be some overlap in duties, the roles of brokers and forwarders are more complementary.

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NGT News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Driivz, an Evolve e-mobility portfolio company of Vontier, has released the latest version of its smart electric vehicle charging and energy management software platform. The hardware-agnostic Driivz Platform V8 will enhance operations and reliability for large EV charging networks, while providing optimized energy management across every charging site.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Brokers and Carriers alike know that getting contract freight with shippers is where they can really create revenue and grow their business, but spot market freight is where the margins are made. But where is that spot freight? Using SONAR, users can pinpoint areas in the country where there may be a supply/demand problem and be proactive with this information.

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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

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Blink Charging Co. has reached a strategic passport hub data sharing and roaming agreement with ChargeHub. As part of the collaboration, Blink’s public electric vehicle chargers can now be visible to e-mobility service providers (eMSPs) and charge point operators (CPOs) connected to ChargeHub’s Passport roaming hub. Blink’s public EV chargers can now be activated by […] The post Blink, ChargeHub Team Up to Expand EV Roaming appeared first on NGT News.

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MercuryGate

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

For many in logistics and supply chain management, getting the win with finance for a new TMS is a challenge - unless you have the right playbook for success. The post Win Finance Approval for TMS: A Playbook for Logistics Teams appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

MacKinnon said that the ongoing stoppages at the Port of Montreal and in British Columbia have significantly impacted the country's supply chains.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

If you’re looking to design your own warehouse, you should start by considering these questions: Is your warehouse full of pallets sitting on the aisle instead of up in the racks? Do you need a bigger facility to cater for the forecast growth of your business over the medium to long term? Is your warehouse operation inefficient? Does your warehouse storage and layout design desperately need optimisation?

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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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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Today, Samsara , the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Cloud, unveiled its latest product innovations at its premier Go Beyond conference, London, designed to empower leaders with greater visibility across their operations and assets and gain deeper insights through AI. At the event, Samsara also announced a strategic partnership update with ACSS, further emphasising its commitment to driving technology innovation across the industry.

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NGT News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Electric vehicle manufacturer Mullen Automotive Inc. has listed its Class 1 EV cargo van, the Mullen ONE, for rental on the vehicle sharing marketplace Turo. Parasol Strategic Solutions, a Turo host based in Florida, has identified a need in its market for a versatile, compact cargo van. Through its experience in the vehicle sharing and […] The post Mullen Lists Class 1 EV Cargo Van for Rental appeared first on NGT News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Smart global robotic technologies supplier AWL aims to transform UK logistics with its ROSI and RODE solutions. These cutting-edge platforms, equipped with state-of-the-art AI and vision technology, are engineered to optimise warehouse operations across multiple industries. In the ever-evolving world of warehouse logistics, automation is becoming a key strategy for companies looking to stay competitive.

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NGT News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Global professional services company GHD has launched a strategic project with Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) to deliver analytical solutions for fleet decarbonization in alignment with Canada’s Greening Government Strategy. GHD will support NRCan in planning the transition of 40,000 Canadian federal fleet vehicles to zero-emission vehicles. The transition of the vehicles is supported through ZEVO […] The post GHD Initiates Project with NRCan to Support Canada’s Net-Zero Fleet Goals appe

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home November 12, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Zeldin said in an interview with Fox News following his pending appointment that he would prioritize efforts to "roll back regulations" that he sees impeding American businesses.

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