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Scaling Your SMB Freight Brokerage with Sean Smith

The Logistics of Logistics

Sean Smith and Joe Lynch discuss scaling your SMB freight brokerage. Sean is VP of Product at Denim , a trusted freight factoring partner on a mission to advance the supply chain by accelerating the movement of money and data. Summary: Scaling Your SMB Freight Brokerage In this insightful podcast series, Joe Lynch and Sean Smith delve into the dynamic world of small and medium-sized (SMB) freight brokerage businesses.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 13 – 19)

Logistics Viewpoints

Robots are everywhere these days, but sometimes it still takes a little while for people to get used to them. Warehouse automation is one area where robots have become the norm, with autonomous bots roaming aisles, toting boxes, and getting closer to picking and packing individual items. We have also seen autonomous bots on our sidewalks, college campuses, and public ways, most notably those from Starship, delivering packages to homes and apartments around the world.

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Ukraine grain exports leap

Supply Chain and Logistics

The expired Russia-UN shipping deal has spurred Ukrainian grain exports by sea.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 19, 2024)

Talking Logistics

I found myself in an ambulance at mile 58 of last Saturday’s Breakthrough T1D Ride in Burlington, VT. I was involved in a crash. I was in a pace line and two riders ahead of me rubbed tires with the rider in front of him. He lost his balance and fell, causing the rider in. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 19, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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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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July 2024 Freight Market Update

Trinity Logistics

Stay up to date on the latest information on conditions impacting the freight market, curated by Trinity Logistics through our Freightwaves Sonar subscription. UP AND TO THE RIGHT For the past year, the general direction of the Outbound Tender Volume Index (OTVI) has been on an upward trajectory as seen in Figure 1.1. Figure 1.1 While it is not approaching the levels seen in 2021, the volume index is quickly approaching levels seen in 2022.

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Massive Microsoft outage hits diesel lanes, permitting systems

Overdrive Online

A massive outage of Microsoft and the Crowdstrike security platform snarled diesel availability and created permitting nightmares for truckers across the country on Friday.

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Worldwide Transportation Chaos After Widespread Software Crash

Supply Chain Brain

Many port operations were disrupted, and air freight was hit the hardest, with a recovery period of the complex air cargo network predicted to last days or weeks.

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California Will Become First State to Build Hydrogen Hub

NGT News

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and ARCHES have signed a landmark $12.6 billion agreement to build a clean, renewable Hydrogen Hub in California, including the up to $1.2 billion in federal funding that was announced in 2023, when California was selected as a national hub. ARCHES is the first of seven Hydrogen Hubs throughout […] The post California Will Become First State to Build Hydrogen Hub appeared first on NGT News.

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Elite Procurement Leaders to Convene at the Chief Procurement Officer Summit 2024 in Orlando

Supply Chain Brain

The highly anticipated Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) Summit 2024 will be held on November 7-8 at the prestigious Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort. This exclusive event gathers top procurement executives and thought leaders from around the globe to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in procurement.

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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for

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Digitalization Steps and AI Integration in the Ocean Shipping Industry

MTS Logistics

MSC, the world’s largest ocean shipping company which serving with a fleet of 830 vessel across 520 ports, will collaborate with NYSHEX to develop and improve ocean contracts, commercial staff management, and automatic alarms on upcoming milestones and booking/route patterns. Through this collaboration, NYSHEX will enhance commercial awareness and visibility in real-time vessel schedules for MSC, promoting efficiency and proactivity.

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A Multifaceted Career Having Mastered Multiple Trades: Stuti Mehrotra’s Success Story

Loginext

Join Stuti Mehrotra, Senior Technical Writer at LogiNext, as she shares her inspiring journey from a vibrant upbringing to a diverse and successful career, offering invaluable insights and advice. The post A Multifaceted Career Having Mastered Multiple Trades: Stuti Mehrotra’s Success Story appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Global IT Collapse Puts Cyber Firm CrowdStrike in Spotlight

Supply Chain Brain

The company pegged the incident to “a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts,” and said the outage wasn’t down to a cyberattack or security breach.

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Operations Expanded with Service Centre in Ingolstadt

Logistics Business Magazine

Tosca, a global supplier of reusable packaging solutions, has opened a new, state-of-the-art service centre in Ingolstadt, Germany. This downstream-focused facility, equipped with solar panels for sustainable energy usage and advanced technology capabilities, is designed to support Germany’s largest retailers with efficient, data-driven services. Solutions purpose-built to unlock value across the supply chain Tosca’s expert, custom-fit reusable packaging and pooling solutions unlock value and su

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How to Prepare for Proposed New Tariffs in 2025

The global trade landscape is shifting. If President Trump’s proposed tariffs come into effect, they will impact your logistics in significant ways. Our free guide provides essential insights for consumer brands and manufacturers. It is crucial to understand what these challenges mean for your logistics operations, and more importantly, how to prepare.

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Federal Government CNG Transit Bus Investments Exceed $105 Million

NGT News

The Transport Project (TTP) says that over $105 million has been awarded by the Biden administration to compressed natural gas (CNG) transit bus projects across the U.S. Another $238 million went to transit agencies for hydrogen bus and related infrastructure projects. This funding is part of a larger announcement made recently by the Federal Transit […] The post Federal Government CNG Transit Bus Investments Exceed $105 Million appeared first on NGT News.

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Canada Invests $76 Million to Help York Region Build E-Buses, Reach Net Zero

NGT News

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, alongside Wayne Emmerson, chairman and CEO of the Regional Municipality of York, declared a Canadian government investment of $76 million to help York Region build an electric bus fleet and reach net zero by 2050. Supported by this funding, York Region will get 180 zero-emission buses, 91 battery electric chargers […] The post Canada Invests $76 Million to Help York Region Build E-Buses, Reach Net Zero appeared first on NGT News.