Thu.Aug 08, 2024

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Six Ways Supply Chain Leaders Use Transportation as a Competitive Weapon

Logistics Viewpoints

Mike Hane, Director, Product Marketing, TMS at Descartes Does your company view transportation as a competitive weapon? An enlightening new report indicates that this strategy corresponds to strong financial performance for shippers and logistics service providers (LSPs). Descartes’ 2024 Global Transportation Management Benchmark Survey shares responses from more than 630 companies, indicating there is a correlation between financial performance and the strategic importance senior management pla

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Carrier vetting gone wild: $300 service fee just to get paid?

Overdrive Online

After successfully completing a load, a carrier found the broker required them to sign up for a $300 vetting service owned by the same broker. Turns out it was a mistake -- and an instructive one at that, highlighting the value in broker-carrier trust.

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Roadrunner expands LTL services out of Seattle into Western Canada

Commercial Carrier Journal

Roadrunner is expanding its LTL service to Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and the surrounding areas of Canada.

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Masterfully airbrushed, reptilian '01 Peterbilit 379 transformed

Overdrive Online

What started with a simple hexagonal design on the truck, initially intended be more "old school" in custom approach, transformed into a fire-breathing work of art. See plenty views here of this dragon-themed '01 379, retired from the road since 2015.

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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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Podcast | The Road to Wellness: Addressing the Issue of Truck Driver Obesity

Supply Chain Brain

What can truck drivers do to embrace a healthier lifestyle?

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Watch: A Look at the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

Supply Chain Brain

Matthew Gardner, managing director of global consultancy Sustainserv, explains the new regulation that imposes a tax on carbon-intensive products being imported into the European Union.

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How nearshoring can benefit your trucking business

Truck News

There hasn’t been much to cheer about in Truckville lately. Twenty-seven consecutive months of declining freight rates can be a little deflating.

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Port of Ulsan Signs $17.6M Deal to Expand Green Fuel Storage

Supply Chain Brain

The port plans expand its storage capacity for liquified natural gas, and set up corridors to provide that fuel to other shipping hubs across South Korea.

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Market Continues to Favor Shippers: Uber Freight’s Q3 Market

Food Logistics

As excess capacity gradually exits and demand remains stagnant, expect a slow, supply-driven recovery in H2 at best.

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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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Transforming Fulfillment Operations With Software & Robotics

Supply Chain Brain

In the fast-evolving retail landscape, efficient fulfillment operations are critical to maintaining competitiveness and customer satisfaction. Join us for an insightful webinar where we explore the transformative power of advanced technologies in warehouse automation.

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The Importance of Analyzing Both Spot and Contract Rates

FreightWaves SONAR

From shipper clients, a common question is “If we move contract freight exclusively, why should spot prices matter to us?” To answer this, let’s define both terms. Both spot and contract freight are essential to the full truckload market, with shippers depending on factors such as volume density, geography and load characteristics.

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Hurricane Preparedness: Five Essential Steps for Facility Managers

Supply Chain Brain

Distribution facility leaders who plan ahead for hurricane season can mitigate the cost of damage, minimize disruption, and evenly distribute the workload of cleanup.

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New Lithium-ion Forklifts Power Efficiency

Logistics Business Magazine

Yale Lift Truck Technologies has announced the expansion of its UX series of lift trucks with the addition of new lithium-ion power options. The new counterbalance forklifts, available in the four-wheel ERP15-35UXL series and the three-wheel ERP16-20UXTL series, strike the ideal balance between efficiency and cost-effectiveness, helping outsmart everyday challenges.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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P2G Advantage: Maximize Warehouse Productivity & Flexibility

Supply Chain Brain

The demand for flexible, scalable solutions that create efficiency and productivity in your warehouse has never been more critical.

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Smoothing the Curve for Peak Ecommerce Performance

Logistics Business Magazine

Ecommerce fulfilment is prone to frequent and often dramatic spikes in demand, and this causes retailers significant challenges in the packing area. How can businesses smooth the curve and cope with these peaks when labour resources are so scarce? Jo Bradley (pictured below), Business Development Manager, Sparck Technologies, comments. Peak periods stress-test the whole fulfilment and delivery process and nowhere is this more acutely felt than in the packing area.

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The Importance of Analyzing Both Spot and Contract Rates

FreightWaves SONAR

From shipper clients, a common question is “If we move contract freight exclusively, why should spot prices matter to us?” To answer this, let’s define both terms. Both spot and contract freight are essential to the full truckload market, with shippers depending on factors such as volume density, geography and load characteristics.

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Körber Supply Chain Software Acquires MercuryGate

Logistics Business Magazine

Körber Supply Chain Software, a joint venture between Körber AG and KKR, and leader in end-to-end supply chain software solutions, signed a binding agreement to acquire MercuryGate International Inc., a leading provider of transportation management systems (TMS). MercuryGate is known for its strong capabilities in multimodal optimization and execution, as well as its expertise and capabilities in driving rapid implementation and time to value.

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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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Eco Auto Extends Its East Coast Reach for EV Fleets

NGT News

Electric vehicle manufacturer Mullen Automotive Inc.’s Boston-area dealer Eco Auto will expand to cover national fleet opportunities in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont to meet the demand for commercial EVs and support the company’s full line of commercial EVs in these regions. Eco’s expansion includes the purchase of 180 vehicles over […] The post Eco Auto Extends Its East Coast Reach for EV Fleets appeared first on NGT News.

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U.S. Battery Manufacturers Form Coalition to Boost Domestic Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

The group's goal is to lobby Congress and the White House to boost tax credits for U.S. suppliers manufacturing battery materials and components.

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Omni Port Eliminates Electric Vehicle Charging Connector Confusion

NGT News

ChargePoint, a provider of networked charging solutions for electric vehicles, has introduced ChargePoint Omni Port, an EV connector solution that ensures any EV can charge in any parking space, regardless of its connector type, and without an additional cable. Omni Port eliminates the hassle of carrying an adapter for drivers, negates dedicating parking spaces exclusively […] The post Omni Port Eliminates Electric Vehicle Charging Connector Confusion appeared first on NGT News.

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Emissions reduction strategies must be well thought out, realistic

Truck News

We live in a society of tweets and platitudes.

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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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UL Solutions Opens Advanced Battery Testing Laboratory in Michigan

NGT News

Applied safety science leader UL Solutions Inc. officially opened its North America Advanced Battery Laboratory in Auburn Hills, Michigan, one of the most extensive electric and hybrid vehicle and industrial battery testing laboratories in the U.S. The new facility is UL’s largest laboratory investment to date and part of a commitment to help battery manufacturers […] The post UL Solutions Opens Advanced Battery Testing Laboratory in Michigan appeared first on NGT News.

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Locus for Retail: Seamless On-ground Visibility for Dispatch Managers

Locus

Visibility is key to success in any business. Imagine if dispatch managers are not aware of what’s happening on-ground on their own floor! They have to manually contact resources to get updates on everything, which is pain that increases with scale. According to research, only 6% of companies across the globe report full supply chain visibility. That’s a concerning number.

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New Cranes at Manila Container Terminal Fully Operational

Logistics Business Magazine

Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), the Philippines’ premiere gateway for foreign trade, has completed the commissioning of its three new quay cranes. This latest development underscores MICT’s commitment to providing the highest levels of port services and boosts the terminal’s capacity to handle the increasing demands of modern container shipping.

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Ten Mercedes-Benz Electric Buses Expand Germany-Based HEAG Mobilo’s Fleet

NGT News

With the recent delivery of 10 electric buses from the manufacturer Mercedes-Benz, the share of electric buses in the fleet of Darmstadt, Germany-based mobility service provider HEAG Mobilo has risen to around 65%. With a total of 49 electrically powered buses, HEAG Mobilo will save over 1 million liters of diesel fuel and about 2,850 […] The post Ten Mercedes-Benz Electric Buses Expand Germany-Based HEAG Mobilo’s Fleet appeared first on NGT News.

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Brace for Impact. Unpredictable Tariff Disruptions Are Here––Your Playbook

Tariffs will have a major impact on your supply chain, margins, and operations. Drawing on our work with global companies across manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, software, technology, financial services, and a range of service industries, we outline the key strategic and tactical actions companies are taking to navigate this period of heightened uncertainty.

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U.S. to Call for Limits on Chinese Vehicle Software Over Data Security Concerns

Supply Chain Brain

Biden administration officials reportedly plan to propose limits on U.S. sales of Chinese vehicle software as soon as August.

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Canada Rail Union, Railways Agree to Restart Labor Negotiations

Supply Chain Brain

Labor Minister Steven MacKinnon met with railways and the union on August 5 to "discuss the government's expectations in their collective bargaining negotiations.