Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

UPS dominated business and trade headlines for a day in late January when the world’s largest package delivery company announced plans to cut 12,000 full- and part-time management jobs as part of a new initiative called “Fit to Serve.” What stood out even more was the “subhead” of UPS’ announcement. As reported by The Wall Street Journal , “Those jobs weren’t likely to return even when business picks up,” UPS said, adding that the reductions are part of what would be “ new ways of working.

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Overdrive Online

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The truck, while not part of the numbered "Classic 359" series, "still made the Classic cut" as an "extension truck," according to Gerald Mock, who helped rebuild this one.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Rising shipping costs, cumbersome processes and the growing demand for seamless service highlight the urgency for businesses to rethink their approach to last-mile delivery.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Ancora Advisors (some info here), an activist hedge fund with over 300 high-wealth customers, is suggesting 7 new board members for the Class I rail Norfolk Southern (NS).

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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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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

BIMCO said that, so far in February, the number of ships transiting through the Gulf of Aden and the Suez Canal is 50% and 37% lower than last year respectively.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

As much as we’d like to think that ecommerce is taking over the world, it still only accounts for around 21% of retail sales according to a 2023 Digital Commerce 360 analysis of U.S. Department of Commerce figures. At the risk of stating the obvious, this means that 78.6% of retail sales are still happening in brick-and-mortar stores. The truth is, brick-and-mortar stores will always have some advantages, as will online stores.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The one-two punch of geopolitical tensions and climate anomalies has put unprecedented pressure on global food supply chains.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

IVECO, the brand of Iveco Group that designs, manufactures and markets light-, medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, has received an order for the supply of 178 S-Way compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks to the Post & Parcel Germany division of DHL. This order will expand DHL’s sustainable fleet, furthering its commitment to reducing carbon footprint […] The post IVECO Receives Order for 178 S-Way CNG Trucks from DHL’s German Division appeared first on NGT News.

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Freightquote

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Find out how Fulfilled with Love was able to streamline their small business shipping with Freightquote, saving time and money—and how you can, too.

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West Coast and California Logistics

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Economic uncertainty, sustainability initiatives, and a crowded consumer marketplace are just a few of the challenges facing apparel manufacturers at the moment. To mitigate these challenges, apparel brands are increasingly reliant on nimble, flexible 3PL providers that specialize in apparel logistics. Ideally, these partners are not only equipped with the resources and capabilities to execute efficient distribution operations but also possess the agility to adapt to real-time changes.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

AIT says the acquisition of European-based marine spare parts logistics specialist with more than 600 teammates in 11 countries is its most significant to date.

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Linxup

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

With 360 visibility, fleet-based enterprises can protect their fleet and their workers, proactively reduce the likelihood of accidents, optimize delivery routes and equipment usage, and establish highly efficient maintenance, inspection, and operation workflows that save time, money, and headaches.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Three months removed from a five-week-long strike at Mack Trucks, the United Auto Workers union is looking for a new contract with the maker of Freightliner and Western Star trucks.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Supply chain leaders looking to enhance operations with artificial intelligence need to start small with large language models, says Dave Evans, chief executive officer of Fictiv.

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Bulk Connection

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The kosher tank wash process is a specific cleaning procedure used to ensure that transportation and storage tanks comply with kosher dietary laws. This is especially important in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries, where tanks might be used to transport or store products that must meet kosher certification standards. The process involves several key steps to ensure that the tanks are free from any non-kosher residues and are suitable for holding kosher products.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

A new report card on forced labor in apparel supply chains gives brands and manufacturers mostly failing grades in their efforts to put a stop to it.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Technology Brings A New Dawn for Drayage Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - February 29, 2024 Tom Gresham | Inbound Logistics February 2024 The drayage industry has begun to come out of the shadows. Long “an uncelebrated hero,” according to Dana Ricksecker, general manager of drayage and intermodal for Florida-based BlueGrace Logistics , drayage’s place as “a cornerstone of the modern logistics landscape

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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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Trinity Logistics

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

After several record setting years, 2023 saw shifts to the freight market. How did the 2023 freight market affect shipper and carrier businesses? Did other businesses have the same struggles as yours? Are they expecting to face similar difficulties in 2024? How are their partner relationships? Trinity Logistics wanted to get answers to these questions for you, so we asked a random sample of our shipper and carrier relationships to gauge the effect 2023 had on their business and what their expect

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Webinars Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search Adam White - February 29, 2024 LinkedIn Live Webinar On-Demand: Transportation Cost: The impacts & how to gain visibility to the right data What’s the Topic? Transportation costs are a critical aspect of supply chain management, impacting businesses of all sizes and industries.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

It’s building season. Housing starts are calling for lumber kits, industrial purchasers are ordering products for their projects, and construction companies are planning their moves and strategies for the year. Shippers often manage transportation for these projects with historical data, bids from trusted carriers and a lot of guesswork. That’s getting ready to change.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Biden has made his administration’s infrastructure investments a focus of his message on the economy.

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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Motiv Power Systems, an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of medium-duty electric trucks and buses, says its electric shuttle bus built in partnership with Turtle Top and Davey Coach has successfully completed the Federal Transit Authority (FTA) Bus Test Program in Altoona, Pennsylvania. This shuttle bus performed well across all categories and received an overall score […] The post Motiv Electric Shuttle Bus Completes FTA Testing Program with Record Score appeared first on NGT News.

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Truck News

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Everyone involved in the transportation sector has dealt with numbered companies.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Capstone Engineered Solutions Corporation (CESC), a provider of standalone power solutions, has established a partnership with Cyclum Renewable Truck Stops, a provider of sustainable infrastructure for the transportation industry. Under this agreement, CESC will collaborate exclusively with Cyclum to integrate renewable microgrids and electric vehicle charging stations with advanced controls systems into its truck stop […] The post CESC, Cyclum Partner to Transform Truck Stop Network Infra

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LabelMaster

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Lithium batteries power our lives—from smartphones and power tools to hoverboards and e-bikes. But their potential fire risk is so significant that airlines don’t even allow them in checked bags. The lithium battery chain is now expected to grow by more than 30 percent annually for the remainder of the decade, with a market size. The post With the growing proliferation of lithium batteries, here’s how we’ve got safe shipping covered appeared first on Labelmaster Blog.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Shelley Simpson is taking the CEO mantle from John Roberts, who will assume the role of executive chairman of the Board.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Xos Inc., a provider of medium-duty electric vehicles, charging infrastructure and fleet management software, has received a purchase order from Mission Linen Supply for its 100% battery electric 22-foot step vans. Founded in 1930, Mission Linen Supply is a commercial laundry company that services the healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets, among others.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The approval is conditional upon full compliance with the commitments to divest some sea freight forwarding operations in Martinique, Guadeloupe, and French Guiana.

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