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What is a Carnet?

MTS Logistics

A carnet is an international customs document that allows the temporary importation of goods for commercial purposes to and from a country without having to pay duties or value-added taxes on the goods. Often referred to as a “customs carnet,” it simplifies the process for traveling goods, especially for items like commercial samples, professional equipment, or exhibition materials.

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Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q3 2024)

Talking Logistics

There’s a chill in the morning air, the leaves are turning, and the sun is setting earlier each day. Yes, we are well into Q4, that magical time when supply chain and logistics executives have to balance the demands of the upcoming holiday season with planning and budgeting for the year ahead. Add in the. Read more The post Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q3 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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At St. Luke’s, Supply Chain Excellence Depends Upon Doctor Involvement

Logistics Viewpoints

President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law in 2010. The new law meant that the way medical systems operated had to change. Expanded health insurance coverage led to increases in the demand for care. The ACA led to a move away from fee-based services and toward compulsory value-based payment initiatives. This lowered hospitals’ margins and created an impetus for hospital chains to begin to tackle costs, but to do so in a manner that did not compromise patient outcomes.

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Women in Supply Chain Award Paves Way for Future Female Logistics Leaders

Food Logistics

These women are doing remarkable things for their communities, organizations and teams and are paving the way for future young female leaders to be a part of an industry that’s making a difference. Thank you to this year's sponsors.

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Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes

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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Enhancing Brand Trust Through Last Mile Innovations: A Look at Veho and J.B. Hunt Final Mile Services and Disproving the Myth that a Brand Must Own Their Own Network.

10xLogistics

The last mile of delivery is the most crucial part of the supply chain, as it directly impacts customer satisfaction and brand perception. It's the part that directly connects with the customer, and it can either make or break the promise a brand makes. I've been following Veho , a company that's really changing the game in last mile delivery, and I have to say, I'm excited about the difference they're making.

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Happening Now: Retail Sales Rise in September

West Coast and California Logistics

According to Transport Topics , U.S. retail sales rose 0.4% in September from the previous month, marking the third consecutive increase. The retail sales data, released by the Commerce Department on October 17, are not adjusted for inflation, though overall prices of goods slightly decreased during the month.

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Brokers' Carrier411 FreightGuards 'blackballing motor carriers on hearsay': OOIDA

Overdrive Online

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association calls for giving carriers a voice on the Carrier411 legacy "carrier vetting" platform, after that company made changes to its consequential FreightGuard reporting system for brokers earlier this month.

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Boeing Proposes 35% Wage Hike in New Bid to End Lengthy Strike

Supply Chain Brain

A tentative deal between Boeing and the union doesn’t guarantee that workers will also fall in line.

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Paired Power Installs Two PairTree Solar EV Chargers at Santa Clara University

NGT News

Paired Power and Santa Clara University (SCU) have partnered to provide direct clean energy for the first time to the California university’s fleet of maintenance and other electric vehicles. A solar and microgrid EV charger manufacturer, Paired Power installed two PairTree solar EV chargers at SCU’s facilities yard. Unlike typical EV chargers that are powered […] The post Paired Power Installs Two PairTree Solar EV Chargers at Santa Clara University appeared first on NGT News.

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How To Set Up Innovation So That It Aligns With And Enables Corporate Strategy

Speaker: Paul Heller

Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro

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USPS Proposes End to Dual Shipping Label Policy

Supply Chain Brain

Private shippers will typically use dual labels to identify both the USPS and a private mail carrier as possible delivery agents for a parcel.

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Top Features to Look for in Supply Chain Visibility Software

Loginext

Learn about the top features of supply chain visibility software, including real-time tracking, predictive analytics, and IoT integration, to improve logistics transparency and operational efficiency. The post Top Features to Look for in Supply Chain Visibility Software appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Smaller-Sized Companies Employ More Female Drivers: Study

Food Logistics

The 2024-25 WIT Index released by Women In Trucking Association (WIT) found a substantial number of women in influential leadership roles.

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How Autonomous Delivery Vehicles are Redefining Last Mile Delivery

Loginext

Autonomous delivery vehicles are revolutionizing last mile logistics by cutting costs, enhancing efficiency, and reducing environmental impact. Learn how these innovations are driving the future of delivery. The post How Autonomous Delivery Vehicles are Redefining Last Mile Delivery appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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The Essential Role of Gripper Technology in Optimizing Pick-and-Place Robotics

Heico Sandee, Founder & CEO of Smart Robotics, emphasizes the critical role of gripper technology in optimizing pick-and-place robotics. He discusses how tailored grippers enhance precision, speed, and reliability, driving efficiency in warehouses.

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Watch: How Supply Chain Bottlenecks Are Jeopardizing Europe’s Net-Zero Targets

Supply Chain Brain

Stefan Benett, managing director with Inverto, discusses the challenges of obtaining sufficient production capacity and raw materials to keep Europe’s energy sector on track to achieve “net-zero” emissions targets.

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Stagecoach Launches Fleet of 12 Electric Midibuses to Serve Ayrshire, Scotland

NGT News

Stagecoach West Scotland has unveiled its fleet of 12 electric midibuses, which will add to the all-electric Ayrshire bus routes this autumn. The 5-million-pound investment sees the introduction of a dozen Enviro100EV electric midibuses for East, South and North Ayrshire, Scotland, boosting the total Stagecoach electric bus fleet across Ayrshire to 60 vehicles.

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Yobe Launches Next-Generation Voice Extraction Solution For Enterprises

Supply Chain Brain

The system even captures emotional cues like frustration or satisfaction, helping businesses gain deeper insights into customer sentiment, improve operational efficiency and deliver enhanced user experience.

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$2 million Peterbilt 389, with a special mission to support vets

Overdrive Online

In this week's Overdrive Radio, the expert singing voice of Marine vet and singer-songwriter Sal Gonzalez warms up and brings to fruition Rush Truck Centers' special celebration benefiting Wounded Warrior Project, others with last 389 sweepstakes.

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10 Practical Steps To Reduce Scope 3 Emissions

Scope 3 emissions – which account for 70 – 80% of an organization’s emissions – are complex and multifaceted. They form the bulk of an organization’s environmental impact. It’s no surprise that enterprises still struggle to track and manage these emissions. '10 Practical Steps to Reduce Scope 3 Emissions' guides you through the essential phases of identifying, analyzing, and mitigating these emissions.

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Value Chain Traceability: A Major Challenge for the Sustainable Fashion Industry

Supply Chain Brain

Technology is already playing a key role in enabling fashion brands to make huge strides in tracking their supply chains and positioning themselves at the forefront of sustainable development.

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Maersk Opens Advanced Fulfillment Center for Levi Strauss

Logistics Business Magazine

In a strategic move to enhance its logistics and distribution capabilities, Levi Strauss & Co. has partnered with Maersk to open a omnichannel fulfillment center in Groveport, Ohio with state-of-the-art 1.2-million-square-foot. This facility, which started operations in August, is designed to streamline Levi’s supply chain across its wholesale, retail, and e-commerce channels, allowing the iconic apparel company to increase speed, efficiency, and on-time performance.

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Case Study: An NGO Helps Multinationals to Tackle Modern-Day Slavery with AI

Supply Chain Brain

With the help of a market-leading AI platform, companies can help to bring about a safer and just future for workers around the globe and their organizations to succeed.

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Cathay Cargo use New Technology to Transport Giant Panda

Logistics Business Magazine

Cathay Cargo , a global provider of air freight services, successfully utilized Descartes Systems Group’s Bluetooth® Low Energy air cargo tracking solution for real-time monitoring of the condition and location of Giant Pandas An An and Ke Ke during their safe journey from Chengdu, China to Hong Kong. The pandas arrived at Hong Kong International Airport on September 26, 2024.

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EROAD’s Guide to Running a Sustainable Trucking Business

Over the last three decades, emissions from new trucks have been reduced by more than 98 percent. In fact, it would take 60 of today’s trucks to generate the same level of emissions from a single truck in 1988. Despite these impressive improvements, many trucking businesses continue to seek methods to achieve sustainability goals in a viable, measurable way.

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Maersk Raises Guidance Again as Red Sea Attacks Boost Rates

Supply Chain Brain

Maersk had already raised its 2024 profit forecast in May, June and August, as the Red Sea conflict was having a larger than previously expected impact.

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New Flyer Receives Its Largest Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Electric Bus Order

NGT News

New Flyer of America Inc., a subsidiary of bus and coach manufacturer NFI Group Inc., has received a new firm order for 108 zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell-electric Xcelsior CHARGE FC 40-foot transit buses from San Mateo County Transit (SamTrans), marking the largest single fuel cell bus order in New Flyer’s history. The contract for 108 […] The post New Flyer Receives Its Largest Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Electric Bus Order appeared first on NGT News.

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Fleetio, Razor Tracking Partner on Fleet Management Platform

Supply Chain Brain

The cloud- and mobile-based system automates maintenance management for fleets, by taking in recall alerts, tracking fuel use, and logging vehicle inspections.