The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 24, 2024

Keith Peterson and Joe Lynch discuss simplifying the complex: NMFC to undergo major changes in 2025. Keith is the Director of Operations at The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) , a nonprofit membership organization that represents the interests of less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers. Summary: Simplifying the Complex: NMFC to Undergo Major Changes in 2025 In this new podcast interview, join Joe Lynch and industry expert Keith Peterson as they delve into the nuances of Less Than T

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 24, 2024

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) refers to process automation that combines process steps with decision models or business rules with little to no human oversight. It is typically applied to high-volume transactional processes with limited variation and clearly outlined business rules or decision models. Today’s article is the fifth part in a series featuring surveys from APQC on supply chain topics including ESG in supply chain , environmental sustainability , last mile , digital transform

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 24, 2024

Keith Peterson and Joe Lynch discuss LTL innovation: how NMFTA is building a better future. Keith is the Director of Operations at The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) , a nonprofit membership organization that represents the interests of less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers. Summary: LTL Innovation: How NMFTA is Building a Better Future In this new podcast interview, join Joe Lynch and industry expert Keith Peterson as they delve into the nuances of Less Than Truckload (LTL) shi

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Talking Logistics

JULY 24, 2024

There are no shortages of startups in the supply chain and logistics industry, but there is none bigger than Google at the moment. I wrote that back in March 2022 in a post titled, “Google Making Inroads Into Supply Chain And Logistics.” Here’s more of what I wrote at the time: The company is placing. Read more The post Google Keeps Expanding in Logistics Industry appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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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

Optimal Sourcing

Freightos

JULY 24, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home Red Sea Crisis and Early Peak Season Surge Disrupt Global Supply Chains for some SMBs Judah Levine July 24, 2024 Since early May, supply chains have faced significant disruptions due to congestion caused by Red Sea diversions and an early start to ocean freight’s peak season.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 24, 2024

The Glovis Sun — carrying a couple thousand cars as its cargo — had recently traveled around Southern Africa, before arriving at the Port of Zeebrugge on July 18.

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NGT News

JULY 24, 2024

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has broken ground on a renewable natural gas (RNG) production facility at South Fork Dairy in Dimmitt, Texas. Home to a 16,000-cow herd, the facility will produce RNG, an ultra-clean transportation fuel that is made from organic waste and receives a negative carbon-intensity score. Construction of the digesters and processing plant […] The post Clean Energy Fuels Breaks Ground on RNG Facility at South Fork Dairy in Texas appeared first on NGT News.

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MTS Logistics

JULY 24, 2024

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) recently reached another key milestone, extending its advantage over competitors. The achievement comes on the heels of a hot shipping market, particularly for secondhand and charters. MSC has surged past the six million TEU milestone with its latest figures. According to the most recent Alphaliner Top 100 league table, MSC has surpassed the six million TEU milestone.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 24, 2024

Mounting regulatory demands, customer expectations, and corporate sustainability targets have combined to create a swirling vortex in which fleet managers are under pressure to decarbonize their vehicles,

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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

Strategy

Loginext

JULY 24, 2024

Uncover the hidden costs draining your fleet budget and learn how fleet management software can help save on fuel, maintenance, compliance, routes, and asset utilization. The post 5 Hidden Costs Draining Your Fleet Budget (and How Software Can Fix Them) appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 24, 2024

AI & ML technology integrations provide broad advantages for supply chain management.

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NGT News

JULY 24, 2024

Nuvve Holding Corp., a green energy technology company that provides a commercial vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology platform, has broken ground on a new energy project in Fresno, California, to improve air quality, reduce operational cost and supply additional electricity to the grid during peak hours. The Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (EOC) awarded Nuvve $16 million to […] The post Nuvve Receives $16 Million from Fresno Commission for Electrification Project appeared first on NG

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 24, 2024

FedEx will be using Mercedes-Benz Trucks' eActros 300 tractor for linehaul operations at the company's Parkhouse station in Stoke on Trent.

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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.

Optimization Software

NGT News

JULY 24, 2024

Sixteen retail service stations throughout Minnesota have received grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) to increase access to and sales of motor fuel blends containing at least 15% ethanol. Through the Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Biofuels Infrastructure Grant program, the 16 stations were awarded a total of over $3 million […] The post Minnesota Awards Over $3M to 16 Retailers to Increase Biofuels Access appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 24, 2024

Workers at the hub walked out on July 22, days after Amazon's Prime Day event that brought in $14.2 billion in sales.

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NGT News

JULY 24, 2024

Sunrun, a provider of clean energy as a subscription service, is now operating the nation’s first vehicle-to-home power plant using a small group of customer-owned bidirectional electric vehicles. In partnership with Maryland’s largest utility, Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE), a subsidiary of Exelon Corporation, the regulator-approved initiative uses all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning trucks to […] The post Sunrun Introduces Vehicle-to-Home Grid Support Via F-150 Lightning Trucks a

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 24, 2024

Last year, the waterway saw a record 36 million tons of cargo pass through, of which more than half was super-chilled liquefied natural gas.

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Advertiser: GEP

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Supply Chains

NGT News

JULY 24, 2024

Allison Transmission has partnered with Cummins to test and validate the new Cummins X15N 15-liter natural gas engine paired with the Allison 4000 Series fully automatic transmission. Sandman, a bulk cement hauling fleet based in San Jose, California, has successfully completed over 50,000 miles of vehicle testing in the field and reports significant improvements in […] The post Allison, Cummins Successfully Test X15N Engine, 4000 Series Transmission Pairing appeared first on NGT News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 24, 2024

When it comes to attracting new clients, most transport, warehousing and logistics companies in the UK have many more opportunities to raise their profile then they might imagine. That’s according to industry specialists, Full Mix Marketing, who deliver marketing for a number of growing logistics companies. “Like many established industries, firms in logistics can feel there aren’t many ways to set themselves apart.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 24, 2024

Over the last four to five years, we have experienced disrupted logistics — broadly defined here as the interruption or complete breakdown of the supply chain functions at one or multiple levels, writes Buddharatn Ratawal Buddharatn Ratawal, Senior Manager for Strategic Business Development for the DELMIA brand at Dassault Systèmes. Going back 14 years ago, the logistics industry dramatically reduced capital expenditure in 2008 when the great recession hit.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 24, 2024

Asyad Group, Oman’s end-to-end global logistics provider, has acquired Skybridge Freight Solutions (SFS), a leading global freight forwarding company. The landmark acquisition is the group’s first international acquisition in core logistics activities and marks a strategic move to significantly expand Asyad’s footprint through active operations in key trade hubs and the major economies of China, India, the USA and the GCC, supported by unhindered access to SFS’ well-established, dynamic ne

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Sabine Vromans, Product Director at Smart Robotics, discusses the hidden barriers to integrating robotics with WMS. She highlights market fragmentation, integration concerns, and the need for strategic solutions to unlock automation's full potential.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 24, 2024

Harworth Group plc, a leading regenerator of land and property for sustainable development and investment, has secured a resolution to grant outline planning consent from Amber Valley Borough Council for the development of c1.5 million sq. ft. of Grade A Industrial & Logistics space and up to 300 new homes at its Cinderhill development in Derbyshire.

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