Canada Port Disruption Sparks Fear of Wider Trade Snarls
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
A leading business group called for government intervention to prevent costly economic damage.
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Third Wave Automation Raises $27 Million in Series C Funding Led by Toyota’s Woven Capital
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Third Wave Automation, a provider of autonomous high-reach forklifts, has closed a $27 million Series C funding round led by Woven Capital, Toyota’s growth investment arm. The round also included returning investors Innovation Endeavors, Norwest Venture Partners, and Qualcomm Ventures, bringing Third Wave’s total funding to $97 million. This capital will help scale the company’s Shared Autonomy Platform and expand manufacturing for its TWA Reach forklifts, which integrate AI-driven autonomy with
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Year-End Message from Marc and Stephen: A Vision of Precision and Transformation
Dedola Global Logistics
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Year-End Message from Marc and Stephen: A Vision of Precision and Transformation Dear Valued Clients, As we approach the end of 2024, we’re grateful for your trust and support during this transformative year for Dedola Global Logistics (DGL). We’re excited to share how the innovations and investments made this year lay a strong foundation for 2025 and beyond—where precision, technology, and our talented team come together to better serve you.
Supply Chain AI: 25 Current Use Cases (and a Handful of Future Ones)
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
When it came out, ChatGPT seemed like magic. It has led supply chain vendors to discuss how they currently use artificial intelligence. Further, virtually every supplier of supply chain solutions is eager to explain the ongoing investments they are making in artificial intelligence. Any device that can perceive its environment and can take actions that maximize its chance of success at some goal is engaged in some form of artificial intelligence.
Rethinking warehouse work culture: Can automation create better workplaces?
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.
Everything You Need to Know About DIM Weight
Ship Monk
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Given that we’re about to enter peak shopping season (a.k.a. peak shipping season), we decided it’s time for a refresher on dimensional (DIM) weight, how to calculate it, and what you can do to avoid it. How Shipping Costs are Calculated All major carriers including USPS, FedEx, UPS and DHL use the same four factors to calculate shipping costs: package weight, dimensions, the distance it’s traveling, and how fast it needs to get there.
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Yoshi Mobility Agrees to Sell Its Fleet Fueling Operation to EZFill Holdings
NGT News
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Yoshi Mobility has decided to spin off its fuel division as part of its renewed commitment to sustainability and an electric future. The company has entered into a letter of intent agreeing to sell its fleet fueling operation to EZFill Holdings. Originally founded as a direct-to-consumer, mobile fueling business, Yoshi Mobility has expanded and evolved […] The post Yoshi Mobility Agrees to Sell Its Fleet Fueling Operation to EZFill Holdings appeared first on NGT News.
Trials and tribulations, and the steady hands, of Zimmerman Ag
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NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Overdrive's October Truckers of the Month, owners Daryl and Nelson Zimmerman, combine DIY maintenance prowess with a true love of the trucking business to serve agricultural-support businesses and farmers in and around Belgrade, Minn.
VinFast, Mexican Drivers’ Union to Collaborate on Electric Vehicle Transition
NGT News
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
VinFast and the Durango Drivers’ Union in Mexico signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the green transition of public transport, including the potential purchase of 3,000 VF 5 electric cars and 300 electric buses by the union for operation in Mexico. Under the agreement, both parties will negotiate the sale of VF […] The post VinFast, Mexican Drivers’ Union to Collaborate on Electric Vehicle Transition appeared first on NGT News.
Resilience, Grit, and the Importance of Allies for Women in Construction
Women in Trucking
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The aggregates and construction industry is known for its challenging and demanding nature. Whether operating equipment, driving trucks, or working in administrative roles, individuals in this industry face physical and mental challenges. Despite its tough reputation, women are integrated into all aspects of the industry at Pennsy Supply.
Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs
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Discover strategies to optimize load building and achieve significant transportation cost savings. Plus, learn how load optimization can help reduce CO 2 emissions and align with climate regulations and consumer expectations. Finally, discover best practices for sustainable load optimization.
Ballard Will Supply 200 Fuel Cell Engines to New Flyer
NGT News
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Ballard Power Systems has received a purchase order to supply 200 fuel cell engines to New Flyer, a subsidiary of bus and coach manufacturer NFI Group Inc. The order of 200 fuel cell engines, representing a total of approximately 20 MW of power, is the second purchase order under the long-term supply agreement announced in […] The post Ballard Will Supply 200 Fuel Cell Engines to New Flyer appeared first on NGT News.
Research Highlights Untapped Potential of AI to Boost Fleet Safety
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Delegate research conducted by Netradyne at the Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit has revealed the untapped potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to boost fleet safety for greater precision and profitability in supply chain logistics and transportation. Currently, only 33% of respondents use AI to assess and monitor fleet safety performance. However, 81% plan to adopt AI platforms within the next year to mitigate risks and enhance safety for improved operational performance.
Hyzon Completes Successful Fuel Cell EV Trial with IMC Logistics
NGT News
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Hyzon has completed a successful trial of its Class 8 200-kW fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) with container drayage company IMC Logistics. The two-week trial is the latest in a series of assessments across Hyzon’s Class 8 200-kW and refuse FCEV truck platforms, all of which have been deemed successful to date. “The success of […] The post Hyzon Completes Successful Fuel Cell EV Trial with IMC Logistics appeared first on NGT News.
The Fight Against Food Fraud in Our 'Biggest, Weirdest Supply Chains'
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The World Trade Organization estimates the global cost of food fraud to be anywhere between $30 billion and $50 billion each year.
Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations
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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.
Aviva Canada Opens Charged for Change Application Period
NGT News
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Aviva Canada has opened the application period for the third year of its Charged for Change program. With installations in 15 municipalities already completed or under way, this year’s funding will support public electric vehicle charging infrastructure projects in even more communities that currently lack sufficient access. Presented in partnership with Earth Day Canada, Aviva’s […] The post Aviva Canada Opens Charged for Change Application Period appeared first on NGT News.
Amazon Partners With Online Grocer Jüsto for Deliveries in Mexico
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The partnership helps Amazon expand the inventory of fresh products and supermarket staples available to shoppers in Mexico.
Supplier Turns Waste into Plastic Beverage Crates
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NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Less waste, lower CO2 emissions, economical use of resources – there are many arguments in favour of reusable transport packaging, including plastic beverage crates. Using recyclable and returnable beverage crates is even more sustainable. At Stand 121 in Hall 4A at the Brau Beviale (26 to 28 November 2024, Nuremberg) Schoeller Allibert will be showcasing the unstoppable synergy of circularity, design, and innovation.
Supplier Diversity: Looking Beyond the Media Cycles
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
We’ve seen a wave of companies retreat from DEI initiatives due to social media negativity and brand perception.
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
AGVs for Supply and Disposal of Printing Machines
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
More and more companies are relying on automated guided vehicles (AGVs) in intralogistics to increase efficiency and meet challenges such as a shortage of skilled workers. This is also the case at GGP Media GmbH in Pößneck, Thuringia, which produces high-quality print and digital publications. AGVs as a solution for skills shortages and increased efficiency In view of the shortage of skilled workers and rising costs, GGP Media decided to use an AGV in March 2024, which has been in 24-hour operat
Maersk Opens 24-Acre Distribution Center in the Philippines
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
With a 76,000-pallet capacity, the distribution center is Maersk's largest in the country to date.
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