Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In today’s interconnected global economy, sustainability within supply chains and logistics has become a necessity rather than an option. Regulatory demands, rising consumer expectations, and global challenges such as climate change and social inequality have made sustainable practices a strategic priority. For senior leaders, understanding and integrating the three pillars of sustainability—environmental, social, and economic—into supply chain strategies is essential.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Cyndi Meurrens and Joe Lynch discuss thriving in a down trucking market. Cyndi is Project Solutions Manager at H&M Trucking , a contract carrier trucking company that specializes in bulk hopper and van transportation of dry goods, bulk ingredients, and hazardous materials. About Cyndi Meurrens Cyndi Meurrens is the Project Solutions Manager at H&M Trucking, a leading contract carrier based in Omaha, NE, specializing in bulk hopper and van transportation, including hazardous materials.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Just in time for the holidays, the Ship It Zero campaign is bringing visibility to the impacts of dirty ocean shipping caused by mega retailers all year round but especially as they ship their goods during the holiday season. The campaign has announced the release of its 2024 Retailer Shipping Decarbonization Progress Reports , which calls upon IKEA, LG, Samsung, and Home Depot to improve their performance by 2025 when the next round of Ship It Zero Report Cards are expected.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The average Thanksgiving turkey passes through three separate facilities and rides on four different trucks on its typical 760-mile journey from the farm to the supermarket.

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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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Overdrive Online

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

An FMCSA proposal would force brokers to reveal the rate the shipper paid on a load within 48 hours of the carrier's request. A carrier summed up the FMCSA's move this way: "about damn time." And brokers, meanwhile, geared up for a fight.

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Overdrive Online

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The agency revealed changes it has made to the still-in-the-works CSA Safety Measurement System revamp, based on feedback received from truckers since the revamp was announced last year.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Five major oil and chemical companies produce more plastic in two days than their Alliance’s projects have cleaned up over the past five years.

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Overdrive Online

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

After a lawsuit challenging California's Advanced Clean Fleets regulation earlier this year, Nebraska's AG has set his sights on the OEMs and their "Clean Truck Partnership" with CARB. ATA also called on the manufacturers to abandon their California deal.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Although the EU recently imposed tariffs on EVs imported from China, Chinese automakers have continued to make inroads into the European market.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

After a lawsuit challenging California's Advanced Clean Fleets regulation earlier this year, Nebraska's AG has set his sights on the OEMs and their "Clean Truck Partnership" with CARB. ATA also called on the manufacturers to abandon their California deal.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

An increasing number of major companies are shifting manufacturing back to the U.S. and nearby Mexico in response to a volatile global supply chain landscape.

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NGT News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Motiv Electric Trucks and Hudson County Motors will deploy the first of three fully electric, zero-tailpipe-emission shuttle buses in the Township of Woodbridge, New Jersey, to shuttle senior citizens from retirement homes and assisted living facilities to other area destinations including shopping malls, restaurants and grocery stores. The first vehicle was unveiled at the New […] The post Motiv, Dealer to Deploy Electric Shuttle Buses in New Jersey Township appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

As companies face growing pressure from governments, stakeholders and consumers, ESG reporting and compliance are at the forefront of corporate responsibility.

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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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NGT News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

TurnOnGreen Inc. has completed an electric vehicle charging infrastructure project in collaboration with the city of Boulder City, Nevada, and its police department. The electrification project, which was completed October 9, 2024, features multiple EVP1900 80-amp/19-kW, Level 2 networked EV charging stations capable of providing 45 to 55 miles of range per hour of charging […] The post TurnOnGreen Finishes EV Charging Infrastructure Project for Nevada City appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Canada's deputy prime minister noted that while the U.S. and Canada are "perfectly aligned" on trade with China, "the same cannot be said of Mexico.

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NGT News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Blink Charging Co., a provider of electric vehicle charging equipment and services, has established a relationship with Tower Management Service L.P. This collaboration is well underway and includes the completed installation of 53 EV charging stations at 12 Tower locations throughout New Jersey. This initiative aligns with a commitment to sustainability by the New Jersey […] The post Blink Installs 53 EV Charging Stations at Tower Management Properties appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This year, the LA and Long Beach ports, which together account for roughly a third of all U.S. container imports, have seen their busiest ever peak season.

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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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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Whatever your supply chain role might be, monitoring and controlling costs is almost certain to be an important area of responsibility for you. However, when you’re busy with the day-to-day activities of keeping materials moving and fulfilling customer orders, it’s not difficult for increases in operational expenditure to go unnoticed until before you know it, you’re dealing with one or more supply chain cost blowouts.

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Women in Trucking

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Skilled truck maintenance technicians are critical to the success of the transportation industry. Learn how it can be a rewarding career path for women.

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Truck News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Skill recognition for truck drivers has become a renewed focus in trucking and logistics.

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Truck News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The sweeping election of Donald Trump south of the border promises to be a boon for its domestic energy production, while Canada continues to stymie its own, alienating our allies […]

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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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