Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 25, 2024
As we kick off the summer of 2024, four years past the emergence of COVID-19, we are still seeing the effects of the pandemic on the world’s supply chains. As supply chain professionals, COVID-19 made us recognize that disruption is a given. From production shutdowns and material shortages to blocked shipping lanes, we now accept supply chain uncertainty as an everyday fact.
Talking Logistics
JUNE 25, 2024
In a March 2010 article in The Atlantic titled “Cyber Warriors,” James Fallows writes,”[Cyber] attacks — not just from China but from Russia and elsewhere — on America’s electronic networks cost millions of dollars and could in the extreme cause the collapse of financial life, the halt of most manufacturing systems, and the evaporation of.
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Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 25, 2024
Globally, it's estimated that $161 billion worth of clothing and textiles fall into an area of risk that makes them prone to being produced by forced labor annually.
Overdrive Online
JUNE 25, 2024
Fuel costs saw one of the biggest year-over-year changes in 2023 from 2022, falling 8.8 cents per mile. Despite this, per-mile operational costs were up slightly from 2022 to $2.27 per mile.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 25, 2024
Supply chain visibility platform Project 44 estimates that passages through the Suez Canal dipped by 80% between May 2023 and May 2024.
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Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 25, 2024
Canada will next open a 30-day public consultation period on July 2 to weight responses to any potential tariffs against China moving forward.
Loginext
JUNE 25, 2024
Once flourishing logistics business faced mounting challenges like late deliveries and unhappy customers. Discover how LogiNext's logistics management software with features like real-time tracking and route optimization transformed operations, improved customer satisfaction, and cut costs. The post How Logistics Management Software Turned the Tide for Breakthroughs appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 25, 2024
Australian steel producer BlueScope Steel was looking for a technology partner to help it achieve end-to-end visibility of its complex supply chain.
Food Logistics
JUNE 25, 2024
This acquisition will enhance RXO’s market position, diversify and expand its customer base, and broaden its carrier network.
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Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 25, 2024
The EUDR is a big challenge for supply chain managers. Here’s how to tackle it.
MercuryGate
JUNE 25, 2024
When importing goods into the U.S., Partner Government Agencies (PGAs) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) work together assertively to guarantee the safety and compliance of your goods. The post Partner Government Agencies: Key Players in U.S. Imports appeared first on MercuryGate International.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 25, 2024
China’s Cosco Shipping has been building the Chancay port near Lima expecting to be its exclusive operator when it opens in November.
Ship Monk
JUNE 25, 2024
ShipMonk wins South Florida Business Journal’s 27th Business of the Year Awards. This prestigious accolade recognizes businesses that set the standard for growth, service, quality, innovation, execution, and strategy. About the Award To qualify, companies must have a significant portion of their operation in South Florida. Additionally, Business of the Year awardees must exhibit extraordinary performance in: 1.
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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.
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 25, 2024
Cost savings used to be at the top of supply chain managers’ agendas. However, in an increasingly volatile world, the design of robust value chains is increasingly becoming the focus of decision-makers. This is likely to remain the case for the future, writes Ralf Duester, Managing Director, Setlog GmbH. Many ships are currently avoiding the Suez Canal because of the Houthi rebels.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 25, 2024
Today, the grocery industry is facing new challenges in supply chain management. In many respects, the industry continues to face new and ongoing disruptions in the post pandemic era. Most prognosticators acknowledge it is becoming increasingly difficult to predict the future given the continued volatility, uncertainty and speed of change.
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 25, 2024
Clark Material Handling is pleased to announce the establishment of its Global Headquarters in the United States. This move returns a premier American brand, the creator of the modern forklift, from Korea back to the US and lays the foundation for a global growth strategy that begins with a homecoming. Clark’s Global Headquarters will merge with Clark Material Handling Company (CMHC), in Lexington, Kentucky, North American operations, leveraging the strengths of both companies and positioning Cl
NGT News
JUNE 25, 2024
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has opened a new renewable natural gas (RNG) station in Carney’s Point, New Jersey, for heavy-duty trucks and other fleet vehicles to access this fuel produced from organic waste. The new station is strategically located in the trucking corridor between Philadelphia and Wilmington, Delaware, near Interstate 295 and the New Jersey […] The post Clean Energy Fuels Opens RNG Station in Philadelphia-South Jersey Area appeared first on NGT News.
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
I.C.E. Transport
JUNE 25, 2024
If you’re importing goods into the USA, it’s important to know the answer to the question: When is a customs bond required? The majority of goods being imported into the USA require a customs bond as part of the entry process.
NGT News
JUNE 25, 2024
Bollinger Motors, a subsidiary of electric vehicle manufacturer Mullen Automotive Inc., has received its Certificate of Conformity from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its Class 4 B4 Chassis Cab. Attainment of the certificate is another milestone for Bollinger Motors as it moves closer to delivering initial vehicles to customers. The company plans to […] The post Bollinger Motors Receives U.S.
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 25, 2024
CIRRO Fulfillment officially announces the opening of its 21st fulfilment centre, Ergo Fradley 354, which is now operational in the well-established Fradley Park, Lichfield, Staffordshire, UK. The new facility spans 33,000 square meters. Ergo Fradley 354 is a joint venture between NFU Mutual and Ergo Real Estate, it is a top-tier facility built to the highest standards, achieving EPC A, BREEAM Excellent and Planet Mark Certification, to allow for sustainable, reliable, and efficient operations.
IFS Blogs
JUNE 25, 2024
Want to dominate the freight brokerage industry? This article will equip you with expert tips to help you become a freight broker pro.
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.
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 25, 2024
Renault Trucks and Dachser are cooperating on the gradual decarbonization of road freight transport. In total, the logistics service provider is expanding its fleet by fifteen Renault Trucks vehicles. The all-electric trucks complete local and long-distance transport tours at seven Dachser locations in Germany every weekday. Five Renault Trucks E-Tech D are already in use for Dachser.
Freightos
JUNE 25, 2024
Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home June 25, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 25, 2024
Recent rises in ocean freight rates in response to increased shipping demand has thus far had little impact on global port congestion, according to data released today by supply chain visibility and collaboration platform Beacon. Shipping rates continue to rise globally, causing concern for port congestion (a combination of vessel anchor and dwell time) in the world’s largest ports.
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