Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

As a third-party logistics (3PL) and fulfillment provider, we talk a lot about shipping discounts and cost savings for ecommerce businesses, but are these claims true? Isn’t it cheaper and less risky to handle fulfillment yourself? These are big questions that deserve honest answers. Key Takeaways A good 3PL continually invests in technologies and services to become more accurate and efficient, which in turn makes their ecommerce clients more accurate and efficient.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Would you ride in a driverless taxi? My wife and I took one this week during our stay in Phoenix, where Waymo is testing them out. My wife was hesitant at first, but I wanted to do it, so she came with me. It was an interesting experience. The service works just like Uber — Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (September 13, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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NGT News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says $21 million is now available to install electric vehicle fast chargers along major travel corridors across New York state. Funded by a federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) grant, the state’s new competitive Upstate NEVI Direct Current Fast Charger (DCFC) program supports the expansion of DCFC infrastructure to improve […] The post New York State Provides $21 Million in Funding to Install EV Fast Chargers appeared first on NGT News.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Stay up to date on the latest information on conditions impacting the freight market, curated by Trinity Logistics through our Freightwaves Sonar subscription. YES, IT IS IMPORT-ANT There has been much buzz in the last month around inbound container volumes to U.S. ports. There are 300+ ports of entry for goods into the country, with much of that volume handled by the top 20.

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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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Truck News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Turning off Queen Street East onto the southbound ramp of Highway 410 in Brampton, Ont., I noticed a group of young men seated on the grass outside a shuttered restaurant.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg had previously pleaded with workers not to go on strike, saying the action would put the company’s “recovery in jeopardy.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Fleet maintenance technology is reshaping the logistics and supply chain industry, offering cutting-edge support for businesses striving to meet safety regulations and operate efficiently. As vehicle systems grow more complex and regulations tighten, fleet managers face increasing pressure to track maintenance, repairs, and inspections with precision.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Greece and the U.S. previously said there were indications of a leak, though that could be from the ship’s fuel tanks rather than its cargo.

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Truck News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

I recently returned from covering FTR’s annual Transportation Conference in Indianapolis, Ind., one of my favorite events of the year to attend and cover.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Nulogy and Kinaxis have unveiled a strategic partnership aimed at developing innovative solutions for global supply chain networks within brand manufacturing. This collaboration is set to accelerate the performance of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and life science brands by enhancing digital transformation across their supply chains, leading to optimized costs, service, and revenue.

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Camelot 3PL Software

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Embarking on the quest for a new Warehouse Management System (WMS) is a significant undertaking, one that Camelot understands intimately. The selection of a WMS is a process that demands adequate research, careful planning, and a deep understanding of your unique needs. The goal is to discover a system that not only possesses the requisite functionality but also comes from a vendor that knows the 3PL warehouse business and can deliver on your objectives.

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NGT News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The hydrogen fueling station market is projected to be worth $454.1 million in 2024 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.5% throughout the forecast period, according to a report from Future Market Insights (FMI). By 2034, the market is anticipated to grow to $2.3 billion. This growth is […] The post Hydrogen Fueling Station Market Projected to Soar During Next Decade appeared first on NGT News.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

DB Schenker, one of the largest logistics service providers in the world, acquired USA Truck in June 2022.

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Advertiser: GEP

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

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Allison Transmission has integrated its Allison 4000 Series transmission with a Class 8 truck equipped with a hydrogen internal combustion engine (H2-ICE) displayed by Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) at SAE International’s Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress (COMVEC) in Schaumburg, Illinois. The H2-ICE vehicle demonstrates emissions control capable of outperforming EPA/CARB 2027 and Euro 7 criteria pollutant […] The post Allison Integrates 4000 Series Transmission with Hydrog

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Since the Israel-Gaza war began on October 7th, the shipping world’s focus has been on the Red Sea, where Houthi terrorists have been attacking commercial vessels. As a result, shippers had to change routes to go around Africa rather than through the Suez Canal. Now, Russia has gotten involved in attacks on commercial shipping with its first known attack on a commercial shipping vessel.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Supply Chain & Logistics News (September 9th- 13th 2024) On Tuesday, the two presidential nominees for the 2024 United States presidential race faced off in a 90-minute debate. Among various topics, the candidates discussed trade, clean energy, and tariffs. Within the first 10 minutes of the debate, Trump responded to Harris’s announcement about raising tariffs by stating, “Other countries are finally going to pay us after 75 years for all that we’ve done for the world.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Supply Chain & Logistics News (September 9th- 13th 2024) On Tuesday, the two presidential nominees for the 2024 United States presidential race faced off in a 90-minute debate. Among various topics, the candidates discussed trade, clean energy, and tariffs. Within the first 10 minutes of the debate, Trump responded to Harris’s announcement about raising tariffs by stating, “Other countries are finally going to pay us after 75 years for all that we’ve done for the world.

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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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