Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

5G is playing an increasingly significant role in logistics, where data transfer speed and security are crucial. With faster, more reliable connectivity, logistics systems are becoming more efficient and automated. Supply chains can now handle larger amounts of data in real time, allowing for quicker decision-making. Connected vehicles, including autonomous trucks and delivery drones, are becoming integral to logistics operations, as 5G enables seamless communication across the supply chain.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Felipe Capella and Joe Lynch discuss a decade of Loadsmart: a look back to move forward. Felipe Co-founder and CEO of Loadsmart , where they provide logistics solutions powered by industry experts and next-gen technology that lower costs, increase efficiency, and digitize transportation. About Felipe Capella Felipe Capella Co-founder and CEO of Loadsmart , a leading digital freight technology company.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Discover how Wabash’s nuclear verdict reveals the dangers of fleet equipment liability and learn how to protect your trucking business from costly lawsuits.

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NGT News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Stellantis is investing more than $406 million in three Michigan facilities to support its multi-energy strategy and confirmed that the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant (SHAP) will be the company’s first U.S. plant to build a fully electric vehicle. The Ram 1500 REV, the company’s first battery electric light-duty pickup truck launching in late 2024, and […] The post Stellantis Invests Over $406 Million in Three Michigan Facilities appeared first on NGT News.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Investing in strategic carrier relationships now will yield long-term benefits when the market tightens, and carriers face capacity constraints

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The ships targeted are all described as “high-volume offenders” — vessels operating around the clock to transport as much Russian oil as possible.

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Overdrive Online

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

A new report by the American Transportation Research Institute quantifies how detention time impacts trucking in terms of time and money lost, safety and more.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Aviation is one of the heaviest-emitting industries, and among the most difficult to decarbonize.

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Linxup

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

St. Louis, MO – Sept. 11, 2024 – Linxup, a leading provider of GPS tracking, telematics, and fleet management solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its new Tool Tracking feature. This new feature expands Linxup’s comprehensive tracking capabilities to include lightweight tools and equipment, helping field-based businesses reduce the risk of tools being lost, stolen, or misplaced.

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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.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Beating inflation by leveraging supply chain costs as a competitive advantage.

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NGT News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

EVCS, a leading electric vehicle fast-charging network operator on the West Coast, and Kitsap Bank have expanded their EV charging infrastructure across Washington state. This initiative aims to bolster the state’s electrification efforts, with the first of four planned locations at Kitsap Bank branches now operational and open to the public at 4714 Point Fosdick […] The post EVCS, Kitsap Bank Expand Electric Vehicle Charging Across Washington State appeared first on NGT News.

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Linxup

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Recently, Joe Marcotte , our Sr. Director of Product Management, shared five ways to use data to coach your team and drive success. His article, shared exclusively with Green Industry Pros , focuses on how leaders in the landscaping industry can improve their bottom line while attracting and retaining top talent.

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NGT News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Allison Transmission is collaborating with global power technology provider Cummins Inc. to integrate and certify a Cummins B-Series engine with the Allison eGen Flex electric hybrid propulsion system for the transit market. The integration will meet the EPA’s “Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles — Phase 3” and provide a reliable low-emission propulsion solution […] The post Allison, Cummins Partner to Integrate eGen Flex, B-Series for Transit Marke

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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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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

E-tailers have struggled to keep up with a flood of returns, and have often loosened rules for consumers making them.

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NGT News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

In recent days, eight Urbino 18 hydrogen buses from Solaris Bus & Coach recently joined the fleet of public transport operator Regionalverkehr Köln GmbH (RVK) in Cologne, Germany, a fleet that already includes 46 operating Solaris hydrogen buses. This time, they are 18-meter-long articulated buses. Solaris is currently fulfilling an order for 20 additional hydrogen […] The post German City’s Public Transport Fleet Adds Eight Solaris Hydrogen Buses appeared first on NGT News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Data insights on road safety lead to action. At Samsara’s Beyond event in Chicago David Priestman learned how transport businesses can work smarter. Chicago is a mightily impressive city. The construction of canals and then railroads made it the perfect location for trade and Chicago became the dominant port for wood in North America, with miles of lumber yards along its riverside, receiving timber from across the great lakes.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

A stoppage would also halt the airline’s cargo operations, which carry commercial goods, perishable items and components for manufacturers.

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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 Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The John K Philips Group , a leading logistics company, has announced the relocation of its headquarters to a state-of-the-art, carbon-neutral facility in Warrington. The new site, covering 135,000 square feet, reflects the company’s commitment to sustainability and is equipped with cutting-edge eco-friendly features. These include solar panels, electric-powered equipment, and advanced LED lighting systems, all of which contribute to reducing the company’s carbon footprint.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

On 9 September 2024, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia formalised a historic partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster supply chain resilience across the three nations. The agreement, announced by the UK’s Department for Business and Trade, marks the creation of a trilateral cooperation aimed at strengthening strategic coordination and addressing vulnerabilities in critical supply chains.

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