Sat.Dec 24, 2022 - Fri.Dec 30, 2022

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Top 10 Trends in Cold Chain

Food Logistics

As 3PLs settle into their new normal post-pandemic, several trends stand out for the year ahead.

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Making International Logistics Sustainable: The Dry Port Concept

Supply Chain Brain

The best approach to encouraging intermodal transportation in the hinterland is through the dry port concept.

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Key To Planning Last-Mile Delivery Logistics Solution

Loginext

This article deals with the reasons for having a proper last-mile delivery logistics solution & how it helps improve your delivery efficiency and ensure that your customers have a great delivery experience. The post Key To Planning Last-Mile Delivery Logistics Solution appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Winter shock maintenance critical for safety, driver comfort

Commercial Carrier Journal

Freezing weather adversely affects shock performance and can quickly lead to failure for shocks already battling service fatigue.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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Trucking industry welcomes infrastructure bill project delays

Commercial Carrier Journal

Route optimization and mapping technology companies are prepared to take on the necessary evils like road closures and subsequent freight delays that these infrastructure projects will trigger in support of a better road system.

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3PL vs. 4PL: Which is the Right Fit for You?

Food Logistics

The main difference between the two scenarios is the degree of connection that the provider has to the client and their entire network.

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Warehouse Energy Saving

Logistics Business Magazine

In the last year, global energy prices have risen by almost 30 per cent and energy saving in the warehouse has become paramount as a result. European energy prices have risen to historic levels and are expected to keep on rising well into 2023. Thorsten Mauritz offers some energy saving tips. Warehouses and logistics facilities are vast spaces with heating, cooling, lighting, and goods moved by electric-powered forklift trucks.

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Looking in the Rearview: The Best of 2022

Women in Trucking

As 2022 comes to a close, what topics caught the eyes of our readers over the past twelve months? From recruiting, safety, driver tips and more, Here are the top 10 articles of 2022.

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Amware’s most popular fulfillment blog posts of 2022

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

During 2022, the Amware Fulfillment & Logistics Blog kept readers informed of the challenges, trends and opportunities related to B2C order fulfillment. Here are the articles our readers connected with the most.

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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for

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Top 5 Articles of the Year: 2022

Food Logistics

Food Logistics' thanks you for your dedicated readership in 2022. Here are the top 5 most viewed articles from the year.

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Achieving Supply Chain Sustainability With a Digitally Connected Workforce

Supply Chain Brain

“Smart” manufacturing can result in significant improvements in energy consumption, factory utilization and machine efficiency.

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TrafficTickets.com study ranks Illinois top state with highest potential speeding fines for CDL drivers.

Commercial Carrier Journal

A study by TrafficTickets.com found that Illinois has the highest potential fine, and 13 states have mandatory minimum fines of over $100.

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FMCSA's new agenda, wild inflation, owners who braved a 'bloodbath': 2022 in review

Overdrive Online

An ongoing pandemic, a raging foreign war, and diesel prices on a high-flying rollercoaster ride marked the year 2022, sure to go down as one of the most volatile in trucking's recent history. Track back through the most-read stories in this review.

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How to Prepare for Proposed New Tariffs in 2025

The global trade landscape is shifting. If President Trump’s proposed tariffs come into effect, they will impact your logistics in significant ways. Our free guide provides essential insights for consumer brands and manufacturers. It is crucial to understand what these challenges mean for your logistics operations, and more importantly, how to prepare.

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U.S. diesel average dips another 5.9 cents to $4.537

Fleet Owner

Trucking’s main fuel falls for the seventh straight week, but three-week string of double-digit declines ends, according to new government week-of-Dec. 26 data.

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Data: The Secret Weapon for E-commerce Merchants

Supply Chain Brain

Following are the most significant challenges that the global e-commerce industry will face in 2023, and how to overcome them.

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Inflation is trending down, but more work needs to be done

Logistics Management

When looking at the current state of the economy, specifically with a freight transportation and logistics focus, it seems like, in different ways, that there may be cause for optimism as well as concern. For one thing, while it remains at a high level, to be sure, inflation is heading down, which is good news. For the month of November, the United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the annual inflation rate headed down for the fifth straight month, comin

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Mind the fine print in broker/customer agreements and contracts

Overdrive Online

In particular, keep a sharp eye out for any broker or customer’s requirement to provide “additional insured” coverage and/or a “waiver of subrogation” -- both could have big insurance implications in the event of an incident.

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Signal-Based Selling: How to Leverage 4 Key Buying Signals

As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. This is where signal-based selling comes into play. ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck recently broke down specific ways to put four key buying signals into action with the experts from 30 Minutes to President’s Club.

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Tech, coaching and cash improve driver health

Commercial Carrier Journal

Gulf Relay added some extra touches to Espyr's fitness program which has reduced driver losses owed to health issues while instilling a greater appreciation for healthier living company wide.

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Why Container Shipping Needs Digital Standards to Support Global Trade

Supply Chain Brain

There’s a pressing need for shipping data to be digital and standardized.

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End of 2022 Sees More Good News in the Areas of Trade and Shipping

MTS Logistics

All of us at More Than Shipping hope you and your loved ones enjoyed your Christmas. We wish you a happy and healthy holiday season. For the holidays this year, we have much to be hopeful for in the world, but global trade and shipping have seen a barrage of good news in recent weeks which brings us even more hope. The economy remains strong – and that’s really good news for trade and shipping.

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Custom 389 goes back-to-back in Pride & Polish

Overdrive Online

The 2022 Pete followed up its Limited Mileage championship in 2021 with a Working Combo win in the 2022 Pride & Polish competition to close out a stellar year on the truck show circuit for the rig.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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FTR Trucking Conditions Index drops to lowest level in more than two years

Logistics Management

For October, the most recent month for which data is available, the TCI reading sank to -11.25, well below September’s -2.35, for its lowest reading since the all-time low of -28.66 in April 2020.

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Supply Chain Deserves a Spot at the C-Suite Table

Supply Chain Brain

Companies must incorporate supply chains into their strategies not only as an opportunity to cut costs, but also as a competitive differentiator.

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A Woman’s Guide to Concealed Carry

Women in Trucking

One third of new gun buyers last year were women. Self-defense is the number one reason that women are taking the gun industry by storm. Whether it is to feel safe and sound when traveling alone in less than safe areas, or to feel more confident and safer if put into a life-or-death situation, there are many reasons to take advantage of your second amendment rights and the concealed carry law.

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Fight freight fraud, button up the business: 2022 on Overdrive Radio

Overdrive Online

Another day, another year nearly in the books. Today, our annual podcast year-in-review, a big one for trucking as an owner-operator, with absolutely huge challenges. Run back through 2022 to spark a new idea or two, renew old goals.

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Brace for Impact. Unpredictable Tariff Disruptions Are Here––Your Playbook

Tariffs will have a major impact on your supply chain, margins, and operations. Drawing on our work with global companies across manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, software, technology, financial services, and a range of service industries, we outline the key strategic and tactical actions companies are taking to navigate this period of heightened uncertainty.

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Workhorse Halts C1000 Commercial Vehicle Line Production

NGT News

Workhorse Group Inc., an American technology company focused on the transition to zero-emission commercial vehicles, is discontinuing the C1000 program, effective immediately, as it fully focuses its resources on advancing its product roadmap for the W4 CC, W750 and W56 electric vehicles. “We are pleased to conclude 2022 with legacy issues behind us and are […].

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In 2023, Staffing Shortages Will Remain a Flash Point for Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

The new year is sure to bring new challenges for logistics providers and retailers. Here are four thoughts on what the industry can expect to see in 2023.

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Park It: Lack of Truck Parking Causes Major Headaches for Drivers

Women in Trucking

Access to adequate truck parking continues to pose significant challenges for professional drivers on many levels. This article explores the various challenges and safety risks that are generated as a result of the lack of driver access to adequate parking and amenities.