Sat.Mar 19, 2022 - Fri.Mar 25, 2022

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Top 2022 Ocean Shipping Trends and How to Navigate them

Now, That's Logistics

The port congestion, container shortage and transportation delays that emerged in 2021 followed shippers right into 2022 and have shown no immediate signs of stopping. This has put companies in the position of once again having to put more time and effort into forecasting, planning, budgeting and generally just thinking way ahead when securing ocean freight capacity for their imports and exports.

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Why Your Shipment is Late with Ayala Rudoy

The Logistics of Logistics

Why Your Shipment is Late with Ayala Rudoy. Ayala Rudoy and Joe Lynch discuss why your shipment is late. Ayala is the Global Vice President and GM of Logistics and Transportation Business Unit at Tomorrow.io , the world’s only Weather and Climate Security Platform. About Ayala Rudoy. Ayala Rudoy is the VP & GM of the Logistics & Transportation Enterprise Business Unit at Tomorrow.io , The World’s Weather Intelligence and Climate Security Platform, helping countries, businesses, an

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Freight Capacity Shortage? 5 Tips to Find Trucking Capacity

MercuryGate

Sourcing freight capacity is always subject to market conditions and the balance of both spot and contract freight rates. However, periods of extreme turmoil, like an explosion of e-commerce amid pandemic, lead to a massive strain on resources and a freight capacity crunch. The post Freight Capacity Shortage? 5 Tips to Find Trucking Capacity appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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How Do Regional Parcel Carriers Fit Into Your Parcel Delivery Strategy?

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

With the continuing rise in eCommerce sales, parcel shipping cost and capacity constraints have become big headaches for online sellers. Skyrocketing rates and volume caps may have you seeking alternatives to FedEx, UPS, and USPS – sometimes referred to as the “Big Three” in fulfillment circles. While regional parcel carriers may not offer an ideal solution for every parcel shipping situation, they have provided some brands with welcome relief.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Business Intelligence Solution for Intralogistics

Logistics Matter

Carsten Funke has been working for Picavi since 2016. Since 2018, the Chief Sales Officer has also been a shareholder of the Aachen-based company. At the beginning of 2019, the trained businessman also took over the position of CEO at the US subsidiary Picavi U.S. Inc., which will promote the North American business of the […].

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Google Making Inroads Into Supply Chain and Logistics

Talking Logistics

I’ve made many supply chain and logistics predictions over the years, and have been wrong many times, including this prediction from December 2014: Google will acquire a logistics service provider (3PL) and/or a logistics software vendor. Here is what I wrote at the time: It’s no secret that Google and Amazon.com are continuously looking to. Read more Google Making Inroads Into Supply Chain and Logistics.

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Shell Rotella SuperRigs heading to Branson

Overdrive Online

The 40th Shell Rotella SuperRigs working truck show will be held in Branson, Missouri, in June.

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Weathering the Chip Shortage Requires Future-Proofing Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

Here are three key areas where companies can start.

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The OneRail Story with Bill Cantania

The Logistics of Logistics

The OneRail Story with Bill Catania. Bill Catania and Joe Lynch discuss the OneRail story. Bill is the Founder & CEO of OneRail , a final mile delivery orchestration platform providing real-time visibility, actionable data, and data-driven optimization capabilities for its enterprise clients. About Bill Catania. Bill Catania is the Founder and CEO of OneRail , a top-tier delivery fulfillment platform with an integrated coast-to-coast courier network of 9 million drivers.

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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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How to Calculate Your Real Freight Costs for 2022

Shipsta

To ensure your 2022 freight procurement strategy is successful, calculating your costs accurately is vital. However, we’re just a few months into the year, and the market has already experienced some of the biggest shakeups imaginable.

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Clean Truck Fund Plans Approved by Two California Ports’ Harbor Commissions

NGT News

The Harbor Commissions of the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have each adopted spending plans for the Clean Truck Fund (CTF) rate program, a key component of the ports’ Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP). The plans, approved separately by each port, target the development and deployment of zero-emission (ZE) trucks and infrastructure, and […]. The post Clean Truck Fund Plans Approved by Two California Ports’ Harbor Commissions appeared first on NGT News.

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Head-turning rigs make a splash at MATS truck show set-up

Overdrive Online

Dozens of pristine rigs turned out for the 50th anniversary of the Mid-America Trucking Show, which officially kicks off Thursday. Here, get a preview of some of the trucks competing in the PKY Truck Beauty Championship.

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Ship Stuck Near D.C. Signals East Coast Ports’ Rush to Expand

Supply Chain Brain

The $5.25 billion expansion of the Panama Canal doubled its capacity in 2016, allowing the world’s largest cargo ships to sail more easily to America’s East Coast from Asia. Now, one of those giant vessels has been stuck near the U.S. capital for more than a week.

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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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Meet SHIPSTA at SITL in Paris

Shipsta

We're exhibiting at the largest logistics and freight procurement event in France! Come meet us at the SITL Transport and Logistics Innovation Week in Paris - the leading event for logistics professionals in Europe.

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What is Unconscious Bias?

Women in Trucking

Has anyone ever told you that in order to succeed you need to lower your voice tone, speak up more often and brag about your accomplishments? If you are a woman working in a male populated environment, these are some of the things you could do to advance your career and earn more money.

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Real-Time Visibility: The Customer Has Spoken

Logistics Viewpoints

I am continuing to work on my latest Transportation Execution and Visibility Systems study, which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2026, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, customer size, and mode. One thing that has become abundantly clear over the last few years is that visibility solutions are becoming more necessary.

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War Dims Global Business Outlook as Inflation Plight Worsens

Supply Chain Brain

Factories from Australia to Europe are seeing already surging costs jump further as Russia’s war in Ukraine and the barrage of sanctions rolled out in response roil commodity markets and trade.

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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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Itron, Duke Energy Florida Deploy Managed EV Charging Solution

NGT News

Itron Inc. and Duke Energy Florida are collaborating to deploy Itron’s newly developed DER Optimizer solution, powered by its IntelliSOURCE demand response platform. Itron is expanding its IntelliSOURCE platform to be the foundation of a broader distributed energy resource management solution set. The DER Optimizer solution is a suite of modules that enables utilities to […].

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How manufacturers and distributors can address supply chain management challenges

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

The supply chain management uncertainty in the post-COVID world shows no signs of letting up. With current conditions, it looks like there may never be a return to the pre-pandemic era of supply chain stability. Unless manufacturers change, they will find that their ability to forecast demand, and determine what to do to meet it, will be challenging.

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Updated Partners in Business debuts at MATS Friday

Overdrive Online

The interactive 2022 Partners in Business manual features loads of content offering business tips and advice for owner-operators of all experience levels. Join us at MATS Friday for the kickoff with manual partner ATBS.

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Podcast | Can 3D Printing Help Fix Broken Supply Chains?

Supply Chain Brain

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, has been touted for years as a revolution in goods production — one that’s able to meet the demands of today’s picky consumer. So why hasn’t it made more progress to date?

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Weber Logistics Appoints New Leaders To Drive Continued Expansion

West Coast and California Logistics

Weber Logistics has announced two new senior leadership appointments today as it continues to build a best-in-class supply chain organization to exceed customer expectations in an increasingly complex marketplace.

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The Give and Take of Multi-Carrier Parcel Shipping Technology

Logistics Viewpoints

Demand for e-commerce and omnichannel fulfillment continues to grow. According to Digital Commerce 360 , U.S. e-commerce sales increased again in 2021, up 14% year-over-year (YoY), and by more than 50% compared to 2019. Many top retailers rolled out more versatile fulfillment to better serve customers, embracing gig economy couriers to offer same-day and two-hour delivery and rounding out omnichannel fulfillment offerings with buy online pickup in store (BOPIS) and related services.

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Despite record freight market, challenges remain for operators

Overdrive Online

Rising fuel and maintenance costs, coupled with a decrease in miles, kept owner-operator net income levels in check in 2021, according to numbers presented at Overdrive's Partners in Business session at MATS -- download slides, new PIB manual here.

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Diesel-Tax Holidays Are Meant to Help Truckers — But They're Not Celebrating

Supply Chain Brain

The move by some states to soothe the sting of soaring fuel prices by temporarily suspending diesel fuel taxes has some unlikely opponents: truckers, the very people it’s supposed to help.

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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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How ERP can enable supply chain sustainability for Australian manufacturers

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

In today’s global economy, Australian manufacturers must transition to a more sustainable and ethical business environment if they want to stay profitable. The pandemic has exposed critical supply chain weaknesses, particularly among suppliers with poor workplace health and safety practices. Global calls for greater inclusion and transparency have resulted in organizations with alleged human rights violations throughout their supply chain, or lacking diversity within their workforce, coming unde

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Next Hydrogen, 40 Partners Sign on to Support Proposed Northeast Hydrogen Hub

NGT News

Hydrogen electrolyzer designer and manufacturer Next Hydrogen Solutions Inc.’s fully owned subsidiary, Next Hydrogen Corp., has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), along with an initial total of 40 hydrogen ecosystem partners, to develop a proposal to become one of at least four regional […].

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Buttigieg addresses TCA meeting in Las Vegas | Highway Angel of the Year named

Overdrive Online

DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg emphasized preservation of the business of trucking as a "gateway to the middle class," singling out issues of compensation/conditions for operators. Mississippi-based Chris Lloyd crowned "Highway Angel of the Year.".

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