Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Warehousing is an essential part of the global supply chain. Warehousing plays a critical role in the success of businesses across various sectors. It would be nice to know how many warehouses there are and how fast these numbers are growing. Because of e-commerce, it is believed that the number of warehouses in the US is increasing quickly and that there are more but smaller warehouses.
Supply Chain and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
Some people think carbon capture onboard is going to be important in meeting emissions goals for ships. There is some entrepreneurship, and some interest by large oil producers and purveyors. However, many problems remain to be solved.
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Loginext
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Effective delivery management is crucial for logistics success. Learn about 8 common mistakes in delivery management and how delivery management software can help avoid them for better operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. The post 6 Common Mistakes to Avoid in Delivery Management appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Author’s Note: At Transporeon Summit 2024 last week, I delivered a brief presentation on the state of the European transportation market. Below is an excerpt of what I presented, which includes data from Transporeon Market Insights. When the team at Transporeon invited me to speak again this year, they asked if I could give an. Read more The post A Snapshot of the European Transportation Market appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
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.
The Logistics of Logistics
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Demo Perez and Joe Lynch discuss Panama: the logistics engine of Latin America. Demo is a Founding Partner and Chief Commercial Officer of IPL Group , a Panama based 3PL that helps companies expand their business into the Latin American market by simplifying order fulfillment and regional distribution. About Demostenes (DEMO) Perez With over 20 years of experience, Demostenes Perez is a seasoned executive in Latin America’s supply chain landscape.
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Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
The deal was first announced on September 22, with CMA CGM aiming to pay 6.3 billion reais ($1.13 billion) up front to buy a 47.6% stake in Santos Brasil.
Overdrive Online
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Hurricane Helene is expected to make landfall along Florida's Big Bend coast Thursday evening or early Friday morning, potentially as strong as a Category 4 hurricane. Emergency declarations have been issued in five states.
MTS Logistics
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Over a month ago, a cargo ship named Ruby departed from a Russian port. Soon after, the vessel docked in Norway, at the port of Tromsø, due to what was described as “bad weather conditions” What was special about the ship Ruby ? Normally, this wouldn’t be a news story, except for one thing: the ship’s cargo consisted of ammonium nitrate, a substance known for being used in explosives.
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Infrastructure consulting firm AECOM has been awarded a contract to provide program management, design and engineering services to support the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) goal of transitioning its bus fleet to zero-emission buses (ZEBs). As one of the largest electric bus programs in the U.S., this initiative will receive support from the […] The post AECOM Will Support Los Angeles Metro’s Transition to Zero-Emission Buses appeared first on NGT News.
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The Logistics of Logistics
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Barry Aumiller and Joe Lynch discuss building a high-performance carrier network. Barry is the Founder of Bear Ventures , a transportation advisory that helps shippers develop high-performance carrier networks. About Barry Aumiller Barry Aumiller ‘s 18-year transportation journey began as an intern at North America’s largest refrigerated trucking company.
The Lean Thinker
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Shortly after 9am last Friday my home Internet went down. After doing my own troubleshooting, I was pretty certain it wasn’t anything in my control, so I called the technical support line of my provider. The person on the other end (who I later in this saga learned was in the Philippines) was obviously reading a script as we went through reporting which blinkenlights were working (and not working) on the interface box (ONT – Optical Network Termination), doing a power cycle of same,
Food Logistics
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Negotiations show signs of breaking down, making a strike appear increasingly likely, threatening to disrupt nearly half of the nation's ocean trade. Here's what this means for the future of supply chain.
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
IoT: Powering the Future of Digital Product Passports The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to impact how industries track products and manage data. This network of devices enables seamless, automatic data collection from physical objects in near real-time. IoT sensors attached to products monitor various parameters such as temperature, humidity, location, and other factors critical to a product’s lifecycle.
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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.
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Did you hear that there might be a port strike next week at U.S. East Coast ports? I’m kidding, of course. Not about the potential strike, but about not hearing about it. My inbox was flooded this week with newsletters and marketing emails telling me about it — “Click here to learn what actions you. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (September 27, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
If East and Gulf Coast ports are forced to shut down, the U.S. could see inventory shortages, higher costs at grocery stores, and months-long container backlogs.
Food Logistics
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
This award recognizes influential individuals whose achievements, hard work and vision have shaped the global cold food supply chain. Submissions close Nov. 29.
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Supply Chain & Logistics News Round-Up Sept 23rd- 27th This week I was busy attending various Climate Week NYC events, allowing me to step outside my usual bubble of supply chain and sustainability. I attended multiple events focused on the built environment, embodied carbon, digital decarbonization tools, and storytelling. I now better understand the weight of our decisions today and the impacts they carry into the future.
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
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
When talking to logistics professionals over the years, a common thread emerges – they almost all fell into this industry. In other words, they didn’t study supply chain or logistics in college, or start their careers in the field, but they eventually landed in the industry, fell in love with it, and have never looked. Read more The post Choosing a Career in Logistics appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Trinity Logistics
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Trinity Logistics, a leading third-party logistics provider (3PL), is proud to announce the promotions of two dedicated Team Members, Kimberley Pant and Tracy Mitchell. Pant, who has been with Trinity Logistics for an impressive 18 years, has been promoted to Director of After Hours Operations. Throughout her tenure, Pant has held various positions, such as Carrier Sales Representative, Senior Account Manager, and Operations Team Lead.
Overdrive Online
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Holguin has had his own authority for 21 years, mostly operating as a one-truck independent. He's keen on helping others, though, and has leased on family members to help them start their own owner-op careers with a vision for the future.
MTS Logistics
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Going into 2025, infrastructure changes and sustainable logistics will continue to be booming. This includes docks, ports, ships, rail, and trucks, to name a few. In this boom, project freight forwarders will bite off a substantial piece of the pie. The Project Cargo Journal predicted that irregular oversized cargo could reach nearly $276 billion by 2030.
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.
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
If you’re a transportation executive, you’re always looking for ways to reduce costs, improve service, satisfy customers, and help the business meet its financial and strategic objectives. There are many ways to reduce waste and improve efficiencies in transportation management, and in this latest installment of “Profiles in Transportation Management Excellence,” Jeff Bishop, Category Manager.
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Red Lake School District #38, the only public school district in Minnesota located within a sovereign tribal nation, has added two new electric school buses and chargers to its fleet. With this addition, the district has become one of the first public school districts in the U.S. with a 98% indigenous population to utilize funding […] The post School District Within Tribal Nation Adds Two Electric Buses, Chargers appeared first on NGT News.
Overdrive Online
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Dabney Trucking company driver Brian Emshoff walks through the impressive build, which features several custom parts fabricated in-house, as well as custom pinstripe work and more.
Commercial Carrier Journal
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
The Lisle, Ill.-based truck maker will operate as International Motors, LLC, and digital products and services will be rebranded under the new My International umbrella.
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SYSPRO Smarter ERP
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
No-code and low-code tools, also known as application designers, empower non developer end users to build applications and rapidly solve for immediate needs. Although not a new concept, the technology has been slow to penetrate manufacturing in part due to the age and size of the systems in use for managing these processes. This is changing and changing fast.
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
St. Andrews Links Trust has expanded its existing fleet of electric vehicles with the addition of four fully electric vans that will operate across the historic golf course in Scotland. This marks the trust’s first investment in EVs designed for off-course operations, further expanding its well-established fleet of on-course electric vehicles, which includes Toro greenkeeping […] The post St.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Several terminals at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach remained closed on September 27, after a tractor-trailer overturned on a vital artery for cargo.
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