Overdrive Online
APRIL 29, 2024
Data and no shortage of anecdote show it's been a tough market for motor carriers these last two years. Yet despite many hurdles and handicaps asset-heavy carriers face, they're still doing better on the whole than brokers.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 1, 2024
Following 45 days of negotiations, the European Council approved a watered-down version of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. The EU CSDDD has had a difficult journey, facing delays, changes, and hurdles to overcome. Nonetheless, the direction of travel of European governments is clear: companies need to do more to identify their exposure to unethical practices, human rights abuses, and significant adverse environmental issues , across their value chain.
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Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 28, 2024
As shippers and dedicated truckload truck operators head into the contract bid season, here are five essential tactics manufacturers can use to reduce transportation spend.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 29, 2024
Over the past four years, due in large part to the Covid pandemic, there has been significant discussion about the importance of risk management in logistics and how companies must create more resilient supply chains. Logistics operations are key enablers in this process. We were reminded of this again recently when a cargo ship crashed. Read more The post The Important Role of Logistics in Enabling Risk Mitigation and Resilience Strategies appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzale
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NGT News
MAY 1, 2024
As one of the largest truck manufacturers in the U.S., Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA) is expanding the use of electric trucks for logistics operations across multiple business units and regions, including North Carolina, South Carolina, Arizona, Ohio, Michigan and Saltillo, Mexico, to transport components to manufacturing plants and parts distribution centers (PDCs).
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Kuebix
MAY 2, 2024
MS software, or Transportation Management Systems, are crucial tools for businesses that move goods. Their core purpose is to optimize and manage the entire transportation lifecycle, from shipment planning and route optimization to carrier selection and real-time tracking. By automating tasks, improving visibility, and streamlining workflows, TMS tackles logistical challenges like inefficient routes, manual processes, and lack of coordination.
FreightWaves SONAR
APRIL 30, 2024
National market trends are good for understanding where we are in any given freight cycle, but they say little about specific markets where companies operate daily or need to plan around in the future. Decisions made here have the highest impact on results, no matter where you are in the cycle. Understanding this, SONAR provides a plethora of tools and insights around both individual market granularities and national trends.
The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 1, 2024
Samuel Parker and Joe Lynch discuss DAT iQ: the metrics that matter. Samuel is Director of Product Marketing at DAT Freight & Analytics ‘ Shipper segment. DAT operates the largest truckload freight marketplace in North America. Shippers, brokers, carriers, news organizations and industry analysts rely on DAT for trends and data insights based on a database of $150 billion in annual market transactions.
Commercial Carrier Journal
MAY 2, 2024
CVSA) Roadside Inspection Specialist Jeremy Disbrow fielded nearly 300 questions submitted by members of the trucking community, and provided an instructional how-to on passing a commercial vehicle roadside inspection.
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
Talking Logistics
MAY 3, 2024
I will be radioactive next week. Literally. Next week I will undergo radioactive iodine treatment to kill off whatever thyroid cells (cancerous or not) remain in my body. For the past two weeks I’ve been on a low-iodine diet in preparation for it: no dairy, no commercial breads, no fish, no anything with iodized salt. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 3, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Blue Grace Logistics
MAY 2, 2024
Rev Up Your Engines: Preparing for DOT Blitz Week 2024 Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - May 2, 2024 DOT Blitz Week 2024, also known as the DOT Week, is an annual event organized by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) that aims at promoting commercial vehicle safety through comprehensive roadside inspections. During this period, enforcement officials conduct thorough inspections of commercial vehicles across North America to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 29, 2024
Steve Elwell and Joe Lynch discuss freight recession: opportunity or threat. Steve is the Founder and Managing Director of iDev Partners a boutique leadership, business strategy and turnaround consulting firm. About Steve Elwell Steve is the Founder and since 2010 Managing Director of iDev Partners a boutique leadership, business strategy and turnaround consulting firm located in Farmington Hills, MI.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 30, 2024
The toxic waste includes chemicals such as nitrogen, phosphorous, chloride, oil, and cyanide, released into rivers and lakes between 2018 and 2022 in 17 states.
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Talking Logistics
APRIL 29, 2024
Over the past four years, due in large part to the Covid pandemic, there has been a lot of discussion about the importance of risk management and how companies need to create more resilient supply chains, with logistics being a key enabler. We were reminded of this again just a few days ago, when a. Read more The post [Video] The Important Role of Logistics in Enabling Risk Mitigation and Resilience Strategies appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Overdrive Online
APRIL 30, 2024
With 30-plus years of small business behind him, Gary Schloo is the kind of owner-operator who can tell you at any time what his overall cost-per-mile is, down to the cent -- likewise what portion of that is tied up in fuel, tires, brakes, you name it.
Commercial Carrier Journal
APRIL 30, 2024
The Nebraska-based flatbed carrier started the program three years ago and has seen positive results in driver safety scores.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 30, 2024
Warehouse orchestration is the answer for facilities looking to integrate and efficiently manage a multitude of discrete systems, says Keith Moore, chief executive officer of Autoscheduler.ai.
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Blue Grace Logistics
MAY 2, 2024
Webinars Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - May 2, 2024 LinkedIn Live Webinar On-Demand: How to Expand Your Business with Cross-Border Shipping to Mexico What’s the Topic? One of the most promising avenues for expanding business beyond borders lies in cross-border shipping to Mexico.
Overdrive Online
MAY 2, 2024
At about 5:30 a.m. on I-95 in Norwalk, Connecticut, a tractor-trailer, a fuel truck and a passenger vehicle collided, causing a massive fire that's shuttered the interstate.
Freightos
MAY 1, 2024
Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home May 1, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 1, 2024
Financial losses from a cyberattack in the logistics industry include possible legal liabilities, disrupted operations, revenue loss and regulatory fines, but the costs don't stop there.
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Logistics in War
MAY 2, 2024
By David Beaumont On 17 April 2024, Defence’s Integrated Investment Plan was published as a companion to Australia’s National Defence Strategy. [1] This Plan provisions $11-$15 billion dollars in ‘additional logistics centres and capacity’ amid other investments that contribute to Defence’s ability to respond to contingencies, crisis and conflict. [2] This is the largest, single-hit, planned investment in Defence’s logistics capability and capacity since the Second World War.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 3, 2024
I was hoping that my news roundup would lead off with a comment about Boston sports going two for two in the playoffs. After Wednesday night’s blowout of the Miami Heat, the Celtics won their opening round series and had me in a good spot. So it all rested on the shoulders of the Bruins, coming off a lackluster performance on Tuesday night where they could have wrapped up the series at home.
Commercial Carrier Journal
MAY 2, 2024
The top violation equipment violation last year, with somewhere around the 300,000 nationwide, was lighting devices.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 2, 2024
By harnessing AI for activities such as load optimization, route planning, predictive analytics and dynamic scheduling, businesses can start to find ways to trim their carbon footprint.
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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
NGT News
APRIL 29, 2024
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has awarded NFI Group subsidiary New Flyer of America Inc. a contract for up to 460 next-generation Xcelsior CHARGE NG 40-foot battery electric transit buses (BEBs). This contract includes a firm order for 80 vehicles, including 48 buses with New Flyer’s standard two-door configuration and 32 buses with an […] The post Boston-Area Transit Authority Orders 80 Electric Buses from New Flyer appeared first on NGT News.
Overdrive Online
MAY 2, 2024
One of the three trucks that competed in the Big Rig Build-Off at MATS, Johnson Hill Customs' 1980 Kenworth K100 is an impressive build for the invitation-only event.
Commercial Carrier Journal
MAY 2, 2024
From tread depth to road gators, tires are a big problem during DOT inspections.
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