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Slide-In
July 15, 2011
Latest
AI/AR
AI Design Feature to Elevate Operational Efficiency in Trucking Industry
Optimal Dynamics introduced new artificial decision intelligence (ADI) features designed to help elevate operational efficiency and financial success for trucking companies.
Trucking
Onboard Courier Service for Time-Sensitive Shipments
DB Schenker introduced an exclusive onboard courier service, which provides a swift and reliable express air transport to and from any geography in the world.
Last-Mile
The Future Outlook of Last-Mile in Grocery
Today, optimization technology, delivery options and software are growing and holding firm as pivotal pieces in the last-mile of grocery. Find out what types of technology are on the rise for last-mile delivery in grocery.
Trucking
4 Questions Food Shippers Should Ask Prospective Freight Brokers
Shipping bid season is upon us as shippers look to add certainty and flexibility to their operations. Often, this means leveraging broker agreements to add scalable trucking capacity.
Fleet Management
Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas, DLL Partnership Launches Financial Services
Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas partnered with DLL to launch Logisnext Financial Services, providing customers with one single point of contact for equipment purchasing and financing.
Emerging Technologies
Zero Touch Technologies for Cold Chain, Omnichannel
KNAPP released Mission: Zero Touch to the North American market, which utilizes a variety of technologies, including KNAPP OSR Shuttles, PiE Robots, OSR Shuttle Evo Frozen and the latest product development, intelligent pocket sortation.
Cold Storage
Shuttle for Freezer Applications
KNAPP launched OSR shuttle technology for cold chain applications and projects.
Emerging Technologies
Enhancing Cold Chain Efficiency: The Role of Advanced Networking Technologies
By integrating smart sensors, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and data analytics, stakeholders can achieve greater visibility and control over the cold chain.
Risk/Compliance
Supply Chain Industry to Double Down on Risk Management
Food Logistics talks exclusively with Ron Greene, VP of business development at Overhaul, about the rise in labor disruptions and cargo theft, and why companies need to double down on risk management in 2024.
Supply Chain Visibility
Red Sea Tensions: Why Real-Time Tracking is Mission-Critical for Food & Beverage
There’s an urgent need for the F&B industry to embrace and expand the use of advanced tools, ensuring resilience and agility through tumultuous waters.
Emerging Technologies
The Urgent Need for Digital Transformation in LatAm Food Logistics
Because Latin America (LatAm) is an emerging market in which many companies have yet to go fully digital, the opportunity is likely even greater. Here’s what digital transformation means for the logistics industry.
Clean Energy
Cost of Electrifying U.S. Commercial Truck Fleet to Reach $1T
Full electrification of the U.S. commercial truck fleet would require nearly $1 trillion in infrastructure investment alone, according to a new report released by the Clean Freight Coalition.
Last-Mile
Understanding the Realities of Driver Shortages in Logistics
As the driver shortage ripples across the industry, all companies that engage in last-mile logistics must take steps to navigate the new challenges it is causing.
Supply Chain Visibility
Rethink Your Supply Chain: Greater Focus on Efficiency, Resilience, Optimization
Food Logistics talks exclusively with Jonas Swarttouw, EVP and chairman of NewCold North America, about why companies should rethink their supply chains in 2024.
Material Handling Equipment
Automation Guidance Consulting Service to Help Operations Upgrade Automated Material Handling Equipment
Kenco launched Automation Guidance, a consulting offering dedicated to helping operations managers upgrade their existing facilities with automated material handling equipment assets.
Trucking
Trucking Industry Lacks Trust in Zero Emission Government Mandates
Many fleets are operating a multi-energy fleet or are about to begin their transition while still experiencing a lack of awareness and readily available, trustworthy guidance, according to survey results from Teletrac Navman.
Automation
Dock-to-Dock Track-and-Trace Platform for Food and Beverage Brands
Sojo Industries released Sojo Shield, a first-of-its-kind dock-to-dock software platform that provides immediate and accurate reporting on critical tracking events such as shipping, receiving and transport.
Cold Chain
3 Key Areas to Prioritize for Improved Management of Cold Chain Logistics
Given the size and growth of this complex logistics segment, logistics leaders must improve the control and performance of cold chain management.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
China's Container Trade Faces Hold-Offs Due to Supply-Demand Imbalance
Data from Container xChange reveals that while there is a surplus of units held up in Russia, capacity in that region remains saturated.
Trucking
FTR Data Shows Less Challenging Financial Environment for Carriers
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index for January improved to -1.41 from the December reading of -4.3, indicating a less challenging financial environment for carriers.
Trucking
February Brings Mixed Results for Market Contraction and Retail Demand
February brought mixed signals for the U.S. freight market, as both new carrier registrations and carrier exits increased.
WMS/TMS
TMS Ecosystem for Liquid Bulk Transportation Management
TrueTMS launched TrueLiquid, a modern, cloud-based transportation management system (TMS) designed specifically for tanker fleets to increase safety, efficiency, and profitability.
3PL/4PL
3PL Market Experiences Decline in Shipments, Invoice per Shipment and Total Revenue
Total shipments saw a 4.7% quarter-over-quarter decrease and an 8.9% year-over-year decline. Invoice amounts per shipment and total revenue also faced significant drops, indicating that the fourth quarter was the toughest of 2023.
Carbon Footprint
Long-Term Infrastructure Plan to Fuel Zero-Emission Trucks
The Department of Energy and the Department of Transportation released a detailed charging infrastructure plan to support the wide-scale adoption of zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles across the United States.