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July 15, 2011
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Warehousing
Nominations Close June 7 for 2024 Women in Supply Chain Award
This award recognizes female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network. Submissions close June 7!
Cold Storage
Lineage Logistics Rebrands to Lineage
Lineage Logistics officially rebranded, changing its name from Lineage Logistics to Lineage.
AI/AR
Leveraging Diverse Generational Skills for AI-Driven Logistics Success
The next five years represent a unique moment of generational equilibrium when all these qualities will co-exist in the logistics workforce. This is a golden opportunity that the industry should seize.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
How Baltimore Bridge Collapse Continues to Impact Shipments
Baltimore is running out of freight to pick up due to the lack of inbound shipments, so the containers at port have been sitting for a while.
Trucking
Refrigerated Truckload Rates Fell in March
Spot truckload rates continued to slide in March as demand for trucking services moved toward typical seasonal levels, reported DAT Freight & Analytics.
Supply Chain Visibility
Global Trade Activity Indicates Rebound in Demand for Manufactured Goods
New data from Tradeshift's Q1 Index of Global Trade Health paints an encouraging picture for global trade, with robust growth observed in China and the United States, alongside indications of a rebound in global demand for manufactured goods.
Cold Chain
IoT Technology for Reefer Trailer Temperature Monitoring
The LoRa ATL-1 wireless temperature monitoring system from Wireless Links allows for a simple plug-and-play setup that is easily scalable for cold rooms and refrigerated trailers.
AI/AR
AI-Powered Planning Tool for Shipping Liners
Bearing AI launched an AI-powered Deployment Planner to help liners better balance the complexities of environmental compliance with increasing demand for quicker transportation of goods and the need to meet profitability goals.
Risk/Compliance
Escalating Middle East Tensions Trigger Surge in Freight Rates
As the situation unfolds in the Middle East, stakeholders are closely monitoring developments and preparing for potential impacts on global trade and shipping markets.
Supply Chain Visibility
Digitalization Efforts to Help Shippers Navigate Complex Supply Chain Landscape
Digitalization will remain a linchpin of success, enabling all industry stakeholders to navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities that lie ahead in this dynamic world of global trade.
Risk/Compliance
Safeguarding Platform to Help Combat Fraud in Transportation and Logistics
Descartes Systems Group developed Descartes MacroPoint FraudGuard to help freight brokers, 3PLs and shippers identify and prevent fraudulent activities related to carrier information, load tracking, and shipment status.
Trucking
InRoute Connect to Improve Turnaround Times for Commercial Vehicles in Need of Maintenance
Intangles announced InRoute Connect, a product designed to significantly improve the turnaround time of commercial vehicles in need of maintenance while on the road.
Trucking
Carrier Sourcing to Revolutionize Freight Brokerage Operations
Trucker Tools launched Carrier Sourcing, which empower freight brokers to source and vet new carriers with unparalleled confidence.
Trucking
Fuel Costs Could Remain Drag on Trucking Conditions
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) for February fell to -5.31 from January’s reading of -1.41. A sharp increase in diesel prices was the principal factor in the deterioration in market conditions for carriers.
Last-Mile
Logistics Reimagined for Next-Level Customer Satisfaction
More companies are turning to integrated digital logistics ecosystems to help optimize their entire supply chain flow and maintain or improve the customer experience.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Baltimore Bridge Collapse Results in Severe Rating for Atlantic Ocean
Index data from ITS Logistics reflects the considerable demand shifts for the Ports of Norfolk, New York, and New Jersey due to the recent Francis Scott Key Bridge damage.
Supply Chain Visibility
AI Products to Provide Unprecedented Visibility into Physical Operations
Motive announced new products and services designed to significantly improve visibility for leaders in sectors like transportation, logistics and more.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
March U.S. Import Container Volume Continues Strong Trajectory
In March, U.S. container import volumes increased 0.4% from February, but jumped 15.7% when compared to the same month last year, according to research from Descartes Systems Group.
3PL/4PL
Streamlining Transportation Management Strategies
As businesses continue to prioritize streamlined logistics, the strategies and subsequent actions taken will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in shaping the future of transportation management.
Supply Chain Visibility
Supply Chain Stability Improving Despite Ongoing Challenges: Study
Research from the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) and KPMG LLP suggests a complete return to pre-pandemic normalcy remains unlikely in 2024 though.
Trucking
LTL and Truckload Rates Hold Steady
In parcel, the index shows the effect of fuel surcharge increases and other accessorial changes to drive net rate growth in Q1 and Q2 2024, despite limited overall demand.
Cold Chain
Cold Chain Track-and-Trace Technology to Exceed $7B
ABI Research projects that worldwide revenues from food cold chain track-and-trace operations will surpass $7 billion by 2032.
Trucking
Zipline Logistics Acquires Summit Eleven
Zipline Logistics acquired Summit Eleven, a multi-modal transportation provider.
3PL/4PL
Relying on 3PLs in a Flat Market
A reputable 3PL becomes the guiding light for shippers in flat market conditions, offering a comprehensive suite of services designed to prioritize reliability and service quality and mitigate the driver shortage.