Growing Lobster Business Puts a Pinch on Maine's Processing

70 percent of Maine's catch now goes to Canada for processing

August 8, 2013

As the lobster sector grows in Maine, the state looks to keep processing close to home rather than sending the shellfish to Canada. To read more, click HERE.

Top Software & Tech Award Resized

LAST CALL: Nominations for 2024 Top Software & Tech Award Close Sept. 23

This award spotlights new-to-market and enhancements to existing software and technology solutions designed to provide automation, efficiency and visibility to the supply chain space. Submissions close Sept. 23.

With emerging technologies taking hold across the supply chain industry, the role of TMS and other emerging technologies is ever-changing.

Emerging Technologies Bring New Opportunities to Freight Management

Thanks to emerging technologies, the freight management industry continues to evolve and bring new opportunities for moving freight along the cold chain.

Women in Supply Chain Forum: Ulta Beauty, Uber Freight, Coca-Cola to Lead Content Sessions

Register today for this year's Women in Supply Chain Forum, scheduled for Nov. 12-13 in Atlanta.

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8 Prominent Food Industry Organizations Partner to Tackle FSMA Rule 204 Challenges

Eight food organizations formed the Food Industry FSMA 204 Collaboration to enhance industry-wide awareness of the FSMA 204 rule.

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Driver Detention Equates to Supply Chain Inefficiencies, Lost Driver Pay, Driver Turnover: ATRI Research

An analysis of ATRI’s large truck GPS data at different customer facility types found that detention contributes to higher truck speeds.

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U.S. F&B Businesses Battle Rising Costs, Economic Uncertainty

An Expert Market report sponsored by Toast revealed that over half (56%) of U.S. food and beverage business owners say managing operational costs and maintaining profitability is their main challenge.

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Tropical Storm Francine to Become Hurricane: AccuWeather

Tropical Storm Francine is expected to become a hurricane ahead of landfall, producing life-threatening storms and flash flooding across parts of coastal Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi as it approaches the Gulf Coast.

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CN, CPKC Rail Strikes Continue to Impact North American Supply Chains

Although it’s back to business as usual, for now, the ripple effects continue to impact the North American supply chain, according to project44.

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RobotPlusPlus Launches Cargo Hold Cleaning Robot

RobotPlusPlus launched HighMate C20 Cargo Hold Cleaning Robot, reaching up to 95% of the holds surface, all while protecting seafarers from the dangers of manual cleaning at heights.

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How to Identify and Recover from Breaches in Food and Beverage Manufacturing

By prioritizing cybersecurity throughout the organization and fostering a collaborative culture of security awareness, F&B businesses support the safety and integrity of their products and safeguard the trust of customers and stakeholders.

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How Reverse Logistics Can Transform the Food Industry

Companies that embrace traceability will be better equipped to respond to food safety challenges, maintain the integrity of their supply chain, and build trust with consumers.

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Cloud-Based Traceability Platform for Food and Beverage Processors

Antares Vision Group launched a cloud-based platform designed to ensure regulatory compliance, precision traceability and supply chain transparency for food and beverage brand owners.

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Mexico-to-U.S. Imports Reach All-Time High

Record truck border crossings and ground import volumes cement Mexico as No. 1 U.S. importer amid declining Chinese imports, according to Motive.

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How AI is Enhancing Food and Beverage Industry Standards

Artificial intelligence stands out as a transformative force, revolutionizing quality assurance and quality control processes, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and elevating product standards.

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CPKC to Restart Railway Operations Following Labor Strike

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) is preparing to restart railway operations in Canada.

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Managing Port Congestion and Temperature Risks in the Global Supply Chain

By leveraging real-time data and proactive measures, stakeholders can minimize delays, maintain product quality, reduce waste and ensure regulatory adherence.

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Canadian Rail Strike: What Does it Mean for U.S. Supply Chains?

On Aug. 22, Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Southern shut down operations. Here's what this means. Less than 24 hours later, they reached an agreement with the Teamsters labor union. But what does this mean?

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Cargo Theft Soars 49% in First Half of 2024: Report

Freight hubs and major cities across North America are witnessing an alarming surge in cargo theft, according to Overhaul’s U.S. & Canada H1 2024 Cargo Theft Report.

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Wiliot Launches GenAI Tool for Insights into End-to-End Supply Chains

Wiliot announces the launch of WiliBot, a generative AI (GenAI) chatbot that enables natural-language conversations with any ambient IoT-connected product.

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PHT Growth Fund to Acquire and Invest in Post-Harvest Cold Chain

PHT Investment Group launched a new fund as a next step in its mission to transform the post-harvest infrastructure sector.

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Atlantic Canada to Prepare for Impact from Hurricane Ernesto: AccuWeather

Families, businesses and officials in Bermuda are being urged to prepare for storm surge, powerful winds and flooding rainfall as Hurricane Ernesto makes a close encounter with the islands this weekend, according to AccuWeather experts.

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How Entry Type 86 Enhances Efficiency for Food and Beverage Shipments

The Entry Type 86 import program was designed to expedite the customs clearance of low-value parcels. Full regulatory compliance is the ultimate goal, and this requires the cooperation of all stakeholders – businesses and customs brokers alike.

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Turvo Appoints Vilas Madapurmath as Chief Technology Officer

Personnel updates sees new appointments at Fleet Advantage, Target and more.

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3 Theft Prevention Strategies to Catch a Cargo Thief

By employing a real-time tracking infrastructure and leveraging its advanced geofencing technologies around high-risk zones, companies can transition to a more proactive cargo security strategy.

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Overhaul Combines Cargo Theft Prevention and Recovery Services for Exclusive Cargo Insurance Program

Overhaul combined its cargo risk management services and proprietary cargo insurance solution to offer an insurance product that provides protection and cost savings.

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Importers Continue Shift to Mexico Amid Political Changes: Study

Spurred by rising labor costs in Asia and ongoing trade disputes, Mexico continues to grow as a hub for manufacturing and commerce, and not just with the United States.

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Mid-Year Review of Food Logistics Landscape

We're more than halfway through 2024, and it's safe to say that most of the challenges and opportunities from earlier still ring true today.