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3PL/4PL
Nominations Close SUNDAY for Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers Award
This award recognizes leading third-party logistics and cold storage providers in the cold food and beverage industry. Nominations close Sunday, May 22.
Grocery Retail
The Rise of Self-Distribution
Trucking
Keep Food Delivery Drivers, Set Them up for Success
Transportation
Companies Need to Play 3 Primary Roles for True Value Chain
Risk/Compliance
Food and Beverage Industry Experienced Most Frequent Cargo Theft
AI/AR
Negotiations Get AI Boost To Combat Market Volatility
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Automation
Building the Supply Chain of Tomorrow
How automation and emerging technology future-proof supply chains.
SCN Summit
SCN Summit | State of the Supply Chain 2022
June 6, 2022
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Do not miss our upcoming SCN Summit in June, where industry experts come together to discuss the state of the supply chain.
Automation
2022 State of Automated Warehousing: Infographic Directory
The industry can expect growth in warehouse automation — an already integral part of supply chain operations. Download the 2022 State of Automated Warehousing to discover a directory of the top warehouse automation solutions for the supply chain.
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Trucking
51% of Carriers Considering Job Change in Next 6-12 Months
Despite the job change, improvements made possible with the infrastructure bill will positively impact the freight transportation industry.
Trucking
How Gas and Supply Chain Crises Signal Need to Support Small Carriers and Owner-Operators
With increased pressures from consumer demands, small carriers and independent truckers have become critical to the supply chain.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Rising Costs Prompt New Records for Import
United States retailers are importing materials and goods at a record pace, according to the NRF, ahead of rising costs and fear of more supply chain disruption.
SCN Summit
SCN Summit | State of the Supply Chain 2022
June 6, 2022
Register
Do not miss our upcoming SCN Summit in June, where industry experts come together to discuss the state of the supply chain.
Supply Chain Visibility
1 Year Since the Suez Canal Crisis: How the Ever Given Transformed Supply Chains
The best way to make any process resilient is to build it on solid foundations.
SCN Summit
Supporting Continuous Improvement Is Key
Karen Lobdell of Thomson Reuters divulges three key points the company looks for at a high level for partners.
Transportation
Two Women-Owned Logistics Companies Merge
Merging the two women-owned companies will provide additional resources and services to Synergy Freight Solutions' customers while providing Knichel Logistics leadership with additional female logistics entrepreneur’s expertise.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Container Gate-Out Times Improve While Spot Freight Rates, Transit Times Plummet
The transit time from China to Los Angeles and Long Beach dropped by 85% from 50 days in December 2021 to 27 days in Apr 2022.
Automation
150,000-Plus AGVs to be Deployed in Seaports by 2027
What's more is, over 7,000 inspection robots were deployed in rail infrastructure globally in 2021.
Trucking
Joint Venture Expands Electric Truck Charging
The project will initially deploy Level 2 (L2) electric truck charging stations with plug-and-charge capabilities to support Penske's growing battery-electric truck fleet in California.
Trucking
L.I.N.K. | Fleets Need Intelligent Route Optimization to Keep Up
As demand continues to increase in the logistics sector, while a labor shortage and other major supply chain disruptions occur, fleets turn to intelligent ways to optimization their route planning.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Ukraine War, Trade Disruptions Continue to Challenge International Shipping Industry
Loss of life/vessels, exacerbation of crew crisis, trade disruption, sanctions burden, cost increases and availability of bunker fuel pose increased risk for international supply chains.
Trucking
How Improved Truckload Rates are Key to Alleviating Driver Shortages
Strong freight demand and tight truck capacity continue to squeeze the supply chain. Here's how utilizing new technology can improve working conditions and efficiency.
Cold Chain
All-Electric, Refrigerated Commercial Vehicle Prototype for Fresh, Frozen Foods
The partnership also includes a non-exclusive agreement for Xos to use Thermo King’s refrigeration units on the Xos Hub mobile charging station and for Thermo King to use Xos’ Lyra Series battery systems on all-electric trailer refrigeration unit trucks.
Cold Chain
Surprise Surplus Capacity? Making Sense of the 2022 Refrigerated Capacity Market
By remaining agile and keenly tuned into developments in the refrigerated food supply chain, shippers can both successfully navigate immediate capacity challenges and build a more sophisticated infrastructure.
Transportation
How Freight Shippers Can Reduce Risk Management
With the right technology to facilitate a predictable benchmark, a competitive edge in the face of capacity shortages and the ability to view credentials with ease, brokers can maximize their success and growth potential.
Webinars
Energy Mash-up – Best Practices to Balance Profitability with Sustainability
June 14, 2022
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The pressure on the food & beverage industry to minimize waste and maximize energy savings has never been greater. Your entire supply chain depends on critical, energy-intensive operations and processes to drive profitability and sustainability.
Fuel Efficiency
Lithium-Ion Market Surges Ahead Thanks to Electrification
Expect growth in demand from the energy storage system (ESS) sector, with shipments forecast to total 312.4 GWh, accounting for 19.2% of all battery shipments.
Cold Chain
Logistics Acquisition Expands Temperature-Controlled, Transportation Management Solutions in Trucking
Roadtex delivers customized end-to-end solutions that exceed the stringent pickup, handling, delivery and chain of custody requirements of customers serving recession-resistant end markets with long-term growth prospects.
Risk/Compliance
Own Your Own Fleet? Insurance Coverage is Vital
A blend of well-planned insurance coverage, self-insurance through higher deductibles and coinsurance may offer lower rates while still providing peace of mind when faced with providing coverage for your needs.
Transportation
Thought Leaders Talk State of the Supply Chain in Upcoming SCN Summit
Register now to learn more about what's in store for national and global supply chains. Topics revolve around Warehouse Automation, Risk Management, Supply Chain Visibility, Electrification in Trucking, Building a Sustainable Supply Chain and more.
Cold Chain
What Shanghai’s Lockdown Means for U.S. Cold Food Chains
For starters, industry experts predict food shortages, rising ingredients costs and an overall inflated cost of goods across the board.
3PL/4PL
3PLs' Role in Getting Fresh Produce Farm to Fork
The value of a third-party cannot be overlooked when getting fresh products to market, particularly in times of limited capacity and excess product.
3PL/4PL
Brokerage Acquisition Accelerates 3PL Efficiencies
TA Services’ acquisition of C2 Freight Services confirms its commitment to continued brokerage growth and expanded services for new and existing customers.
Cold Storage
Chill Storage Begins Deployment on 15 Cold Storage Facilities
Chill Storage begins to build 15 new cold storage facilities and plans on deploying $500 million of asset value over the next several years. The move looks to capitalize on the significant growth the cold chain continues to see.
Warehousing
Internal, External Collaboration Is Key to Breaking Down Silos
Barry Bradley, head of Supply Chain at Crisp, explains that breaking down silos is key in supply chains, and to do so we need communication inside and outside of organizations.
Supply Chain Visibility
Trucking Technology Provides More Visibility, Improved Margins
Small carriers, for example, were more likely to see improved margins (64.8%) and more visibility into their routes (62.3%) with trucking apps than any other segments.
Trucking
What Role Does Tech Play in Addressing the Driver Shortage?
Smart digital tools can optimize processes that increase efficiency, boost the driver experience and ultimately improve revenue margins.
Safety & Security
L.I.N.K. | Why Fleet Safety Needs To Be the Core of Logistics
Hear from Leonard's Express on how the logistics business is able to drive safety and employee satisfaction by making safety a core of its strategy.
Transportation
Partner Roundtable: Risk Mitigation
May 19, 2022
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Discover the ways to implement supply chain risk mitigations, how to get started, what to do next and more.
