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2024 Top Software & Tech Award: Nominations Open

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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ChargePoint Unveils Adaptable Charging Solution

ChargePoint Omni Port is an EV connector solution that ensures any electric vehicle (EV) can charge in any parking space, regardless of its connector type.

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Nearshoring, Electrification, Freight Fraud Main Challenges for North American Transportation: Trimble Study

The growing importance of Mexico as a source of U.S. imports, sustainability and the electrification of trucking, California’s AB5 bill and freight fraud rank as the top trends and challenges for North American transportation.

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Starting a Sustainability Journey is Not Trivial. Here’s Why.

Christopher Mejia-Argueta, research scientist and director of the Food and Retail Operations Lab, MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics, talks about how to start a sustainable journey, what are the key drivers and more.

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Camillo Fontana to become Chief Financial Officer of Hanseatic Global Terminals

Personnel updates sees new appointments at BlueGrace, Stoecklin and more.

Obtaining and nurturing a circular cold chain is imperative to the future of food logistics.

Nurturing a Sustainable Food Logistics Landscape

Moving food products through the supply chain takes more than just temperature control. Here’s how the food logistics space can achieve and nurture a circular supply chain.

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How Supply Chain Visibility Fights Recalls and Improves Quality Control

To ensure a standard that protects product quality, prevents recalls and strengthens reputation, manufacturers must leverage technology that promotes full visibility and quality control across the entirety of their supply chain.

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Nearshoring Becomes Growing Interest in U.S. for Manufacturing in Mexico

A new study by Flatworld Solutions reveals a significant and sustained increase in interest in manufacturing in Mexico over the past five years.

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Automation in Transportation: Revolutionizing Food Logistics

As these autonomous wonders hit the roads, they bring a tidal wave of opportunities and challenges, promising a thrilling ride into the future of transportation.

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Canadian Railway Strike Poses Threat to Global Supply Chain

A strike at the country’s two largest rail networks would disrupt production and deliveries across a wide variety of industries.

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Chef Robotics Launches AI-Powered Food Robot

Chef Robotics launched what is said to be a first-of-its-kind AI-powered flexible food robot to help food companies overcome the global food labor shortage and increase production volume.

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Crown’s New Series Turret Truck Reinforces Operator Safety

Crown Equipment Corporation announced Crown TSP 1000/1500 Series very narrow-aisle turret truck, which features the Gena operating system to reinforce operator safety, enhance lift truck performance, simplify truck-to-operator communication and more.

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Hyster Releases Electric Forklift with Integrated Lithium-ion Power

Hyster Company announced the E80XNL, the latest addition to its lineup of forklifts with integrated lithium-ion power.

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Rising U.S. Imports Drive Increased Activity in Container Trading Market

The container (shipping) traders and leasing companies in the United States are witnessing fierce competition and holding up of inventories due to price pressures, according to new research from Container xChnage.

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ORBCOMM Launches Next-Generation Reefer Container Monitoring Device

ORBCOMM announced the latest generation of its reefer container monitoring solution featuring the CT 3600 device, enabling a new era of intelligent reefer management for shipping lines, container leasing companies and more.

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China Container Prices Double, Leasing Rates Triple

This uptick in leasing rates offers positive impact to U.S. retail trends on China container demand.

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U.S. Truck Fleets Continue Turnover to Near-Zero Emission Internal Combustion Engines: Study

Gasoline, diesel, natural gas and propane continue to be the primary fuel and technology choices for U.S. commercial trucks, with the population of advanced technology near-zero emissions diesels increasing 4% over 2022.

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Raw Material Demand for EVs to Triple by 2050: Study

The increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) raises concerns about escalating raw material demands, particularly for batteries, according to research collected by Ritsumeikan University.

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Top Supply Chain Projects: Lazer Logistics Converts CPG Company's Diesel Spotter Fleet to EVs

Lazer Logistics was tasked with converting a CPG company's diesel spotter fleet to electric vehicles at six North American facilities.

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Top Supply Chain Projects: Working Smarter, Together

This year's supply chain projects focused on sustainability, automation, streamlining manual processes, enhancing traceability, mitigating risk and optimizing the overall supply chain.

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Top Supply Chain Projects: ALOM Increases Warehouse Storage Capacity for Products Containing Lithium-ion Batteries

ALOM is building a new 170,000-square-foot state-of-the-art battery storage facility to meet fire code, workplace safety, insurance, and regulatory compliance requirements.

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Conrail Details State of U.S. Freight Railroad Industry

There are positive signs of strengthening industrial rail activity that may signal the setting of a new foundation on which to build some growth.

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DPL Telematics’ AssetView Stealth Tracking System Provides Anti-Tamper Protection

DPL Telematics released the AssetView Stealth Tracking System, an advanced solution for wireless monitoring and remote tracking of any powered or unpowered asset to improve logistics, manage inventory and curb theft.

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How Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers Cultivate Resilience in Transportation

3PLs and cold storage providers remain a key puzzle piece to building and nurturing partnerships, cultivating resilience and helping companies in the cold food space overcome supply chain disruptions. Let's meet the winners.

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Shipments of Autonomous Lift Trucks to Grow as Warehouse Labor Issues Persist

Shipments of autonomous industrial lift trucks are projected to double from 2024 to 2025 in North America and Europe, according to ABI Research.

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5 Questions to Ask Before Electrifying Indoor Operations

The opportunity to electrify is more real than ever, but what should you know about electrification of indoor forklift applications?

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Tive Launches Real-Time Shipment Visibility Solution

Tive Solo Lite is a cutting-edge shipment visibility solution tailored for the needs of logistics service providers and third-party logistics (3PL) providers, food and beverage suppliers, retail grocers, and other key industry sectors.

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SCN Summit: State of the Supply Chain

June 4, 2024

Register now to hear from experts from McKinsey Co., FTR Transportation Intelligence, NetStock and Trailer Bridge talk all things transportation, company culture, Generative AI and more.

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Driving Risk Per Vehicle Increased in 2023: Lytx Report

Notable findings from this year’s Lytx report highlights the importance of knowing how to drive safely, as well as the understanding of the risks associated with when and where to drive.

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Can Food Supply Chains Keep Up with the EV Revolution?

EVs are a game-changer for food delivery and distribution, offering both environmental and economic benefits. But it also brings its own challenges. Here's a breakdown.

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3 Lessons to Learn from Supply Chain Disruptions

With the right tools and technology on your side, you can enable your supply chain teams to operate at high velocity when a crisis does come.