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Grocery Retail
Wholesale Prices Still Above 2021
Diesel fuel dropped from last month but is still 71% more than last year, significantly affecting the CPG industry as it makes up one-fifth of all freight transportation.
Trucking
US Foods Reduces Carbon Footprint of Fleet
Trucking
Rebalancing of Owner-Operator Market is Happening
Automation
How Freight Forwarders and Brokers Prioritize Technology in 2022
3PL/4PL
Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers Award: E-Commerce Boom Calls for Rise in Outsourcing of Services
Last-Mile
Report Signals Last-Mile Trouble This Holiday Season
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August 18, 2022
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Discover how to plan for demand, overcome shortages, modernize payment structure and achieve resiliency for the future of the supply chain.
3PL/4PL
Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers Award: E-Commerce Boom Calls for Rise in Outsourcing of Services
This year’s winners are in position to answer the call for that increased demand in outsourcing of services.
Software & Technology
Nominations Open for Annual Top Software & Technology Providers Award
This award honors software and technology providers that ensure a safe, efficient and reliable global cold food and beverage supply chain.
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Trucking
Percentage of Female Leaders in Transportation Continues to Increase
The 2022 WIT Index shows that 33.8% of C-suite executives in transportation companies are women, a 1.5% increase from 2019.
Professional Development
Company Culture is Key to Trucking Industry’s Comeback
Despite the challenges, the bottlenecks, the setbacks, the list that just keeps going, there is hope and concrete plans for the trucking and transportation industry to make the comeback of all comebacks.
3PL/4PL
Network Manager Helps 3PLs Build Collaborative Distributed Fulfillment Networks
Extensiv Network Manager combines software, services, tools and relationships that empower any 3PL to partner closely with other 3PLs to service brands across multiple geographically distributed warehouses.
Fleet Management
AI Dashcam Boosts Driver Safety
Audible alerts detect unsafe driving, including signs of tiredness, distraction and phone usage and then tells drivers to take corrective action.
Trucking
Digital Marketplace for Shippers
Schneider FreightPower enables shippers to instantly quote and book their freight. Once booked, customers use FreightPower to track the progress of their shipment from pickup to delivery — giving shippers complete freight management.
Trucking
Preparing for Canada’s ELD Mandate
Whether you operate solely in Canada or have cross-border operations, food and beverage fleets need prepare for the ELD mandate now.
Trucking
Latest on ELD Mandates
If you are transporting loads or sending work trucks cross-border, you will need an ELD that operates in both countries. Here's the latest on ELD mandates.
Trucking
How Trailer Pool Technology Overcomes Operational Inefficiencies
Trailer pool technology connects shippers, carriers and receivers to enable visibility of what is happening with the trailer pool in real time at each of the facilities.
WMS/TMS
Cloud-Native Technology Suite Automates Client, Carrier Logistics Operations
These solutions help clients and carreriers more effectively manage logistics operations across multiple modes of transportation.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Price of Second-Hand Container Market Plummets Thanks to Oversupply of Containers
Freight rates have come down by approximately an average of 20% since the beginning of the year and will continue to slide gradually.
Transportation
The State of Food Logistics Looks Promising
Despite the ongoing labor shortage, ingredient shortage and driver shortage, the future of food logistics shows hope, innovations and reinvention. Here's a mid-year outlook on the state of food logistics.
Trucking
Female Drivers Comprise 13% of Driver Workforce
The number of women gaining their CDLs and becoming professional drivers has continued to grow in recent years, making up over 10% of over-the-road truck drivers, an increase of almost 30% over the 7.89% seen in 2018.
Fuel Efficiency
Renewable Diesel Results in 3xs Larger Cumulative GHG Reductions vs. Electrification
As for nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions, EVs have 98.5% lower NOx than pre-2007 diesel vehicles on a per mile basis, and 2010 and later MY vehicles have 79% less NOx emissions than a 2007 diesel model.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
eBL Platform Interoperability Proof of Concept Further Promotes Digital Trade
The companies will implement DCSA eBL Interoperability Standards to test eBL interoperability through the full bill of lading lifecycle using data that mirrors a live shipment.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
How Digital Connectivity in Supply Chains Saves Shippers Time and Money
Automation provided through digital connectivity is critical to shippers and to the broader logistics industry. Here's why.
Fleet Management
Asset Tracking Service Locates, Manages Powered Equipment
Lytx Asset Tracker helps companies quickly obtain important data such as the asset serial number, current estimated location, last connected time and the last movement date.
Trucking
Truckers Protest AB5, Disrupt Supply Chains
AB5, the “gig worker” law, was introduced in 2018 to make gig-centric corporations, like rideshare companies, provide their contractors with more worker protections.
WMS/TMS
4 Ways Freight Network Optimization Tech Can Improve Protein & Produce Distribution
The use of third-party freight optimization technology has become the most effective and flexible solution for maximizing efficiency, resource utilization and food safety.
Trucking
High Fuel Surcharges, Seasonal Peaks to Increase Transportation Costs in Q3
Fuel accounts for 20.7% of the total cost-per-pound for LTL shipments through June 2022, up from 13.4% in 2021, a 47.3% increase.
Trucking
Federal Gas Tax Holiday vs. the Highway Trust Fund. What’s Next?
President Biden is calling on Congress to make sure that the gas tax holiday has no negative effect on the Highway Trust Fund. But, critics feel otherwise. Let's discuss.
Cold Chain
Why Low-Viscosity Lubricants are Optimal Choice for Refrigerated Fleets
Discover how fleets can overcome hurdles, and the benefits that can be realized through the application of low-viscosity formulations.
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.
Warehousing
2022 State of the Supply Chain
Today's supply chains are in crisis mode, and industry experts are already anticipating struggles for 2022 into 2023. Download this FREE whitepaper and discover the opportunities and threats of the New Year.
Cold Chain
Balancing Inflation, Consumer Demand and Skyrocketing Fuel Costs
Food logistics providers must tap digital transformation to increase their resilience and adaptability in challenging times.
Trucking
76% of Commercial Trucks Run on Diesel
Other fuels that play a role in commercial trucking include gasoline (23%) and compressed natural gas (0.4%). Electric and other categories each register less than 1%.
Training/Onboarding
Millennial, Gen Z Drivers Desire Coaching: ATRI Study
Initiatives, such as rewarding veteran drivers for informal mentorship, can help build the community-centered cultures that younger drivers seek.
Supply Chain Visibility
Funding for Startups That Address Visibility Almost Tripled in 2021
Analysis shows that various kinds of last-mile delivery businesses, visibility and intelligence providers and road-freight marketplaces have received large inflows of funding.
Cold Chain
The Road Ahead for Refrigerated Transport is Paved with HFOs
For many businesses, choosing the right refrigerant and system makes a great impact across the board—from energy savings to the bottom line, as well as their ability to expand their customer base.
Trucking
How Leased, Rented Trucks Improve Operational Efficiencies
Renting trucks can be a good alternative for companies that experience more volatility in customer demand or work in industries that experience seasonal spikes.
Transportation
Congress Can't Afford to Forget Pandemic Supply Chain Lessons
There is a critical choice Congress must make. Will it stand by as product shortages, delays and price increases continue to wreak havoc, or it will it take an unprecedented opportunity to make a difference for the supply chain today and tomorrow?
