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CtrlChain Launches Advanced Connectivity Feature for Shippers and Carriers 
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CtrlChain Launches Advanced Connectivity Feature for Shippers and Carriers 

CtrlChain, a pioneer in logistics and transportation management, continues to revolutionize the industry by enhancing logistics process visibility and transparency even further for shippers and carriers. CtrlChain has been focusing on advancing its offerings to make carriers’ lives even easier. Now, transport planners can easily provide live updates to their customers, from pick-up to arrival […]

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EV Battery Investments Surge; Other Clean Energy News
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EV Battery Investments Surge; Other Clean Energy News

DHL Group is expanding its charging infrastructure for electric trucks, thanks to a partnership with energy provider E.ON. The contract calls for E.ON to establish fast-charging infrastructure at DHL Group distribution centers. DHL service partners will also have access to the new charging infrastructure.

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NOTED: Supply Chain Highlights
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NOTED: Supply Chain Highlights

GOOD WORKS • DHL Group expanded its GoHelp program to Europe due to the growing number of recent catastrophes. With the launch of GoHelp Europe, the program now covers all global disaster hotspots. UP THE CHAIN ← Rob Standish joins MD Logistics as vice president of corporate strategy and technology, a new position created within […]

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IN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions
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IN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions

Aloha Marine Lines, part of the Lynden family of companies, added a new barge to its fleet to serve customers in the Seattle to Hawaii trade lane. Constructed at Gunderson Marine & Iron in Portland, Oregon, the Makani Loa joins the Kamakani and Namakani—all Makani Class barges that serve Aloha Marine Lines’ bi-weekly barge service between Seattle and Hawaii. The Makani Class barges are fitted with high binwalls which help to keep freight secure while minimizing the amount of lashing needed.

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Avoiding Social Media FOMO
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Avoiding Social Media FOMO

Generating speed-of-light word of mouth, social media can trigger demand surges and trip up supply chain strategies for ecommerce retailers. Here are some approaches that work, even if you aren’t ready to livestream shoppable content just yet:

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IN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions
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IN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions

The Movu 3D shuttle system escala is a flexible robotic automated bin storage and retrieval sub-system, suitable for even the smallest applications of bin-compatible products. Robots move along a rail track that connects every location point within the dense storage and retrieval rack, transferring between levels via ramps. Intelligent management software allows sequencing of bins at multiple points within the system and at the goods-to-person workstations.

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CtrlChain Launches Managed Transportation Service, Adds Multi-stop Shipments

CtrlChain, an innovator in logistics and transportation management, continues to transform the industry with its expanded services in the US market. While CtrlChain has been operating successfully in the United States since last year, the company is now focusing on advancing its offerings, particularly in transportation management. With the launch of its managed transportation service […]

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IN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions
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IN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions

ArcBest’s new Vaux Smart Autonomy offering combines autonomous mobile robot (AMR) forklifts and reach trucks, software, and remote teleoperation capabilities to autonomously handle materials movement within warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities. The materials handling technology is flexible out of the box to handle variability in facilities, processes, and product characteristics.

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Behind the AI Hype
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Behind the AI Hype

Industry insiders agree: The impact of artificial intelligence on supply chain management will be transformative. But how soon are we talking and who will be most affected? Wrap your mind around these projections:

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: AMRs & AGVs
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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: AMRs & AGVs

Automated Compact Truck (ACT): The ACT line is ideal for heavy-duty lifting in narrow spaces. The latest offering from Rocla AGV Solutions, part of Mitsubishi Logisnext, is suitable for higher warehouses, where it works as a companion for other high-lifting vehicles and manually operated forklifts. ACT can operate between warehouse and production or inbound and outbound areas, and it fits in existing warehouse environments with minimal rack

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