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Ready for Takeoff: World’s Largest Cargo Plane
Currently in development by U.S. aerospace company Radia, the WindRunner is set to claim some heavy-lifting records, including greatest cargo volume. Here’s what’s on the manifest:
Read MoreSupply Chain VC Update; What’s Next for U.S.-Mexico Trade; Regulations Roundup; and more Logistics News
A look at the latest news stories in global supply chain and logistics.
Read MoreThe Port Strike Is Over (For Now): What’s Next?
On Friday, U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast ports reopened following a landmark wage agreement between dockworkers and port operators, effectively ending the most significant work stoppage in nearly half a century. The strike, initiated by 45,000 members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) on Tuesday, disrupted operations at 36 ports from Maine to Texas. […]
Read MorePort Strike Update: Potential Disruptions and Economic Implications
What to expect in the short-term as the ILA dockworker’s strike carries on.
Read MoreThe Impact of the Port Strike: Insights from Industry Experts
The ongoing port strike is a stark reminder of the fragility of supply chains and the cascading effects disruptions can have across industries. Industry experts share predictions about the impact of the strike.
Read MoreNOTED: Supply Chain Highlights
MANA Nutrition broke ground on a new 320,000-square-foot warehouse in Pooler, Georgia, four miles from the Port of Savannah. The facility, scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2025, will enable the company to double its current production while adding new storage capacity.
Read MoreCargo Ships Get Wind of Traditional Power Source
A millennia-old concept—wind propulsion for cargo ships—is catching on with some gusty tech innovations.
Read MoreIN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions
Lufthansa Cargo started operating freighters from Munich for the first time on July 6, 2024. An A321 freighter connects Munich with Istanbul Airport twice a week, complementing the existing belly network from Munich. The new freighter connection is planned every Saturday and Sunday.
Read MoreVERTICAL FOCUS: High-Value Shipments
Shipping high-value items requires special care and attention to ensure their safe arrival. By following these tips, shippers can significantly reduce the risk of damage or loss when transporting high-value items.
Read MorePRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Warehouse Robotics
LocusHub: Locus Robotics’ real-time, business intelligence engine optimizes real-time coordination of Locus’ AMR fleets. A component of the LocusOne platform, LocusHub uses advanced analytics, AI, and machine learning to provide insights that can maximize productivity, lower costs, and increase warehouse intelligence. LocusHub’s reporting capabilities process operational data to forecast labor requirements, identify optimization opportunities, and give recommendations to warehouse operators.
Read More5 GenAI Trends, Freight Forecast & Other Supply Chain News
Today’s top supply chain news stories.
Read MoreNOTED: Supply Chain Highlights
Walmart Canada unveiled a new hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric semi-truck—a first of its kind for a retail fleet on North American roads. Operating with zero tailpipe emissions, the tractor can avoid 97 metric tons of CO2 tailpipe emissions on average.
Read MoreIntraLogisteX USA Is Set To Welcome An Industry-Leading Selection Of Exhibitors Next Month
IntraLogisteX USA, a tradeshow dedicated to showcasing the latest innovations in logistics, supply chains, and warehousing, will open its doors October 22 & 23, 2024 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. The exhibition boasts an unrivalled selection of exhibitors which includes some of the sector’s leading organizations. Furthermore, the event will host more than 30 […]
Read MoreRanking the Top U.S. Ports; Warehouse Taxes on the Rise; Global Trade as Election Issue; and Other News
Find out which U.S. container ports rank top for imports; see how global trade policies will impact the presidential election; and catch up on other supply chain news.
Read MoreVERTICAL FOCUS: Toys
The toy industry faces several complex supply chain challenges. Here are three of the most significant at play.
Read MoreDriver Shortage? Japan Conveys a Solution
The Asian country envisions a 310-mile conveyor belt network that can carry the freight of 25,000 trucks a day.
Read MoreIN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions
Gather AI, a provider of computer vision-based artificial intelligence solutions for warehouse inventory monitoring, launched two new capabilities: inferred case counting and location occupancy. The capabilities enable warehouses to get automated, digitized counts and location utilization reports.
Read MoreNOTED: Supply Chain Highlights
Premier Trailer Leasing launched a new human trafficking awareness campaign that addresses the signs of human trafficking and how to report it.
Read MoreCtrlChain 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 […]
Read MoreTaking a Shine to Lab-Grown Diamonds
Marketed as an eco-friendly alternative to mined diamonds and offering more transparency, lab-grown diamonds are disrupting gemstone supply chains. Here’s some clarity:
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