January 31, 2023
Via: Manufacturing TomorrowVäxjö, Sweden, 31 January 2023 * * * JLT Mobile Computers, a leading developer of reliable computing solutions for demanding environments, has upgraded its powerful and versatile JLT6012 rugged vehicle-mount terminals (VMTs). Originally developed for demanding warehouse and logistics applications […]
January 18, 2023
Via: Industry TodayA significant slump in order volumes across US supply chains took the shine off a slight improvement in global trade activity in Q4-2022, according to the latest data from Tradeshift, the digital network for global trade. Tradeshift’s Index of Global […]
Logistics, Process, Regulations
January 13, 2023
Via: Alliance for American ManufacturingPresident Biden went down Mexico way this week for a North American leaders summit with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) and Canadian President Justin Trudeau, where they pledged to work together to forge stronger regional supply chains. Then […]
December 20, 2022
Via: Transport TopicsMilitary and trucking industry experts said traits including a willingness to help others and interest in serving a greater good are hallmarks of why truck driving jobs are an excellent option for service members looking to transition to civilian life. […]
December 1, 2022
Via: Industry TodayCaraway is a popular brand of premium, non-toxic kitchenware and has maintained a significant presence in the ecommerce space for three years. In 2021, Caraway tapped ITS Logistics to support its expansion into omnichannel markets, specifically focusing on increasing its […]
November 28, 2022
Via: Transport TopicsU.S. trucking is entering a tumultuous period that will likely reshape the $875 billion industry. Shipping rates that spiked during disruptions caused by the pandemic have plummeted — some are now calling it a “freight recession” — as inventory gluts […]
November 10, 2022
Via: The Wall Street JournalApple Inc.’s AAPL warning this week about iPhone supply limitations threatens one of biggest drivers of the company’s record-breaking sales in recent years: persuading customers to buy its priciest smartphones. The iPhone Pro models, unveiled in 2019, have been integral […]
November 1, 2022
Via: Industry TodayRobots continue helping humans with everything from leisure to work activities – from playing music and delivering food to picking and packing inventory in distribution centers. As growing labor shortages, volatile lead times, global supply chain challenges and rising costs […]
October 20, 2022
Via: Transport TopicsKnight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. saw mixed financials amid ongoing efforts to strengthen segment results during the third quarter, the company reported Oct. 19. Total revenue for the Phoenix-based truckload carrier increased by 15.5% to $1.9 billion from $1.64 billion. Net […]
October 19, 2022
Via: The Wall Street JournalUkraine said its exports of agricultural products have recovered to around prewar levels, a revival that has helped ease pressure on global food prices and offers a bright spot in Kyiv’s fight against Russia. However, analysts say the rise in […]
October 19, 2022
Via: Transport TopicsJ.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. saw revenue and earnings increase as a result of strong segment growth during the third quarter, the company reported Oct. 18, besting analysts’ expectations. The Lowell, Ark.-based transportation and logistics company posted net earnings of […]
September 22, 2022
Via: The Wall Street JournalFedEx Corp. FDX -2.64%▼ said a slowdown in the global economy has hurt its business. Investors, analysts and customers said they are seeking clarity on how much the company’s own operating strategies are contributing to the problem and how it […]
September 21, 2022
Via: Transport TopicsThe car industry, already grappling with a shortage of semiconductors, is now seeing another source of supply chain concern: a lack of ships. Earnings for freighters that move autos and industrial machines across the globe have surged to about $80,000 […]
September 13, 2022
Via: Manufacturing TomorrowSchneider Electric, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is joining HP Inc. at the 2022 International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS), to announce the commercial availability of its Metal Jet S100 Solution. Accelerating innovative designs […]
August 30, 2022
Via: Transport TopicsPort of Port Arthur, Texas, will receive $13.6 million in a federal USDOT grant that port officials say will significantly upgrade the East Texas facility during the next year. Along with spending an additional $7 million in local money, port […]
Aerospace & Defense, Industry Focus Areas, Logistics, Process
August 29, 2022
Via: ASD NewsMammoth Freighters LLC (“Mammoth”) is pleased to announce the company has signed a multi-year contract with Aspire MRO (“Aspire”) to perform Passenger-to-Freighter conversions and maintenance related work for the Mammoth 777-200LRMF and 777-300ERMF freighter programs. Located at the Alliance Airport […]
August 24, 2022
Via: PR NewswireThermal Custom Packaging (TCP), a company specializing in cold packaging for every link of the cold chain, is working to curb the supply chain crisis with cold chain technologies. The supply chain issues have made waves worldwide and have exacerbated […]
Logistics, Process, Regulations
August 10, 2022
Via: Electronics WeeklyUS President Joe Biden is said to have OK’d the ban which is with the Office of Management and Budget while details are completed. Suppliers of the software include Cadence, Synopsys and Siemens. Already the US has banned sales of […]
Energy, Industry Focus Areas, Logistics, Process
July 17, 2022
Via: The Wall Street JournalTanker owners in Europe are shipping as much Russian crude as possible before energy sanctions against Moscow take effect in December. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February, Western nations have pledged to wean themselves off crude from Moscow and […]
Energy, Industry Focus Areas, Logistics, Process
July 13, 2022
Via: Alliance for American ManufacturingIt’s time for an update on the trade of solar panels being imported into the United States. A lot has happened in the past few months, and Tuesday we got some more news related to this subject. But first, we […]