West Coast ports close suddenly in repeat of April work stoppage
RILA calls for Biden Administration to broker a deal if talks falter between port operators and dockworkers.

Transportation

The Logistics Matters podcast: Craig Malloy of Vecna Robotics on overcoming barriers to automation | Season 4 Episode 21
With the current labor shortage, many companies are keen to fill the gaps in their distribution operations with automation. But how do they get started and overcome the obstacles achieving their goals? Plus: Mezzanines are on the rise; trends in nearshoring.

Material Handling

What’s under the hood of your AMR?
Today’s warehouse robots can autonomously navigate through a crowded fulfillment center, avoiding collisions with workers and equipment. But how exactly does it happen?

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Pete Buttigieg on Biden's infrastructure plan
A recent interview revealed the transportation secretary's thinking on electric vehicles, his qualifications for the job, and more.

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Technology

Machine learning makes its mark
Third-party service provider Express Logistics gains visibility into shipping and transportation with the help of a decision intelligence platform that seamlessly integrates with its TMS.

Omnichannel

Walmart pushes “Store Assist” tool with Infosys partnership
App lets smaller retailers offer pickup, delivery, and ship from store with same technology that Walmart uses in its own stores.

Robotics

The Logistics Matters podcast: Craig Malloy of Vecna Robotics on overcoming barriers to automation | Season 4 Episode 21
With the current labor shortage, many companies are keen to fill the gaps in their distribution operations with automation. But how do they get started and overcome the obstacles achieving their goals? Plus: Mezzanines are on the rise; trends in nearshoring.

Lift Trucks, Personnel & Burden Carriers

OSHA, industrial safety experts to headline National Forklift Safety Day 2023
Speakers at the 10th annual Industrial Truck Association (ITA) event, slated for June 13 in Washington, D.C., will include OSHA, industrial safety, and forklift industry experts.

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How RFID Helps E-Commerce Operations Across the Supply Chain

The RAIN RFID Alliance, an umbrella industry organization, offers significant capabilities and value to support e-commerce operations for both retailers and their logistics...

Industry Press Room News

Lifestyle brand GUESS and Arvato expand distribution center in Poland
After only one year of cooperation, Arvato and GUESS have expanded the warehouse at CLIP Group's logistics park in Jasin near Poznań from 20,000 m2 to 32,000 m2.

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Systems Integration Services

In Person: Cody Upp of The Numina Group
In our continuing series of discussions with top supply-chain company executives, Cody Upp discusses labor, warehouse operations, and the software that drives our facilities.

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Industry Data Points

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FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index

The May TCI dropped to -0.3, falling back into negative territory from 3.21 in April.
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U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index

The index rose 3.3% in the second quarter compared to the first quarter, and rose 19.7% year-over-year.
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Dodge Construction Network

Total construction starts declined 5% in June, although total construction was 5% higher in the first six months of 2022 compared to the same period of 2021.

New Products

Research Reveals Challenges in Route Planning for International Shipping
Fluent Cargo’s study highlights the significant amount of time spent by supply chain professionals on web research, and the urgent need for more streamlined and innovative solutions.
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Siemens Introduces New G220 General Purpose Drive
Siemens introduces new SINAMICS G220 high-performance multi-purpose, adjustable speed drive for greater efficiency, easier engineering, quicker setup and improved sustainability.

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Global Logistics

Nearshoring trend shifts trade lanes from China to Mexico, FourKites says
In effort to minimize supply chain disruptions, U.S. companies have driven 20% rise in shipment volumes from Mexico to the U.S. over two years.

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