New and rare footage of the sunken Titanic is released
Filmed by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) shortly after the wreck’s rediscovery in 1985, the footage has a run-time of over 1 hour and 20 minutes.
GM partners with New York-based chip manufacturer GlobalFoundries
This partnership will expand the automaker’s growing electric vehicle supply chain network with an exclusive contract.
$70 million funding for AI-powered forklifts
Qualcomm Ventures and Zebra Technologies are funneling large amounts of funding into autonomous forklift technology created by Third Wave Automation (TWA).
DB Schenker and MSC partner to help reduce supply chain emissions
The global freight forwarder and global shipping line have agreed to help reduce the industry’s emissions by using certified sustainable, second-generation biofuels.
U.S.-imposed vaccine mandate continues to block unvaccinated truck drivers from crossing the Canada-U.S. border
Despite the formal public health emergency in the U.S. scheduled to end May 11th, the vaccine mandate remains tightly in place at the 49th parallel.
Freight trucking industry is beginning the journey to electric vehicle adaption
It's likely that electric trucks will be introduced in urban areas and cities first, where there is a higher demand for sustainable and efficient transportation options.
Warehouse workers trust robots as partners, in a new survey
According to “Competing for The Warehouse Workforce of the Future”, a study commissioned by Lucas Systems of 500 on-floor warehouse workers, 3 out of 4 workers say that they trust robots to assist them to perform better at work.
A zero-emission future in the trucking industry depends on strong collaboration
To achieve the goal of a zero-emission future, the trucking industry needs to work together with various stakeholders, including government agencies, regulatory bodies, truck manufacturers, fleet operators, and others.
The cold supply chain is responsible for transferring perishable products safely to the customer
The cold supply chain is responsible for transferring perishable products, such as fresh produce, dairy products, meat, and pharmaceuticals, safely from the producer to the customer.
Port of LB renews push for single truck appointment system
The Port of Long Beach in San Pedro Bay is looking to incorporate a single, interoperable truck appointment system to help improve efficiency.
FMCSA continues its fight to have unapproved ELDs removed from trucks
Furthering their efforts, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is continuing to press for the removal of electronic logging devices that do not meet their minimum requirements.
Global 3PL market is forecasting 2023 revenue of over $2.3 trillion
This is a huge jump from 2022’s valued market of 1.1 trillion. The estimations are being drawn from India-based analytics and advisory company, Astute Analytica.
U.S. Coast Guard warns of fire hazards when exposing Lithium-Ion batteries to saltwater
The U.S. Coast Guard issued an official warning to the shipping industry regarding the loading of electric vehicles with damaged Lithium-ion batteries onto vessels traveling through salt water.
Super Bowl Sunday demands a massive transfer of avocados
Avocados are a popular ingredient in a variety of dishes, mainly guacamole, which is a staple at many Super Bowl parties.
Thieves are enabled by lack of reporting cargo theft, cays CargoNet
Incomplete data and strained law enforcement can create an environment that is permissive to cargo theft, as thieves are able to exploit gaps in security, intelligence, and enforcement.
Highway congestion cannot be solved by adding more lanes to freeways
Studies have shown that adding more lanes to a highway often leads to an increase in traffic, known as "induced demand".
Customers can expect fresher produce with the implementation of automation
While it's important to note that while automation can help improve the efficiency and quality of the supply chain, it's only one part of the solution.
Norfolk Southern train derailment sends Ohio residents evacuating
After the 50-car train wreck crashed along the Ohio-Pennsylvania border, a large fire began to burn and forced residents of East Palestine, Ohio to leave their homes for their safety until the blaze is under control.
The White House to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act
President Joe Biden and former President Bill Clinton will unite at an event this week to spotlight the famous piece of legislation that guaranteed qualified American workers up to 12 weeks of unpaid time off.
Curious about how the Skittles supply chain operates?
Everything Supply Chain is sharing the details along with a helpful Youtube video for visual purposes.