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Rise in Cargo Thefts Likely to 'Get Worse Before It Gets Better'

According to cargo security company Overhaul, there were 38% more cargo thefts in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same timeframe last year.

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British Ports Say Delays to Wind Projects Could Threaten U.K. Net Zero Goals

The U.K. has committed to a full transition to net zero emissions by 2050, a timeline the BPA says is threatened by a massive backlog of harbor orders.

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Watch: Bridging the Widening Supply Chain Talent Gap With AI

Artificial intelligence is quite promising in helping supply chain leaders to address the talent gap, says Dawn Andre, chief product officer at Jaggaer.

Jaggaer Dawn Andre Bridging The Widening Supply Chain Talent Gap With Ai (540p)

U.S. to Fight Labor Shortage With New Chips Act Worker Program

The program will use some of the $5 billion in federal funding set aside for a new National Semiconductor Technology Center.

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PACCAR Parts' Megan Junker Named Woman in Trucking Association's Member of the Month

Junker is the product director for electric vehicles at PACCAR Parts, having started with the company in 2018 working with dealer groups.

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Global Shipping Activity Leaps Most Since 2010 After Red Sea Attacks

The marker, which multiplies the volume of cargo transported by the distance it sails, is heading for an increase of 5.1% compared to 2023.

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MAY 21: In an aerial view, a shipping crane sits idle at the Port of Oakland on May 21, 2024 in Oakland, California. Container shipping rates have surged nearly 30 percent as ships continue to be diverted from the Red Sea due to attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Ports of LA, Long Beach Invest $25M in Charging for Electric Trucks

The ports will partner with regional air quality agencies to install 207 charging units at eight sites in Southern California.

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How RFID and 2D Tags Will Drive Supply Chain Innovation

As retail operations become increasingly complex, the need arises for serialized data capture. That’s where tools like the 2D barcode and radio frequency identification come into play.

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Nurturing Career Growth in the New Era of Supply Chain

The supply chain discipline has become a C-suite concern that drives competitive advantage and customer excellence — one that requires expansive leadership skills and technical prowess.

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Watch: GenAI Challenges Traditional Thinking on Supply Chain Talent

Some assumptions and beliefs about the contribution that generative AI will make to supply chains are misplaced, says Dana Stiffler, distinguished vice president analyst at Gartner.

Gartner Sc Practice Dana Stiffler Genai Challenges Traditional Thinking On Supply Chain Talent (540p)

Canada Rail Union Reauthorizes Strike Ahead of Uncertain Summer

The vote gives the union the authority to call for a strike within the next 60 days if ongoing labor negotiations with CN and CPKC fall through.

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Boeing to Get 'Sweetheart Deal' For Deadly Crashes, Say Victim Families

In exchange for pleading guilty to fraud, Boeing would be fined, promise to make safety improvements, and be placed under a three-year probationary period.

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun addressing the families of victims in a pair of deadly 737 crashes years ago, prior to testifying in front of a U.S. Senate investigations panel on June 18, 2024. Photo: CSPAN

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