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Is AI Hype or a Truly Revolutionary Technology Set to Transform Logistics? (AI Popup #3)

Freightos

Historically, we were able to use technology to wrangle standardization for things like pricing and rating, helping ExFreight emerge as the first digital forwarder. So we are currently experimenting with using the trained LLM developed for our chatbot, combined with filtering tools, to automate responses to various email inquiries.

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The Key to Effective Last Mile Delivery with Jim Waters

The Logistics of Logistics

The platform boasts a network of over 15,000 vetted drivers who own and operate their own vehicles, utilizing their time and excess cargo capacity to earn extra income. FRAYT has a network of over 15,000 vetted drivers who own and operate their own vehicles, utilizing their time and excess cargo capacity to earn extra income.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

Cargo ships lost 661 containers at sea in 2022, down from the 15-year average of 1,566 lost per year, according to the latest figures from the World Shipping Council (WSC). Serota said that both sides are “spending a lot of time at the negotiating table, and I am optimistic we will hear good news soon”.

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DHL Express Canada seeks exemption on use of replacement workers

Freight Waves

We respectfully request … the government’s intervention under section 107 of the Canada Labor Code to allow DHL Express to continue operating while we negotiate in good faith with the union. To be clear, DHL is not even one of the top four express package delivery companies in Canada and DHL workers represent fewer than 0.7%

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The Leadership Retention Crisis in Fleet Operations, and Why It Matters to the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Every time a fleet manager leaves, strategic initiatives are put on hold while a new leader starts from scratch, relearns the operation, and gets buy-in all over again. Strong supplier agreements and pricing structures depend on consistent leadership. Invest in formal management training. It’s not just savings. Compliance risks.

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It’s Not About Chatbots: Getting Real on AI Usage In Real Life Logistics (AI Popup #5)

Freightos

And if the user has to enter the same data into a chatbot that they would enter into a pricing tool to generate a quote, then they’ll just use the pricing tool. The existing products in this area are priced competitively in relation to labor costs in developed countries. The model would be trained on our own customer data.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 28 – June 3)

Logistics Viewpoints

Cargo losses escalate as thieves target cars, electronics. The astronomical price of diesel is making everything more expensive. The Port of Oakland reported cargo in April dropped 7 percent compared to the same period a year ago due to factory and port shutdowns in China. Robot orders surge again in Q1. s CargoNet.