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Hapman has introduced the CablePro Tubular Drag Conveyor, which is designed for the gentle, clean and efficient transport of delicate products.
Oct. 7, 2026
StockIQ has launched Edison, an AI supply chain intelligence agent built to help supply chain leaders illuminate their supply chain workflows and make informed, data-backed decisions...
Oct. 7, 2026
Gideon has introduced TREY, an autonomous forklift that can execute trailer loading and unloading from the first pallet to the last.
Oct. 7, 2026
ZS Robotics has launched the H125 four-way pallet shuttle, which has a chassis height of just 125 mm.
Oct. 6, 2026

Powered Vehicles and Forklifts

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forklifts in warehouse
Why America’s next 250 years depend on the skilled workforce behind material handling.
Sept. 22, 2026
Total cost of ownership includes not just purchase price but also fuel, maintenance, downtime, and operator costs, which can significantly impact overall expenses.
Aug. 18, 2026
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Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast
In this special National Forklift Safety Day podcast, hear what OSHA's David Keeling and Logisnext Americas' Carl Modesette have to say about the need for situational awareness...
June 16, 2026
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Battery room of a distribution warehouse
Standardized testing is essential for safety, regulatory compliance, and building trust across global markets.
June 9, 2026

Warehousing

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Warehouses Moving to Operational Deployment of AI
Labor pressure is one of the driving forces moving AI beyond experimentation says Gartner.
Sept. 25, 2026
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plastic pallets
Training staff on proper handling, inspection, and maintenance of plastic pallets is crucial for maximizing ROI and ensuring long-term supply chain efficiency.
Sept. 18, 2026
#81855226@Vladimir Grigorev|Dreamstime
Cold Storage Logs First Negative Net Absorption Since 2007
Newmark predicts that the second half of the year "should fare better on the back of large scheduled move-ins, but vacancy will remain well above the long-term average."
Sept. 1, 2026
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Logistics Index Shows Improvement
While logistics activity remains below long-term norms, it has improved significantly from January's cycle low, says WOW Index.
Aug. 4, 2026

Transportation & Distribution

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Truck Tonnage Index Fell 0.5% in August
“The truck market has certainly flipped this year, but recent tonnage levels confirm this is due to reduced capacity, not robust demand,” said ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello...
Sept. 29, 2026
“These new incentive programs make it financially realistic for drayage operators to switch to zero-emission trucks and yard equipment," said Kathryn Garcia, executive director...
Sept. 9, 2026
Inventory costs continue to expand due to tariffs and war.
Sept. 4, 2026
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Analysis of Ocean and Air Rates : Freightos
Varying rates affected by geopolitical actions.
Aug. 26, 2026

Global Supply Chain

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Consumer Confidence Drops to Lowest Level in 12 Years
“Consumers’ write-in responses regarding factors affecting the economy were mostly pessimistic in September. References to prices, the high cost of goods and services, and oil...
Sept. 30, 2026
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Cargo Theft Concerns Increase
New survey finds 70% of companies are investing more this year in cargo theft prevention compared to last year.
Sept. 30, 2026
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Old Trade Order is Fraying: KPMG
Bilateral and regional agreements are becoming more prominent.
Sept. 28, 2026
EcoVadis survey shows only 4% of companies use primary supplier data to calculate their Scope 3 footprint.
Sept. 21, 2026

Technology & Automation

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Creating Value from AI in Logistics
McKinsey says 74% of shippers now rate themselves four-plus out of five in their AI readiness across people, processes, systems, and governance.
Sept. 23, 2026
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Robotics for Packaging to Double by 2031
Research from PMMI found humanoid robots will grow from 0.1% to 5% of the market by 2031.
Sept. 8, 2026
BCG says companies should set the architecture of the technology so it serves the company's vision.
Aug. 31, 2026
Gartner advises companies to create enterprise-wide visibility into AI capabilities, including suppliers, spend and use cases.
Aug. 21, 2026

Labor Management

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Only 25% of Companies Actively Manage Warehouse Labor
“The warehouse has become one of the largest drivers of operational cost, yet many organizations still lack the visibility needed to understand what it truly costs to serve customers...
Sept. 15, 2026
#272262402@Gaewchiangmai|Dreamstime
30% of AI Laid Off Employees Will be Rehired by 2029
While workforce cuts may deliver short-term financial gains, they deplete talent pipelines and erode institutional knowledge, says Gartner.
Sept. 14, 2026
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Test Your OSHA Knowledge
What recent changes to the National Emphasis Program for warehouses has OSHA made?
Sept. 9, 2026
#319635211@Vladimir Miron|Dreamstime
Is the Speed of eCommerce Hurting Warehouse Workers?
Research from Cornell University shows e-commerce warehouses are more stressful than typical warehouse.
Aug. 28, 2026