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New Products

Big Joe Forklifts has introduced the LPX40, a 4,000-pound capacity, integrated Lithium-ion pneumatic tire forklift, designed for both indoor and outdoor applications.
Sept. 30, 2026
Banyan Technology has launched Deliveries at Risk, an AI-powered tool designed to identify shipments likely to miss expected delivery timing before a service failure occurs.
Sept. 30, 2026
Clustag has launched COS Tunnel, an open‑architecture RFID tunnel designed to be integrated onto existing conveyors and to facilitate the automatic verification of boxes, bags...
Sept. 30, 2026
ORBIS Corp. has introduced BulkPak HDR4048-25/34 extreme-duty containers, which are designed to help maximize trailer and warehouse utilization.
Sept. 29, 2026

Powered Vehicles and Forklifts

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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
#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
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New Supply Demand Push Vacancy Back Below 7%
"After several quarters of market recalibration, the U.S. industrial sector is entering a new phase characterized by healthier fundamentals and more balanced growth," said Jason...
July 21, 2026

Transportation & Distribution

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
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Intermodal Freight Moderates in July
"Although this month's forecast carries a bit more uncertainty, we're seeing no reason for any near-term reversal of the positive trend we've seen this year," said Andrew Sibold...
Aug. 20, 2026
The Intermodal Association of North America offers framework that emphasizes human oversight and practical guardrails.
Aug. 7, 2026

Global Supply Chain

EcoVadis survey shows only 4% of companies use primary supplier data to calculate their Scope 3 footprint.
Sept. 21, 2026
"Expanding domestic tungsten processing will strengthen supply chain resilience, support high-quality manufacturing jobs, and reinforce the production base behind essential defense...
Sept. 16, 2026
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Import Cargo’s Peak Season Not Over Yet
“Some of the shift from earlier in the summer to now is because of vessel delays due to bad weather in China and some rerouting away from the Panama Canal amid potential drought...
Sept. 10, 2026
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Top 10 MH&L Articles in August
From trade wars, to procurement to figuring out the next supply chain chokepoint, MH& provides analysis..
Sept. 7, 2026

Technology & Automation

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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
Companies that rightsize their change management will achieve twice the ROI on AI initiatives, says Gartner.
Aug. 12, 2026

Labor Management

US government adds 43 entities to Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act.
Sept. 24, 2026
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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