The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-08
Robot Orders Down 8% in First Half of 2024: Association for Advancing Automation
The North American robotics market saw a decline in both units ordered (down 7.9% to 15,705 units) and revenue (down 6.8% to $982.83 million) during the first half of 2024 compared to the same period... Read more
warehousing robotics
2024-10-08
U.S. Container Imports Mark Third Consecutive Month of Elevated Volumes
September U.S. container import volumes were 2,520,935 TEUs, which marks the second time this year that volumes have eclipsed 2.5 million TEUs and the third month in a row that they have surpassed the... Read more
transportation ocean ports & carriers
2024-10-08
Gatik Launches Industry-First Safety Case Audit Framework
Gatik AI Inc. unveiled the scope of a comprehensive safety case audit for its freight-only operations (deliveries without a human driver onboard) across North America. Read more
transportation last-mile
2024-10-08
Global Yard Management System Revenues to Reach $5B by 2032: Study
Following a spike in interest in technologies to digitalize and optimize yard operations last year, investments in yard management systems have continued their momentum into 2024. Read more
warehousing automation
2024-10-08
Supply Chain Monitoring Tool for Freight Shippers
DB Schenker launched Ocean Bridge, a supply chain monitoring tool that provides complete visibility of maritime operations down to vessel, shipment and container level in ocean freight. Read more
transportation ocean ports & carriers
2024-10-08
How AI and MES Tackle Labor Shortages and Reduce Waste
Embracing Industry 4.0 and leveraging advanced technologies like AI and MES can drive significant improvements in addressing labor shortages, reducing waste, and optimizing equipment. Read more
software & technology ai/ar
2024-10-08
J.B. Hunt Transport, UP.Labs Launch Logistics and Freight-Focused Lab
J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. and UP.Labs launched the Logistics Venture Lab, a logistics and freight-focused lab that aims to launch as many as six startups over the next three years to solve core... Read more
transportation trucking
2024-10-08
American Logistics Aid Network Activates for Major Hurricane Milton
Less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene made landfall, the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) is mobilizing for another major hurricane. Read more
safety & security risk/compliance
2024-10-08
Food, Beverage Industry to Play Critical Role in Securing U.S. Domestic Freshwater Supply
Daily water withdrawals are expected to increase in the food and beverage (1.7 BGD) by 2050. Read more
sustainability waste reduction
2024-10-07
Sky Foods declared insolvent after seven-year struggle with Treetops juice brand | Food Business Africa - Africa's No.1 Food & Beverage Manufacturing Industry Magazine and Website
KENYA - Sky Foods Limited, the producer of the iconic Treetops juice brand, has been declared insolvent, seven years after reintroducing the product to the ... Read more
2024-10-07
Constellation Brands reports 3% sales increase | Food Business Africa - Africa's No.1 Food & Beverage Manufacturing Industry Magazine and Website
USA - Constellation Brands, a leading global beverage alcohol company, has reported a 3 percent rise in net sales to US$2.92 billion for the second quarter ... Read more
2024-10-07
QAD Acquires Phenix Software, Bolsters Advanced Scheduling Capabilities for Adaptive Enterprises
QAD Advanced Scheduling optimizes production decisions by determining what products to make on each production line in the best possible sequence to minimize changeovers, optimize inventory, and align... Read more
software & technology software solutions