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Victoria conference to put spotlight on freight and logistics workforce

AU Manufacturing

Minister for Ports and Freight Melissa Horne has opened the state conference of the Victorian Transport Association , which will centre on the workers who support the $21 billion freight and logistics sector that is the state’s economic force. It also discusses the effects of the severe floods from last year on the sector.

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Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) | March 2024

Fastener News Desk

Demand commentary leaned overall fairly positive but balanced out by a noticeable uptick in comments regarding continued rises in freight/container costs and labor strikes/delivery issues. RELATED CONTENT: Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) | February 2024 Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) | January 2024 up from 50.5 in February.

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Preview: Commercial Vehicle Show 2024

SMMT

Britain’s largest and most comprehensive road freight transport, distribution and logistics event, the Commercial Vehicle Show returns to NEC Birmingham next week, from 23-25 April. The post Preview: Commercial Vehicle Show 2024 appeared first on SMMT. Register now for your free pass to the CV Show.

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2024 to be the year of the Sustainable Supply Chain

Manufacturer's Monthly

The year 2024 will see the logistics industry make its most significant shift to date towards sustainability, with investments in this space set to skyrocket, according to MEGATRANS show director, Lauren Chartres. The post 2024 to be the year of the Sustainable Supply Chain appeared first on Manufacturers' Monthly.

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Will autotech ventures race east in 2024?

Robotics Business Review

Submit your nominations for innovation awards in the 2024 RBR50 awards. They included Embark (a loss of $300 million), Uber Freight (a loss of $680 million), TuSimple (a loss of $775 million), and even Alphabet’s Waymo Via (losses undisclosed). Meili Technologies will exhibit at CES 2024. Click here to enlarge.

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Indian Truck & Bus Fleet Summit 2024 Headlines Emerging Megatrends and Efficiency Optimizing Strategies in the Fleet Transport Ecosystem

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

The Indian Truck & Bus Fleet Summit 2024 was held recently on February 24 in Hyderabad. Digital Freight Brokerage – Opportunities and Challenges : The panel discussed the benefits of digital freight brokerage for fleet owners, emphasizing its growth potential in India.

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CV Show 2024 unveils UK shadow minister and executives in expert seminar series

SMMT

With such breadth of seminar sessions, alongside displays and demos of the latest tech, the Commercial Vehicle Show’s exhibitions and seminars represent a must-see opportunity for fleets – of all sizes, types and ambitions – to boost their success as industry change accelerates in 2024 and beyond.