Supply Chain Radar

On This Week’s Radar: Supply Chain Shenanigans! From?Hapag-Lloyd AG’s tech upgrades?to the?legal drama?of ship arrests (yes, that's a thing?), and a deep dive into?Target’s not-so-bullseye moves?during port strike worries—this week’s newsletter is loaded with insights and a touch of intrigue. Don’t miss the scoop, the lessons, and maybe a laugh or two. Stay sharp, supply chainers! #SupplyChainRadar #LogisticsNews #newsletter

Happy Thanksgiving from the Supply Chain Radar Team! Wishing you a warm and wonderful Thanksgiving filled with good food, great company, and gratitude. May your day be as smooth as a well-oiled supply chain! ????? #Thanksgiving #SupplyChain #Gratitude #HappyThanksgiving

This Week’s Supply Chain Shenanigans: Warehouse Wizards and Red Sea Woes Want to know the secret to warehouse wizardry? ??♂? SnapFulfil has the answer! With over 4,500 clicks, their insights on the latest warehouse management trends are a must-read. But hold your horses! ?? The Red Sea crisis is causing a major shipping snarl. With over 4,050 clicks, Beacon’s analysis dives deep into the global impact of this maritime mayhem. Dive into the full story in our newsletter right here: https://lnkd.in/g_utAdDA #supplychain #logistics #warehousemanagement #shipping #redsea #ecommerce #technology #Beacon

The SCR’s Egg-O-Meter? Here’s the scoop on the SCR Egg-O-Meter: It’s a brand-new rating tool that checks out what the media said about business and supply chain execs in the past 30 days and scores them based on the tonality of mentions from a natural language processing algorithm. Patrick Briest Hapag-Lloyd AG - 74.00% Hapag-Lloyd is revolutionizing shipping operations and global supply chain visibility under the leadership of Patrick Briest, Senior Director of IT Networks and Operations. The company is?testing?Inmarsat's NexusWave connectivity solution, turning its fleet of 280 ships into "floating offices." This advanced satellite technology ensures seamless, high-speed, secure communication, enabling cloud-based IT systems, video streaming, and remote inspections. The initiative enhances operational efficiency, reduces costs, and improves crew IT services. Simultaneously, Hapag-Lloyd has?equipped?over 1.5 million containers with HERE Tracking devices, leveraging AI-powered predictive ETA technology to optimize inland transport. This innovation enhances real-time container tracking and enables precise arrival predictions across multiple modes of transportation, significantly boosting operational planning and customer satisfaction. Together, these advancements position Hapag-Lloyd at the forefront of maritime technology, setting new standards for connectivity, supply chain transparency, and service excellence. https://lnkd.in/g5P2PMUM Check out past Egg-O-Meter mentions and past newsletters?here https://lnkd.in/dKjssKM3 #supplychain #hapaglloyd #visibility #eggometer #supplychainradar

Hydrogen highways Nikola Corporation. 's Ryan Clayton unveiled ambitious plans at F3: Future of Freight Festival, forecasting a network of 50 hydrogen fueling stations within three years to support rising demand. Highlighting Nikola's hydrogen and electric Class 8 trucks, Clayton emphasized ecosystem collaboration, zero-emission fleet applications, and innovative driver-friendly tech like live monitoring and "Train the Trainer" programs for technicians. Nikola’s Coolidge, Arizona plant also aims to scale production to 30,000 trucks annually, signaling a transformative future. Get more insight from their conference discussion?here in this piece by FreightWaves by Brinley Hineman https://lnkd.in/er-YVAnv #Nikola #trucks #hydrogen

Mo money, mo last mile OneRail, the Orlando-based last-mile delivery platform, has secured $42 million in Series C funding led by Aliment Capital, bringing its total funding to $109 million. The company’s software optimizes delivery logistics for major brands like Lowe’s and PepsiCo, managing over 250,000 daily deliveries across 400+ cities. With plans to expand its 162-person team and innovate further, OneRail is on track for profitability by 2025. Read more about OneRail’s work?here. https://lnkd.in/dEuQ5EHp #lastmile #delivery #onerail #funding

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Arms or alarms? Spain denied a Maersk vessel port entry at Algeciras over?allegations?of arms transport to Israel, raising diplomatic eyebrows. While Maersk insists no weapons were onboard, it acknowledged some Israel-bound cargo. The shipping giant speculates that Spain may have quietly tightened its rules on military-related shipments involving Israel, leading to the unexpected ban. Learn more by listening to a recent podcast on the event?here. https://lnkd.in/gJu9uwqW #spain #Maersk #arms #Israel

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From chaos to clarity A UK health and beauty retailer with 10,500 employees overhauled their yard management by implementing C3 Solutions Inc. Yard, tackling complex coordination, long transport distances, and outdated manual tracking. The new system automated processes, cut unnecessary trips by 70%, and digitized operations for real-time tracking. This streamlined hazardous material handling, future-proofed operations, and reduced errors—ensuring compliance, safety, and efficiency across the board. Learn more about the case study?here. https://lnkd.in/gsa25jjy #C3solutions #yardmanagement #realtimetracking