Survey highlights logistics industry’s lack of preparedness
Global logistics solutions provider Trade Tech, Inc. has released the results of a recent survey revealing critical knowledge and preparedness gaps regarding the EU’s upcoming ICS2-ENS and EORI requirements. Despite widespread awareness of the regulations, less than half of survey respondents expressed readiness to comply with the ICS2-ENS compliance deadline of December 4, 2024. This delay in preparation creates significant risks for companies handling transport into and within the EU. Also read: Embracing ICS2-ENS: Leading the future of global trade with precision and insight Key insights from the survey include ICS2-ENS Awareness: Nearly 47% of respondents lacked awareness of ICS2-ENS requirements, highlighting a considerable knowledge gap. Compliance readiness: Only half of respondents are on track to meet the December 2024 compliance deadline. Regulatory timeline awareness: More than half (56.5%) are aware of compliance deadlines, while many remain unaware of timelines. Expected operational impact: While 58.8% of industry participants expect an impact from ICS2-ENS, 32.9% are unsure of the regulation’s impact.…
Celebrating Empowerment: CWE 2024 Highlights
Check out the full photo gallery above On May 29, 2024, Toronto hosted the second annual Canadian Women Entrepreneurs (CWE) industry event, a transformative event celebrating the achievements of Canada’s most influential female entrepreneurs. Themed "Ascending: Elevating industries to new heights; taking culture into the future," the event brings together leaders, creatives and media to foster connections, inspire innovation and drive change. Photo credit: @maililson @sevens.film Night of connection and celebration The event provides a vivid showcase of Canada's leading companies and their transformative initiatives. Attendees enjoyed live entertainment, including a performance by Dragonette, whose exciting scenes included confetti explosions and carbon dioxide cannons. The event also spotlighted the inspiring #totalmompitch, where founders shared their visionary ideas, creating powerful networking opportunities for female entrepreneurs eager to grow and scale their businesses. Photo credit: @maililson @sevens.film Empowering women through inclusivity Anna Sinclair, founder of CWE Industry Network and Gala, emphasized the importance of inclusion and support: “Diversity, equity and inclusion events…
New video highlights 2025 Jeep Meridian ADAS features
2025 Jeep Meridian – ADAS Features New Jeep Meridian facelift gets updates on connectivity, ADAS, technology package and off-road capabilities Ahead of the launch, bookings for the 2025 Jeep Meridian facelift are open for a nominal price of Rs 50,000. The facelift focuses on functional updates, although some cosmetic touch-ups are also part of the equation. The updated 2025 Jeep Meridian will continue to compete with rivals such as Toyota Fortuner, Skoda Kodiaq and MG Gloster. 2025 Jeep Meridian – What’s New? One of the major changes is the availability of a 5-seat option. This is the first time the Meridian is available in both 5-seat and 7-seat forms. It helps Meridian target a larger user base. With a 5-seat version, the Jeep Meridian may also start at a lower price. The price range of the upcoming model is Rs 31.23 lakh to Rs 39.83 lakh. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CjKgIVkxu8[/embed] Visually, the front fascia gets some minor tweaks. While the slatted grille design…
Renault Bigster SUV revealed – 5 highlights
The Dacia Bigster (Renault Bigster) has finally been revealed in its final production version ahead of its public debut at the 2024 Paris Motor Show. Why is this relevant to India? Because the same model is expected to arrive here as a 7-seater Duster SUV. it will be in Third generation Renault Duster (5 seats)expected to be launched in the second half of 2025. Bigster is a three-row SUV based on Duster, measuring 4.57 meters long, 1.81 meters wide and 1.71 meters high. The wheelbase is 2.7 meters and the ground clearance is 220 mm. Compared to the Duster, it is 230mm longer and has a 43mm longer wheelbase, making it appear larger and provide more cabin space. The production version remains true to its concept. At the front, it features a large signature grille with a gloss black finish, centrally placed Dacia logo, LED headlights with Y-shaped light signature, and a raised bonnet. The side profile is characterized by…
Case Study: Healthcare Advocates Summit highlights wellness
Listen to audio Last minute added wellness classes make all the difference While traveling between meetings during an event, it’s easy for attendees to lose sight of themselves: not paying attention to what they’re eating, how active they are, or just not paying attention to whether they need a break. Melissa Paige, co-CEO of Healthcare Advocates Summit, realizes this. When she brought the annual event to Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, she decided to take action. Page was three months away from her event when she decided to add options from Caesars Entertainment's healthy menu to her event. She would hardly have added this had she not attended the Kaiser Health Forum (formerly the Wellness Summit). "We had to stop and think about if we were actually going to the health (forum) and if we had the time. At the end of the day, we need to make time for it," Page said. "We know nothing about health. We don't…
Discover the highlights of Brancusi’s hometown with a private tour
introduce Imagine standing in front of a towering pillar that seems to stretch endlessly into the sky, or walking through a tranquil door that speaks of ancient traditions and art. Such is the magic of Constantin Brancusi’s hometown, a place where art and history meet in stunning ways. For those passionate about art and culture, a private tour from Bucharest to explore Brancusi's hometown offers a unique opportunity to connect with one of Romania's greatest artistic legends. This article will provide a detailed guide to the highlights of Brancusi’s hometown and provide tips for planning a private tour. Brancusi: Romanian Idol Introduction Constantin Brancusi (1876-1957) was a revolutionary Romanian sculptor whose work bridged the gap between traditional and modern art. Born in the small village of Pestisani, Brancusi's journey from the Romanian countryside to the art centers of Paris was marked by his innovative approach to sculpture. His works include famous works such as "The Endless Column", "The Silent Table"…
How planners can manage the “easy button” at events
Listen to Audio Working with an agency can reduce costs and save time In many cases, planners have limited resources at hand. This often means looking to third-party agencies and independent planners to achieve their goals and put on a great event. Smart Meetings spoke with Michelle Crosby, CMP, CITP, account manager at Bright Spot Incentives and Events, and Yvette Campbell, CMP, conference broker at Meetings Made Easy, about how planners can find third-party agencies and independent planners that fit their needs and integrate resources into their organizations. To watch the full webinar, click here. Read more: Practical budgeting tips for post-pandemic event planners Cooperation with third-party organizations Many third parties only provide sourcing, meaning they find the destination, while others assist with the procurement as well as contract negotiations. Third-party legwork includes registration, promotional items, air manifests, airline reservations, transportation, food and beverage, audio-visual production, information gathering, speaker note collection, agendas, and on-site logistics. “[After that, the third party]completely…
Highlights of the 15th TSE Gold 100 Awards and Summit
Santa Barbara, California — 15day The annual Trade Show Executive (TSE) Gold 100 Awards and Summit celebrated the largest trade show of 2023 over a week at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara in sunny Santa Barbara. Approximately 200 show organizers and vendors spent time networking, learning from other leaders at the Education Summit and enjoying experiential events while celebrating the Gold 100 winners and Grand Prize recipients at the Gold 100 Awards Gala. Beautiful views, golden connections This year’s event welcomed attendees in Gold 100 style with a variety of networking and experiential activities. The annual Gold 100 Chairman’s Dinner was hosted by Rick Simon, Chairman of TSE and President and CEO of United Services, and was held at The Wine Collective with food from The Lark. Located in the heart of Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone, the dinner was designed to welcome attendees who arrived early. Attendees can also tour Vega Vineyards and Farm and enjoy the beauty of Santa Barbara. Attendees…
Georgia Ports celebrates truckers, highlights industry
The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) is honoring truckers during National Trucker Appreciation Week to recognize the vital role they play in the global supply chain. “Our partners in the trucking industry are the critical link between our global vessel services and our domestic supply chain,” said Griff Lynch, GPA President and CEO. To celebrate the day, GPA employees will be handing out safety gloves, water bottles and chicken sandwiches at the truck gates at the Garden City Terminal at the Port of Savannah. Lynch stressed the importance of keeping trucks running smoothly, noting that the efficiency of the Port of Savannah allows drivers to complete up to eight truck turns per day, compared to just two per day at Southern California terminals. Savannah is able to handle 80% of truck traded import and export container movements in both directions, significantly reducing truck trips, minimizing diesel emissions, and increasing driver profitability. In July and August, truck turn times were as low…
IFE 2024: Highlights and key takeaways
Fastener Expo 2024 has officially come to an end and it was truly an exceptional event! This year’s expo exceeded all expectations and provided invaluable opportunities for fastener professionals, exhibitors, and attendees from all over the world. We were delighted to welcome thousands of attendees from more than 35 countries and showcase more than 600 booths, showcasing the latest products, technologies, and services. A highlight of IFE 2024 is its extensive educational program. With 9 conference stage presentations, 4 fireside chats, and 2 workshops covering a wide range of topics—including artificial intelligence, work-life balance, technology trends, fastener surface treatments and applications, marketing, and more—attendees had the opportunity to gain insights from top industry experts. The event kicked off with a keynote address from Beau Groover, president of The Effective Syndicate, who opened the event with a fascinating discussion on operational performance, focusing on clarity, teamwork, discipline, and leadership. If you missed any of the sessions or want to relive the…
Highlights of MMTS
Highlights of MMTSOne of the most anticipated manufacturing events of the year, the Montreal Manufacturing Technology Show (MMTS) 2024 kicks off with an impressive display of innovative technologies and cutting-edge industrial solutions. Bringing together industry leaders, technology experts, and tech enthusiasts, MMTS 2024 provides an excellent platform to explore the latest trends and innovations shaping the future of manufacturing.This article aims to highlight the highlights of our visit to the show on the day. We will explore the key talks, emerging technologies and demonstrations that captured the attention of attendees, while outlining the dominant trends and innovations at this year's show.Most memorable meetings and events Meeting The session we attended was moderated by François Gingras, Vice President of Innovation at Investissement Quebec. His presentation, entitled "Quebec manufacturing: productivity and growth despite economic headwinds", was very interesting. The aim was to encourage entrepreneurs who want to start a business to take the plunge, as the current economic and social environment is…
Highlights from the 20th Philippine SME Business Exchange
The 20th PHILSME Business Networking Conference held on April 4 was packed with business owners, entrepreneurs and C-level executives who wanted to explore new business growth opportunities. Social meetings help build Small and Medium Enterprises (Small and Medium Enterprises) and a leading business solutions provider in the Philippines, such as a member and sponsor of the Philippine SME Business Network. Several members of the Philippine SME Business Network had the opportunity to showcase their unique business solutions to the active online community. Featured members on the day included Asia United Bank, CapitaLand Finance, Pacific Union Insurance Company, and Makati Financial Corporation. This month's discussion was moderated by Paul Severn, Business Development Manager at network sponsor Benchmark Email, who shared valuable insights and easy-to-follow tips for ensuring emails reach your customers' inboxes and remain compliant with the latest policies from Google and Yahoo.
TT Club highlights ongoing efforts to prevent container losses
Container losses at sea have always been a challenge, often exacerbated by adverse weather conditions. Leading international cargo insurer TT Club continues to work with the container industry to mitigate such incidents. See also: TT Club warns: Ignoring container seals could compromise cargo security The World Shipping Council’s annual survey shows that container losses hit a record low in 2023, with 33% of lost units later recovered. Despite this positive trend, TT Club’s analysis points out that weather is the most important factor in these losses, highlighting the complexity of the issue. TT Club is actively involved in the MARIN TopTier joint industry project, which brings together more than 40 industry and government stakeholders to address the causes of container losses. The project has already provided important guidance on mitigating risks such as parameter rollover. Peregrine Storrs-Fox of TT Club stressed the importance of responsibility throughout the freight supply chain, from accurate cargo weight verification to proper load distribution. Differences…
Check out the highlights of CIPPE Chengdu Petroleum & Petrochemical Expo 2024 from September 11 to 13! Ticket pre-registration has started ~
From September 11 to 13, 2024, the 2024 Chengdu International Petroleum and Petrochemical Technology and Equipment Exhibition (cippe Chengdu Petroleum Exhibition) will be held at the Chengdu Century City New International Convention and Exhibition Center. With a total area of 30,000 square meters, 400 enterprises from all regions of the country will be exhibited at the exhibition, which is expected to attract 20,000 domestic and foreign professional visitors. The public pre-registration of tickets for the 2024 Chengdu Petroleum Exhibition is underway~The Chengdu Petroleum Exhibition focuses on 12 major industrial sectors, including petroleum and petrochemical, natural gas, pipeline storage and transportation, oil and gas digitalization, shale gas, gas, hydrogen energy, trenchless and explosion-proof electricity, safety protection, automated instrumentation, energy conservation and environmental protection. It is a one-stop exhibition platform integrating brand display, technical exchange, business cooperation, publicity and promotion, and international seminars.Building on industry advantagesPromoting energy modernization in Sichuan and Chongqing regionsThis year marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of…
New Volkswagen Virtus – Five highlights
Volkswagen India has finally launched its all-new mid-size sedan, the Volkswagen Virus. The 2022 Volkswagen Virtus will replace the Vento in the company’s India lineup. The Virtus is more premium than the Vento and other competitors in the segment. So, in this article, we have shared the top 5 highlights of the new Volkswagen Virtus. New Volkswagen Virtus: exterior The new Volkswagen Virtus is a good-looking sedan. It looks like a typical Volkswagen sedan with a sharp design, bold body lines, cuts and creases that will probably attract a lot of eyeballs on the street. Volkswagen will offer the Virtus in six different colors, namely Metallic Sublimation Blue, Turmeric Yellow, Carbon Steel Grey, Reflection Silver, Candy White and Wild Cherry Red. New Volkswagen Virtus: interior The new-age Volkswagen cars are equipped with a plethora of features and the new Virtus is no exception. The car is equipped with a large 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system that supports Android Auto and Apple…
Ticket prices and purchasing channels for the Taiwan Semiconductor Show and Taipei Semiconductor Equipment Show 2024! A look at the highlights of the exhibition~
Ticket prices and purchasing channels for the Taiwan Semiconductor Show and Taipei Semiconductor Equipment Show 2024! A look at the highlights of the exhibition~Exhibition duration: September 4-6, 2024Exhibition Address: Taipei Nangang Exhibition Hall, Hall 1-2Buying tickets: book your tickets online and how much they costTaiwan Province of China is a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing and packaging technology. It has several of the world's largest wafer foundries, packaging and testing plants, and a complete semiconductor industrial chain. It also drives the technological development of surrounding industrial chains. This year's SEMICON Taiwan, which will be held from September 4 to 6, will showcase a heterogeneous field of integration and materials that the industry is most concerned about. At the same time, companies such as Integra, Global Wafer, Samsung Electronics, and SK Hynix have been invited to share and discuss advanced semiconductor packaging and material technologies in the heterogeneous forums of the integration series. This year, SEMICON Taiwan continues to enhance the…
New Toyota Glanza facelift – Five highlights
Toyota recently launched the new 2022 Toyota Glanza Facelift in the Indian market. The Toyota Glanza is a badge-engineered Maruti Baleno and just like the new-age Baleno, it has received a ton of updates, both inside and out. The facelifted Glanza is a lot better than the outgoing model. In this article, we share the top five highlights of the new model. Toyota Glanza facelift. New Toyota Glanza: exterior The new Toyota Glanza Facelift has received a lot of updates and this time, it is differentiated from the Baleno thanks to a new chrome grille. The new Glanza gets a wider grille, sharper bumpers, new LED headlights with LED daytime running lights, and new alloy wheels on the top variants. The rear profile also gets new LED taillights. New Toyota Glanza: interior Inside, the new Glanza remains consistent with the Baleno. It gets a 9.0-inch Smartplay Pro+ touchscreen infotainment system that supports Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, connected car technology, and…
Utah’s July Spectacular highlights philanthropy and car culture
Like many small towns, Cedar City in southern Utah has a tight-knit summer tradition. One of the main events held here each year is the July Scout Jamboree. This year's event was open to families, pets, vendors and visitors from all over. In total, about 350 cars and 15,000 people attended the event, supporting the charitable and humanitarian efforts of the local Rotary Club. July Jamboree background Nicknamed "Festival City" for its popularity in the film festival world, Cedar City has a population of approximately 39,000. Located at an elevation of 5,800 feet and surrounded by the Dixie National Forest, Cedar City is a cool getaway from the desert landscape of the Southwest. Every year on the weekend after Independence Day, Cedar City's historic Main Street becomes a hive of traffic and vendors. The July Scout Jamboree is supported by nearly 100 sponsors and is put on by the Cedar City Rotary Club. Wayne Manzione and his brother-in-law started the…
Tianjin Logistics Expo Highlights Tianjin’s Status as Regional Express Logistics Hub
Tianjin Logistics Expo Highlights Tianjin's Status as Regional Express Logistics Hub The popularization of the Internet has promoted the vigorous development of e-commerce and led to the rapid development of China's express delivery industry. International express delivery giants have long targeted the Chinese market. A large number of local express delivery companies are ready to expand. The e-commerce, aviation and investment communities have also Under the pressure of China's economic transformation and upgrading, freight volumes in many industries have declined, but express delivery has become an eye-catching growth point. Many express delivery companies across the country already account for more than half of the freight volume. The average annual growth rate of my country's express delivery industry exceeds50% In 2016, the express delivery business volume was 31.35 billion items, a year-on-year increase of 51.7%; the turnover was 400.5 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 44.6%. China's express delivery industry has grown by more than 50% annually for six consecutive years,…
Tianjin Logistics Expo Highlights Tianjin’s Status as Regional Express Logistics Hub
Tianjin Logistics Expo Highlights Tianjin's Status as Regional Express Logistics Hub The popularization of the Internet has promoted the vigorous development of e-commerce and led to the rapid development of China's express delivery industry. International express delivery giants have long targeted the Chinese market. A large number of local express delivery companies are ready to expand. The e-commerce, aviation and investment communities have also Under the pressure of China's economic transformation and upgrading, freight volumes in many industries have declined, but express delivery has become an eye-catching growth point. Many express delivery companies across the country already account for more than half of the freight volume. The average annual growth rate of my country's express delivery industry exceeds50% In 2016, the express delivery business volume was 31.35 billion items, a year-on-year increase of 51.7%; the turnover was 400.5 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 44.6%. China's express delivery industry has grown by more than 50% annually for six consecutive years,…
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