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Samsara Beyond lets industry stakeholders share best practices on data usage

Companies across logistics and transportation industries can collaboratively leverage data and technology to improve operational efficiency, safety and sustainability.

That is the message Samsara plans to drive home during its upcoming annual community event Beyond.

In an interview, Lara Caimi, president of worldwide field operations at Samsara, spoke on the thousands of leaders coming together at the sold-out event June 26-28 in Chicago to share best practices for achieving common goals.

Samsar...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/samsara-beyond-lets-industry-stakeholders-share-best-practices-on-data-usage

Borderless insurance coverage for shippers

Live from the Future of Supply Chain in Atlanta Mark Vickers, executive vice president and head of international logistics at Reliance Partners comes on FWNOW to break down the intricacies of cross border insurance and cargo liability in Mexico. 

When it comes to cargo insurance in Mexico, it’s commonly referred to as the “Wild West,” as there isn’t any standardization like there is in the U.S. and Canada. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in the U.S. has specific requirements...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/borderless-insurance-coverage-for-shippers

Semantic Visions draws on global media deep dive to build ESG index

Data analytics firm Semantic Visions, in partnership with digital solutions firm Actum Digital, recently launched its Environmental, Social and Governance Index, providing companies with data to inform their efforts toward sustainable operations and ethical business practices.

According to the Prague-based company, the index is built on globally curated and enriched data covering over 1.1 million web-based media documents daily from 220,000 unique sources. Leveraging the expertise of native...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/semantic-visions-draws-on-global-media-deep-dive-to-build-esg-index

Man charged with posing as carrier agent, nabbing $9.5M in goods

A Chicago man faces federal charges after authorities say he posed as a carrier agent, duping companies into releasing shipments to him and making off with more than $9.5 million in goods. 

Aivaras Zigmantas, a 39-year-old Lithuanian national who has lived in the Chicago area and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly posing as an agent for carriers and stealing shipments that were released to him. He intended to steal $13.5 million in goods and actually...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/man-charged-with-posing-as-carrier-agent-nabbing-9-5m-in-goods

Truckers attest to stress-busting power of pets on the road

Life on America’s highways can be lonely, stressful and tedious for truck drivers ferrying the nation’s goods from one city to the next.

Some drivers have turned to furry companions to boost their mood and quality of life on the road. Drivers who spoke with FreightWaves said having their pets in the passenger seat keeps them active and fulfilled as they travel long distances in their homes on wheels. A survey completed last year by Truckstop Group found that half of drivers travel with their...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/truckers-attest-to-stress-busting-power-of-pets-on-the-road

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