 | Breaking Down the Value of Used Equipment in Today's Market | | A three-year-old dump truck posts on a marketplace with full-service records, recent brake work, and a price only slightly below list for a new order that has a 12month lead time. The listing attracts multiple offers within 48 hours. That scene used to be rare, now it's common. Why 'used' is different Several large-market trends are changing how used trucks trade. Global re-commerce volumes are growing rapidly: the broader secondhand sector is projected to reach several hundred billion dollars… | | Read more | | |
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Hertha Metals targets rare earth magnet supply gap with Texas high-purity iron plant |  | | MINING.com • Amanda Stutt • Jun 12, 2026 | | Hertha Metals, a Houston-based startup founded in 2022, plans to break ground this summer on a Texas plant producing 10,000 tonnes annually of high-purity iron for permanent magnets, positioning itself as the first domestic U.S. producer of this material. The venture addresses a critical supply chain gap as incoming 2027 Department of Defense regulations ban Chinese-origin rare earth magnets and materials from defense applications, while currently 90% of high-purity iron is produced in China. Hertha's proprietary FLEXHERS process combines electric arc furnace technology with natural gas or hydrogen, enabling use of lower-grade domestic iron ore that conventional blast furnace technology cannot efficiently process. | | Open Article | | |
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Oil and gas supplies could take months to return to normal after Iran deal, energy experts say |  | | Energy Industry - The Economic Times • Jun 15, 2026 | | Global oil prices dropped following an Iran ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, but energy experts warn that full supply restoration will take several months due to the slow pace of shipping and refining operations, lingering security concerns, and the need to restart idled production facilities. Crude oil tankers stranded for over three months must safely depart, new vessels require security assurance before entering the strait, and the journey from extraction to final delivery can span months. Current oil prices remain significantly above pre-war levels, with Brent crude at $83.89 per barrel compared to roughly $70 before hostilities began. | | Open Article | | |
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Pulse of Quality in Manufacturing 2026 Survey Reveals Surge in AI Adoption – Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine |  | | Metrology.News • Keith Mills Publishing Editor • Jun 9, 2026 | | Manufacturers are increasingly prioritizing quality as a strategic business driver, with 71% planning to increase quality investment in 2026 and 63% viewing it as a company-wide initiative. AI adoption in quality operations has surged to 47% of manufacturers, with 43% planning deployment within two years, with top use cases including document automation, defect detection, and training. Despite these investments, manufacturers face persistent challenges including product recalls affecting 75% of firms, regulatory pressures, tariff impacts, and workforce shortages impacting 78% of organizations. | | Open Article | | |
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Ports can’t afford downtime, so safety upgrades must be engineered for live operations | New Civil Engineer |  | | New Civil Engineer • Lee Kenny • Jun 15, 2026 | | Ports must upgrade safety-critical infrastructure to comply with the International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals (Isgott) Sixth Edition while maintaining continuous operations, creating significant engineering challenges. A UK crude oil terminal is successfully implementing a berth-side fire suppression system upgrade through a multi-disciplinary approach that combines civil, mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering without operational shutdown. Key to the project's success are modular design, extensive off-site prefabrication, flexible scheduling coordinated with ship movements, and early ground investigations to manage port-specific risks like legacy services and variable conditions. | | Open Article | | |
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Suspected New World Screwworm Detection in South Texas Triggers USDA Response | | American Ag Network • Corryn La Rue • Jun 3, 2026 | | A suspected case of New World screwworm has been detected in South Texas, prompting an immediate response from the U.S. Department of Agriculture as officials work to determine whether the flesh-eating parasite has crossed into the United | | Open Article | | |
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Need for AI Talent in Supply Chain | | Logistics Business • David Priestman • Jun 16, 2026 | | Demand for supply chain roles requiring AI skills has surged 387% between Q1 2023 and Q1 2026, far outpacing overall job market growth and creating a significant talent shortage. The demand is concentrated at mid-senior and director levels, where experienced professionals combine supply chain expertise with AI capabilities. Gartner recommends that chief supply chain officers balance hiring experienced talent with internal upskilling and leveraging entry-level workers to build a sustainable pipeline of AI-capable personnel. | | Open Article | | |
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Lattice Boom vs. Telescopic Boom Configurations | | TNT Crane & Rigging News • FirstPage • Jun 12, 2026 | | Lattice boom cranes, assembled onsite on crawler bases, offer greater reach and capacity for heavy industrial projects and handle soft terrain better, while telescopic boom cranes provide faster setup, lower mobilization costs, and greater flexibility for short-duration or space-constrained jobs. Configuration selection should be based on load requirements, site geometry, ground conditions, project duration, and access constraints rather than equipment availability. Total project cost across mobilization, assembly, operation, and demobilization determines the most economical choice for each specific application. | | Open Article | | |
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Air Cargo Industry Welcomes US-Iran Peace Framework with Caution | | Global Trade Magazine » Global Logistics • IndexBox • Jun 16, 2026 | | The air cargo industry has reacted with cautious optimism to a tentative US-Iran peace framework expected to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though industry groups acknowledge that fuel costs and supply chain normalization may take time. Airfreight capacity between the Middle East and Europe has declined approximately 20 percent year-over-year due to the conflict and elevated jet fuel prices, which have pressured global consumer spending. The US Airforwarders Association welcomed the agreement but stressed the need for clarity on implementation details and called for stability in trade policy to enable business planning and investment. | | Open Article | | |
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What is a Lift Plan and Why Does it Matter? | | Eagle West Crane & Rigging News • FirstPage Marketing • Jun 12, 2026 | | A lift plan is a comprehensive engineered document that accounts for all variables affecting crane operations, including load specifications, crane selection, radius calculations, rigging details, and personnel protocols. Proper lift planning requires both desk analysis and mandatory site reviews to identify real-world conditions like ground capacity, overhead hazards, and access constraints that drawings alone cannot capture. Engineered lift plans with documented calculations, CAD drawings, and clear accountability trails are essential for regulatory compliance and risk mitigation, distinguishing them from informal planning approaches. | | Open Article | | |
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Trump Cuts Tariffs on Ag Equipment to 15 Percent | | American Ag Network • Jesse Allen • Jun 2, 2026 | | (WASHINGTON D.C.) — President Donald Trump this week announced tariff reductions on certain agricultural and industrial equipment, a move that could help ease some cost pressures facing farmers and machinery dealers. Under a new proclamation, tariffs on | | Open Article | | |
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Mack, Volvo trucks included in 'do not drive' recalls | | Commercial Carrier Journal • CCJ Staff • Jun 16, 2026 | | Mack and Volvo trucks are subject to "do not drive" recalls due to wheel lug nuts that may loosen and potentially cause wheel detachment. The safety defect affects an unspecified number of vehicles across both manufacturers. Owners are advised to cease operation until the issue is remedied. | | Open Article | | |
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