The Official Newsletter of The National Defense Transportation Association
July 17, 2023
Join NDTA’s Young Leaders at the Fall Meeting
Join NDTA Young Leaders at the 11th annual NDTA-USTRANSCOM Fall Meeting, October 31-November 3, 2023, at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel in Orlando, FL. Engage in special networking and professional development events for young government, military, and industry leaders, exploring the 2023 Fall Meeting theme: Advancing U.S. Power Projection with Allies and Partners. […READ MORE…]
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FEMA to Host #SummerReady Webinar for Stakeholders on Extreme Heat Preparedness, Mitigation Projects
In support of FEMA’s first ever “#SummerReady” campaign, the agency will host a webinar next month for state, local, tribal, and territorial officials to help stakeholders promote preparedness and resilience against extreme heat events. […READ MORE…]
GSA to Present at NDTA Virtual Chapter Event
Please join the US NDTA Virtual Chapter (USNDTAVC) August 24 from 2-4 PM (Eastern) for its summer meeting as Trevor Edwards, Marcus Witowski and Jennifer Miller from the GSA discuss Long-term Lodging, Emergency Lodging, How to reference the GSA Schedule from a buyers’ perspective, the DOD Preferred Program, Fedrooms, and Per Diem noteworthy information.
Balancing Strategic Readiness and Commercial Necessities
The military relies on commercial transportation providers as a part of the larger Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise, but how do we balance DOD’s need for quick access to transportation capacity with these entities’ need to pursue recapitalization, construction, and non-DOD business lines? […READ MORE…]
WMS Rollout Reaches 6-Month Milestone
By Jason Shamberger, DLA Disposition Services
The Defense Logistics Agency is transitioning from the Distribution Services System to the Warehouse Management System and over the last six months the agency has moved nine different Disposition Services sites to the new system. […READ MORE…]
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US Marine Corps Begins Developing Smaller Pre-Positioning Ship
(Defense News) The U.S. Marine Corps is taking the first step to define its next-generation maritime pre-positioning ship, which will be smaller than the vessels currently serving that purpose, but still able to support distributed maritime operations.
Can Cargo Be Delivered ‘To, From, and Through’ Space? DOD Wants Ideas Soon.
(Air & Space Forces Magazine) Space is taking on more responsibilities for the U.S. military, from command and control to missile warning. Next on the agenda: cargo.
Pentagon Offers New Explanation for Why It Cancelled Huge Travel Modernization Project
(Federal News Network) A month after the initial decision, a new explanation has emerged for the Pentagon’s sudden decision to cancel the $374 million program it’s been working on for the past several years to replace its much-maligned Defense Travel System (DTS).
California, Truck Manufacturers Strike Deal on Zero-Emission Plan
(The Hill) California and some of the nation’s biggest truck manufacturers have reached an agreement aimed at smoothening the industry’s transition to 100 percent zero-emission sales by 2036.
U.S. Plans Naval Logistics Hubs in India to Counter China
(Nikkei Asia) The U.S. seeks to transform India into a center for resupplying and maintenance of naval vessels in the South Asia region, where it has been stretched thin with such capabilities.
WELCOME New NDTA Corporate Member
Please join NDTA in welcoming our newest Sustaining member ISAAC!
Hyatt Offers Elite Benefits to Federal Employees
(Hyatt Hotels) Hyatt Hotels has launched the Elite Trial Tier Promotion, which offers federal government employees elite status benefits and a fast-track offer to more elite status at Hyatt Hotels. Elite status with World of Hyatt offers valuable benefits like bonus points, late check-out, room upgrades, complimentary water, complimentary premium internet, and more.
Maersk Takes Delivery of World’s First Methanol-fueled Container Feeder
(MarineLink) Maersk has taken delivery of the world’s first container feeder to be fueled by methanol. Maersk said the introduction of its newest container vessel is a significant step toward realizing its commitment to becoming carbon neutral.
Executives Overestimate Customer Trust in Supply Chains
(Deloitte) Supply chain executives significantly overestimate stakeholder trust in their supply chain capabilities and intentions, according to a new Deloitte Insights survey report titled “Is your supply chain trustworthy?” Of more than 1,000 executives from large global organizations surveyed, 89% on average who self-identified as leading suppliers said customers trust their supply chain operations, compared to just 68% on average of roughly 500 customers who said the same.
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