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This Week in Logistics News (October 7 – 13)

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Moller-Maersk A/S , the maritime shipping giant that has been diversifying into land transportation, is betting that driverless trucks will help make deliveries more reliable. Seattle-based Alaska Airlines said it would work with Santa Monica, Calif.-based Alaska, for its part, has set a goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.

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20 Years of Outsourcing Come Back to Haunt Boeing

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Alaska Airlines Door Blows Out in Flight For 20 years, Boeing has engaged in collaborative product development with a significant number of suppliers. On February 6 th , the National Transportation Safety Board released a report saying that missing bolts were the likely cause.

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Van Horne Institute Considers Alaska Transport Route, and Weighs Trump’s Plans for Keystone XL

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policy and transportation. To facilitate research and legislation in this area, the VHI has three Centers that focus on the Center for Transportation, Center for Regulation Information and Center for Communication. This program is a manifestation of the opportunity to understand supply chain, logistics, and transportation.

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Boeing 737 MAX 9 Door Plug Incident- Latest Update

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Background As highlighted in our original commentary , in early January, an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft flying at 16,000 feet experienced a main cabin decompression as a result of a rear exit fuselage door plug blowing out. The blown out aircraft door panel plug has subsequently been found in a residential backyard.

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Marijuana Supply Chain: Profits and Headaches

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These states include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C. positions not regulated by the Department of Transportation), and those not within Amazon Air.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 24 – 30)

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Starting next week, Amazon will start actively recruiting existing small businesses in 23 states including Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Florida, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, South Dakota, and Washington.

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BR Williams Celebrates National Logistics Day

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Logistics and Transportation Company celebrates National Logistics Day, honoring the remarkable achievements of its Logistics division. By seamlessly integrating different modes of transportation, BR Williams Logistics, LLC maximizes efficiency and optimizes supply chain operations.