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This Week in Logistics News (January 27 – February 2)

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And now on to this week’s logistics news. Amazon achieved its fastest-ever global shipping times last year but isn’t resting on its laurels. The big three US airlines saw their cargo revenues decline last year as rates and volumes came under pressure. percent year-on-year decline in cargo revenues in 2023 to $1.5bn.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 7 – 13)

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And now on to this week’s logistics news. Texas announced a renewed push for cargo-truck inspections last month as part of Abbott’s “Operation Lone Star” plan to deter illegal border crossings and drug smuggling amid what he says is a lack of enforcement by the federal government. Maersk joins FedEx Corp.,

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This Week in Logistics News (October 15 – 21)

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And now on to this week’s logistics news. Container-ship logjams off US ports finally easing as imports fall. Retailers help decarbonize ocean shipping. Warehouse rents near cargo airports skyrocket. Container ships are still waiting to get space at North American ports. IKEA test autonomous trucks in Texas.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26)

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And now on to this week’s logistics news. Target has been testing high-capacity van routes at Dallas and Minneapolis sortation centers. Cargo ships lost 661 containers at sea in 2022, down from the 15-year average of 1,566 lost per year, according to the latest figures from the World Shipping Council (WSC).

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This Week in Logistics News (July 9 – 15)

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What does this have to do with logistics you ask? Well, the Environmental Protection Agency states that this species “ was introduced into the United States in the mid-1990s, possibly stowing away in a shipping container.” Long Beach, LA ports set June cargo records. Walmart to order 4,500 Canoo EVs for last-mile delivery.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 2 – 8)

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And now on to this week’s logistics news. Walgreens to offer Wing drone delivery in suburban Dallas. FedEx plans to test autonomous drone cargo delivery with Elroy Air. Air Canada wants more cargo jets 3 months after launching service. FedEx also plans to test autonomous drone cargo delivery, partnering with Elroy Air.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 22 – 27)

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And now on to this week’s logistics news. Amazon has launched Amazon Air , its dedicated air cargo fleet, in India as the e-commerce giant bulks up its logistics infrastructure in the key overseas market where it has deployed more than $6.5 India is the third market where Amazon has launched its freight service.