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This Week in Logistics News (October 7 – 13)

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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. Daily market prices to move cargo from Asia to the U.S. Civil aviation authorities in the U.S.,

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This Week n Logistics News (February 24 – March 1)

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Another option is the consignee, meaning “the ultimate recipient of cargo; the person to whom final delivery of the cargo is to be made.” employing about 150,000 hourly workers after winning record new contracts with the Detroit Three automakers. Nor can a billing party issue an invoice to any other person. .”

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This Week in Logistics News (February 5 – 11)

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As more and more ships continue to queue up outside of major ports, some of the world’s biggest ocean shipping lines are buying cargo planes. Ontario Premier Doug Ford called the Ambassador Bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, a “vital trade artery.” Liners like Danish giant A.P.

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New Panama Canal Options: Running the Numbers with a TMS

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When the expanded Panama Canal opened this June, a new set of routes became available for shippers and beneficial cargo owners (BCOs). Cargo can enter the country via East coast or West coast ports depending on variables such as the type of product being shipped. New Panama Canal Options: Running the Numbers with a TMS.Connect by TMC.

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Four Risk Mitigation Actions for Weathering a Stormy Market

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Deciding whether to ship cargo via the U.S. East Coast or West Coast, for instance, requires shippers to weigh various factors such as the type of cargo, the required transit time, and the potential cost savings. As expected, the Canal’s increased capacity provides more routing options for shippers in the U.S. – Labor unrest in U.S.

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More Challenges for the Transportation Network: Day 2 of the SCRC Meeting

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And in Panama a huge transshipment area will grow where they will will do break bulk, put cargo onto smaller ships and send to North America. As an example, Adam Ruff mentioned the big border crossing across the Detroit River. Steamship companies will dedicate vessels that permanently go eastbound and westbound.

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Amazon to Buy 100,000 Electric Delivery Vans

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Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos said the company plans to purchase 100,000 electric-powered vans from Detroit startup Rivian Automotive, as it seeks to accomplish two goals in one stroke: Decreasing its carbon footprint and increasing its delivery capabilities. Amazon led a $700 million funding round in Rivian in February of this year.

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