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This Week in Logistics News (April 6 – 12)

Logistics Viewpoints

And a golfer unlike any other is looking to make history this weekend at the annual golf tournament played at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia: Tiger Woods. A decree simplifying procedures for transporting cargo by land across the isthmus has already been declared by President Laurentino Cortizo.

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The Aftermath of a Capsized Cargo Ship

All Things Supply Chain

On September 8th, the cargo ship Golden Ray capsized off the coast of the state of Georgia. At the time, the ship was carrying 24 people and 4,000 vehicles. Shortly…

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This Week in Logistics News (January 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

Global shipping prices are continuing to rise as Houthi rebels keep up attacks on cargo vessels in and around the Red Sea. The disruptions are at a key point for ships passing through the Suez Canal and are creating ripples across supply chains in Europe and the U.S., And now on to this week’s logistics news. East Coast.

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Supply Chain Risk Management: Could You Face a Category 4 Supply Chain Disaster?

Kinaxis

Starting with Miami, this port primarily handles containerized cargo with small amounts of breakbulk, vehicles and industrial equipment. Going up the coast in Jacksonville, FL, there is a huge port that receives the second-most automobiles in the US along with all types of cargo. In 2015, the Port of Savannah moved 8.2% of total U.S.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 6 – 12)

Logistics Viewpoints

When FedEx, UPS, US Postal Service packages should be shipped for upcoming holiday season. But for those looking for a jump start, FedEx, UPS, and the USPS have released their holiday shipping schedule. However, it does say that coast-to-coast shipping takes about a week, meaning it should be shipped no later than December 17.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 18 – 24)

Logistics Viewpoints

The speed of the box’s throughput enables orders to be packaged, labeled and ready to ship in 30 minutes. pounds of cargo in a hold with about 1,800 cubic inches of space. In addition to the three warehouses in California, it operates two facilities in New Jersey and one in Georgia. million square feet throughout the state.

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Achieving Seamless Intermodal Operations: Resolving a Persistent Bottleneck

American Global Logistics

Movement of cargo seemed to come to a halt. 2023) INTERMODAL SHIPPING: “ Intermodal shipping means moving a product from one point to another while keeping the product in a single container. Increased availability of capacity (ships, planes, box cars, containers). It should include an array of shipping capabilities.