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Freight has an Identity Crisis with Jordan Graft

The Logistics of Logistics

Jordan Graft and Joe Lynch discuss freight has an identity crisis, which refers to rampant fraud and double brokering in the transportation business. About Jordan Graft Jordan Graft is a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader with a passion for technology and transportation. Morgan in New York City.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 13 – 19)

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I spent the beginning part of the week in New York attending the NRF Big Show. While I was in New York, I had the opportunity to see the musical Six. I won’t spoil the ending for you, but it was an incredible show, and I highly recommend it to anyone who is in New York. Global trade declined by 1.3

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Building a Global Logistics Juggernaut with Nourhan Beyrouti

The Logistics of Logistics

Nourhan is Global Chief Revenue Officer at AJEX Logistics Services , Saudi Arabia’s fastest growing transportation company. Raised in Brooklyn, New York, and currently residing in Dallas, Texas, Beyrouti’s career has taken him through 17 countries, enriching him with diverse international experience.

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Getting Good Shipper Freight with Ed Burns

The Logistics of Logistics

Ed Burns and Joe Lynch discuss getting good shipper freight. Ed is the CEO of Burns Logistics , a transportation sales agency that connects shippers and carriers in a way that helps both to achieve their goals. He grew up around the freight world and is fascinated by big trucks. About Ed Burns Ed Burns loves to connect people.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 13 – 19)

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Walmart in the news: Walmart launches pilot program for customers to recycle reusable shopping bags Walmart Canada says robots are coming to 2 Ontario warehouses, but jobs not at risk Amazon has become the largest private EV charging operator Biden calls for steep hike to tariff on Chinese steel S. A third group are labelers.

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REPOST: The Transfix Story with Drew McElroy

The Logistics of Logistics

Drew is a Chairman and Co-Founder of Transfix , a market-leading, next-generation freight platform transforming the traditional and digital freight sector while bringing transparency, trust, and sustainability to the transportation ecosystem. PDI), a mid-market transportation management and third-party logistics provider (3PL).

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This Week in Logistics News (February 10 – 16)

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Labor shortages in transportation and warehousing are quick to make headlines, but job opportunities across the supply chain continue to go unfilled despite promising pay and benefits. It marks the latest step in Mayor Eric Adams’ “Blue Highways” plan to shift more of the city’s freight off the streets and onto the rivers and harbors.