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Changing Developments in North America Transportation and Logistics

Supply Chain Matters

transportation and logistics services activity. According to a published report from the Canadian Broadcasting Network , Federal Labor Minister Seamus O’Regan indicated that binding arbitration may result after a mediated deal was rejected for the second time. The loan came despite the U.S.

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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. Department of Transportation, which has selected 37 projects to be given funds made available by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s (BIL) Mega Program and the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) Grant Program. But as of today, Punxsutawney Phil is calling for an early spring.

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Report from Food Marketing Institute Highlights CPG Logistics Challenges

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The past 12 months have been a year unlike any other for suppliers and providers in the CPG logistics world. Everything from food and beverage products to home improvement items saw a significant consumption bump as buyers, sidelined by pandemic restrictions, diverted their purchasing habits from experiences to consumer goods.

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UPS Labor Contract Talks Reportedly Stalled

Supply Chain Matters

National labor contract renewal talks among parcel transportation and logistics services provider UPS and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters labor union have reportedly stalled after indications that a settlement was in reach several days ago. The existing contract between these two parties expires at midnight on July 31.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 3 – 9)

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And now on to this week’s logistics news. New aircraft purchases are focused around twinjets such as the Boeing 767 and 777. Now, furniture makers are seeing a logistics bottleneck create more problems as they try to keep up with demand. It will be interesting to watch the games unfold in silence.

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Editor’s Choice: Aluminum Can Shortage Defines a New Normal for Food Packaging

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The deepening power crisis has already taken 900,000 tons of smelting capacity offline in North America and Europe. Many breweries were also reported to be paying premiums to purchase cans just to meet their immediate needs. About 73% of the aluminum cans in the US come from recycled scrap.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 25 – March 4)

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And now on to this week’s logistics news. According to a recent report, the company canceled, closed, or delayed 99 fulfillment facilities, impacting nearly 32.3 This July, the company is moving forward with a supply chain services platform for retail partners across North America. The company’s Supply Chain 3.0