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This Week in Logistics News (March 30 – April 5)

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Rockville, Maryland-based OCR says it helps customers streamline and automate processes around denied party screening, license procurement / management, and product classification. The $90 million deal marks Descartes’ 30th acquisition since 2015.

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The Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

American Global Logistics

On March 26, 2024, the Francis Scott Key Bridge, a major transportation artery connecting Maryland and Virginia, collapsed. According to Maryland Port Administration data, the Port of Baltimore is the busiest U.S. The bridge's closure caused major delays for businesses transporting goods between Maryland and Virginia.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 23 – 29)

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million vehicles cross the bridge annually, or about 30,000 per day, according to the Maryland Department of Transportation. Transportation officials are sharing plans in an effort to minimize headache-inducing traffic jams. Transportation officials are sharing plans in an effort to minimize headache-inducing traffic jams.

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Freight Tech Trends with Mike Mulqueen

The Logistics of Logistics

Mike is a leading expert in logistics technology solutions with over 30 years of managing, designing, and implementing freight transport systems. His functional expertise is in Multi-modal Transportation Management, Supply Chain Visibility, and Transportation Modeling. About JBF Consulting.

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REPOST: Freight Tech Trends with Mike Mulqueen

The Logistics of Logistics

Mike is a leading expert in logistics technology solutions with over 30 years of managing, designing, and implementing freight transport systems. His functional expertise is in Multi-modal Transportation Management, Supply Chain Visibility, and Transportation Modeling. About JBF Consulting.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 12 – 18)

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However, for one man in Maryland, none of that matters. The 65-year-old Accekeek, Maryland man bought 15 identical tickets for the same lottery drawing. The Port of Kahului is fully operational, and interisland freight and transport company Young Brothers noted in an Aug. 11 release. without any extra packaging.

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Marijuana Supply Chain: Profits and Headaches

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Starting next week, recreational marijuana sales will be legal in Maryland, and over the next two years, will be legal in Virginia and Minnesota. There are two major industries that are impacted by marijuana testing: transportation and warehousing.