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Trump Hits Mexico With 17% Tariff on Tomatoes

Supply Chain Brain

The deal was reworked to raise the price floor in both 2002 and 2008, before a new agreement that separated pricing categories for different types of tomatoes was signed in 2013. agreed to pause its investigation that same year after Mexico agreed to sell tomatoes at a set minimum price. border entries for bulk tomatoes.

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Why the West Coast Ports Labor Dispute Matters to Retailers

The Network Effect

Shippers still bear the scars from the disastrous 2002 work stoppage and have countermeasures in-place to avoid major disruption. According to the National Retail Federation, cargo volume into the West Coast was up 6.6% While it is true that retailers still rely heavily on the U.S.

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Potential Efficiency Improvements: Vehicle Efficiency in Businesses

SCMDOJO

Remember, when making the switch, ensure proper infrastructure, such as refueling stations, is available for your chosen fuel type to maintain efficient operations (Freight Transport Association (FTA), 2006a). Ensure trainers are experienced drivers who can effectively teach fuel-efficient techniques in real-world scenarios (DfT, 2002).

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Measuring Transportation Vehicle Utilization: The KPIs

SCMDOJO

Space utilization, or vehicle fill, is a critical metric that can be measured in various ways: Pallet numbers and height: While common, this method can be misleading depending on cargo density. Deck-area coverage: This measures the percentage of floor space used by cargo and is particularly relevant when stacking height is restricted.

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Top 25 3PL warehousing companies in 2020 (by revenue)

6 River Systems

A behemoth in the logistics industry, UPS has operations in shipping, air freight, trucking, last-mile delivery and drone delivery. It started in 1969 as DHL Air Cargo, and by the late 1970s, the company had expanded its operations and offered services throughout the world. Kuehne + Nagel Inc. Jacobs in 2011.

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Trending: Effects of West Coast Ports Labor Dispute

Tompkins Blog

Shippers still bear the scars from the disastrous 2002 work stoppage and have countermeasures in-place to avoid major disruption. According to the National Retail Federation, cargo volume into the West Coast was up 6.6% Blog Post: Who Will Win the Race for Freight in the Panama Canal Expansion? More Resources.

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What’s Your Plan if There’s a West Coast Port Strike?

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Or, will we see a repeat of 2002, when a 10-day lockout left dozens of ships lined up outside the West Coast docks, unable to unload? Consider moving critical products via air freight and/or using a sea-air option to minimize the impact of increased costs. When the current contract expires on June 30, will they have a deal? of all U.S.