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Two Important Questions About the Future of Freight Moves

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Adjusted for inflation, federal purchases have fallen by about 19 percent since 2003, while purchases by states and localities have fallen by about 5 percent. The post Two Important Questions About the Future of Freight Moves appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Viral Reaction: Zika and the Supply Chain

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More than a dozen cases have been reported in Florida, prompting the logistics companies to heighten their mitigating measures against the disease. Cargo shipments from Ebola-stricken countries going to Brazil had to wait 21 days, which serves as incubation period, before they could dock. SARS And Its Contagion Effect.

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List of Top 65 Marketplaces Across the Globe in 2019

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With more than 17 million visitors each month , Casas Bahia is one of the most recognized marketplaces in Brazil. Launched in 2011 as a shoe retailer, the marketplace now sells online in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Mexico. Dafiti sells more than 100,000 products across 900 brands in Brazil alone. Casas Bahia.