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This Week in Logistics News (January 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

Global shipping prices are continuing to rise as Houthi rebels keep up attacks on cargo vessels in and around the Red Sea. Several cargo vessels were struck by missiles or drones during the past week. below transits in December 2015, before the Neopanamax locks went into service.

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Climate Change and the Supply Chain

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The year 2017 has been catastrophic in terms of natural disasters, particularly hurricanes; in August, Hurricane Harvey devastated parts of coastal Texas and prompted the shutdown of several ports and petrochemical complexes in the region. Apple is also one of the largest companies that are committed to fight climate change.

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All The Supply Chain News You Need To Know 1.14 - 1.18

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Costs in 6 major Texas urban areas skyrocket from $1 billion in 2013 to $6.3 New York City has seen a 29% increase in residential deliveries from 2010 to 2015. Two cargo bikes can replace one motorized vehicle, Peters Mendes pointed out. Between 2016-2019, Texas plans to spend $6.6 parcel shipping. billion by 2016.

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

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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. FedEx is the largest cargo airline in the world in terms of scheduled freight tonne kilometers (FTK), a distinction the company has held since 2014, and it’s the fourth largest in terms of fleet size.

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Which States are Making the Grade in Logistics?

Material Handling & Logistics

Content Summary: Kentucky ranks 3rd in the nation in total air cargo shipments. The Port brings over 13-million tons of cargo through the Cleveland Harbor, resulting in $3.5 Content Summary: Texas' 380 airports, including 26 commercial airports, make up the second-largest state airport system in the United States. Media Image.

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36 innovative companies re-inventing and rethinking supply chain and logistics

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Boot Barn’s Fontana Distribution Center is a state-of-the-art, 200,000 square foot facility (opened in 2015) that ships multiple weekly outbound orders to the company’s 200+ stores in 30 states. Located in Chicago, the facility opened in 2015 , making it the first LEED Platinum certified manufacturing plant in the industry.

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The History of the Semi Truck

Freight Plus

Railroads were highly efficient at moving large amounts of cargo but could only deliver those goods to centralized urban centers where train stations were. Congestion on the railroads highlighted the need for alternative modes of transportation to move cargo. are registered in California, Florida, and Texas.