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This Week in Logistics News (October 16-20, 2017)

Talking Logistics

Expanded Panama Canal sets record cargo tonnage in FY17 (Seatrade Marine News). LLamasoft Demand Guru Helps Companies to Accurately Predict and Investigate Key Drivers of Demand. UPS And The International Brotherhood Of Teamsters Begin Contract Negotiations. Have a happy weekend!

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This Week in Logistics News (September 9 – 15)

Logistics Viewpoints

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has suspended bookings for super vessels through Sept. days for general cargo vessels. Since launching the world’s first autonomous drone delivery system in Reykjavik, Iceland in 2017, Flytrex has been working closely with regulators to get drone delivery off the ground.

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Top Connect Blog Posts of 2016: Panama Canal, Analysis Paralysis, and Innovation

TMC

From the Panama Canal expansion to the continuous advancement of disruptive technologies, 2016 was another eventful year in the global logistics and supply chain industry. While they are the most viewed posts from last year, the topics will continue to have an impact in 2017 and beyond. East and West Coast ports.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 9-13, 2017)

Talking Logistics

The Panama Canal’s Big Bet Is Paying Off (WSJ – sub. Hypleroop One is rebranding itself as Virgin Hyperloop One, and Branson is joining the board…Virgin Hyperloop One will focus on a passenger and mixed-use cargo service. FAA Panel Splits on Drone Tracking Requirements (WSJ – sub.

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How General Average Could Ruin Your Ocean Cargo Deliveries

CH Robinson Transportfolio

How General Average Could Ruin Your Ocean Cargo Deliveries | Transportfolio. Start by building your knowledge of how general average works, how it can impact your shipments if general average is declared, and how marine cargo insurance can help you sleep like a baby at night. Ship owners have a lien on the ship’s cargo.

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Will the New Panama Canal Save the Shipping Industry?

Elementum

The expansion of the Panama Canal, which handles about a third of Asia-to-US trade, is poised to boost trade and shipping services by shortening the one-way journey by sea from Asia to the U.S. The expanded canal, which started commercial operations on June 26, is expected to alleviate cargo bottleneck caused by smaller ships.

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Port of Los Angeles: Disintermediation and Other Risks

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

increase in containerized cargo volumes in May 2014 from the previous year. Several key threats are noteworthy: Competition: Panama Canal expansion: it's expected to be completed in 2015; there's already been some debate about how it will affect LA, for instance, an LA Times article in 2011 predicted a 25% decrease in business for LA.