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This Week in Logistics News (February 18 – 24)

Logistics Viewpoints

It already has opened nine, after testing the concept in its hometown of Minneapolis. First announced by Elon Musk in 2017, the Tesla Semi has been one of the longest-delayed products in the company’s history. As part of this collaboration, WattEV will provide electric trucking capacity to Uber Freight shippers, starting with CHEP.

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

Talking Logistics

Target invests in Minneapolis start-up that helps retailers monitor supply chains (Star Tribune). November 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Freightex also routinely handles freight from shippers who require temperature-controlled, specialized, and other types of customized equipment. UPS Acquires Freightex Ltd.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 8-12, 2017)

Talking Logistics

Target to test next-day delivery service in Minneapolis (Reuters). March 2017 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). One of my predictions for 2017 was that we would continue to see the convergence of commerce and logistics, as well as the ongoing convergence of technology and logistics service providers.

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Do People Skills Matter in the World of Logistics?

The Logistics of Logistics

Even as the industry is becoming more data driven than ever before and cutting-edge software is increasingly used to manage freight from start to finish, the development of your sales team is still important. Accept Your Invitation Here: October 2, 2017 1pm EDT [link]. October 4, 2017 1pm EDT [link]. People skills do matter.

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Minnesota turkeys are stuffing outbound trucks

DAT Solutions

So it's no big surprise that the Minneapolis market area was also the land of a thousand loads (per day) in the first half of November, as fresh turkeys got stuffed into temp-controlled trailers during the run-up to Thanksgiving. The peak season for reefers in the Minneapolis market is late summer, not late fall. loads per truck.