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This Week in Logistics News (January 27 – February 2)

Logistics Viewpoints

Congress established the program in 2021 through the BIL and dedicated $5 billion to the program over a five-year period. Teradyne , a supplier of semiconductor testing equipment, pulled manufacturing worth about $1 billion out of China last year, a Teradyne spokesperson said on Monday, after U.S. percent, or $24.5

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Breakbulk Americas with Jeff Tucker

The Logistics of Logistics

Breakbulk Americas , is the region’s largest trade event for the project cargo and breakbulk industry. Ratzenberger has become Hollywood’s most outspoken advocate for manufacturing, skilled labor and the companies that are the foundation of our great country. Breakbulk 2021 Event Stats. About Breakbulk Americas. Event Program.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 27 – June 2)

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manufacturers re-evaluating their reliance on China. manufacturers re-evaluating their reliance on China. Walmart added new functionality that lets sellers purchase shipping labels for domestic orders on its marketplace. And now on to this week’s logistics news. Walmart SWW currently offers FedEx and USPS shipping.

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What is Logistics Exactly?

Supply Chain Game Changer

In March of 2021 we heard about Logistics when a ship blocked passage through the Suez Canal. In the second half of 2021 we heard about the enormous log jam for overseas shipping in ports around the world. Historically the term Logistics was created and used in reference to the Military.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 30 – August 5)

Logistics Viewpoints

Cargo begins clogging Port of Los Angeles amid railroad worker shortage. Based on the stock’s value after the announcement, that would represent a $61 million purchase worth about 10 percent of the company. chipmaking equipment to factories in China that manufacture advanced NAND chips. Apparently, warehouses are full.

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How Shipping Can Help Save The Planet

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Today about 90% of non-bulk cargo worldwide is transported by a container. Zero-emission Norwegian container ship Yara Birkeland, albeit with a limited capacity of 120 TEU, made its maiden voyage in November 2021. After all, some military submarines and aircraft carriers run on nuclear power today. Slow Boat to China.