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This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

Colorado also adopted the rule but will have a heavy duty truck provision begin in 2027. A string of states have already adopted California’s Advanced Clean Trucks rule. They include Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Vermont and Washington state. And Rhode Island said last week that it plans to move forward with its own rules.

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Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Update September 18 2023

Supply Chain Matters

Plans reportedly call for the facility to be operational by 2027. Inflation Reduction Act , which fosters consumer incentives to purchase EV vehicles if 50 percent of major battery components are produced in North America. Thomas, Ontario , upwards of a two hour drive from Detroit.

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Volkswagen Selects Canada for North America Battery Production

Supply Chain Matters

Plans reportedly call for the facility to be operational by 2027. The global automaker has previously indicated a strategy to establish regionally based EV supply networks to support the major markets of Europe , China , and North America. Thomas, Ontario , upwards of a two hour drive from Detroit. All rights reserved.

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U.S. Freight Logistics Industry Recession Continues with Some Hopeful Signs

Supply Chain Matters

According to data from Bloomberg Intelligence , container trade for the Asia to North America segment fell 26 percent during Q1 of this year. Imports among the U.S. largest ports have been reportedly falling at double-digit rates for several months. Commentary Takeaways While the U.S.

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America Adapting to Supply Chain Chaos

Operations and Supply Chain Management

The upswing was largely driven by trade between Asia and North America, where the volume of containers jumped 33% from the average level for the five years preceding the pandemic. The shipping industry, which accounts for 80% of world merchandise trade, had a record year in 2021 , with volume totaling 179.1 from 2020 and a 5.4%

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In Focus: Achieve Last Mile Excellence by Handling Your Logistics Teams Better

Locus

North America has been the primary global driver of overall e-commerce growth, second only to China. million by 2027. Retailers and other industry players in North America can benefit immensely from this trend, if they play their cards right.

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Last-Mile Delivery 101: How a 3PL Works With Last-Mile Carriers for Best-in-Class Fulfillment

ShipBob

Same-day delivery and last-mile logistics in North America is estimated to grow by $62.71 billion between 2023-2027. This means there will be increased pressure, as well as new challenges, for retailers and shippers to deliver a positive last-mile delivery experience for online shoppers.

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