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This Week in Logistics News (April 22 – 28)

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fleet by 2030 and is building infrastructure to support that commitment. percent by 2030. tractor fleet and sourcing 100 percent renewable energy by 2030, according to the press release. Some UK supermarkets have run out of peppers after a cold snap in Europe led to a shortage. into an electric vehicle hub.

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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

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49% of respondents were from the manufacturing industry, 16% from the mechanical engineering sector, and 11% from the automotive market. Automotive News Europe ). In response to the Ukraine invasion, Europe’s wholesale gas price surged by 69%. Russia supplies almost 40% of the natural gas supply for Europe. Nikkei Asia ).

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This Week in Logistics News (October 22 – 28)

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Amazon to double Europe EV fleet by 2025. Apple calls on global supply chain to decarbonize by 2030. Earlier this week, Amazon and Hawaiian Airlines announced that the retail giant will use Hawaiian Airlines to fly its first Airbus freighters on primary cargo routes and to Hawaii beginning in the second half of 2023.

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Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2018

Material Handling & Logistics

The retail giant plans to take out 50 million metric tons (MMT) by 2030, which is equivalent to the emissions associated with the average annual electricity consumption of 40 million Chinese households. cities have launched Smart City Logistics innovations and protocols, following the lead of Europe and Asia. ? Several major U.S.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 22 – 27)

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Amazon has launched Amazon Air , its dedicated air cargo fleet, in India as the e-commerce giant bulks up its logistics infrastructure in the key overseas market where it has deployed more than $6.5 The trend is truest for ocean freight rates from North Europe to the U.S. Speaking of EVs, the global auto industry has committed $1.2

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Outlook on U.S. Exports: Forecasting the “Perfect Storm” or Something Else?

CH Robinson Transportfolio

export commodity base is a diverse mix of goods and is well balanced across many commodity segments and cargo values. export growth between now and 2030. are at record lows , allowing cost per unit to remain competitive as part of manufacturing costs. A Diverse Mix of Goods is Driving U.S. Consider this: The U.S.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 17 – 23)

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And as consumers are beginning to think about their Halloween plans, retailers and manufacturers are looking much farther ahead to the holiday season. The work incidents generally haven’t delayed cargo movement, but officials say they worry that confrontations over work disputes could escalate.