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This Week in Logistics News (February 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

From January 28 to February 4, a Chinese-operated high-altitude balloon was seen in North American airspace, including Alaska, western Canada, and the contiguous United States. And now on to this week’s logistics news. By acquiring GroundCloud, which was officially known as Windigo Logistics Inc., On February 4, the U.S.

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Van Horne Institute Considers Alaska Transport Route, and Weighs Trump’s Plans for Keystone XL

NC State SCRC

He discussed the need for consideration of public policy in any strategic logistics decision. This program is a manifestation of the opportunity to understand supply chain, logistics, and transportation. Canada is a trading nation, and so getting products to market is critical to the national economy. policy and transportation.

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LTL Carrier Profile: Con-Way Freight

The Logistics of Logistics

The other operating units are: Menlo Worldwide Logistics and Con-Way Truckload. Menlo Worldwide Logistics is Con-Way’s supply chain division. The truckload division operates in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Con-Way Freight’s service area includes the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico.

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LTL Carrier Profile: UPS Freight

The Logistics of Logistics

UPS Freight’s service area includes all of the United States including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, U.S. UPS Freight also delivers to all of Canada and every major city in Mexico (over 600 points). The post LTL Carrier Profile: UPS Freight appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics. Virgin Islands and Guam.

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Sustainable Frozen Ecommerce Fulfillment with Cathy Hayward-Hughes and Mike Bradburn

The Logistics of Logistics

Mike and Cathy are the founders of Crystal Creek Logistics , a fulfillment company that specializes in sustainable frozen ecommerce fulfillment. Michael Bradburn is the Co-founder and Vice President of Crystal Creek Logistics. Cathy Hayward-Hughes is the Co-founder and President of Crystal Creek Logistics. and Canada.

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This Week in Logistics News (December 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news: McDonald’s is testing a new drive-thru concept. DoorDash Canada moves to tiered commission system. Autonomous goods hauling has been seen as the future of logistics as it could increase truck utilization and boost transportation frequency between terminals.

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What Are General Rate Increases in Shipping & What Should Enterprises Know?

Intelligent Audit

including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the U.S. and Canada. FedEx Freight shipping rates will also increase for shipments within Canada, within Mexico, and between the contiguous U.S. Contact Intelligent Audit today to learn more about monitoring and planning for GRIs with smart freight management and logistics.