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This Week in Logistics News (October 7 – 13)

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The deal — which would fall short of a legally binding agreement — seeks to settle a dispute that started when President Donald Trump slapped tariffs on metals imports from Europe, citing risks to national security. West Coast, according to data from shipping platform Xeneta. billion of goods stuck waiting in Mexico.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 11 – 17)

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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. The average contract cost of shipping a container from China to the U.S. A big story earlier this month was the reported Chinese spy balloon. That’s down 28.4%

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Doing Business in the United States

QAD

The last two states added were Alaska and Hawaii in 1959. The climate is mostly temperate, but Alaska is arctic, Florida and Hawaii are tropical, and the Great Plains are mostly arid or semi-arid. In addition, security against terrorism is a high priority as the U.S. It is bordered by Canada to the north and Mexico to the south.

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Package Theft Season is Here

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The median value of stolen merchandise was $50, with state-specific averages varying from $30 (Arizona) to $80 (Alaska). The first is the use of home security technology. If these tools still do not eliminate package theft, consumers can have the items shipped to a PO Box or a pick-up locker.

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Cyberattacks: The Ever-Present Threat to Transportation Management Software

GTG Technology Group

A robust defense plan will include ongoing communication and efforts to minimize known risks and weaknesses in hopes of thwarting a security breach. Transportation disruptions affect security, the economy, and public health. IBM’s Cyber Security Intelligence Index estimates it is the 5 th most cyber-attacked industry.

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How To Find CBD Payment Processing Services [+ CBD Credit Card Processors for Ecommerce Shops]

ShipBob

Setting up a CBD merchant account is essential because if you cannot accept payments, you won’t be able to ship CBD orders. The nation began to take a more progressive stance on cannabis, as marijuana became legalized in Oregon, Alaska, Washington, Maine, Hawaii, Nevada, and Colorado in the late 90s. 2004: Charlotte’s Web.

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