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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. A big story earlier this month was the reported Chinese spy balloon. On February 4, the U.S. Air Force shot down the balloon over U.S.

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Blockchain: Preventing E. Coli Through Enhanced Traceability

Kinaxis

Then, after an outbreak at an Alaska prison pointed to whole romaine lettuce heads, the CDC targeted all romaine grown in Yuma, Arizona. That’s because, in the United States, it’s nearly impossible to follow food’s trail from the farm to the table. First, consumers were instructed to avoid prechopped romaine lettuce.

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LTL Carrier Profile: Con-Way Freight

The Logistics of Logistics

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. Menlo provides supply chain solutions including: transportation management, warehouse management, and information technology. Con-Way Inc.

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Package Theft Season is Here

Logistics Viewpoints

In the United States alone, cargo theft is a $15 to $35 billion industry. The median value of stolen merchandise was $50, with state-specific averages varying from $30 (Arizona) to $80 (Alaska). New Hampshire tops the list of states with the highest occurrences per 100,000 people at 158 thefts.

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China Restricts Exports on Two Chip Metals, Raising Supply Chain Concerns

Exiger Perspectives

has substantial zinc deposits in Alaska, Tennessee, and Washington. The metals — gallium and germanium — will be subject to unspecified export controls beginning August 1, China announced on July 3. The move came days before U.S. military, if not also commercial, use. is capable of achieving full domestic production over the long term.

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Advanced analytics meets social good: how Angel Flight West optimizes flight routes for families in need

AIMMS

AFW works in 13 of the Western United States. They provide travel assistance with small planes at the regional level and work with commercial partners to arrange travel for patients in Hawaii and Alaska. Can you tell us more about Angel Flight West and the kind of travel assistance you provide? Preparing for Champ Camp.

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Cyberattacks: The Ever-Present Threat to Transportation Management Software

GTG Technology Group

Ports in the United States, the Netherlands, India and Spain were unable to accept cargo and had to shut down systems after the breach. In the Maersk attack, ships off the coast of Anchorage, Alaska were unable to deliver necessary goods like milk and groceries. Maersk operates 76 ports through its AMP Terminals division.