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Mexico Transportation Risk with Mark Vickers

The Logistics of Logistics

Mark spent over 7 years in leadership with the second largest freight brokerage in North America, Total Quality Logistics. In 2017, Mark recognized a need for logistics service providers to have better access to cost effective All-Risk Shipper’s Interest Cargo Insurance with focus on Mexico. The Greenscreens.ai

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America Adapting to Supply Chain Chaos

Operations and Supply Chain Management

Planes, Cranes, and Barges: How America Is Adapting to Supply Chain Chaos. With global cargo lanes clogged, businesses are turning to new ways to deliver goods. Mississippi River cargo traffic near Luling, La. Nearby are distribution centers for companies ranging from Macy’s Inc. Businessweek. Brendan Murray.

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Retailers receiving inventories any which way they can

Cathy Roberson

Meanwhile, 75% of furniture retailer, Ethan Allen’s products are made in North America. Joann’s is spending on average $8 million on transloading because of congestion on the Chicago and Cleveland rail systems. Much of the shift is to the US, which, according to the CEO lowers its merchandising lead times.

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Rates Rise Unexpectedly in Early August

DAT Solutions

Those lanes are associated with retail, and the cargo may include last-minute merchandise for the back-to-school season. HOT MARKETS – Three markets had rate increases last week for outbound vans, and all three are known for retail distribution centers. per mile now, due to a richer mix of load and lane choices.