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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Department of Transportation, which has selected 37 projects to be given funds made available by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s (BIL) Mega Program and the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) Grant Program. percent year-on-year decline in cargo revenues in 2023 to $1.5bn.

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JUNE 28, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The company said that it has already replaced 95 percent of the plastic air pillows with paper filler in North America and is working toward complete removal by year’s end. This certainly sounds like a lofty goal. Tomé, the chief executive officer at UPS, in the release. billion in 2015.

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JUNE 4, 2025

Startup Mexican airline Awesome Cargo, which provides dedicated aircraft and flight service to logistics companies and other customers, has taken delivery of its first fully capable freighter aircraft after operating two light-duty freighters since its inception 18 months ago. which is leasing the plane to Awesome Cargo.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Logistics operators added jobs in January, though employment was down over the previous 12 months as companies continue to grapple with a downturn in the goods-moving economy. The growth in logistics hiring came as the broader U.S. Delta Cargo , a unit of Delta Air Lines Inc.,

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OCTOBER 25, 2023

Mark is the Executive Vice President and Head of International Logistics at Reliance Partners , one of the nation’s fastest-growing commercial insurance agencies. Mark spent over 7 years in leadership with the second largest freight brokerage in North America, Total Quality Logistics. Mark earned a B.S., Mark earned a B.S.,

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JULY 26, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Thousands of flights were grounded or delayed at the world’s largest air freight hubs in Europe, Asia and North America. And they present a host of logistical challenges. The lead-up to the Olympics has been an up-and-down ride, with the Americans squeaking out a few close games.

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APRIL 6, 2020

Meanwhile, massive passenger airline restrictions dramatically reduced air cargo capacity, sending rates through the roof. And, through it all, logistics providers keep critical goods moving. WebCargo Sky , the world’s largest air cargo platform for live pricing, capacity assessment, and eBooking from global airlines.

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APRIL 8, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. FedEx plans to test autonomous drone cargo delivery with Elroy Air. Air Canada wants more cargo jets 3 months after launching service. FedEx also plans to test autonomous drone cargo delivery, partnering with Elroy Air. Amazon workers in Staten Island vote to unionize.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. We have been planning early and leveraging investments in our people, infrastructure, transportation and technology made possible by the Delivering for America plan. The post This Week in Logistics News (September 16 – 22) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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JULY 12, 2024

They say they’re worried about pollution and the risk of wildfires, so instead, they’ll create a tribute to America with a light show made by drones. And now on to this week’s logistics news. The post This Week in Logistics News (July 6 – 12) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Cities like Napa, Calif.,

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MAY 26, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Cargo ships lost 661 containers at sea in 2022, down from the 15-year average of 1,566 lost per year, according to the latest figures from the World Shipping Council (WSC). The post This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Judah Levine November 21, 2023 Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) decreased 8% to $1,573/FEU. America weekly prices decreased 6% to $5.23/kg

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JUNE 11, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. US Air Force wants a commercial Rocket Cargo Vanguard to fly stuff anywhere on Earth. Intel turns to reverse logistics to create “circular economy”. If the project, called Rocket Cargo, goes as planned, it would take advantage of this fast-growing market. billion with exports up.

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MAY 12, 2023

Chile has long been a hub of second-hand and unsold clothing, made in China or Bangladesh and passing through Europe, Asia or the United States before arriving in Chile, where it is resold around Latin America. And now on to this week’s logistics news. She also highlighted the role that logistics companies play in the supply chain.

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MAY 10, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Global shipping lines have become increasingly strained as the Houthi militia in Yemen broadens its attacks on cargo vessels, one of the largest companies in the industry warned on Monday. Glovis America will operate the trucks around the Port of Oakland. That’s all for this week.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The platform boasts a network of over 15,000 vetted drivers who own and operate their own vehicles, utilizing their time and excess cargo capacity to earn extra income. FRAYT has a network of over 15,000 vetted drivers who own and operate their own vehicles, utilizing their time and excess cargo capacity to earn extra income.

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OCTOBER 28, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. 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. That one is probably not a record he was hoping to break.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Brian is the Founder of Port X Logistics , a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. About Brian Kempisty Brian Kempisty is the Founder of Port X Logistics, a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. and Canada.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

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MARCH 5, 2025

Hapag-Lloyd has released plans to utilize the newly developed Container Payment Portal (CPP) to accelerate cargo movement for customers and supporting terminal operators. It ensures secure, efficient, and transparent transactions, helpingHapag Lloyd’s terminal partners and customers improve cargo flow across U.S.

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OCTOBER 26, 2020

3PL Basics: An Introduction to 3rd Party Logistics with Roberto Cadena. Robert Cadena and Joe Lynch provide an introduction to 3rd party logistics. 3rd party logistics services include 5 major categories: 1.) Logistics 4.) based transportation and logistics providers. Transportation 2.) Warehousing 3.)

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JULY 9, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Descartes Systems Group , a global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that it has acquired GreenMile, a provider of cloud-based mobile route execution solutions for food, beverage, and broader distribution verticals. That’s all for this week.

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AUGUST 6, 2024

America weekly prices decreased 6% to $4.9/kg. America weekly prices fell 1% to $1.61/kg. The political upheaval in Bangladesh has caused logistics disruptions since early June, but the resignation of the Prime Minister on Sunday has the army escalating steps to restore calm after fierce clashes of protesters with police.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Logistics companies are reversing their hiring binge. The trend is borne out in the 2021 State of North America Manufacturing Report produced annually by research and publishing firm Thomasnet.com. Other retailers and logistics operators are now following suit.

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APRIL 9, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The February gap between what America buys from abroad compared to what it sells abroad jumped 4.8 South Carolina Ports turned in its best cargo-handling performance in history in March, and the volume was 34 percent higher year-over-year. The US trade deficit grew to a record $71.1

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MARCH 3, 2023

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

America weekly prices increased 14% to $5.82/kg. America weekly stayed level at $1.66/kg. The disruption is leading to delays for ocean logistics out of Haiphong, has held up vessels transiting through the region and shut down some container terminals in Hong Kong over the weekend. America and Europe were $5.82/kg

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APRIL 29, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Bank of America sounding the alarm on collapsing freight demand. Here are some of the higher profile announcements around sustainability initiatives: AIT Worldwide Logistics set a net-zero emissions target for 2035 in its first sustainability report. Canada’s Walmart tries ring scanners.

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AUGUST 29, 2024

Joe and Joe discuss the critical role of cybersecurity in the supply chain, transportation, and logistics space. The rise of cargo theft through cybersecurity loopholes demands robust countermeasures like two-factor authentication and restricted access controls.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

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MAY 25, 2021

The global supply chain is routinely beset by challenges, both large and small, but the past couple of years have delivered a string of significant logistics disruptions that have threatened to upend the tightly choreographed dance of global freight transportation. More and more large U.S. Regulations may be more of a driver in the future.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The seasonal hiring total is smaller than last year when Walmart added 150,000 mostly permanent and full-time associates, as well as 20,000 supply chain workers to help alleviate logistic bottlenecks. Let the holiday season begin. Walmart in the news: Walmart Canada brings AI to the shelves.

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OCTOBER 10, 2022

Previous industry experience includes president and CEO of Port America Group and president and CEO of P&O Ports North America. billion in its infrastructure – creating a network of six terminals that can handle any type of cargo. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. billion in state and local taxes.

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JULY 14, 2023

Kyle is Co-founder and CEO of Vizion , a groundbreaking technology company revolutionizing container tracking in the logistics industry. About Kyle Henderson Kyle Henderson is Co-founder and CEO of Vizion, a groundbreaking technology company revolutionizing container tracking in the logistics industry.

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JUNE 21, 2023

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JUNE 10, 2022

In this episode, Joe Lynch interviews David Bell and Peter Rentschler about the new partnership between their companies along with building a competitive advantage in the transportation and logistics space. In 2001, Mr. Bell joined Cargo Transportation Services, Inc., Bell joined Cargo Transportation Services, Inc.,

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