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This Week in Logistics News (January 27 – February 2)

Logistics Viewpoints

Amazon achieved its fastest-ever global shipping times last year but isn’t resting on its laurels. 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, or $24.5

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This Week in Logistics News (February 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

That’s exactly what Amazon is doing as it with its “Ships in Product Packaging” (SIPP) program, which, as the name suggests, allows products to ship in their original box or bag without any added Amazon packaging. economy added a seasonally adjusted 353,000 jobs last month, according to the BLS report, the strongest month in a year.

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The Impending Ocean Carrier War on Last Mile Fulfillment

Freightos

More on Maersk’s transition to an end-to-end provider can be found in this 2020 report. On the horizontal carrier integration front, Maersk has doubled down on its extension from ocean consolidation (Hamburg Sud, 2017) to air cargo, increasing Maersk Air by 33% with three leased cargo planes and two new Boeing purchases.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

Container shipping prices skyrocket. New aircraft purchases are focused around twinjets such as the Boeing 767 and 777. We reported a 94 percent year-over-year increase in sales in Q2, but revenues would have been much higher if in fact we had a normalized supply chain and logistics situation.”. Descartes acquires GreenMile.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 25 – March 4)

Logistics Viewpoints

According to a recent report, the company canceled, closed, or delayed 99 fulfillment facilities, impacting nearly 32.3 In contrast, the larger Amazon warehouses typically rely on delivery stations closer to customers for the final stage of shipping. Amazon’s fast-shipping service can add fees for small orders.

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The US Port Congestion and Effects on Supply Chains

BR Williams Supply Chain Management

As a consumer , you probably experienced this interference while shopping for gifts over the holidays, searching for in-stock furniture for your home, or with other products you purchased. During significant supply chain disruptions , some solutions can help you mitigate shipping disruptions and better serve your customers.

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Omnichannel is another Word for Complexity

Enterra Insights

Consumers now take the digital path to purchase more often than not; but, they don’t care what retailers call their shopping journey or what strategies companies use to make the shopping journey a seamless one. ” Once a consumer completes his or her digital path to purchase (i.e., ’ They simply just shop.”[1]