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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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Will America Go with the FLOW?

Enterra Insights

The goods movement chain is almost entirely privately operated and spans shipping lines, ports, terminal operators, truckers, railroads, warehouses, and cargo owners such as retailers. The post Will America Go with the FLOW? ” Supply chain journalist Helen Atkinson ( @baskerhel ) writes, “Sound familiar? ”[6].

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5 Immediate Impacts of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

5 Immediate Impacts of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 By Nat Josef Just when it seemed like bipartisanship was going the way of the dinosaurs, Congress recently came together to pass the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022, which President Biden signed into law on June 16th. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and John Thune (R-S.D.)

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Ocean Risk Management part 2: Navigating Global Shipping Alliance

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Ocean Risk Management part 2: Navigating Global Shipping Alliance The shipping industry continues to evolve. In this article, we explore the pros and cons of the alliance model in the shipping industry, compare the solo strategy versus alliance strategy, and provide tips on how shippers can prepare for market swings.

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October 4, 2023 Update

Freightos

America weekly prices increased 8% to $4.75/kg America weekly prices were level at $1.67/kg. America East Coast prices fell 8% last week and continued their slide so far this week with daily rates at $2,249/FEU, 18% lower than in 2019 and their lowest level since mid-2018. America rates increase 8% last week to $4.75/kg,

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Building a Resilient Port Strategy with Brian Kempisty & Lauren Beagen

The Logistics of Logistics

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. and Canada.

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September 26, 2023 Update

Freightos

America weekly prices increased 4% to $4.41/kg America weekly prices increased 1% to $1.67/kg. A recent analysis suggests that some spending growth is on the types of goods , like video games, that don’t ship by ocean container – another factor in the relative disconnect between spending and freight. kg China – N.

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