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IMO’s Convention on Ship Recycling Enters into Force

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Developed under the auspices of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the Convention mandates that ships at the end of their operational lives must be recycled in a safe and environmentally sustainable way.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 20 – 26)

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Retailers have been working to get inventories back in line with sales after bringing in too much merchandise that was no longer in demand in 2022 as consumers shifted spending from items such as home decor to office apparel and then toward travel. Average worldwide costs of shipping a 40-foot container rose 23% in the week through Jan.

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You Should Be Worried. Supply Chains Are Not OK. Let’s Lock Arms To Drive Change

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Global shipping is national news with most stories covering the symptoms. jump in apparel costs and 5.5% Since 1990, the size of ships increased 3X, but the design of the west coast ports remained largely unchanged. meters, to accommodate ships with 20 rows of containers) and 15.2 So, I write this blog with this bias.

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Report From DPW: What’s Next for AI in Supply Chain?

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He sees a near future in which there are multiple agents, each with their own realm of responsibility, such as shipping, pricing and forecasting. Koganti said this is the fastest-growing use of AI in supply chain, especially when it comes to forecasting, procurement and fulfillment.

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DHL Express Canada Workers on Strike Following Lockout

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This Week in Logistics News (May 27 – June 2)

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Walmart added new functionality that lets sellers purchase shipping labels for domestic orders on its marketplace. Ship with Walmart (SWW) was previously available only for cross-border orders. The feature is standard on other major marketplaces, offering sellers reduced shipping rates and integrating with their platforms.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 4 – 10)

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American Eagle, Walmart invest in direct shipping to avoid congestion. US ports see shipping logjams extending through mid-2022. Now, however, Amazon is shipping cargo for outside customers in its latest move to compete with FedEx and UPS. American Eagle acquired AirTerra, a Seattle-based shipping and logistics startup.