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This Week in Logistics News (January 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. and Israeli startups focused on logistics, the supply chain and customer fulfillment. and Israeli startups focused on logistics, the supply chain and customer fulfillment. Several cargo vessels were struck by missiles or drones during the past week.

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Countdown to Black Friday: Are You an Easy Target for Cargo Theft?

Talking Logistics

As shoppers count down the days until they can score deals on the hottest products, cargo thieves are counting on cashing in on opportunities to swipe unattended trailers and shipments. The industry experiences more cargo theft incidents when there is a higher volume of consumer goods moving through the supply chain.

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7 Incredible Benefits of Cloud-Based Logistics Management

GlobalTranz

In the below article I propose to have a look at the main benefits and advantages of the cloud-based logistics management. More findings on the cloud cargo transportation and warehouse management systems you may discover on the web. Each industry has its peculiarities, among the others, in the logistics, manufacturing, and supply.

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The Opportunities of Digitalization in Chemical Logistics

Talking Logistics

Shipments consist of general cargo, partial or full loads or – in the case of samples – small parcel shipments. The digitalization of management and information processes in logistics opens up groundbreaking opportunities for companies in the chemical industry. Even complex tasks in delivery networks can be flexibly realized.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 8-12, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Driverless vehicles and package delivery dominated the supply chain and logistics news this week, so let’s go straight to it: Google wants to deliver packages from self-driving trucks ( Quartz ). Amazon expands logistics reach in China ( Reuters ). Future of brokerage: Cargo Chief to bet on pay for time ( Overdrive ).

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Q3 Parcel & Last Mile Market and the Q4 Outlook

Cathy Roberson

Catch my weekly column on air cargo, freight forwarding, and the express markets, and the occasional podcast on Air Cargo World. I’ll also be talking to the Atlanta CSCMP chapter on returns next week as well. Photo credits go to depositphotos.com For daily thoughts and shares, be sure to follow me on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 13-17, 2016)

Talking Logistics

But before I head out, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Microsoft to buy LinkedIn for $26.2 Uber for shipping startup Roadie picks up $15 million investment from UPS, others (Atlanta Business Chronicle). Robinson, Descartes, GT Nexus, and Transplace are Talking Logistics sponsors.