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This Week in Logistics News (March 23 – 29)

Logistics Viewpoints

In the early morning hours of April 26, at approximately 1:35am, a cargo ship leaving Baltimore Harbor struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, triggering a catastrophic collapse of the 1.6-mile-long The bridge is part of the heavily traveled Interstate 695 linking Baltimore to Washington, D.C. mile-long span. An estimated 11.5

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April 9, 2024 Update

Freightos

More Resources Home April 9, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. Europe weekly prices increased 2% to $3.36/kg. Europe – N.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 16-20, 2015)

Talking Logistics

As you read this, I’ll be flying back home from Mexico City where I presented at the Logistic Summit & Expo 2015 , arguably the largest supply chain and logistics event in Mexico. lt was a very informative and productive event with thousands of attendees overall (stay tuned for my takeaways from the summit in a future post).

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Questions Companies with U.S.-Mexico Trade Should be Asking

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Environmental Protection Agency holds up a shipment at the port of Baltimore because they are understaffed, it impacts supply chains across the nation. What are our contingency plans in the event our goods crossing the U.S.-Mexico government is on the Customs service and their coordination with other government agencies of all types.

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Spring surge delayed again

DAT Solutions

The spot market appeared heading for a rebound early in March, but a number of unexpected events have kept rates in check. Flooding in the Midwest closed roads and rail lines, which will impact freight markets for weeks to come. National Average Freight Rates - March to-date. Lakeland to Baltimore was down 20¢ to $1.68/mi.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

Earlier this week, the company warned officials in Maryland that it plans to close two delivery stations next month in Hanover and Essex, near Baltimore, that employ more than 300 people. Amazon experienced “critical fire or arc flash events” at six sites in North America with solar installations, representing about 12.7

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How to Find Capacity in a Snowstorm

DAT Solutions

View of Winter Storm Stella on the thruway at the New Baltimore, NY Travel Plaza on March 14. If you're relatively new to the freight brokerage business, you may be asking, "How do I find capacity in a snowstorm?" During a major snowstorm or other unpredictable event, you may need to use a carrier you’ve never worked with before.