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This Week in Logistics News (January 22 – 28)

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Combined inbound volume fell about 14 percent at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in December compared with a year ago, according to preliminary data from the ports. Frichti says it has more than 450,000 customers, serviced by about 25 micro-fulfillment centers across eight cities in France and Belgium.

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Brussels Attacks: What You Need to Know

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Multiple explosions rocked Brussels , the capital city of Belgium, on Tuesday, leaving 34 dead and more than 230 injured, many in critical condition. Other cities across the country including Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, and Miami, have also heightened security efforts. Photo courtesy Wall Street Journal.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 27 – April 3)

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Specifically, the top countries most impacted by the Suez Canal blockage include the UK, Germany, Belgium, France, Netherlands, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Turkey, and Austria. On top of that, there is a severe shortage of railcars in Los Angeles-Long Beach is causing rail container dwell times to double.