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Warehousing News Roundup: February 25, 2019

Stord

California warehouses are struggling to handle increased import volume ( as retailers ship inventory early to avoid added costs from looming tariffs ). Amazon announced long-term plans for net zero carbon shipments in a blog post. Target is evaluating its options as well (though it didn’t offer any specific information).

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Outbound Tender Rejections Increase for the First Time Since March Peak

Zipline Logistics

Produce shipping is showing signs of strengthening and should begin building activity for the remainder of the month before leveling off in June. Shipping in or out of Alabama should be back to pre-pandemic difficulty. When shipping to or from California, check to ensure that facilities are online and operational. Status: Open.

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Logistics Market Stays Flat as May Begins

Zipline Logistics

Shipping in or out of Alabama should be close to normal. . As the state reopens retail facilities on May 4, shipping in and out of Arizona should not be substantially impacted. . When shipping to or from California, check to ensure that facilities are online and operational. . Status: Partially Open . Arkansas .

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Freight Volume Rebounds to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Zipline Logistics

Shipping in or out of Alabama should be?back When shipping to or from California, check to ensure that facilities are online and operational. Shipping to or from Colorado should not be restricted.?? . If shipping to or from DC, ensure your supply chain partners can handle freight.?? . Arizona ? . Colorado ? .

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Record volumes at the Port of Wilmington NC

Kanban Logistics

This project aims to deepen the harbor from 42 feet to 47 feet to support larger ships. Additional infrastructure enhancements include the CSX Carolina Connector , which we have written about extensively on the Kanban Logistics blog. Army Corps of Engineers [USACE] still needs to complete its review, but the project is now in motion.

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The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

Zipline Logistics

Produce season transportation can have an impact on your freight, even if you do not ship grains, fruits, or vegetables. Peak produce shipping season refers to the time period when the largest volume of fruits and vegetables are harvested and subsequently shipped to markets across the US, impacting truck capacity. California.

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Love ‘Em or Hate ‘Em, “Christmas in October” Sales Get Results

BlueYonder

Shipping and warehouse delays caused some Black Friday and Cyber Monday purchases to be held up for days, despite thousands of extra workers hired to deal with the holiday buying surge. The new policy comes even as other states, including Idaho and Virginia, work with startups to regulate the use of delivery bots.