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This Week in Logistics News (June 10 – 16)

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Two months ago, I assumed this was going to be championship week for the city of Boston. Instead of two championship parades, Boston fans could only sit back and watch two franchises win their first ever championships. The Bruins were coming off a historic season with an NHL all-time best 65 wins and 135 points.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 13 – 19)

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In the past weeks, ocean freight rates have risen as much as $10,000 per 40-foot container, as container ships seeking to avoid the attacks embarked on long detours around the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa, diverting more than $200 billion of cargo away from the critical trade artery. Global trade declined by 1.3

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This Week in Logistics News (March 11 – 17)

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The top categories are food, beverages, apparel / accessories, and decorations. Patrick’s Day Boston run, I took my son to his first concert to enjoy the Celtic-punk loudness that is the Dropkick Murphys. Amazon Air’s network is starting to look more like the hub-centric models of air cargo giants FedEx and UPS. per person.

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This Week in Logistics News (December 4 -10)

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It is really feeling like the holiday season, as we got our first dusting of snow in the Boston area this week. Border leaders sign agreement for Rio Grande Valley’s 2nd cargo bridge. In return, the municipalities will be allowed to keep the increased revenue once fully-loaded cargo trucks start crossing.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 31 – August 6)

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Pet food shortages leave owners on the hunt for kibble and cat treats. Amazon’s Whole Foods to add delivery charges. The cargo deliveries took place July 18 off the coast of Key West, Florida. Costs for pet food ingredients have climbed 8 percent to 20 percent since the pandemic began. Shoppers were informed of a $9.95

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This Week in Logistics News (February 5 – 11)

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Total spending on food, drinks, apparel, decorations, and other purchases for the day is expected to reach $14.6 SNAP customers in Boston can use EBT cards for online groceries. While the company does not have a full grocery department, it does offer a variety of foods and drinks in its Swedish Market.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 29 – February 4)

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It’s hard to believe that after so many years, a legend of Boston has officially called it quits. The Bosstones were a classic Boston band that somehow even featured a member that simply known as the Dancing Bosstone. Airline group says global cargo volume grew 6.9 So after nearly forty years, I say thanks for the memories.