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This Week in Logistics News (June 5 – 11)

Logistics Viewpoints

US Air Force wants a commercial Rocket Cargo Vanguard to fly stuff anywhere on Earth. Late last Friday, the US Air Force launched a new rocket cargo program with the Space Force to study the use of commercial spacecraft to ship supplies around the world, and they may look to NASA’s lunar lander program for ideas.

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National Logistics Day 2024

Enterra Insights

The Logistics Plus staff notes, “COVID-19 placed a spotlight on America’s logistical heroes — drivers, warehouse personnel, logistics specialists, and countless others — [who continued] to source, distribute, and deliver critical food, medical products, and personal protective equipment across [the] country [during] this time of need.”

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This Week in Logistics News (April 3-7, 2017)

Talking Logistics

Rapid temperature cycling due to crazy Boston weather. Cargo Owners Complain of ‘Total Mess’ Shipping Goods to Asia (WSJ – sub. My garage door is crumpled. How did it happen? Mini-earthquake right underneath garage door. Rammed by car driven by my teenage daughter (who is taking her driving test tomorrow).

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Cargo Flight Launches a Vital Link in the Ebola Response Effort

MIT Supply Chain

The other members of the consortium are the University of Massachusetts Medical School, which leads the current initiative, the Boston Children’s Hospital, Avenir Analytics, and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Airlink, the NGO that provided the air transportation, collaborated with the ACCEL logistics team to secure cargo space.

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Last-Mile Technology Comes of Age

Cathy Roberson

UPS acquires Delivery Solutions UPS entered the same-day delivery space last year by acquiring a same-day delivery crowd-sourced platform, Roadie and on May 31 of this year, UPS acquired Delivery Solutions, a SaaS technology provider. Other tech providers in this space include Bringg and Delivery Solutions. I wear a number of hats these days.

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

Logistics Viewpoints

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.

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How Will Hurricane Harvey Affect Freight Rates?

DAT Solutions

Trucks can’t get in or out of Houston , which is a huge freight hub – it’s the number 1 source of loads for flatbeds, thanks to the oil and gas industry, and one of the top 5 or 6 markets for both van and reefer freight. Philadelphia to Boston rates rose 25¢ to $3.53 RISING LANES.

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