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This Week in Logistics News (October 8-12, 2018)

Talking Logistics

Alexa Heads to the Warehouse (WSJ – sub. Transplace Acquires Yusen Logistics’ Intermodal & Freight Brokerage Group. Trimble Acquires Brazil-Based Veltec to Expand its Global Portfolio of Transportation Solutions. Freight trucking startup Shipwell gets a $10 million boost (TechCrunch). Alexa in the Warehouse.

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The difference between supply chain and logistics explained

Unleashed

The life of coffee begins with growers in the likes of Brazil or Vietnam. In between those stages you have warehouses, distributors and shipping providers, who look after the movement and storage of the beans at each phase of their existence. Freight bill accuracy. Read more: The Remarkable Supply Chain of the Coffee Bean.

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Embracing the South American Ecommerce Marketplace

CH Robinson Transportfolio

In addition to customs taxes, tariffs, and fees, it can take 30+ days for some goods to be cleared through customs, especially in Brazil and Argentina. While still in the works, the United States-Brazil free trade agreement can help facilitate trade and boost investment between the two countries, especially in infrastructure.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 9-13, 2015)

Talking Logistics

December 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Robinson ) announced that it has expanded its operations to São Paulo, Brazil. billion of freight under management.” 3PL Global Trade Mergers/Acquisitions This Week in News Brazil C.H. Roadnet® Technologies Introduces Advanced Business Intelligence Tool, Insight.

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6 Emerging Trends In Supply Chain and A Deeper Look into Driverless Vehicles

GlobalTranz

This means that the world has opened up to countries like China, India, Brazil and Russia open for business. To be able to deal with tariffs and customs, many supply chain companies have partnered with third-party logistics providers who help them manage in-country transportation, distribution, and warehousing.

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Top 10 Talking Logistics Videos and Posts in 2015

Talking Logistics

For example, here are excerpts from two emails we received recently: I live in Brazil and I am a logistics enthusiast and work in the field. The Rebirth of Transportation Marketplaces (UberCARGO, Cargomatic, and Freight Friend). Amazon Tests Robots for Warehouse Item Picking. Want a Better Supply Chain?

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Is Saint-Gobain Serious About Reducing Their Carbon Footprint?

Logistics Viewpoints

Mr. Moreira is in Brazil where he is also in charge of a Center of Excellence (CoE) for Latin America for supply chain and manufacturing, sustainability, EHS, Industry 4.0, This control tower includes a supply chain design solution from Coupa that helps them reduce both freight costs and C02 emissions. and Data Science.