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

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in push for freight decarbonization China e-commerce exports, unreliable Red Sea shipping boost air cargo Sephora is expanding its take-back and refillables programs Amazon announced that it delivered to Prime subscribers at its “fastest speed ever” in its quarterly earnings on Tuesday.

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Carrier Capacity Management Levels the Playing Field in a Carriers’ Market

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The unprecedented cargo logjams off the southern California coast wreaking havoc on supply chains show no signs of waning. Carrier capacity tops the list of parcel shippers’ challenges. Carrier capacity management strategies ease the crunch. Widening our view of carrier capacity management.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 27 – June 2)

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“When letter carriers deliver mail in our communities, dogs that are not secured or leashed can become a nemesis and unpredictable and attack,” said Leeann Theriault, USPS employee safety and health awareness manager. Help us deliver your mail safely by keeping your dog secure and out of the way before your carrier arrives.”

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This Week in Logistics News (September 9 – 15)

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In other Amazon news, the company has adjusted its Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) seller capacity for the peak season. As part of its preparation, it offers most sellers higher estimated capacity limits for October. However, most sellers will also see lower estimated capacity limits for November. “In days for general cargo vessels.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26)

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So, wish me luck in securing authentic University Blue Jordan IVs. Target is increasing its use of larger delivery vehicles in markets served by its sortation centers, improving capacity and creating more efficient routes, executive vice president and COO John Mulligan said on an earnings call last week.

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The State of the Trucking Market in 2021

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Capacity Constraints Continue to Arise. Capacity constraints continue to come under microscope as shippers look for a better understanding to the state of the market. Top causes of capacity constraints include: . Capacity constraints within truckload and parcel have led to spillover within the LTL market.?

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Retail giants crush the rush with charters, air freight

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According to Maritime Executive , Costco announced in late September that it had chartered three ocean vessels with capacity to hold 800 to 1,000 containers—and leased several thousand containers. But the extra capacity gives the retailers flexibility to use less congested ports and prioritize delivery of the items that are most in demand.