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This Week in Logistics News (April 2 – 8)

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FedEx plans to test autonomous drone cargo delivery with Elroy Air. Air Canada wants more cargo jets 3 months after launching service. FedEx also plans to test autonomous drone cargo delivery, partnering with Elroy Air. Israel Aircraft Industries is remodeling older Air Canada passenger jets to carry heavy freight.

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From Exports to Delivery: Simplifying PPE Shipping

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and Canada customs best practices. The next key subject to address is importing PPE into the United States and/or Canada. Importing PPE into Canada. While importing into Canada has some similarities—like changing regulations—there are some clear differences to be aware of as well. Metered freight solutions. In conclusion.

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Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Follow-up: Regulator Approves Canadian Pacific Merger with KCS and Added Rivian Development

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In this update, we note the approval of a significant merger involving North America rail service and an additional development involving Amazon and Rivian Automotive related to an ongoing EV parcel van delivery contract. bound cargo. ” The WSJ indicated in its reporting that “ Commissioners at the U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech- May 12 2023

Supply Chain Matters

This merger will reportedly include lithium mines and deposits located in Australia Canada , and South America and result in the third largest global lithium producer. The combined company is to be headquartered in North America and be listed on the New York Stock Exchange. This event was led by I Squared Capital.

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Now or Never: Why Supply Chain Sustainability is Non-Negotiable in 2022

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It is worth noting that North America has a much higher emission intensity than sub-Saharan Africa, despite Africa being significantly larger and housing more countries. The latter was so severe that cargo ships had to run at half their usual capacity. In 2021, the global atmospheric carbon dioxide levels reached a high of 416.45

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Experts Discuss How to Streamline Global Supply Chain

Supply Chain Opz

Research from APQC’s Open Standards Benchmarking in procurement shows that organizations without formal SRM programs report 121 percent longer supplier lead times. That might mean diverting from Los Angeles/Long Beach to Canada or Mexico. However, make sure you have infrastructure at the reliever port, or things might just be worse.

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Transpacific Air and Ocean Shipping Space Is Already Tight

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The situation is especially serious in the Transpacific (Asia-North America) lane because of the sheer volumes that are moving. Load factors—the amount of air cargo space that is already being used—run in the middle- to hi. West Coast and Canada West Coast routings, and 1.5% pments to air. East Coast routings.