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This Week in Logistics News (May 7 – 13)

Logistics Viewpoints

I was in San Diego for Kinaxis Kinexions , and it was a great trip (I will have a full recap of the conference next week). And now on to this week’s logistics news. The company secured fast maritime shipments as well as “airlift capacity to protect our suppliers.” Amazon recruiting mom-and-pop shops for rural deliveries.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 23 – 29)

Logistics Viewpoints

As shipping costs, and capacity constraints for home delivery during the week leading up to Christmas, more and more retailers are looking to drive consumers to the store rather than online. And now on to this week’s logistics news. Earlier this week, I wrote an article highlighting that cargo theft is on the rise.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 18 – 24)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The new platform, FourKites X , will aim to help large shippers and logistics providers with features like dynamic planning, real-time visibility, proactive alerts and supply chain optimization insights. it will carry less cargo and be able to drive a shorter distance.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 29 – June 4)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Carriers bet on Capacity-as-a-Service. Sri Lanka braces for oil spill from sunken cargo ship. cities, including Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, San Diego, San Francisco, and Seattle. That’s the kind of beer and shot I can get behind. So far, it hasn’t been working.

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Ryder Places First Medium-Duty Electric Vehicle Order with Chanje Energy and Begins to Roll Out Charging Stations

Supply Chain Network

The Chanje all-electric large delivery style van is equipped to haul up to 6,000 pounds and up to 580 cubic feet of cargo, all with zero vehicle exhaust emissions. Ryder also plans to equip its maintenance facilities in the San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, and San Jose, Calif.