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This Week in Logistics News (January 27 – February 2)

Logistics Viewpoints

UPS is seeking alternative strategies for its truck brokerage business, which has seen sales plummet amid a freight recession marked by declining rates and over capacity. technology from helping China’s military. The big three US airlines saw their cargo revenues decline last year as rates and volumes came under pressure.

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

Logistics Viewpoints

Amazon has launched a new fulfillment center in Riyadh doubling its total storage capacity in Saudi Arabia and increasing selling opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses. million cubic feet capacity can store more than 9 million products, according to a statement. manufacturers re-evaluating their reliance on China.

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April 9, 2024 Update

Freightos

As a military solution to the attacks has proved elusive, the US envoy to Yemen is also exploring diplomatic incentives to bring the disruption to an end. In air cargo, Red Sea-driven disruptions to ocean freight are still pushing some volumes to the air out of India, though demand is easing somewhat. Ocean rates from Asia to N.

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What is Logistics Exactly?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Historically the term Logistics was created and used in reference to the Military. The organized movement, deployment and replenishment of goods, equipment, food, soldiers, supplies, ammunition for Military operations were considered Logistics. Companies have used more air cargo transportation for instance.

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Best Logistics Management Software: Everything You Need to Know Before Making a Purchase Decision

ThroughPut

Before the 1950s, logistics was perceived in purely military terms. This involved procurement, maintenance, and transportation of military facilities, services, materials, and personnel. which might affect these schedules, there could be a significant reduction of the units produced, impacting the transport capacity.

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10 Disruptive Issues in the Supply Chain

American Global Logistics

They are doing so with increasingly devastating effects by targeting Houthi military capabilities , from ships to drones to air strikes and speed boats. As of late February 2024, CMA CGM is now shipping cargo through the Red Sea trade route. In recent years, shipping capacity has been under pressure. First, the U.S.

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The Evolution of Logistics: Connectivity, Data Integration, and Virtual Design

SCMDOJO

In highly sensitive sectors like the military or medical logistics, this can help prevent damage and death. Benefits include efficient tracking, vehicle and cargo safety, automated logs, route optimization, low operating costs, timely deliveries, fuel savings, reduced carbon footprint, and improved customer service.