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This Week in Logistics News (June 26 – July 2)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Amazon to open robotic warehouse in Alberta. FedEx is currently working to “substantially” increase its capacity ahead of the holiday season by building out its infrastructure. As Amazon continues to expand its warehouse footprint, it also continues to automate more tasks.

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Kinaxis Kinexions ’22: Ready. Together.

Logistics Viewpoints

Last week I attended Kinaxis Kinexions ’22 in San Diego, CA. This includes weather events, port strikes, capacity shortages, and unexpected demand spikes. This came in the form of unexpected absenteeism at factories, warehouses, and on the road, as well as boats being stuck in ports which created container shortages.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 23 – 29)

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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. SmartKargo offers air cargo services to provide fast deliveries. California Gov.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 18 – 24)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Amazon announces its first fully autonomous mobile warehouse robot. Amazon has announced its “first fully autonomous mobile robot ,” meant to move large carts throughout its warehouses. San Diego-based Platform Science is backed by Daimler Truck AG, as well as venture investors.

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Mexico Logistics: Manufacturing in Mexico, Distribution in the U.S.

West Coast and California Logistics

Mexico logistics is often fraught with hurdles such as border uncertainties, inadequate warehouse capacity, and security concerns. logistics facility for distribution. What has often been less than ideal, however, is the distribution of those finished goods after they leave the plant.

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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. Amazon is installing “meditation booths” in warehouses. cities, including Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, San Diego, San Francisco, and Seattle. Amazon has often faced criticism over its working conditions for warehouse workers.

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Recession-Proof Businesses and Products: Staying Afloat During Economic Downturn

ShipBob

Essential sectors like healthcare, grocers, household products, and fulfillment logistics are also seeing a rise in demand. . I had a customer ask if he could drive to my house in San Diego to get product. During a pandemic, hospitals operate at max or over max capacity. Freighting, fulfillment, and logistics.