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This Week in Logistics News (January 20 – 26)

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The pace appears to have picked up since spring 2023 with investments in Veo Robotics, computer vision company Flymingo, industrial wireless automation startup CoreTigo, Rightbot and Instock. Global shipping prices are continuing to rise as Houthi rebels keep up attacks on cargo vessels in and around the Red Sea.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 23 – 29)

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In the early morning hours of April 26, at approximately 1:35am, a cargo ship leaving Baltimore Harbor struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, triggering a catastrophic collapse of the 1.6-mile-long The locations are equipped to process a prescription “within a matter of minutes rather than hours or days,” the company said.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 12 – 18)

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In an interview with American Shipper, Patrik Berglund, CEO of Xeneta, a company that tracks both long- and short-term ocean shipping rates, said that “we’re going into a tender season that doesn’t look like anything else historically.” Sustainability continues to be top of mind for companies. By 2030, the Coca-Cola Co.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 1 – 7)

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The company released its third annual “Brand Protection Report” on Tuesday, outlining all the details of its battle against counterfeits. Amazon uses technology from Italian automation company CMC SpA to make the custom boxes. Unfortunately, the market for counterfeit goods, especially on online marketplaces, continues to grow.

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The MetroSpeedy Story with Nancy Korayim

The Logistics of Logistics

Nancy is the Founder and CEO of MetroSpeedy , a fast-growing, last-mile delivery company based in New York City. She has leveraged her sales and operational skills to drive the company’s vision, strategy and growth while focusing on providing sustainable and efficient last mile solutions. About Nancy Korayim.

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Warehousing News Roundup: April 8, 2019

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For example, Kansas City Southern has accepted trains from other lines that it usually wouldn’t have to accommodate. True Value is investing $150 million in upgrades to its supply chain that will cover a new distribution center in Pennsylvania, ordering software, and more. This number fell by 5.4%

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The Best Supply Chain Conferences of 2019

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National Retail Federation: Retail’s Big Show ($950 – $1,275-Members and $1,000 – $2,375 -Non-Members) Dates: January 13 – 15, 2019 in New York City The NRF Conference brings together buyers and exhibitors to learn more about the innovations driving the industry.