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This Week in Logistics News (July 31 – August 6)

Logistics Viewpoints

In comparison, Tesla is substituting alternative chips and writing new firmware to work its way around the chip shortage. The cargo deliveries took place July 18 off the coast of Key West, Florida. ” Delays in manufacturing and distribution can have a ripple effect that can cause larger delays further down the supply chain.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 28 – September 1, 2017)

Talking Logistics

UK government announces funding for truck platooning trials (Automotive Logistics). TSA reviewing cargo screening, concerned about terror vulnerabilities (CNN). In comparison, North American Surface Transportation (NAST) truckload net revenues decreased 14.1 Iceland Gets On-Demand Drone Deliveries (BloombergTechnology).

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This Week in Logistics News (July 25-29, 2016)

Talking Logistics

As reported in The Telegraph : [Amazon won] approval from the [UK] Government to lift strict flying restrictions in a major boost to its plans for unmanned delivery aircraft. Booking a flight has been electronic for 50 years, but the cargo on airplanes, trucks, and ships is still booked manually.

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Trucking Market Q1 Update and 2022 Freight Outlook

Zipline Logistics

Despite growth in year-over-year comparisons, retail spending figures were more sluggish than analysts initially predicted as shoppers expressed concerns over rising prices, as the YoY inflation rate reached a record high of 3.5% in November. However, unlike last year, consumers have reasons to slow spending habits in the coming year.

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The Changing Face of Supply Chain Security

Logistics Bureau

They include governments and their agencies. Cargo diversion, hijacking and piracy are all concerns. Cargo theft is mostly done by hijacking the driver transporting the goods. For example, cargo thieves stop hijacking trucks. For example, the software can detect cargo moving in or out of authorized areas.

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Market Update: Transportation Industry News

CH Robinson Transportfolio

From monitoring carrier capacity and driver shortages to tracking diesel pricing and government regulations, staying current on the events in transportation means you will be better equipped to make knowledgeable business decisions and drive growth and efficiency into your supply chain. Government Regulations.

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Embracing the South American Ecommerce Marketplace

CH Robinson Transportfolio

In comparison, however, Chilean customs are very similar to the U.S. Improvements are slowly occurring, thanks to increased government funding (but corruption hampers many efforts). In 2018, Brazil’s busiest container cargo port handled 4.3 and allow products to flow through relatively quickly. million TEUs, compared with 3.85