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This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

Target has been testing high-capacity van routes at Dallas and Minneapolis sortation centers. Cargo ships lost 661 containers at sea in 2022, down from the 15-year average of 1,566 lost per year, according to the latest figures from the World Shipping Council (WSC).

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Countdown to Black Friday: Are You an Easy Target for Cargo Theft?

Talking Logistics

As shoppers count down the days until they can score deals on the hottest products, cargo thieves are counting on cashing in on opportunities to swipe unattended trailers and shipments. The industry experiences more cargo theft incidents when there is a higher volume of consumer goods moving through the supply chain.

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AB5 Protests, US Foods Focuses on Scope 3 Emissions, UPS 2Q Results

Intelligent Audit

While sleeping on the job is not approved of by most employers, taking a moment to step back and look at industry trends can help supply chain professionals clear their heads. Inflated trucking costs have impacted the global supply chain on top of air and ocean cargo. Dallas; Austin, Texas; San Jose, Calif.; Orlando, Fla.;

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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. The program, called Ships in Product Packaging , will allow sellers to ship items without any additional packaging.

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All The Supply Chain News You Need To Know 3.11-3.15

Freight Plus

Last month, XPO lost $600 million in business from its largest customer whom most industry analysts believe was Amazon. British Navy saves 27 aboard doomed cargo ship. The ship ultimately sank to a depth of 2,800 miles. Lanes from Dallas to Los Angeles, Memphis to Atlanta, and Philly to Boston all gained ground.

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Top 5 Markets for Dynamic Warehousing Demand

FLEXE

This strategic shift in the industry requires that companies expand outside of the largest or most obvious markets to establish new facilities in their expanding warehouse network. Or, you might think of Louisville and Memphis, where UPS and FedEx have their largest shipping hubs.

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All The Supply Chain News You Need To Know 1.14 - 1.18

Freight Plus

usage by industrial companies. IoT is a big disruptor,” said Antony Bourne, president, IFS Industries to. But if industrial companies do not embrace digital transformation, chances are that their business will be the one that’s disrupted by more agile competitors. parcel shipping. Internet of Things (IoT). Supplychain247.