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This Week in Logistics News (March 9 – 15)

Logistics Viewpoints

Cargo volumes through the Suez and Panama canals have plunged by more than a third. One source said that the strategy could be announced Tuesday. Mack is offering the trucks to customers testing the MD Electric as well as dealers facilitating electric vehicle demos. Whatever you plan to do this weekend, we wish you a Happy St.

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Panama Canal Drought: Lower Water Levels, Higher Supply Chain Risk

Resilinc

Weight limits have also been adjusted, forcing some ships to unload and transport cargo to the other side of the canal via train—increasing transportation costs. In Germany, the Rhine River faces a historic low this year, preventing many vessels from moving cargo. Schedule a demo today.

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Now or Never: Why Supply Chain Sustainability is Non-Negotiable in 2022

Locus

Source: Statista.com. The latter was so severe that cargo ships had to run at half their usual capacity. Planning : Processes are designed to reduce emissions and meet demand with ethical sourcing. Ethical sourcing of goods. Try a demo with Locus to achieve sustainability for your logistics. Schedule Demo.

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Shippers- Optimize Truckloads With Intelligent Solutions

Locus

Think of it as carpooling for cargo – you share the ride, and so you share the costs. Schedule a Demo Sources: h[link] The post Shippers- Optimize Truckloads With Intelligent Solutions appeared first on Locus Blog. It allows for fewer handling instances, reducing the risk of damages. It’s all about sharing space.

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10 Reasons the Retail Industry Should Invest in a Last-Mile Delivery Solution

The Logistics of Logistics

One source of delays and expenses associated with supply chain final delivery is the paperwork involved. Cargo that must remain at a specific temperature requires proven last-mile delivery solutions that provide the specialized shipping and handling needed to ensure safe and on-time parcel delivery.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 3-7, 2017)

Talking Logistics

Cargo Owners Complain of ‘Total Mess’ Shipping Goods to Asia (WSJ – sub. In other transportation management news, MercuryGate announced the launch of MercuryMart, “a dynamic information exchange providing TMS users with access to a broad range of sources of available capacity.” See also news from Onfleet linked above.

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Eight Key Takeaways From FreighTech 2018:TLV

Freightos

In a conversation beginning at the tail-end of a lecture and concluding on a patio overlooking the Western Wall in Jerusalem’s Old City, I spoke to Celine Hourcade, IATA’s Head of Cargo Transformation. For a couple of reasons but mostly because: Cargo is not the core revenue center of air carriers, passengers are.