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FedEx’s Network 2.0, UPS Extends Pilot Contracts, Amazon Slows Warehouse Expansion & More

Intelligent Audit

On June 29, FedEx revealed “Network 2.0”, a new long-term strategy focused on collaborating with FedEx’s three previously separate entities: FedEx Express, FedEx Freight, and FedEx Ground. slowed e-commerce growth has revealed that Amazon needs to grow into its current warehouse distribution network before launching.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 26 – March 4)

Logistics Viewpoints

Drennan struggled to obtain a driver’s license from the Railroad Commission in charge of regulating motor-freight at the time, allegedly because of her hearing loss, though Drennan believed it to be related to her gender. Walmart steps up automated store distribution. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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

Intelligent Audit

The logistics of food distribution are already complicated, yet US Foods is going the extra mile to collaborate with suppliers to track their Scope 3 emissions. Inflated trucking costs have impacted the global supply chain on top of air and ocean cargo. US Foods Prioritizes Reducing Scope 3 Emissions. UPS Healthcare Gets an Upgrade.

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6 Emerging Trends In Supply Chain and A Deeper Look into Driverless Vehicles

GlobalTranz

This means that the world has opened up to countries like China, India, Brazil and Russia open for business. To be able to deal with tariffs and customs, many supply chain companies have partnered with third-party logistics providers who help them manage in-country transportation, distribution, and warehousing. Managing Risk.

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Doing Business in the Netherlands

QAD

The Netherlands has a total of 29 airports, five of which are considered major airports, and two of which have paved runways capable of handling cargo planes. In 2015, registered air carriers moved more than 5 billion kmt of air freight. and Russia. This makes the country ideal for global manufacturing and distribution.

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Shipping by Road or Rail: Pros & Cons

Freightera

In the normal day to day business of freight transportation, there are several modes of transport such as road, rail, air, and sea. Road transport is the most commonly used mode of transport for the movement of goods connecting customers to cargo and vice versa. Freight can be delivered quickly as per a set schedule.

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Logistics & Supply Chain News Roundup, January 2023

Logistics Bureau

China tensions continuing to escalate and Russia at loggerheads with NATO and the West in general, President Yoon’s logical and impassioned hopes for a future of international harmony could be a long way from realisation. Pilot Freight Services’ purchase of LTL company American Linehaul Corp. But with U.S./China and RDI Last Mile Co.