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This Week in Logistics News (April 1 – 7)

Logistics Viewpoints

Following an expansion across New England earlier this year, Stop & Shop is adding the Flashfood program to more than 60 of its stores across Long Island, New York City, Westchester County and the Hudson Valley. Unfortunately, the market for counterfeit goods, especially on online marketplaces, continues to grow.

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Don’t Get Caught Off-Guard: Preparing for July 2016 SOLAS Shipper Mandates

Talking Logistics

The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) new requirements go into effect on July 1, 2016, stating that all packed containers must have verified gross mass weights reported to the carrier and terminal before loading. Shippers, beneficial cargo owners or non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOCCs) are responsible for verifying weights.

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Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2018

Material Handling & Logistics

cities have launched Smart City Logistics innovations and protocols, following the lead of Europe and Asia. ? In markets with high land values, such as New York City, Seattle and the San Francisco Bay Area, multistory distribution centers are emerging. Several major U.S. Click here to read the full story.