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

Talking Logistics

Freight Companies Scramble to Reroute Goods in Wake of Harvey (WSJ – sub. TSA reviewing cargo screening, concerned about terror vulnerabilities (CNN). For related commentary, see Japan and Ecuador Earthquakes: Supply Chain Lessons from Past Disasters ). The same is true for supply chains.

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Global Cargo Monitoring / Cargo Tracking: Networked Supply.

Global Trade Management

Global Cargo Monitoring / Cargo Tracking. Speakers from supply chain management, freight forwarding, air carrier and inland distribution companies addressed the problems with perishables, which include major product groups ranging from foodstuffs and medicines to flowers. • Lack of uniformity in the packaging sizes.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 5 – 11)

Logistics Viewpoints

In 9 days, the host country will take on Ecuador in the first match of the group stage. Operators of warehouses, trucking fleets and other freight businesses say they are paring their payroll growth as the supply-chain disruptions that led to tens of thousands of new jobs recede. shift to electric heavy-duty vehicles. trade with Asia.

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The Journey of One Banana! A Supply Chain in Motion! (Infographic)

Supply Chain Game Changer

The majority of banana export comes from 3 countries, which top the list for 2016: Ecuador, Guatemala and Costa Rica. One of the areas for concern is the GHG emission created during farming, packaging and distribution. Packaging, Traceability and Sourcing. The largest brands globally are Chiquita, Dole and Del Monte.