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This Week in Logistics News (September 9 – 15)

Logistics Viewpoints

The rule was aimed at reducing electronic waste and saving customers money by making one port compatible across an array of devices. The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has suspended bookings for super vessels through Sept. days for general cargo vessels. The average wait for a vessel at this time is around 5.8

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Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Follow-Up September 1 2023

Supply Chain Matters

A new consideration to such shifts is a current development related to ongoing concerns toward increased lowered water levels in the approaches to the Panama Canal. Thus far hundreds of flights in the region have been cancelled, stranding passengers and air cargo. Gulf Coast or major East Coast ports.

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Experts Reveal Top Transportation Trends to Watch

Supply Chain Opz

for example, many of the east coast ports have expanded exponentially over the past decade in preparation for the Panama Canal expansion; however, it is unclear whether increased activity in the canal will lead to more business for these ports. In the U.S., In the rail sector, the big issue is capacity.