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This Week in Logistics News (July 3 – 9)

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Descartes Systems Group , a global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that it has acquired GreenMile, a provider of cloud-based mobile route execution solutions for food, beverage, and broader distribution verticals. The pandemic boosted certain areas of the economy.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 25 – March 4)

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Analysts say Amazon’s service can help the company retain users of its $139-a-year Amazon Prime subscription, which also provides streaming, discounts at Whole Foods Market and other perks. This July, the company is moving forward with a supply chain services platform for retail partners across North America.

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The $30 Billion Secret: How Amazon’s Logistics Saves You Time & Money

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billion (net profit) Profit by Region/Country: North America is a major market, followed by Europe and Asia. Sales by Region/Country: North America is likely the biggest contributor (395.64 Whole Foods Retail Integration: Estimated number: Over 570 physical Whole Foods Market stores globally (as of April 2024).

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The New Normal: Falling Rates and Improved Efficiency Set New Standards for Shippers

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For example, carriers plan to reduce the capacity for the Asia-to-North America West Coast trade lanes by as much as 29% in the weeks following China’s Golden week in early October. Ocean Shipping Giant MSC Announces Air Cargo Service. Wary of Unpredictable Operations Costs, DHL Expands Robotics Partnership.

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The Endless Complexities of the Ocean side of Supply Chains

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The advent of containerization heralded a revolution in cargo handling techniques, the ramifications of which are still influencing maritime trade all over the world today. Arviem AG, Culinary Foods SpA, Falabella Retail S.A., Import Consultants OHG, Southern Food Trading Ltda., Infineon Technologies A.G, Lauritzen Chile S.A.

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Five Ways to Reduce Driver Churn Rates in the Trucking Business

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There are various reasons for the high driver churn rate faced by the trucking industry in North America: Uncertain work hours : Drivers are expected to work for long hours depending on delivery schedules and timelines. One of the top ten issues raised by transportation CEOs in the poll was driver retention.

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From Exports to Delivery: Simplifying PPE Shipping

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements to navigate. or Canada, make certain to watch our video on customs best practices with Ben Bidwell, director of North America customs and compliance, in order to better understand requirements, expectations and regulations for PPE. Importing PPE into the United States.