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This Week in Logistics News (July 31 – August 6)

Logistics Viewpoints

Pet food shortages leave owners on the hunt for kibble and cat treats. Amazon’s Whole Foods to add delivery charges. The cargo deliveries took place July 18 off the coast of Key West, Florida. Costs for pet food ingredients have climbed 8 percent to 20 percent since the pandemic began. Shoppers were informed of a $9.95

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Where Does Most Cargo Theft Happen?

DAT Solutions

Compared to 2016, cargo theft dropped by 32% in the second quarter of 2017, according to Keith Lewis, Vice President of Operations at CargoNet. Speaking to freight brokers at the DAT User Conference in Portland, OR, Lewis said that increased awareness of the problem has helped to combat theft, and due diligence by brokers plays a role.

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Brokers Sound Off on New Food Safety Rule

DAT Solutions

Rob LaForte, owner of Columbia Fresh Transportation Services, says his transportation management software (TMS) will be a great help in storing and retrieving the documentation required by the new FDA food safety rule. Food and Drug Administration last month. Food and Drug Administration last month.

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Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2018

Material Handling & Logistics

Supply Chain Innovators of 2013 : paperless food chain, VLMs, cold chain fleet management, and more. UPS’ eBike electric bike program, activated in Portland, Ore., Content Summary: Autonomous Boats Could Ferry Cargo in Busy Cities. Warehouse Automation. Media Type. Privacy Settings. anonymous user. DataTable subpages.

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Facing Hard Times, Shippers Find Innovative Solutions

Intelligent Audit

Supply Chain Dive , reporting on continued White House initiatives, said, “ efforts will remain focused on data collection and identifying potential incentives to encourage shippers and carriers to move cargo faster. ”. Leading Food Corporation Allocates $50 Million Toward Sustainable Corn Syrup Plant. Gas Prices Rise in Parts of U.S.,