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This Week in Logistics News (February 12 – 18)

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Highly lethal bird flu found in Kentucky and Virginia flocks. What Berglund is referring to is the advantage that shipping lines hold for negotiations with cargo shippers for 2022 and beyond. It also means that they’re more flexible, as the “platoons” won’t need to meet a certain amount of cargo before they can start moving.

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Ocean Freight Routing Terms Explained

Material Handling & Logistics

The ocean freight industry uses many acronyms to describe a shipment’s routing. Here are some of the most common ocean freight routing terms that are important to know. . Here are some of the most common ocean freight routing terms that are important to know. . This acronym stands for Mini Land Bridge.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 16 – 22)

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Körber acquires enVista’s omni-channel and global freight audit and payment services. The two designs, one that looks more like a small plane used by hobbyists and another with a big belly used for additional cargo space, were recently unveiled in a company blog post. And now on to this week’s logistics news. Alphabet Inc.’s

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This Week in Logistics News (December 3 – 9)

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Same-day delivery is not currently available in Alaska, Colorado, Iowa, Maine, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia and Wyoming, and delivery of orders containing alcohol is currently limited to select stores in Illinois and Florida. The largest U.S. This year, Union Pacific Corp.

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Supplier Risk Management: 4 Things To Look Out for During On-Site Evaluations

GlobalTranz

Does the training cover how to properly perform pre-trip inspections, how to properly secure cargo, or what to do in the case of emergency? According to a 2011 Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance study , the most prominent securement violations are “failure to prevent shifting cargo, and “leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo.”

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This Week in Logistics News (September 3 – 9)

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Freight rates on the main ocean trade routes are sinking during what is typically the industry’s peak season after cargo owners shipped holiday goods early and inflation dented consumer demand. According to Chief Executive Officer Ric Fulop, “it could support production of sub-10,000 vehicles a year initially.

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Ocean Ports Lead the Way in Logistics Technology Advancements

Material Handling & Logistics

The Port of Virginia serves as a case study in how the nation’s ports are adapting to the needs of the new economy. The growth of cargo moving through America’s ocean ports has increased significantly over the last two decades. Cargo carried by ships must be loaded and unloaded quickly with minimal dwell time in the port.