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This Week in Logistics News (February 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

The American and Canadian militaries believe that the balloon was for surveillance, while the Chinese government said it was a civilian meteorological research airship that had blown off course. China’s government has so far not commented on the new sanctions or on the news of the flying object, nor responded to questions.

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Package Theft Season is Here

Logistics Viewpoints

A couple of weeks ago I wrote an article outlining how cargo theft is on the rise. In the United States alone, cargo theft is a $15 to $35 billion industry. While cargo theft as a whole has increased 57 percent year-over-year, strategic theft has increased 600 percent from November to March. billion in 2022.

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Innovation in the Supply Chain’s Last Mile

Enterra Insights

To address this challenge, Switzerland is developing an autonomous underground cargo system. Blain notes, “[The] first 10-stop, 70-km (43-mile) series of underground tunnels [are] scheduled to begin taking cargo in 2031.” ” The following video provides an overview of the project. What’s Next? 6] Robert J.

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Innovation in the Supply Chain’s Last Mile

Enterra Insights

To address this challenge, Switzerland is developing an autonomous underground cargo system. Blain notes, “[The] first 10-stop, 70-km (43-mile) series of underground tunnels [are] scheduled to begin taking cargo in 2031.” ” The following video provides an overview of the project. What’s Next? 6] Robert J.

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From Exports to Delivery: Simplifying PPE Shipping

CH Robinson Transportfolio

For a closer look at how China’s regulations impact PPE shipping, check out our recent PPE exporting video featuring our director of product development, Vincent Wong. It’s important you understand various government agency requirements and determine which ones apply depending on whether the PPE is for general or medical use.

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Experts Reveal Top Transportation Trends to Watch

Supply Chain Opz

In the trucking sector, the biggest change has been the federal government's movement to impose fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions standards on all heavy-duty trucks. A key component of an ELD system is a mobile printer enabling the driver to print documents right from the truck cab in compliance with government regulations.

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Two Important Questions About the Future of Freight Moves

Talking Logistics

Take cargo airships, for example. A couple of weeks ago, The New Yorker published an article highlighting how “a new generation of airship engineers, some backed by significant government and private investment, is convinced that, given new technologies and new materials, the public can be sold on airships.”

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