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This Week in Logistics News (May 4 – May 10)

Logistics Viewpoints

Walmart recently established its latest high-tech consolidation center in Illinois, marking a significant addition to its supply chain infrastructure. Global shipping lines have become increasingly strained as the Houthi militia in Yemen broadens its attacks on cargo vessels, one of the largest companies in the industry warned on Monday.

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This Week in Logistics News (December 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

Some retailers are learning to love bulked-up inventories. We’ve seen lots of stories over the last few years of retail stores shifting to smaller format stores to focus on e-commerce fulfillment. and BNSF Railway have issued more embargoes—restrictions placed on the amount of cargo that can be transported—than in previous years.

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Experts Choice Of Top Online Logistics Resources

Freightos

Transport Intelligence, the well-respected U.K. Air Cargo World. This American based niche news site specialises in air cargo. Transport Topics. With over 60,000 monthly viewers, Transport Topics is a prime destination for freight buffs, especially those who specialize in trucking. Cargo Business News.com.

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All The Supply Chain News You Need To Know 2.18-2.22

Freight Plus

“It’s absolutely ridiculous,” said Jeff Shefchik, president of Paper Transport Inc. Retails look towards AI for intelligent automation. Retails look towards AI for intelligent automation. Cargo thefts down 19% in 2018 but California still leads pack. in De Pere, Wis. To Trucks.com.

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How to Plan for Common Disruptors in Ocean Freight

Talking Logistics

Shipping volumes are already increasing rapidly as retailers stock up for holiday sales. The major impact will be to hazardous cargo (majority of classes), with a hold on Xiamen port from August 1st to September 7th, including imports to Xiamen, exports from Xiamen, and transfers via Xiamen. Traditional peak seasons. BRICS summit.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 22 – 28)

Logistics Viewpoints

US homes 8 retailers keeping Earth Day alive through a commitment to sustainability Ground parcel delivery costs reached a record high in Q1, although pricing discounts from carriers softened the blow, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index. The adjacent Port of Long Beach also saw a significant decline in container volume in March.