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This Week in Logistics News (January 13 – 19)

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I spent the beginning part of the week in New York attending the NRF Big Show. While I was in New York, I had the opportunity to see the musical Six. I won’t spoil the ending for you, but it was an incredible show, and I highly recommend it to anyone who is in New York. Global trade declined by 1.3

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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

ToolsGroup

While the industry continues to be rocked by world events, uncertainty has become the new normal. But, before we dig into the data – let’s start on a positive note: Supply Chain Statistics Show Challenges, but the Industry Remains Resilient. Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune. Chain Store Age ).

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This Week in Logistics News (April 2 – 8)

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FedEx plans to test autonomous drone cargo delivery with Elroy Air. Air Canada wants more cargo jets 3 months after launching service. The Staten Island facility, known as JFK8, is Amazon’s largest in New York and now has the distinction of being the first in the US to unionize by voting in the Amazon Labor Union.

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Turkey Earthquake: Key Industries, Exports, and Sites Impacted

Resilinc

According to Resilinc data, 574 suppliers were potentially impacted within the 249-mile radius of the epicenter of the earthquake—with over 900 sites (across the industries Resilinc tracks) at risk. struck near Uzunbag, Turkey ( The New York Times ). magnitude quake struck near Yesilyurt, Turkey ( The New York Times ).

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This Week in Logistics News (May 27 – June 2)

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And now on to this week’s logistics news. manufacturers re-evaluating their reliance on China. manufacturers re-evaluating their reliance on China. and raided the Beijing offices of Mintz Group, a due-diligence firm based in New York. semiconductor company Micron Technology, citing national-security risks.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 15 – 21)

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Warehouse rents near cargo airports skyrocket. Autonomous trucks continue to make big news as more and more companies are jumping into the market. In early April, employees at an Amazon warehouse on New York’s Staten Island made history by becoming the first Amazon warehouse to vote to join a union (JFK8 fulfillment center).

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This Week in Logistics News (July 2 – 8)

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Although the company has not disclosed details, it is believed to be having trouble procuring parts for Bluetooth wireless communications components used in the controllers and main units as well as analog chips for controlling currents. Nintendo is having negotiations on procurement, but the outlook is uncertain.