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This Week in Logistics News (January 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

I have often written about legal issues and battles in California, as the state has been in the news for its warehouse and trucking emission rules, independent contractor rules for gig workers, and union disagreements at ports. Well, this week, I saw a new story about a bill in California that is turning heads.

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How E-Commerce Is Reinventing the Humble Warehouse

MIT Supply Chain

Nowhere are these changes more evident than in warehousing. The warehouse, a mainstay of supply chains, is getting a makeover as retailers move closer to customers so they can fulfill buyers’ unquenchable thirst for instant gratification. Adapting existing stores to function as warehouses is another example.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

Cargo ships lost 661 containers at sea in 2022, down from the 15-year average of 1,566 lost per year, according to the latest figures from the World Shipping Council (WSC). Some major ocean carriers have also announced new fees for goods shipped on the route as of June 1 in response to the canal restrictions.

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

Logistics Viewpoints

and raided the Beijing offices of Mintz Group, a due-diligence firm based in New York. Amazon has launched a new fulfillment center in Riyadh doubling its total storage capacity in Saudi Arabia and increasing selling opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses. manufacturers re-evaluating their reliance on China.

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April 2, 2024 Update

Freightos

In the container market, shippers who normally rely on the Port of Baltimore are being offered contingency plans from carriers to reroute volumes through alternative ports like New York/New Jersey and Norfolk. Freight news travels faster than cargo Get industry-leading insights in your inbox.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 12 – 18)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on this week’s logistics news. New wave of contracts will lock in much higher shipping rates. Coke announces industry-leading target for reusable packaging. What Berglund is referring to is the advantage that shipping lines hold for negotiations with cargo shippers for 2022 and beyond.

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Top 5 Markets for Dynamic Warehousing Demand

FLEXE

Many retailers and wholesalers are recognizing the need to expand their warehouse networks, so they can locate products closer to customers, compete with Amazon and establish more competitive omni-channel strategies. Dynamic warehousing enables companies to expand their warehouse network without having to build, buy or staff warehouse space.