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This Week in Logistics News (January 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

The Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund, which launched in April 2022, is still intent on finding and investing in startups that can help the e-commerce giant deliver goods faster, while improving the experience of customers as well as the employees who work in its warehouses and logistics departments.

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April 9, 2024 Update

Freightos

As a military solution to the attacks has proved elusive, the US envoy to Yemen is also exploring diplomatic incentives to bring the disruption to an end. In air cargo, Red Sea-driven disruptions to ocean freight are still pushing some volumes to the air out of India, though demand is easing somewhat. Ocean rates from Asia to N.

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January 30, 2024 Update

Freightos

And though there were expectations of a significant move to air and sea-air logistics, so far the shift seems moderate and more pronounced for sea-air than for air cargo. America air cargo rates climbed 11% last week to $5.33/kg, Freight news travels faster than cargo Get industry-leading insights in your inbox.

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Red Sea and Suez Canal Shipping Crisis Update

Freightos

The US has indicated that the naval force will use a defensive strategy to secure the waterway, while the Houthis have threatened to attack US Navy ships if Houthi positions in Yemen are targeted. The UK says it is considering targeting Houthi positions in Yemen in response to the continued aggression.

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10 Disruptive Issues in the Supply Chain

American Global Logistics

Volatility and uncertainty in the logistics industry have dominated the news in 2024. Persistent Red Sea Risks Continue to Disrupt Critical Trade Route The ongoing conflict in Yemen has created several shipping risks in the Red Sea. has been working to negotiate a ceasefire in Yemen. One issue is the shortage of truck drivers.

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February 7, 2024 Update

Freightos

Disruptions to ocean freight has led to some shift to air cargo as reflected in increased air volumes on some lanes recently. America air cargo rates climbed 14% last week to $6.06/kg, Air cargo demand should also ease as LNY begins and Red Sea-driven air demand should subside as well as ocean operations continue to stabilize.

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February 28, 2024 Update

Freightos

US and UK strikes on Houthi positions continued last week as well, and the US Federal Maritime Commission is considering implementing maritime sanctions on Yemen as an additional measure. In air cargo, though rates out of Asia and the Middle East were level or easing on most lanes last week, Freightos Air Index data shows China – N.