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This Week in Logistics News (February 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

At the time, importers were desperate to secure space on ships for the summer and fall seasons and many signed contracts at double the previous year’s rates, according to shippers. Last year’s negotiations took place as dozens of container ships were backed up off the coast of California waiting to unload cargo.

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Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech- October 10 2023

Supply Chain Matters

In its reporting, Bloomberg indicated that Amazon has long practiced a strategy of taking stakes in business areas deemed a priority including a grocery chain, cargo airlines, EV powered parcel vans and others. The technology start-up secured $30 million in Series A funding in 2022.

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Cargo and Container Shipping Basics

The Logistics of Logistics

Successful international shipping requires a good understanding of cargo and container shipping basics. When large cargo pieces have to be transported by sea, the best and most cost-effective way to transport them is through cargo and container shipping companies. Cargo and Container Shipping Basics.

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