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This Week in Logistics News (April 23 – 29)

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And now on to this week’s logistics news. USDA funding supports Port of Oakland pop-up container yard. It includes free shipping of online purchases, free grocery deliveries to the home for orders of at least $35, prescription discounts and other benefits. Canada’s Walmart tries ring scanners.

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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. This is not normal.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 6 – 12)

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And now on to this week’s logistics news. Amazon spends $131 million for stake of cargo airline ATSG. The company has acquired a minority stake in a cargo airline that operates a portion of its fast-growing air-cargo division. Amazon has also acquired warrants to purchase shares in Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 15 – 21)

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And now on to this week’s logistics news. Port of Oakland sets all-time cargo record. The Port of Oakland reached a milestone in April, setting an all-time record for cargo handling. Although, there are still a lot of moving parts here that can cause brand confusion, especially with its grocery delivery services.