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This Week in Logistics News (May 14 – 20)

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Autonomous cargo ship completes 500-mile voyage. Uber Eats launched two autonomous delivery pilots in Los Angeles on Monday with Serve Robotics, a robotic sidewalk delivery startup, and Motional, an autonomous vehicle technology company. Uber Eats pilots autonomous delivery with Serve Robotics, Motional.

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The Endless Complexities of the Ocean side of Supply Chains

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The advent of containerization heralded a revolution in cargo handling techniques, the ramifications of which are still influencing maritime trade all over the world today. ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach which saw their busiest March on record, handling a combined 898,287 TEU’s.

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Continued Disruption and Added Cost Inflation Reflected in Key Global Transportation and Logistics Indices in March and Q1 2022

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For the specific routing of Shanghai to Los Angeles , the index was reported as $9112 at the end of March, compared to $10,986 at the end of February. The authors noted that it was unclear as to whether the conflict in Ukraine and associated disruptions to ocean shipping made for the difference.

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

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How the War in Ukraine is Impacting the Supply Chain and Raw Material Prices. How the War in Ukraine is Impacting the Supply Chain and Raw Material Prices. Ukraine supplies approximately 50% of the world’s neon gas. In response to the Ukraine invasion, Europe’s wholesale gas price surged by 69%. Wall Street Journal ).

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Relatively Cautious Global Production and Supply Chain Indices for February 2022

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For the specific routing of Shanghai to Los Angeles , the index was reported as $10,986, representing a 158 percent year-over year increase. In February, a new Stage I Measure was introduced, which tracks that average period from cargo ready to origin port departure. The value of that index as of this posting was $9,279.46

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This Week in Logistics News (July 30 – August 5)

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The ongoing pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions, along with the Russia-Ukraine war, limited available supplies of cocoa, edible oil, and other food ingredients. Cargo begins clogging Port of Los Angeles amid railroad worker shortage. FedEx agrees to buy 10% stake in Berkshire Grey. Apparently, warehouses are full.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 15 – 21)

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Warehouse rents near cargo airports skyrocket. The queue fell through the spring as Los Angeles and Long Beach, California, improved their cargo flows. Kennedy International Airport in New York, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Miami International Airport. It has gradually declined since then.