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This Week in Logistics News (April 27 – May 3)

Logistics Viewpoints

After Wednesday night’s blowout of the Miami Heat, the Celtics won their opening round series and had me in a good spot. Amazon is also kicking it up a notch in the grocery war being waged by retail titans. Air cargo demand has grown by double digits for four consecutive months, while rates have risen steadily since late February.

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Protect Your Shipments From Cargo Theft

Zipline Logistics

Cargo theft is surging across the United States — and food and beverage products seem to be the main targets. Cargo Theft Increases in the United States Cities seeing a spike in freight theft include Los Angeles, Houston, Miami, Savannah, Newark, New Jersey, Memphis, and Chicago.

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Countdown to Black Friday: Are You an Easy Target for Cargo Theft?

Talking Logistics

With Black Friday on the horizon, consumer goods of all kinds are making their way from manufacturers to distribution centers and retail locations across the country. The industry experiences more cargo theft incidents when there is a higher volume of consumer goods moving through the supply chain.

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Organized Retail Crime is Growing, Losses up 7% from Last Year

Material Handling & Logistics

A National Retail Federation report found that 92% of companies surveyed had been a victim of organized retail crime in the past year. Retailers continue to deal with increasing challenges and complications surrounding organized retail crime,” NRF vice president of loss prevention Bob Moraca said.

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Retail Imports Hit a Record High. Again

Material Handling & Logistics

For the second month in a row, retail imports into the U.S. have set a record high as retailers brought in merchandise for the busy holiday season. For the second month in a row, retail imports into the U.S. have set a record high as retailers brought in merchandise for the busy holiday season. million TEUs in March 2015.

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Warehouses Are Full as Holiday Season Commences

Material Handling & Logistics

Imports take a breather as retail shelves are fully stocked for peak season. Retailers have been bringing in merchandise since late summer, and supply is ready to meet the increased demand that has been building throughout the year.”. A TEU is one 20-foot-long cargo container or its equivalent. That was a 2.3% from last year.

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AB5 Protests, US Foods Focuses on Scope 3 Emissions, UPS 2Q Results

Intelligent Audit

This initiative will enable individual restaurants and grocers to have that much more viability in their own Scope 3 emissions and thus further prioritize sustainable food retail. Inflated trucking costs have impacted the global supply chain on top of air and ocean cargo. of its own emissions by 2032,” according to Supply Chain Dive.

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