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Ocean Shipping and Global Trade 2023

American Global Logistics

As the primary mode of transportation for goods across continents, it transports raw materials, finished products, and everything in between. The vast majority of goods, from automobiles to consumer electronics, are transported via container ships, making ocean shipping a critical enabler of international trade.

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2022: A Look in the Rearview Mirror–Part I

American Global Logistics

Cargo planes could not fly out of or into Russia or Ukraine. Inflation set in for fuel and transport costs, increasing logistics costs as a whole over last year. This was evident with the creation of a new report from the New York Federal Reserve. Cargo capacity exacerbated inventory shortages in the first half of 2023.

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The MetroSpeedy Story with Nancy Korayim

The Logistics of Logistics

She has leveraged her sales and operational skills to drive the company’s vision, strategy and growth while focusing on providing sustainable and efficient last mile solutions. This along with a combination of other transportation methods allow them to navigate the dense metropolitan streets and offer their rapid fulfillment services.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 5 – 11)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. US Air Force wants a commercial Rocket Cargo Vanguard to fly stuff anywhere on Earth. If the project, called Rocket Cargo, goes as planned, it would take advantage of this fast-growing market. And by wonder and optimism, it means it will be bringing samples. billion with exports up.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 18 – 24)

Logistics Viewpoints

pounds of cargo in a hold with about 1,800 cubic inches of space. The new facility will add more than 300 jobs and grow JD.com’s warehouse footprint to 1.3 In addition to the three warehouses in California, it operates two facilities in New Jersey and one in Georgia. million square feet throughout the state. kg CO2e.

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

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news: Amazon launches same-day delivery from brick-and-mortar retail brands. Port of New York and New Jersey sets container fee. Cargo begins clogging Port of Los Angeles amid railroad worker shortage. Walmart launches new restored goods program.

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The Great Maersk Shift

Freightos

The September 2016 decision mapped out a clear new direction. Maersk would split into two divisions – a Transport & Logistics division, and an energy division. Meanwhile, the golden child – Transport & Logistics – charted three pillars for growth: Product offering and customer experience.