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The Race for Last Mile Drones

Logistics Viewpoints

The two designs, one that looks more like a small plane used by hobbyists and another with a big belly used for additional cargo space, were recently unveiled in a company blog post. Most recently, Cardinal Health started air delivery of pharmaceutical products and medical supplies via Zipline drone in North Carolina.

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Lean on Kanban for Mid-Atlantic Drayage

Kanban Logistics

Increased Traffic: With Baltimore out of commission, some cargo ships are being diverted to other ports, including Norfolk and Wilmington. Scheduling Changes: Ports like Norfolk are adjusting their operations to handle the additional cargo. If, however, the final product is exported from the U.S., then no customs duty is levied.

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I (Don't) Drive Your Truck: West Coast Truckers Strike Again

Elementum

The trucking industry is hugely important for the United States’ supply chain— 67% of all freight in the U.S. Some companies, like Cargo Transporters from North Carolina, have installed satellite TV systems with more than 100 channels to serve as entertainment for when the truck drivers are away from home.

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More Challenges for the Transportation Network: Day 2 of the SCRC Meeting

Supply Chain View from the Field

For example, the widening of the Panama Canal will change the conditions here in North Carolina, as enormous container ships will be circumnavigating the globe. And in Panama a huge transshipment area will grow where they will will do break bulk, put cargo onto smaller ships and send to North America.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 25 – July 1)

Logistics Viewpoints

During the American Revolution, the legal separation of the thirteen colonies from Great Britain in 1776 actually occurred on July 2, when the Second Continental Congress voted to approve a resolution of independence declaring the United States independent from Great Britain’s rule. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Supply Chain Risk Management: Could You Face a Category 4 Supply Chain Disaster?

Kinaxis

Starting with Miami, this port primarily handles containerized cargo with small amounts of breakbulk, vehicles and industrial equipment. It is the largest container port in the state of Florida and ninth in the United States. containerized loaded cargo volume and more than 18% of the East Coast container trade.

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

Logistics Viewpoints

Cargo begins clogging Port of Los Angeles amid railroad worker shortage. 17 states stand by plan to electrify 30% of trucks and buses by 2030. As a result, cargo is clogging the ports of Los Angeles amid a railroad worker shortage. FedEx agrees to buy 10% stake in Berkshire Grey. Walmart launches new restored goods program.