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This Week in Logistics News (February 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

Retailers in the U.S. Some companies expect to cut ocean-freight rates by half or more, which in turn could allow retailers to slow or stop price increases for goods. Some companies expect to cut ocean-freight rates by half or more, which in turn could allow retailers to slow or stop price increases for goods.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 24-28, 2017)

Talking Logistics

Norway Takes Lead in Race to Build Autonomous Cargo Ships (WSJ – sub. Tesco launches nationwide same-day delivery (Logistics Manager). Next Leap for Robots: Picking Out and Boxing Your Online Order (WSJ – sub. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

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Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2017

Material Handling & Logistics

Amazon has developed a service that not only closes the last-mile gap between retailers and consumers, but actually allows a delivery person to unlock your door and enter your home. Content Summary: First Self-Sailing Electric Cargo Ship Set to Launch. workspace://SpacesStore/0c4af0a1-f7ab-443c-b0ce-66cbe8e9c842. Media Image.

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The Great Maersk Shift

Freightos

Today, 75 to 80% of cargo arrives on time. It fixed a glaring business problem in the industry – a tacit understanding that container liners would charge extra, on top of existing fees, if they had a container they could ship for more (rolled cargo). As long as you know which 75 to 80% is, you can provide a guarantee on that.

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Ikea warns of product delays after Red Sea attacks

Operations and Supply Chain Management

It has forced a number of companies to re-route cargo around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope, adding days to journeys. It has forced a number of companies to re-route cargo around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope, adding days to journeys. But one major shipping firm claimed the disruption will not lead to empty shelves in shops.

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Top 8 Industries Affected by The Red Sea Crisis in January 2024

Resilinc

This response is driven by ongoing threats to crew and cargo safety, necessitating the rerouting of ships around the Cape of Good Hope, resulting in substantial delays and escalated shipping costs. This disruption affects various industries, including suppliers for global retailers and car manufacturers. On January 11, the U.S.