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The Impending Ocean Carrier War on Last Mile Fulfillment

Freightos

More on Maerskā€™s transition to an end-to-end provider can be found in this 2020 report. On the horizontal carrier integration front, Maersk has doubled down on its extension from ocean consolidation (Hamburg Sud, 2017) to air cargo, increasing Maersk Air by 33% with three leased cargo planes and two new Boeing purchases.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 25 ā€“ March 4)

Logistics Viewpoints

It is celebrated during March in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, corresponding with International Women’s Day on March 8, and during October in Canada, corresponding with the celebration of Persons Day on October 18. Amazonā€™s fast-shipping service can add fees for small orders.

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Boom Time for the Shared Economy within Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

The technologies and business models supporting these platforms are also being applied to logistics and supply chain management, especially across activities such as warehousing, transportation, and shippingā€”with astonishing success. Why Businesses, Large and Small, Think itā€™s Fair to Share. Leaning on AI Technology.

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Warehouse Management: Systems, Processes, & Strategies

Unleashed

Warehouse staff assemble or gather the products, choose appropriate packaging materials, and label the packages with shipping information. This is often done to simplify order fulfilment for products that are frequently purchased together. Shipping Shipping is the final step in the order fulfilment process.

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Freeports: The 2022 Guide

Unleashed

Freeports are government designated zones usually located around shipping ports and/or airports. Jebel Ali Port is the worldā€™s largest fabricated port, and is serviced by over 100 shipping lines. Freeports in the United States The US has 293 freeports, which are referred to as free trade zones or foreign trade zones (FTZ).

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This Week in Logistics News (March 12 ā€“ 18)

Logistics Viewpoints

The 3D-printing construction method offers versatility, range, speed and lower costs than traditional construction, according to the company. Russia-Ukraine war is worsening shipping snarls. Russian forces are cutting off shipping routes, logistics firms are suspending services, and air freight rates are skyrocketing.