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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. million square feet of active or planned ground-level space in 30 states.

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Boom Time for the Shared Economy within Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

Since its launch in the United States, the Amazon Flex system has spread into many parts of the world, including Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, Australia, and South America. Leaning on AI Technology. 5) Freightos, Shipa Freight, Convoy. 6) Shipa Delivery, Postmates, and Instacart.

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Warehouse Management: Systems, Processes, & Strategies

Unleashed

This is often done to simplify order fulfilment for products that are frequently purchased together. Reporting Reporting involves the analysis and generation of reports that provide insights into warehouse performance. They come in various sizes and configurations to accommodate different types of cargo.

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Freeports: The 2022 Guide

Unleashed

In April 2019, prompted by reports of tax evasion and money laundering occurring in freeports, the European Parliament called for their closure across the EU. 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

Cargo movements are also at a standstill as the Ukrainian ports of Odessa and Mariupol are closed, damaged, or under attack. And while the situation with over-the-road cargo remains fluid, reports from the area are difficult or impossible to confirm. billion metric tons of discarded plastic have never been recycled.