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This Week in Logistics News (August 1-5, 2016)

Talking Logistics

First branded ‘Prime Air’ jet in Amazon’s fleet to fly at Seafair (Seattle Times). Within two years, it expects to have 40 similar used cargo jets connecting its package fulfillment centers across the U.S. And we have more than enough package supply to utilize the 40 planes we’ve procured.”.

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Smart Supply Chains Adapt to Overcome COVID-19 Challenges

Logistics Bureau

European electronic component distributor TTI says it is using air cargo companies UPS, FedEx, and DHL to mitigate the impact of holdups in China. Jacket-recommended restaurant Canlis in Seattle has temporarily closed its elegant mid-century dining room. It is also airlifting parts from China to its Vietnam operations.

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The Data Behind Amazon’s Logistics and Fulfillment Play

Freightos

About half of these jobs are in the US, and half of them based out of their Seattle headquarters. Interestingly enough, some past Freightos research found that a similar 5% of jobs at enterprise logistics providers are in the IT sector. Team Analysis.

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Competing in a diverse parcel market

Cathy Roberson

Including ninety-six Fortune 100 companies such as Intel and Citi, as well as organizations like Johns Hopkins University, Seattle Children’s Hospital, and the United Service Organizations, and U.S. “Amazon Business supports integrations with Coupa and over 100 other procurement, payments, and ERP systems.

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This Week in Logistics News (December 14-18, 2015)

Talking Logistics

In this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Amazon in talks to lease 20 jets to launch air-cargo business (The Seattle Times). Seattle passes law letting Uber, Lyft drivers unionize (Reuters). That would help Amazon keep the cargo planes loaded even after the holiday crush ends. Baird & Co. Baird & Co.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 9 – 15)

Logistics Viewpoints

The Seattle-based company said on its website that the added fees, which take effect April 28, are “subject to change” and will apply to both apparel and non-apparel items. The Port of Los Angeles handles about 40 percent of US container cargo and is home to more union workers than any of the 29 Pacific Coast ports.

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What’s the Best Response to Global Supply Chain Disruption?

QAD

A lack of railcars to move cargo from the ports is adding more delays. The Ports of Seattle and Tacoma are likewise expanding gate hours. And the current global supply chain disruptions may be sticking around longer than we might think. Manufacturers know all the issues: U.S.