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This Week in Logistics News (April 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

With eligibility requirements easing and vaccine supplies growing, Walmart is now administering vaccines in more than 3,800 stores and clubs across 48 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, DC. South Carolina Ports turned in its best cargo-handling performance in history in March, and the volume was 34 percent higher year-over-year.

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Supply Chain Best Practices: Preparing for the Worst

Elementum

Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, drug manufacturing plants were faced with production delays, fueling nationwide shortages of basic medicines. Case Studies. Hurricane Maria Disrupts the Pharma Industry. West Coast Port Strike Disrupts Shipping Lanes.

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Last-Mile Success - Closer and Faster

Cathy Roberson

Innovel provided last-mile delivery, installation, and white-glove capabilities for 'big and bulky' products across the US and Puerto Rico. Catch my weekly column on air cargo, freight forwarding, and the express markets, as well as a monthly podcast on Air Cargo World. Innovel is now rebranded as Costco Logistics.

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Supply Chain Best Practices: Preparing for the Worst

Elementum

Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, drug manufacturing plants were faced with production delays, fueling nationwide shortages of basic medicines. Case Studies. Hurricane Maria Disrupts the Pharma Industry. West Coast Port Strike Disrupts Shipping Lanes.

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The Tesla Semi Truck Will Change Freight

Freightos

Diverting resources to fix Model 3 bottlenecks & increase battery production for Puerto Rico & other affected areas. Which is why one of technology’s most respected minds is now fundamentally overhauling land freight (and he’s not just stopping at an electric truck). Tesla Semi unveil now Nov 16.

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IAG Cargo Opens New Route Between Spain and Ecuador

Supply Chain Brain

IAG Cargo has recently announced the start of a new route to Guayaquil, Ecuador, increased frequency to Sao Paolo, Brazil and Mexico City, and plans to restart regular flights to San Juan, Puerto Rico.

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What Are General Rate Increases in Shipping & What Should Enterprises Know?

Intelligent Audit

They can be based on a variety of factors such as the size of the load, how much a pallet weighs, how far a cargo container has to be carried, and where the final delivery destination location lies. including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the U.S. FedEx Freight shipping rates will increase by an average of 4.9% and Canada.