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How Cargo Theft Stole Christmas

Logistics Viewpoints

Cargo theft continues to be a problem, especially around the holidays. And I don’t just mean the winter holidays; cargo theft typically spikes during any holiday season where businesses may be closed for an extra day or two. But what exactly is cargo theft? Cargo theft comes in many shapes and sizes.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

and Israeli startups focused on logistics, the supply chain and customer fulfillment. Global shipping prices are continuing to rise as Houthi rebels keep up attacks on cargo vessels in and around the Red Sea. Several cargo vessels were struck by missiles or drones during the past week.

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The New Definition of Supply Chain Agility and Resilience in an Unpredictable World

Logistics Viewpoints

Fifty-four percent of respondents agreed that their use of data/analytics/AI/machine learning (ML) will be central to adjusting more effectively to dramatic supply chain disruptions. Terence holds an MBA from the University of Texas, Austin and an Electrical Engineering degree at MIT. A Positive Example.

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Hurricane Harvey Updates

Elementum

The rain has stopped in Houston, Texas, but the traumatic conditions left by Tropical Storm Harvey have not yet cleared. As of Thursday, August 30, the number of people killed by this catastrophic event has already reached to at least 35 people, 17 people were missing while more than 32,000 people sought refuge in Texas shelters.

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Resilinc’s 2021 Annual Report is live!

Resilinc

As in past years, EventWatch AI data shows clearly that most supply chain disruptions were human-caused events. Port disruptions were headline news throughout the year, from the COVID-19 lockdowns at Ningbo and other busy Chinese export hubs to the blockage of the Suez Canal by the Ever Given cargo ship.

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The New Normal: Falling Rates and Improved Efficiency Set New Standards for Shippers

Intelligent Audit

As the logistics industry continues to recover from pandemic-era supply chain disruptions, shippers are adjusting quickly to the expectations of a new normal. Falling ocean rates and volatile fuel costs have logistics professionals across the supply chain searching for innovative efficiency solutions throughout their operations.

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Hanjin, Hurricanes, Harvests May Boost Truckload Rates

DAT Solutions

Hanjin's exit strands 89 ships worldwide containing some $14 billion worth of cargo, much of which was headed to the U.S. We have seen disruption in the U.S. recently due to flooding in Louisiana and Texas, as well as a hurricane in the Florida panhandle. filed for bankruptcy on August 31st. Weather Events, at Home and Abroad.

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