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This Week in Logistics News (March 16 – 22)

Logistics Viewpoints

First, Chinese robotic company Unitree has built a humanoid robot (H1) that has managed to break the speed record held by its mechanical counterparts. And now on to this week’s logistics news. The $2,500 spread between spot market rates and long-term freight contract rates for Asia to U.S. m/s, equivalent to about 7.4

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Top 5 Logistics Challenges and Solutions for the Manufacturing Industry

GlobalTranz

The manufacturing industry faces many challenges, such as a skilled labor shortage, supply chain instability, and inventory management issues. GlobalTranz works with manufacturing shippers every day to move their goods and streamline their logistics strategies. 5 Challenges Facing Supply Chain Managers in Manufacturing.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Previously only available for Amazon’s first-party products and those of its retail vendors (which have a more traditional, wholesale-style relationship with the company), this represents a huge expansion given that FBA sellers account for the majority of the products sold on Amazon in both the U.S.

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The Importance of Freight Bill Audit with Richard Perry

The Logistics of Logistics

Richard Perry and Joe Lynch and discuss the importance of freight bill audit. Richard is Vice President of Strategic Accounts at Intelligent Audit , a cutting-edge logistics and supply chain technology company, dedicated to revolutionizing how businesses manage their shipping and transportation processes.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 13 – 19)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Red Sea news: Air freight rates could spike as Red Sea attacks disrupt shipments Global trade drops 1.3% Red Sea news: Air freight rates could spike as Red Sea attacks disrupt shipments Global trade drops 1.3% Global trade declined by 1.3

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This Week in Logistics News (January 27 – February 2)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. She also said the company planned to ask workers to return to the office five days a week in 2024. UPS is seeking alternative strategies for its truck brokerage business, which has seen sales plummet amid a freight recession marked by declining rates and over capacity.

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Building a Company and a Network with Nicole Glenn

The Logistics of Logistics

Nicole Glenn and Joe Lynch discuss building a company a network. Nicole is the Founder & CEO at Candor Expedite , a critical expedite service provider as well as a white-glove B2B company. Logistics is in Nicole’s DNA having held several operational positions for a variety of transportation brokerage companies over the years.