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This Week in Logistics News (August 6 – 12)

Logistics Viewpoints

Earlier this week, the company announced that it will acquire Italy’s Bomi Group, which provides global healthcare logistics services. The same schedule will apply for surcharges on oversized shipments, those that exceed FedEx’s dimensional requirements, the company said. The companies did not disclose the terms of the deal.

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Customer Advisory – Hurricane Harvey

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Many shippers are looking for locations on the north and west sides of Houston as well as other locations (such as Austin, San Antonio, Dallas) to place their shipments so they are in close proximity as relief comes in the next couple of days. Global Forwarding – Ocean and Air Shipping.

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Customer Advisory on Hurricane Harvey

TMC

Texas DOT is reporting road closures nearing Austin and San Antonio. Overall, ramps continue to be closed and may begin reopening Friday, September 1; rail companies are beginning to evaluate the damage as the week progresses. Please reach out to your TMC account manager if you have additional questions.

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Customer Advisory on Hurricane Harvey

TMC

Texas DOT is reporting road closures nearing Austin and San Antonio. Overall, ramps continue to be closed and may begin reopening Friday, September 1; rail companies are beginning to evaluate the damage as the week progresses. Please reach out to your TMC account manager if you have additional questions.

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Customer Advisory on Hurricane Harvey

TMC

Texas DOT is reporting road closures nearing Austin and San Antonio. Overall, ramps continue to be closed and may begin reopening Friday, September 1; rail companies are beginning to evaluate the damage as the week progresses. Please reach out to your TMC account manager if you have additional questions.

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Hurricane Harvey Updates

Elementum

Although the port sustained relatively minimal infrastructure damage, large container ships remained anchored offshore as authorities need to ensure that the Houston Ship Channel is free from debris and deep enough for large vessels to go through. According to reports, there is no vessel movement and there are no ships in the channel.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 5 – 11)

Logistics Viewpoints

According to the company, its annual revenue jumped 27 percent, reaching $55.3 Online grocery shopping has been surging since the Covid pandemic first hit, and companies have been looking for ways to maximize their business. The company already spun off its contract logistics business last year. Danish krone, or about $8.06