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This Week in Logistics News (August 6 – 12)

Logistics Viewpoints

billion yen, supported by robust shipments to the United States as well as a weaker yen, according to the data released by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. Both marine products were supported by growing demand from Japanese restaurants in the United States. For comparison, they spent $3.4

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National Logistics Day 2023

Enterra Insights

Frederick , Chief Marketing Officer at Logistics Plus, noted, “Logistics accounts for nearly 8% of everything we make and sell in the United States. By having more efficient delivery routes, warehouses, and inventory systems in place, companies can reduce their operational costs while still delivering great customer service.”

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What Value Are You Getting From Planning?

Supply Chain Shaman

Supply Chain Risk Drivers: A Comparison of Risk. The problem is that the acceptance of lanes by the carriers does not force the carrier to accept the freight when tendered. If the carrier does not accept the freight, the manufacturer loses time in moving the freight and is often forced to go to the open market to source freight.

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Why Now is the Time to Choose LCL Shipping

CH Robinson Transportfolio

What freight qualifies for LCL shipping. Only freight that can account for added transport time is a good fit for expedited LCL shipping. Only freight that can account for added transport time is a good fit for expedited LCL shipping. LCL shipping vs. full container load (FCL) or air freight. Reduced costs.

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Embracing the South American Ecommerce Marketplace

CH Robinson Transportfolio

As a result, inventory builds up, costs rise, and customers wait longer for their products to arrive. In comparison, however, Chilean customs are very similar to the U.S. The United States-Chile trade agreement allows all U.S. The United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement eliminates tariffs on 80% of U.S.

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How rate transparency grows SMBs: Introducing the FBA Index

Freightos

So, not surprisingly, Q3 saw a massive spike in small businesses being formed in the United States. It wasn’t all rosy though; FBA imports dropped off in July and August, likely in response to new restrictions Amazon placed on how much inventory third party sellers can hold in its warehouses. . Adaptability of SMBs.

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We Are In Trouble. Raise the Red Flag. Be Proactive.

Supply Chain Shaman

China is at 74%, the United States tracks at 73%, Australia at 70%, and India at 42%. The realization of the cost to state and local governments is just beginning. In Los Angeles, due to the trade deficit between the United States and China, 3.5 Labor shortages abound for road freight. Making the Argument.