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This Week in Logistics News (September 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

Ocean shipping rates have plunged 60% this year. West Coast port congestion leads to new ideas in cross-country rail shipping. The national stockpile had been shipping to only about 5 locations per state and other jurisdictions. The cost to ship a 40-foot container from China to the U.S. As of Sept.

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Freight Volume Rebounds to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Zipline Logistics

According to an article published in FreightWaves , “ Tender volumes are racing to the upside and are tracking positive year-over-year in May, albeit off of a depressed 2019 comparison. Shipping in or out of Alabama should be?back When shipping to or from California, check to ensure that facilities are online and operational.

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The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

Zipline Logistics

Produce season transportation can have an impact on your freight, even if you do not ship grains, fruits, or vegetables. Peak produce shipping season refers to the time period when the largest volume of fruits and vegetables are harvested and subsequently shipped to markets across the US, impacting truck capacity. California.

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Gridlock at US Ports is Reshaping the Supply Chain

RFgen

ports to make up the current backlog of ships and container inventory, the standoff’s impact is expected to be more far-reaching than initially thought. The re-routing trend has accelerated in recent months as many ships have lined up along the West Coast waiting for ports to resume operations.

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Gridlock at US Ports is Reshaping the Supply Chain

RFgen

ports to make up the current backlog of ships and container inventory, the standoff’s impact is expected to be more far-reaching than initially thought. The re-routing trend has accelerated in recent months as many ships have lined up along the West Coast waiting for ports to resume operations.

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3 Surprising Warehouse Management Facts

RFgen

By using greener packaging instead of disposable containers, companies can more effectively ship, store and protect their inventory. of all fruit and vegetables shipped in reusable packaging were damaged in transit. of all fruit and vegetables shipped in reusable packaging were damaged in transit. In contrast, 0.1%

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3 Surprising Warehouse Management Facts

RFgen

By using greener packaging instead of disposable containers, companies can more effectively ship, store and protect their inventory. of all fruit and vegetables shipped in reusable packaging were damaged in transit. of all fruit and vegetables shipped in reusable packaging were damaged in transit. In contrast, 0.1%