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Where Does Cuba Rank in Logistics?

Talking Logistics

Yesterday, the White House announced that President Obama plans to remove Cuba from the U.S. This announcement follows a meeting between President Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro this past weekend at the Summit of the Americas, the first meeting between the leaders of both countries in almost 60 years. Cuba relations.

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In Memoriam: Rear Admiral Stephen Kent Chadwick, USN (retired)

Enterra Insights

Navy quarantine around Cuba to prevent the Soviets from bringing nuclear ballistic missiles to the island. It was through overlapping philanthropic activities in Bucks County, PA, that my family and I were fortunate enough to meet Steve and Maureen Chadwick. In October 1962, Gearing played a vital role during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

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Ocean Freight: Key Trends & Planning For Peak Season 2023

Ware2Go

Meanwhile, in the political sphere, China is reportedly in conversation with Cuba to establish a spy base on Cuban soil. With the right strategy- starting with ocean freight- TNT can be optimized to meet customer expectations for 1- to 2-day delivery without relying on costly solutions like next-day air.

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Logistics, Perpetually in Motion (Takeaways from Descartes Evolution 2016)

Talking Logistics

Addressed customs initiatives in the United States, Canada, The Netherlands, Cuba and Paraguay. New telematics software and hardware platforms. Enhanced transportation management for more complex planning and tendering requirements. Updated denied party screening for international ecommerce and ad hoc analysis.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 11-15, 2015)

Talking Logistics

Shipping Line CMA CGM Signs Deal for Cuba Logistics Hub (WSJ – sub. The expansion of our relationship with Microsoft is another demonstration of our commitment to provide more options for our customers and meet the demands of a competitive marketplace.”. March 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI).

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If You Can’t Stand the Fire, then Tame It: Chef José Andrés and Supply Chain Management

Elementum

Since its founding, the NGO has organized meal drives around the world, including in the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Zambia, Peru, Cuba, Uganda, Cambodia, and throughout the United States. Then, there’s the actual planning process, and then there’s all the post-plan meetings, reactions, and revisions.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 7-11, 2015)

Talking Logistics

I was in a meeting with folks from Manugistics (now part of JDA) getting an update on the company and its transportation management system. The meeting ended in disbelief and confusion. He had just arrived from Cuba, and having grown up on a farm, seeing those tall buildings rise from the ground was simply amazing.