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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 16, 2023)

Talking Logistics

When my father finally got to leave Cuba in the late 60s, he flew first to Miami and then a few days later arrived in Brooklyn, NY to stay with his brother. When my uncle went to work the next morning, my father went for a long walk through the city streets, taking in all.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 4-8, 2014)

Talking Logistics

At the top of my family tree, the one planted here after my parents arrived from Cuba, youll find a small bodega nestled in the branches. — In this weeks news… HighJump Releases New Retail Management Software Capabilities for Home Goods Retailers.

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Ocean Freight: Key Trends & Planning For Peak Season 2023

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Unable to sustain the sudden uptick, retailers and consumers alike found themselves in a “shipagaddon” as the Port of LA came to a near standstill during peak holiday season. Meanwhile, in the political sphere, China is reportedly in conversation with Cuba to establish a spy base on Cuban soil.

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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. Nonetheless, free shipping remains the core value proposition for consumers, and providing it profitably remains the core challenge for Amazon, Walmart, and other retailers. Trucking Revenues Top $700 Billion for the First Time According to New ATA Report.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 9-13, 2015)

Talking Logistics

XPO Logistics announced this week that it has acquired UX Specialized Logistics (“UX”), “a North American provider of last mile logistics services for major retail chains and e-commerce companies.”. Well, it only took a few days for another deal to occur. billion of freight under management.”

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This Week in Logistics News (December 15-19, 2014)

Talking Logistics

Being the son of Cuban immigrants, people have been asking me what I think abou t the move by President Obama to normalize relations with Cuba. When I visited Cuba with my father in 2004, we drove several hours from Cienfuegos to Camaguey to visit my aunt Z and her family. Cuba relations. I really don’t know what to think.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 4-8, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Amazon continues to set the bar on delivery, while other retailers try to keep up. Here’s a question: Does it make sense for retailers to chase Amazon in offering same-day delivery if they don’t have a Prime-like service of their own? Based on the quote above from the Stifel report, it seems like my advice has been ignored.