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The Race for Last Mile Drones

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One of the most difficult and expensive aspects of the supply chain is last mile and home delivery. The two new prototypes are both based on the Hummingbird, which Wing says can carry about 2 pounds and has made hundreds of thousands of deliveries in Dallas suburbs, Virginia, Australia, and Finland.

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Top 15 Logistics Stories of 2023

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Just last week, my colleague Clint Reiser wrote an article about the top logistics and supply chain conferences to attend in 2024. 5 Supply Chain Predictions for 2023 ; Dr. Madhav Durbha ( Coupa Software ) So much has changed in a year! So, let’s take a look now at the 15 most popular logistics stories of 2023.

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The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

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The largest impacts start in the South and move their way up the US latitudinally – think Florida to Georgia to North Carolina, and Texas to California to Washington to Oregon. Knowing these timelines is crucial to supply chain planning. The Golden State is an invaluable resource to the domestic food supply chain.

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Logistics Market Stays Flat as May Begins

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GA, Dallas all still desirable locations for carriers. If shipping to or from DC, ensure your supply chain partners can handle freight. . Shippers should check with individual supply chain partners to see if they are online. . Ensure that supply chain partners are online before working in the state. .

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This Week in Logistics News (June 25 – July 1)

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Cardinal Health starts Zipline drone deliveries of drugs and medical supplies. US port backups are extending into freight rail supply chains. Cardinal Health started air delivery of pharmaceutical products and medical supplies via Zipline drone in North Carolina.