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This Week in Logistics News (October 8-12, 2018)

Talking Logistics

Trimble Acquires Brazil-Based Veltec to Expand its Global Portfolio of Transportation Solutions. Hurricane season is upon us, and the latest one, Hurricane Michael, has caused serious damage and disruption in the Florida Panhandle region and beyond. Amazon Patents Drone Chute For Quiet Deliveries (CB Insights).

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This Week in Logistics News (January 1-5, 2018)

Talking Logistics

Peloton holds 1,000-mile platooning demo in Florida (CCJ). UPS and FedEx Handle Record Holiday Surge With Minimal Delays (Bloomberg). Retailers Offer Myriad Returns Options to Retain Customers (WSJ – sub. Aurora self-driving startup partners with VW, Hyundai (Reuters).

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This Week in Logistics News (November 27 – December 1, 2017)

Talking Logistics

UPS To Launch eBike In Fort Lauderdale, Florida. If transportation and logistics are an indicator of economic health, things are looking very good at the moment. I haven’t seen a full demo of it yet, but BluJay provided a preview of some of the features announced this week at its user conference back in April.

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How Will Climate Change Impact Supply Chains in 2024?

Resilinc

These conditions could potentially impact supply chain logistics and transportation by sea, air, and land. For example, in 2022, Hurricane Ian damaged more than $416 million in citrus crops in Florida —half of all citrus consumers by Americans. Elevate your supply chain risk and resiliency program: Request a demo today.

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How to Find Capacity in a Snowstorm

DAT Solutions

Rates from the Carolinas to New England jumped 11¢, and rates from Florida and South Georgia up to New England rose 9¢, compared to the previous week's average. Check your company's transportation management software (TMS) to see what loads your brokerage is currently moving. Use your TMS.

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Catch-22 Trucking

Tailwind

have a load of cereal that I need to move from Battle Creek, down to Jacksonville, Florida” “Okay, we can do that for you.” Murray Pratt President & CEO Tailwind Transportation Software Sign up for a demo now!   “Thanks for calling Catch 22 Trucking. How can we help you?”