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This Week in Logistics News (September 9 – 15)

Logistics Viewpoints

The rule was aimed at reducing electronic waste and saving customers money by making one port compatible across an array of devices. And now on to this week’s logistics news. The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has suspended bookings for super vessels through Sept. That’s all for this week.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 13-17, 2015)

Talking Logistics

Yes, it’s just a car — metal and plastic and rubber and electronics — but I’ve spent a third of my life, starting a month before my oldest daughter was born, driving it. Now, this week’s supply chain and logistics news, which was dominated by transportation-related items: Are Imports Moving to the East Coast?

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Current State of the Capacity Crunch

GlobalTranz

Yet, contractual parties, such as third party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) are expecting increases in freight of between 2 and 3 percent from 2015. Expansion of the Panama Canal Will Increase Incoming Ocean Freight. Part of the discussion on the current state of the capacity crunch must include a discussion on the Panama Canal.

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Experts Reveal Top Transportation Trends to Watch

Supply Chain Opz

for example, many of the east coast ports have expanded exponentially over the past decade in preparation for the Panama Canal expansion; however, it is unclear whether increased activity in the canal will lead to more business for these ports. In the U.S., In the rail sector, the big issue is capacity. EDI just isn't enough.

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Transportation Strategy in a Constrained Infrastructure: 30th SCRC Meeting Kicks Off Today

Supply Chain View from the Field

First on the list are regulations around Class A drivers – and the 11 hour driving limit constrains when trucks can load, and driving time is being tracked electronically. Global Distribution Global Supply Chain Logistics Supply Chain Strategy Transportation Planning Working Capital Management'

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How to Change the Freight Industry

Freightos

In logistics, most people you meet are industry lifers. For a year I managed an electronics company, seeing freight from a customer’s perspective. To be sure, many are great companies and offer value added services such as warehousing and contract logistics. but it’s surprisingly inefficient. Our team is different. Not really.

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List of Top 65 Marketplaces Across the Globe in 2019

Vinculum

With a global reach into more than 80 countries in Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and the Middle East, Newegg majorly focuses on computer hardware and consumer electronics. With around 200 featured brands , Sears offers extensive product offerings in various categories including appliances, baby products, jewelry, and electronics.