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This Week in Logistics News (February 10 – 16)

Logistics Viewpoints

New York City officials plan to turn six waterfront locations into maritime shipping hubs as a way to handle the booming number of e-commerce deliveries across the five boroughs. It comes after Japanese shipping giant Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd. Can the US break China’s grip on solar? The bosses of A.P.

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A True West Coast Company

Freightera

You can ship Backcountry’s products to the difficult-to-reach spots and they always make a charming addition to any property. Their products feature high-grade woods, such as Western Red Cedar from British Columbia, and Scandinavian Thermowood from Estonia which meets Freightera’s standards of excellence. We have you covered!

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What is a Sourcing Agency and How does it work?

SCMDOJO

Task-Specific Services: Primarily involved in tasks like supplier identification, negotiation, and quality control. Here, the agency seeks to understand the client’s specific needs, budget constraints, and quality standards. Throughout the production process, the agency implements rigorous quality control measures.

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What are Dark Stores, and How do they Work? [+ case studies]

Unleashed

Shutdowns and shipping disruptions could suspend production on the other side of the world, leading to supply shortages. After placing an order online they can either pick it up or have it shipped. Borderfree allows customers to shop in their local currency and takes advantage of its speedy, reliable shipping network.