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This Week in Logistics News (December 3-7, 2018)

Talking Logistics

Alphabet’s Wing is launching a free 10-minute drone delivery trial in Finland (The Verge). Robot Punctures Can Of Bear Repellent At Amazon Warehouse, Sickening Workers (NPR). Brexit Stockpiling Frenzy Leaves Firms With Few Warehouses (WSJ – sub. 3Gtms Releases Quick Ship Portal.

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3PL Subway 2015: Strategic movements among logistics providers

Supply Chain Movement

In the 19th Annual Third Party Logistics Study published earlier this year, the survey results show the continuing, positive overall nature of shipper-3PL relationships. Shippers report that an average of 36% of their total logistics expenditure is related to outsourcing compared to an average of 44% reported last year.

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Speed Bumps on the Road to Growth for China’s 3PLs

MIT Supply Chain

This growth is strongly encouraged by the Chinese government, which aims to develop the country into a premium integrated transportation and logistics hub with supply chain management competence to strengthen China’s position in international trade. These findings have important policy implications.