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How Cargo Theft Stole Christmas

Logistics Viewpoints

California topped the list of states with the most reported cargo thefts, followed by Texas and Florida. Basically, when cargo is stolen, either by an individual or as part of a larger organized crime syndicate, it is cargo theft. But with port backlogs, and the holiday season in full swing, the amount of theft for 2021 is likely to rise.

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The Advantage of Speed: The Cooper Health Supply Chain Relies Upon Real-time Risk Alerts

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Last summer a hurricane was coming up through the Gulf and across the Panhandle of Florida.” So, suppliers were asked if they used carriers or their own trucks to haul freight. This analysis surfaced the need for alternative suppliers for these products. The solution also helps Cooper Health improve their resilience and agility.

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Identity Theft, Trucking Style

Talking Logistics

Then the con artists offer low bids to freight brokers who handle shipping for numerous companies. Significant fictitious pick-up activity has also been reported in Florida, Texas and New Jersey. That lets them pretend to be a long-established firm with a seemingly good safety record. Be Sociable, Share!

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This Week in Logistics News (June 26-30, 2017)

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FourKites Partners with HaulFox to Provide Freight Brokers with Next Generation Supply Chain Visibility. PwC Consulting and One Network Enterprises to Launch Digital Change Support Partnership for Global Supply Chain Management. UPS Commits To More Alternative Vehicles, Fuel And Renewable Power By 2025.

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Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech- October 10 2023

Supply Chain Matters

This start-up was founded by Matt McKinney and Shaosu Liu, both of whom had backgrounds at Uber Freight and decided to tackle the massive problem of building a new structure for the legacy freight payment system that supports the global supply chain. No financial details were disclosed regarding this acquisition.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 27 – March 3, 2017)

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Freightos unveils beta launch of international freight price index (American Shipper). Trans-Soft Announces Strategic Investment in Supply Vision. DHL trials city hub trailer for bike delivery (Logistics Manager). 2016 North American Freight Numbers. Trump administration re-evaluating self-driving car guidance (Reuters).