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This Week in Logistics News (July 21-25, 2014)

Talking Logistics

I hurried downstairs to the kitchen, and after a mild panic attack witnessed only by our guinea pig, I called the airline and was able to get booked on a different flight, and I made it to my client’s meeting on time. May 2014 North American Freight Numbers. That was my wake-up call Thursday morning.

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Commerical Air Cancellations Quarantine Ebola Supplies

MIT Supply Chain

UPS collected the pallets on August 18 for Air Freight Consolidated service. Normally this means airport-to-airport delivery within three to five days with UPS acting as a “freight forwarder” to transport the goods using space available on commercial (passenger) airlines or dedicated cargo flights to the destination.

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Smart Cities Should Focus on Helping People

Enterra Insights

However, when cities view themselves as “the world’s best laboratories for solutions,” citizens can feel like they are guinea pigs. Smart cities use precious resources more wisely and can dramatically improve the quality of life for those living in urban environments. ” However, the effort is worth it.

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Smart Cities Should Focus on Helping People

Enterra Insights

However, when cities view themselves as “the world’s best laboratories for solutions,” citizens can feel like they are guinea pigs. Smart cities use precious resources more wisely and can dramatically improve the quality of life for those living in urban environments. ” However, the effort is worth it.