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This Week in Logistics News (February 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

From January 28 to February 4, a Chinese-operated high-altitude balloon was seen in North American airspace, including Alaska, western Canada, and the contiguous United States. Some companies expect to cut ocean-freight rates by half or more, which in turn could allow retailers to slow or stop price increases for goods.

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Tale as Old as Time: Logistics Innovation Vs. Tried-and-True Strategy

Intelligent Audit

Despite this damage, logistics providers are beginning to resume normal operations, with the Port of Jacksonville resuming normal operations on Saturday and parcel carriers–including UPS , FedEx, and USPS gradually resuming service in the region, Supply Chain Dive reported. . First Drone Service In Western U.S. Establishes New Frontier.

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Cargo and Container Shipping Basics

The Logistics of Logistics

Cargo and container shipping companies are found at 3 ports locations throughout the United States – Pacific coast, Atlantic coast and the Mexican gulf. In this situation, the hire money for this deal is known as the “freight” and is the final pay-out to the owner of the ship for the use of the vessel. General Cargo Shipping.

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