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Challenges and possible solutions for local seafood supply chains

Supply Chain View from the Field

In Oregon Inlet the only way for commercial fishermen to get out – and so the state will dredge it to allow them. Contracts and investments will be needed to drive standard pricing, and to ensure access to freight and other equipment. They also help organize political will to keep commercial fishing possible.

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Peak Time or Holiday Shipping: Strategies & Tips to Stay Sane, Mitigate Extra Costs, & Keep Customers Happy

GlobalTranz

For the freight world holiday shipping or for shippers in any peak season (such as those who ship plants for the spring time) it gets chaotic, everyone is trying to clear docs, empty warehouses, and get their books in order. We lose valuable transit days with shipments when carriers aren’t moving freight.

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Peak Time or Holiday Shipping: Strategies & Tips to Stay Sane, Mitigate Extra Costs, & Keep Customers Happy

GlobalTranz

For the freight world holiday shipping or for shippers in any peak season (such as those who ship plants for the spring time) it gets chaotic, everyone is trying to clear docs, empty warehouses, and get their books in order. We lose valuable transit days with shipments when carriers aren’t moving freight.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 19-23, 2018)

Talking Logistics

Paragon Enhances Routing and Scheduling Software to Support Sustainable Vehicles. Trump signals he’s open to mileage tax with praise of Oregon program (Reuters). Increased Demand for Real-Time Freight Visibility. For related commentary, see On-Time In-Full (OTIF) and the Growing Demand for Real-Time Freight Visibility.

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All The Supply Chain News You Need To Know 3.4-3.8

Freight Plus

Washington and Oregon are bracing for a mid-week storm front that will bring a wintery mix and widespread precipitation. The study looked at freight from July – November where the value of lost exports topped $17 billion, according to Sergi Lanau, the IIF’s deputy chief economist. Meanwhile - in this week's, "Where's my freight?!".