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This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26)

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A severe drought affecting the Panama Canal is forcing container vessels to lighten their loads and pay higher fees, with further increases in the cost of shipping cargo through the canal expected this summer. They include Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Vermont and Washington state.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 12 – 18)

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The man visited Brothers Liquors on Old Fort Road in Fort Washington and bought 15 identical tickets for the same Pick 5 drawing and ended up hitting the jackpot, winning $50,000 per ticket. The massive pileup is a result of water conservation measures the Panama Canal Authority deployed in late July due to drought.

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Air Cargo Got It Wright: 9 Incredible Air Cargo Facts

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4 Longest scheduled air cargo route: Dubai to Panama City (Emirates). Coming up in February 2016, Emirates are starting a regular 8,588 mi (13,821 km) service between Dubai, UAE and Panama City, Panama. million tonnes) of loaded and unloaded freight. Be a freight hero. FREIGHT QUOTES IN SECONDS.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 13 – 19)

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waters in recent years Ocean freight rates expected to jump after Iran seizes containership Walmart Canada is launching a national pilot program for customers to recycle their reusable shopping bags. Transloading is the process of moving freight from truck to rail or rail to truck. Logistics companies tell CNBC that U.S.