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This Week in Logistics News (February 12 – 18)

Logistics Viewpoints

Highly lethal bird flu found in Kentucky and Virginia flocks. What Berglund is referring to is the advantage that shipping lines hold for negotiations with cargo shippers for 2022 and beyond. The ongoing freight backups at maritime ports is disrupting global supply chains. Well, the avian flu looks like it is back.

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Ocean Freight Routing Terms Explained

Material Handling & Logistics

The ocean freight industry uses many acronyms to describe a shipment’s routing. Here are some of the most common ocean freight routing terms that are important to know. . For example, a freight shipment from Yantian to Chicago via Seattle would be unloaded on the West Coast and then shipped inland via truck or rail. .

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Horseshoes and LTL with Scooter Sayers

The Logistics of Logistics

He began his career in transportation with ABF Freight in 1991 as a Pricing Analyst, progressing through several positions including Director – Rating & Traffic Services. He is a two-time winner of ABF Freight’s President’s Club. He is a two-time winner of ABF Freight’s President’s Club.

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The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

Zipline Logistics

Produce season transportation can have an impact on your freight, even if you do not ship grains, fruits, or vegetables. Peak produce shipping season refers to the time period when the largest volume of fruits and vegetables are harvested and subsequently shipped to markets across the US, impacting truck capacity. North Carolina.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 18-22, 2013)

Talking Logistics

Here are some details from the press release: Navisphere app users are able to view detailed shipment information by searching for shipments via pickup or drop off dates, container, customer reference, or C.H. Robinson load numbers.

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[INFOGRAPHICS] How Manufacturing Data Will Transform The American Manufacturing Industry

GlobalTranz

This process is referred to as ‘data cleansing.’ Finally, collect any information you can from references or recommendations as to whether the potential supplier will be a good fit for your business. Ben is a graduate of the University of Virginia. It’s never smart to be too large of a piece in another business. Outstanding.