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$1B Investment in Flexport – A Smart Bet or Case of Irrational Exuberance?

Talking Logistics

The investment […] values the San Francisco-based company at $3.2 billion, according to a source with knowledge of its terms.”. The article goes on to say: The investment comes as Flexport continues to grow its business at a clip atypical for startups at its scale. Watch the short commentary then post your perspective!

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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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Running Seamless 3PL Operations in the Midst of Supply Chain Chaos

Turvo

Collaborative Transport Management Systems (CTMS), Warehouse Management Systems, freight monitoring, and customer service will help eliminate operational inefficiencies and delays and enhance ROI with the more innovative, reliable 3PL offering. It makes unplanned demand a significant issue even for the biggest of 3PLs.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 25 – July 1)

Logistics Viewpoints

US port backups are extending into freight rail supply chains. San Francisco-based Zipline won FAA Part 135 air carrier certification for the long-range flights earlier this month. Waymo’s self-driving trucks will deliver home goods for Wayfair. Cardinal Health starts Zipline drone deliveries of drugs and medical supplies.

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Boom Time for the Shared Economy within Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

In logistics and supply chain management, however, transport and warehousing are the most significant sharing processes thanks to a welter of economic benefits for all parties—and the trend is accelerating despite the dampening effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. US start-ups MakeSpace and Omni are leading the way in urban discreet warehousing.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 10-14, 2017)

Talking Logistics

Online Retailers’ New Warehouses Heat Up Local Job Markets (WSJ – sub. Marble and Yelp Eat24 start robot food delivery in San Francisco (TechCrunch). February 2017 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Amazon’s Free Shipping Pushes Small Retailers, Delivery Firms to Compete (WSJ – sub.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 8 – 14)

Logistics Viewpoints

“Around 0600 Pacific Time Tuesday morning, multiple Waymo vehicles in San Francisco encountered very dense fog and determined they should pull over temporarily,” a company spokesperson said. “After a brief stop, the vehicles cleared the area as the fog began to clear. The Einride Pods are monitored remotely.