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This Week in Logistics News (April15 – 20)

Logistics Viewpoints

With increased emphasis on sustainability, I am often asked about sustainability “levers” that can be pulled in warehousing and fulfillment. But I believe that more efficient packaging is the area with the greatest potential to improve sustainability metrics within the warehouse.

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The Top 6 Use Cases for Network Optimization

Logility

Powerful scenario analysis identifies optimal locations for future plants, warehouses or 3PL locations and quickly presents impacts to cost and service in an interactive environment. Determine the optimal scenario that minimizes total production, freight, inventory costs and meets service requirements.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 25 – December 1)

Logistics Viewpoints

companies to import more from countries including India, Thailand and Vietnam. million km) using battery-electric vehicles hauling customer freight. Schneider says it began running the trucks to haul customer freight in January. Schneider National says it’s the first major carrier to rack up 1 million miles (1.6

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Solar panel logistics: tariffs waived for 24 months

Kanban Logistics

In recent months, the US Commerce Department has been investigating whether “imports of solar panels from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam are circumventing tariffs on goods made in China.” Thankfully, there are many 3PL providers that specialize in warehousing and distribution of solar panels. Warehousing services.

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Ocean Freight Performance in September 2021

Freight Plus

Due to surging import volumes, and terminal, rail, and warehouse congestion, a new record of 70+ vessels at anchor in LA/LB was reached the week of 9/24.?. Vietnam is slowly opening back up but production will take time to ramp. September 2021 - Transportation Market Report. Ocean Updates.

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Digitisation: Shifting Gears in 2021

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Warehouse automation was in full swing and maritime apps were suddenly mushrooming. They immediately knew where they needed to take action, such as rerouting freight or adding new cross-docking facilities. An attendee poll at a recent conference of The European Freight and Logistics Forum hints at some cultural challenges.

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Amazon vs. Alibaba: A Battle for Southeast Asia

Elementum

2015 was a big year in terms of logistics and globalization for Amazon, who began making their way into the shipping industry, registering in China as a freight forwarder and a shipping broker for 12 routes, including Shanghai to Los Angeles and Hamburg. Lazada now owns Redmart and Alibaba has a controlling stake in Lazada.

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