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Hurricane Michael could bring spike in FEMA freight

DAT Solutions

The American Logistics Aid Network urges everyone to follow important guidelines before, during and after the hurricane. Check with the Department of Transportation for Florida , Alabama , or Georgia , or call 511. Make personal safety a priority. Follow instructions promptly, to evacuate or to shelter in place. Stay safe out there!

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Outbound Tender Rejections Increase for the First Time Since March Peak

Zipline Logistics

This increase is a result of many states loosening or completely lifting virus guidelines for businesses. Tennessee, Georgia, Texas, and Florida all still desirable locations for carriers. Georgia made headlines after being the first state to lift virus-related restrictions on businesses. Southeast Logistics. Status: Open.

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Logistics Market Stays Flat as May Begins

Zipline Logistics

The state limited some dine-in capabilities at restaurants, but it will even relax these guidelines beginning May 11. . Georgia made headlines after being the first state to lift virus-related restrictions on businesses. The state has allowed all facilities to reopen if they follow proper social distancing guidelines. .

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2024 Supply Chain Economic Update

American Global Logistics

It came in at less than 2 percent, below the Fed's guideline. Rajeev Dhawan, an economist at Georgia State University, described the current environment as “… less (of) a recession and more of a growth stop”. The annual GDP growth rate was 2.5 percent , led by consumer spending. Overall, the economy is doing well.

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Freight Volume Rebounds to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Zipline Logistics

No issues cover ing loads throughout the market, except for outbound freight from California, South Texas, Georgia, and Florida to the N ortheast as capacity is tighter. Georgia ? . Georgia made headlines after being the first state to lift virus-related restrictions on businesses. Logistics? ? . for vendors.?? .

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The Year in Logistics: Most Popular Articles from 2020

Logistics Viewpoints

According to the new guidelines, nonessential retail stores will be allowed to open for curbside pickup, as well as remote fulfillment, on May 25. Dr Keskinocak is a professor at Georgia Tech and Director of the Center for Health and Humanitarian Systems. One group that found the approach disappointing is retailers.

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Turkey Earthquake: Key Industries, Exports, and Sites Impacted

Resilinc

In total 15 countries were affected including Syria (which also declared a state of emergency), Cyprus, Lebanon, Jourdan, Palestine, Egypt, Southern Cyprus, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Georgia, Russia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia. And supplier confirmation is essential to resiliency.

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