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This Week in Logistics News (February 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

The American and Canadian militaries believe that the balloon was for surveillance, while the Chinese government said it was a civilian meteorological research airship that had blown off course. China’s government has so far not commented on the new sanctions or on the news of the flying object, nor responded to questions.

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Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech- October 10 2023

Supply Chain Matters

and the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG), along with pressing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals. is being established cooperatively by OCEMA , Georgia Ports Authority, Jacksonville Port Authority, North Carolina State Ports Authority, SACP, and CCM.

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Hurricane Irma: Updates and Impacts

Elementum

Petersburg, Port Everglades and Jacksonville were closed to traffic on Sunday, September 10. Humanitarian Efforts: Federal funding has been granted in order to reimburse Florida’s state government and local communities affected by the storm. Operational/Supply Chain Impacts: Ports and terminals in Miami, Tampa, St.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 26 – March 4)

Logistics Viewpoints

Cybersecurity has emerged as a key area of concern in Japan, where government critics say responses to hacking threats have been hampered by a fractured approach: an attack on a hitherto obscure supplier was enough to bring one of the world’s mightiest manufacturers to a domestic standstill. The new pool, to be known as SACP 3.0,

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Cargo and Container Shipping Basics

The Logistics of Logistics

These transport fleets also serve export companies, government agencies and private individuals. For instance, for those looking to find a vessel chartering service that ships to the Caribbean, should look at shipping companies based in the Jacksonville, FL area. For easy transportation they’re located along all 3 U.S.

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Equipping Your Supply Chain Risk Management Kit

Enterra Insights

”[5] Justin Bateh ( @BatehJustin ), supply chain expert and professor of business at Florida State College at Jacksonville, told Rosencrance, “When managing supply chain risk, it’s important to control for financial risk, inventory risk and procurement risks.

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Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech November 6 2023

Supply Chain Matters

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