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The GoBolt Story with Mark Ang

The Logistics of Logistics

Founded in 2017, GoBolt (formerly Bolt Logistics) is a technology company building the first sustainable and first-party supply chain network that partners with merchants to deliver a complete end-to-end customer experience. GoBolt will soon open locations in Dallas, Austin, and Atlanta. Learn More About The GoBolt Story.

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Managing Logistics for The World’s Largest Company with Gary Sostack

The Logistics of Logistics

We assist 3PLs with their bid packages to corporations, and we work with corporations who don’t see supply chain as their core activity. [01:20] I grew up in New York and graduated from the New York Institute of Technology. If you live in Houston, you know who it is. It’s Saudi Aramco.

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Warehouses Are Full as Holiday Season Commences

Material Handling & Logistics

The stores and warehouses are full, and it’s time for the shopping to begin,” says Jonathan Gold, NRF’s vice president for supply chain and customs policy. Retailers have been bringing in merchandise since late summer, and supply is ready to meet the increased demand that has been building throughout the year.”. “We

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3 Ways to Get the Supply Chain Ready for Disaster

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Disaster preparedness is essential in the supply chain. Hurricane Harvey has caused incredible damage in Houston and the surrounding area as heavy, sustained rainfall has led to flooding. This type of disaster can be incredibly damaging to a business by limiting its ability to sustain its supply chain.

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3 Ways to Get the Supply Chain Ready for Disaster

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Disaster preparedness is essential in the supply chain. Hurricane Harvey has caused incredible damage in Houston and the surrounding area as heavy, sustained rainfall has led to flooding. This type of disaster can be incredibly damaging to a business by limiting its ability to sustain its supply chain.

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Ocean Freight Routing Terms Explained

Material Handling & Logistics

This term is used to describe an intermodal freight service that utilizes ocean and truck or rail to transport to another port location, for example, a shipment coming from Shanghai to New York via Long Beach. USGC covers all the freight ports found in the Gulf region, with the largest container port being Houston.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 7 – 13)

Logistics Viewpoints

Strong volume continues through Port of New York and New Jersey. Amazon has been pushing its same-day delivery model for Prime members over the last year, making large investments in its supply chain infrastructure. USPS proposes holiday surcharges. China-US container shipping rates sail past $20,000 to record.