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The Southwest Airlines Debacle – What Really Happened

Logistics Viewpoints

And while Southwest says they are point-to-point, Atlanta (ATL), Baltimore/Washington (BWI), Chicago Midway (MDW), Denver (DEN), Houston Hobby (HOU), Nashville (BNA), Oakland (OAK), Phoenix (PHX) and St. The ground workers at Southwest Airlines are represented by Transport Workers Union (TWU). The Union issued a statement.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 16 – 22)

Logistics Viewpoints

Trucker protests shut down Port of Oakland terminals. percent year on year in June, driven by double-digit surges in New York/New Jersey, Houston, and Savannah, Georgia. US initiates trade fight with Mexico over energy policy. US container imports keep record pace in June, start strong in July. Alphabet Inc.’s percent gain in April.

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Ocean Freight Routing Terms Explained

Material Handling & Logistics

This acronym stands for All Water Service, which is one of the most cost-effective ways to ship your cargo, and also one of the most eco-friendly ; however, it’s also one of the slowest forms of freight transportation. USGC covers all the freight ports found in the Gulf region, with the largest container port being Houston.

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China Exports Rebound Even as Western Markets Face Lockdown

Logistics Bureau

Loading and discharging operations at the ports of Shanghai, Jingtang, Lianyungang, Tianjin, Caofeidian, and Huanghua are slow due to lack of stevedores, while a shortage of licensed trucks and drivers is restricting the transport of cargo to the ports. percent dip in goods from China and a 6.5 percent slump in exports from Europe.

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East and West Coast Ports to Battle for U.S. Region After Panama Canal Expansion

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Houston and New Orleans-Gulfport. Oakland and the Seattle-Tacoma ports on the West Coast. These ports are located relatively close to the battleground region and near rail routes to major markets. They stand to see the greatest advantage from the Panama Canal expansion. Neutral or Unclear: Baltimore, Miami, and other East Coast ports.

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East and West Coast Ports to Battle for U.S. Region After Panama Canal Expansion

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Houston and New Orleans-Gulfport. Oakland and the Seattle-Tacoma ports on the West Coast. These ports are located relatively close to the battleground region and near rail routes to major markets. They stand to see the greatest advantage from the Panama Canal expansion. Neutral or Unclear: Baltimore, Miami, and other East Coast ports.

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