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This Week in Logistics News (July 31 – August 6)

Logistics Viewpoints

Another shipping crisis strikes, threatens Black Friday shopping. Volansi completes first-ever autonomous ship-to-ship drone delivery. Varda Space Industries secures $42m for off-planet manufacturing. FDA grants industry 30-day extension to comment on track and trace guidance. Shoppers were informed of a $9.95

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NRF 2022: 4 Big Session Themes from Retail’s Big Show

ToolsGroup

In a bold move which bore resemblance to the fighting spirit of the retail industry as a whole these past two years, the National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show 2022 went ahead as planned in New York City despite rising COVID cases and reduced attendance. We must incentivize more Americans to get into the supply chain industry.

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Walmart Making Significant Bet on Warehouse Robotics

Supply Chain Matters

This has had special significance as overall online shopping volumes decline from prior pandemic driven volumes, and where the thresholds for the ability to sustain “ Free Shipping ” offerings are growing larger because of rising and unsustainable costs.

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The Future of Commercial Real Estate 2020

3PL Insights

As these markets continue to grow the future of industrial real estate will have a huge impact on supply chain expansion. E-commerce continues to see substantial growth year-over-year, being the force driving the industrial and logistics industry. strategically placed to meet the demand of same-day shipping for online retailers.

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How the best shippers manage capacity challenges

DAT Solutions

Three shippers answered that question during a panel discussion at the 2018 DAT User Conference in Portland, OR. For industry insights, product training, and networking opportunities, attend DATCON19, October 9 -11 in Austin, TX. What can shippers do to make their freight attractive to carriers? Here's what they had to say.

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How the best shippers manage capacity challenges

DAT Solutions

Three shippers answered that question during a panel discussion at the 2018 DAT User Conference in Portland, OR. For industry insights, product training, and networking opportunities, attend DATCON19, October 9 -11 in Austin, TX. What can shippers do to make their freight attractive to carriers? Here's what they had to say.

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This Week in Logistics News (December 5-9, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Some mornings I would ride my rocket ship, evading asteroids and alien cruisers along the way, and I would barely make it to school on time (I mean, the space station), with just enough fuel to make a safe landing. Delivery eBike Debuts In Portland, Ore. Astronaut — it’s what I wanted to be when I grew up. First UPS U.S.