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This Week in Logistics News (April 27 – May 1, 2015)

Talking Logistics

Moving on to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week… XPO Logistics to Acquire Norbert Dentressangle SA. Fetch Robotics Unveils Robotics System for Logistics Industry. US Navy to accompany US-flagged ships in Persian Gulf after Iran seizes vessel (Fox News). You deserve it.

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Logistics Execs Split on Outcome of NAFTA Talks

Material Handling & Logistics

Executives in a new survey, 2018 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index, are divided about whether a new pact would help Mexico (24.3%); hurt Mexico (21.8%); or leave trade unchanged (25.7%). Logistics executives are unconcerned, for now, that emerging markets economies will be harmed by Brexit, the UK’s departure from the European Union.

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10 Disruptive Issues in the Supply Chain

American Global Logistics

Volatility and uncertainty in the logistics industry have dominated the news in 2024. and other countries have also imposed sanctions on Iran and have provided support to the Houthis. Key labor issues Disrupting Global Supply Chains There are a number of key labor issues that are affecting the logistics industry.

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Economic Aspects of Supply Chains

American Global Logistics

They encompass a vast ecosystem of industries and sectors that work together to deliver the right products at the right time, place, cost, quantity, and quality. business logistics amounts to 9.1% business logistics reflects the highest percentage of GDP in history. Digital supply chains have improved the industry performance.

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Iran and International Trade Expansion

Logistics Viewpoints

Last week negotiators from the P5+1 (or EU+3) and Iran developed a preliminary agreement on Iran’s nuclear program. This opened the door for Iranian sanction relief and presents the question, “How will Iran’s international trade change, and what partners will benefit?” EU Global Trade Petroleum Industry'

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February 7, 2024 Update

Freightos

Judah Levine February 7, 2024 Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) increased 7% to $4,367/FEU.

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Sustainable Supply Chain Management.

ModusLink Corporation

At that time, pollution wasn’t mentioned by economics scholars, that’s why pollution caused by industries was not part of economic discussions. After recognizing the importance of pollution within the economic systems, a tax was suggested for environmental pollution caused by industries (EM Ojo). 1995, April 12). 181 part B).