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Rail 101 with Ian Jefferies

The Logistics of Logistics

freight rail industry. Jefferies advocates for and works with member railroads to ensure the continued viability of America’s railroad industry. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. Department of Transportation, Office of the Inspector General and the U.S. About Ian Jefferies.

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The Pain of Picking the Wrong 3PL with Esther Kestenbaum Prozan

The Logistics of Logistics

Its best-in-class automation and integration technologies have catapulted Ruby Has to one of the top fulfillment providers in the industry. It leads the 3PL industry with cutting-edge technology, seamless integration, and an uncompromising commitment to quality that empowers ecommerce brands to scale with efficiency and speed.

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The Pain of Picking the Wrong 3PL with Esther Kestanbaum Prozan

The Logistics of Logistics

Its best-in-class automation and integration technologies have catapulted Ruby Has to one of the top fulfillment providers in the industry. It leads the 3PL industry with cutting-edge technology, seamless integration, and an uncompromising commitment to quality that empowers ecommerce brands to scale with efficiency and speed.

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Is Vertical Farming Falling Flat?

Enterra Insights

”[1] Reducing transportation costs is another benefit of urban agriculture. coli contamination from the dairy farm upstream; and produce can be bred for flavor instead of for tolerance to heat, rain and long-distance transportation. They report, “Players in the industry are betting big even as rivals wobble and fail.”[7]

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This Week in Logistics News (February 12 – 18)

Logistics Viewpoints

Coke announces industry-leading target for reusable packaging. Highly lethal bird flu found in Kentucky and Virginia flocks. Small autonomous vehicles will hold up cargo, like shipping containers, and allow it to be transported on railway tracks just like larger trains do. And now on this week’s logistics news.

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Amazon Continues to Take on Logistics

Elementum

On August 5, 2016, e-commerce giant Amazon inaugurated its air transportation network , wherein the company entered into agreements to lease 40 Prime Air cargo planes to further expand its delivery capacity for its clients. Governor of Kentucky Matt Bavin said he’s excited for this venture and for a boost in the economy.

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The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

Zipline Logistics

Produce season transportation can have an impact on your freight, even if you do not ship grains, fruits, or vegetables. Even if you don’t grow or ship produce, your transportation performance and spend can still be directly impacted. How Produce Season Transportation Affects Rates and Capacity – State by State.