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This Week in Logistics News (January 1 – 7)

Logistics Viewpoints

US steel industry groups such as the Steel Manufacturers Association and American Iron and Steel Institute have welcomed the deal, although they share concerns about some details and implementation. The Mexican produce industry has followed up on some promised reforms aimed at preventing the abuse of farmworkers.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 17 – 23)

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain disruptions such as the US – China trade war, increased demand during the pandemic, and most recently, the Suez Canal lockage, has caused an international shortage of shipping containers. This is likely to be an ongoing problem as the pace of container shipping trade continues to increase. billion offer.

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Five Tips on Sourcing Products From China

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It offers a finely tuned supply chain, with experienced suppliers, that will design, prototype, build and ship products at a fraction of the time it takes elsewhere. Plus, if drop shipping is your thing then we’ve got that covered with a semi-automated workflow that puts you in control. Where Do I Start? Do Your Homework.

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Hurricane Irma's Chemical Fallout Could Be Worse than Harvey's

Material Handling & Logistics

The potential dangers stored within chemical plants remain unclear because regulators have acquiesced to industry demands that such information be kept secret for fear of terrorism. Before Harvey, the American Chemistry Council industry group issued a statement saying, "Chemical companies know well to avoid the dangers of being unprepared."