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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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Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2018

Talking Logistics

Also, if you have a favorite industry conference not included on the list, please post it in the comments. If you’re a transportation professional, for example, and all you know is transportation, your opportunities for advancement are limited compared to someone who has a broader supply chain perspective.

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Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2017

Talking Logistics

Also, if you have a favorite industry conference not included on the list, please post it in the comments. If you’re a transportation professional, for example, and all you know is transportation, your opportunities for advancement are limited compared to someone who has a broader supply chain perspective.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 4-8, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Marten Transport Ltd. Shippers are under enormous pressure to cut transportation costs and seem not to be satisfied with the massive fuel surcharge reductions racked up over the past year and a half.”. Analysts at Stifel Inc. downgraded the stocks of four trucking companies earlier this week — USA Truck Inc., Hub Group Inc.,

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This Week in Logistics News (April 17 – 23)

Logistics Viewpoints

A bidding war is heating up for Kansas City Southern’s north-south rail network through the North American industrial corridor, with Canadian National Inc. (CN) The acquisition would be subject to approval by KCS shareholders, the US Surface Transportation Board (STB), and Mexican regulators. billion offer.