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This Week in Logistics News (February 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

The Port of Long Beach blamed shifts in consumer demand and shipping patterns for the 28.4 I remain optimistic that we will recapture market share and develop projects that will enhance our long-term growth, sustainable operations and the reliable movement of goods through the Port of Long Beach.”

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Starting 2022 Right!

Gravity Supply Chain

Fuelled by our passion for innovation, Gravity is amid an exciting digital refresh that will deepen our market positioning towards delivering value-added real-time visibility solutions to a growing customer base. TPM22: Let’s catch up at Long Beach! If you can’t come down to Long Beach (we’ll be missing you!),

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Ryder Acquires Whiplash, Expands Network

Multichannel Merchant

has significantly expanded its fulfillment network and added automation capabilities through the acquisition of 3PL Whiplash for $480 million, giving it warehouse assets in key markets and ports including Long Beach, CA, Seattle/Tacoma, New York/New Jersey and Savannah, GA. Ryder System Inc.

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Seven Mistakes You Wish Your CFO Had Not Made You Make

Supply Chain Shaman

A container from Shanghai to Long Beach was 56 days in 2020 and increased to 80 days in 2021. A Decline in Innovation. Ironically, technology innovation is the highest that I have ever seen. Govern by implementing stage-gate processes (analogous to those in the management of product innovation.)

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

ToolsGroup

CEO Sumit Singh described the company’s “speed of innovation and quality and longevity of customer care and customer experience” as its North Star amid supply disruptions. As the port of Long Beach continues to suffer blockage and delays, companies are taking a fresh look at alternate ports for supply chain relief.

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Seven Mistakes You Wish Your CFO Had Not Made You Make

Supply Chain Shaman

A container from Shanghai to Long Beach was 56 days in 2020 and increased to 80 days in 2021. A Decline in Innovation. Ironically, technology innovation is the highest that I have ever seen. Govern by implementing stage-gate processes (analogous to those in the management of product innovation.)

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In a Turbulent Freight Shipping Market, our Experts Answer your 7 Top Questions

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Innovation and Competition Act (USICA), continued congestion at the ports, and ways to prepare for the year to come. Since Long Beach and Vancouver ports are overwhelmed, where is the next large port on the West Coast that will accept ships from China? (12:19). infrastructure bill, the status of the U.S.