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High Seas Troubles Affect Global Supply Chains, Part Two: Climate Risks

Enterra Insights

The world’s oceans have been a vital part of global trade since humans first launched ships from shore. As a result, maritime shipping lies at the very heart of the global logistical system. In this concluding article, I want to discuss how climate change risks are adding to challenges faced by shipping firms and their clients.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

The Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund, which launched in April 2022, is still intent on finding and investing in startups that can help the e-commerce giant deliver goods faster, while improving the experience of customers as well as the employees who work in its warehouses and logistics departments. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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The Zergratran Story with Byron Bennett

The Logistics of Logistics

Byron is the Founder and CEO of Zergratran , an innovative and sustainable high-capacity transportation company that is building the world’s first tunnel to expedite shipping goods between the North Atlantic and the North Pacific. Byron Bennett and Joe Lynch discuss the Zergratran story. About Zergratran.

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Freight Rate News November 2015

Freightos

Short Term Medium Term Special Feature Carriers & Cargo Innovation Freightos focus November 2015 freight and logistics trends that rate. The ramifications of the restructuring of China’s economy, freight innovation, re-shoring, widening the Panama Canal, and the new super-size ships are all covered. Keep reading.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 15-19, 2015)

Talking Logistics

Cloud Logistics Offers New Innovations in Second Upgrade of 2015. East Coast Ports Could Gain 10 Percent Additional Share Following Panama Canal Expansion. Goods shipped from East Asia through West Coast ports are currently transported by rail and truck as far east as the Ohio River Valley. And with that, have a happy weekend!

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Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Follow-Up

Supply Chain Matters

Rivian Automotive is now free to sell its EV parcel vans to other parcel carriers, and added reinforcement from multiple ocean container shipping carriers that the existing industry volume declines could extend for two to three years. Delivery of these innovative vans began in July 2022.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 9-13, 2017)

Talking Logistics

The Panama Canal’s Big Bet Is Paying Off (WSJ – sub. CSX customers demand end to shipping bottlenecks as CEO apologizes (Reuters). These APIs are delivered through the SMC³ Platform, an innovative hub of LTL transportation technology solutions. FAA Panel Splits on Drone Tracking Requirements (WSJ – sub.