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This Week in Logistics News (September 16 – 22)

Logistics Viewpoints

In a final piece of holiday news, USPS has said will not levy an extra delivery surcharge during the winter peak season, saying the decision makes USPS “the most affordable way to mail and ship this holiday season.” Although port volumes increased in August, demand remains lower as shippers continue to face excess inventory levels.

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Unprecedented Year Increases Los Angeles Port Emissions

Supply Chain Brain

Ships at anchor and supply chain challenges have impacted the results of the 2021 Air Emissions Inventory.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

Retailers are reviving an old playbook to manage their inventory levels after four years of struggling to find the sweet spot of holding enough merchandise but not too much. Global shipping prices are continuing to rise as Houthi rebels keep up attacks on cargo vessels in and around the Red Sea. East Coast. 18 to $3,860. 18 to $3,860.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 9 – 15)

Logistics Viewpoints

UPS wants to ship packages in the metaverse. The filings are for goods and services including “non-fungible tokens” (NFTs); “virtual goods, namely, packages, parcels, [and] shipping labels;” and “virtual retail shipping.” ” I wonder if the metaverse expects same-day shipping.

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The Time for Inventory Management Automation is Now

QAD

Transportation, scheduling and on-time delivery are important for any manufacturer and inventory manager to keep manufacturing and supply chain businesses running smoothly. A man exited a plane and stood at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) passenger pickup for 15 minutes, patiently.

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Crime is Adding to Supply Chain Woes

Enterra Insights

If retailers didn’t have enough to worry about with the pandemic, inventory issues, and labor shortages, a new type of organized crime has been added to their plate. Looting trains, especially in the Los Angeles area, has also become an area of concern. tracks in the middle of Los Angeles. 12] Ibid. [13]

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Editor’s Choice: Labor Shortage and the Rise of Real-Time Visibility

Logistics Viewpoints

unloading in Los Angeles. due to a lack of visibility, they are having a hard time effectively managing processes, and unloading imports, resulting in slow delivery times and shipping delays rippling across the entire supply chain. slowdowns in China, and?unloading surge in the consumer price index. continue to face challenges?with