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This Week in Logistics News (October 7 – 13)

Logistics Viewpoints

But one source mentioned the unlucky nature of the number “13” is a Norse myth about 12 gods having a dinner party in Valhalla. And now on to this week’s logistics news. Driverless trucks will help Maersk improve on-time performance, said Erez Agmoni, Maersk’s global head of innovation for logistics & services.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 13 – 19)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Some of the robots zip around the hulking facility transporting pallets of merchandise fresh off delivery trucks. But Amazon is on track to purchase by next year as much electricity produced by solar, wind and other carbon-free sources as it uses to power its operations.

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3PL's Perspective on the Israel-Hamas Conflict

American Global Logistics

As a Third-Party Logistics provider (3PL), we are acutely aware of the disruptive effects of geopolitical incidents on the global supply chain. One such event is the current conflict between Israel and Hamas. This post aims to discuss critical logistics factors to mitigate the potential negative effects caused by this volatility.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 19 – 25)

Logistics Viewpoints

But in terms of transportation, the impacts won’t just be on fuel prices. FourKites , a provider of real-time transportation visibility solutions, has a big data set around transportation. While rising gas prices drive up the price of transportation, rising natural gas prices also affect global supply chains.

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The Impact of the Red Sea Ship Attacks on Global Supply Chains and Logistics

Resilinc

In this blog, we will look at the supply chain and logistics impact of the Red Sea ship attacks and discuss what businesses can do now to preserve supply chain resilience. Hapag-Lloyd: Shipping and container transportation company. Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC): A global shipping and logistics company.

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What Supply Chain Management Should Anticipate in 2024

Supply Chain Matters

Across the geo-political landscape, the hostilities involving Russia and Ukraine continued through out the year, and in October, a sudden attack by the Hamas terrorist group on Israel has heighted Middle East tensions or threats of a wider conflict. percent that occurred in 2022.

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VUCA Emerging Trends in Supply Chain Management

American Global Logistics

The world of logistics has become a whirlwind. The ongoing wars in Ukraine and Israel/Gaza continue to disrupt trade, inflation drives consumer behavior shifts, and extreme weather events. Geopolitical instability necessitates diversified sourcing and alternative routes. It can optimize transportation routes.