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This Week in Logistics News (April 2 – 8)

Logistics Viewpoints

Chipotle Mexican Grill says its goal to source and sell chicken that’s certified as humanely raised has been delayed because its suppliers weren’t able to make the necessary changes without disrupting supply. Israel Aircraft Industries is remodeling older Air Canada passenger jets to carry heavy freight.

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Interoceanic Passages

Abivin

These routes are typically found connecting important marketplaces with active commercial trade systems, such as Western Europe, North America, and East Asia. Israel experienced problems as a result, as Israeli ships were not allowed to pass through the canal. In 1956, Israel, France, and Britain invaded Egypt as a result.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 4-8, 2015)

Talking Logistics

It has 253 employees and is headquartered in New York, NY, with offices in Tel Aviv, Israel; Dublin, Ireland; and Brighton, England. On Wednesday, Daimler Trucks North America unveiled the Freightliner Inspiration Truck, “the first licensed autonomous commercial truck to operate on an open public highway in the United States.”.

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Freight Market Snapshot: Houthi Attacks in Red Sea and Suez Canal News Updates

Freightos

18th, 2023, Source: Marinetraffic Since mid-November multiple ships have been attacked in the Red Sea by Houthi forces in Yemen. By mid-December the Houthis expanded their threat to include all Israel-bound – not just Israeli-owned – vessels, and attacked a tanker it claimed was bound for Israel on Tuesday.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 19 – 25)

Logistics Viewpoints

Carriers, freight forwarders, and shippers that were dealing with the China to North America trade lanes were already operating in crisis mode. In terms of trade, these are not critical, single-sourced Tier 1 inputs needed in manufacturing. About 6% account for trading and distribution services and 4% for industrial machinery.

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Top 8 Industries Affected by The Red Sea Crisis in January 2024

Resilinc

An escalation in conflicts, such as the Israel-Hamas conflict or a shift in Houthi targets to oil tankers and bulk carriers, could have severe implications for the global economy. The cost for a 40-foot container journeying from North Asia to Europe has surged over 600% , reaching $6,000 since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war in October.

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Top 25 3PL warehousing companies in 2020 (by revenue)

6 River Systems

Revenue data is sourced from the companies’ websites and market research platforms such as Macrotrends. The strength of DSV Panalpina is the strong network of trucking in Europe, North America and South Africa. They have operations in North America and Europe. Revenue: $14.2 Revenue: $7.1 DACHSER Group SE & Co.