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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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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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Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2019

Talking Logistics

19th TPM Annual Conference , March 3-6, Long Beach, CA. TMSA 2018 Logistics Marketing & Sales Leadership Conference , June 9-11, Jacksonville, FL. Transplace : Shipper Symposium , May 6-8, Dallas, TX. Industry Conferences (chronological order). Link 2019 Retail Supply Chain Conference , February 24-27, Orlando, FL.