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This Week in Logistics News (February 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

From January 28 to February 4, a Chinese-operated high-altitude balloon was seen in North American airspace, including Alaska, western Canada, and the contiguous United States. In its January survey of grocery executives and consumers, Grocery Doppio, a Jacksonville, Fla.-based On February 4, the U.S.

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Hurricane Irma: Updates and Impacts

Elementum

Despite Irma’s downgraded intensity as it moves further inland into the United States, its impact escalated at a steady pace nonetheless. Petersburg, Port Everglades and Jacksonville were closed to traffic on Sunday, September 10. As of Monday, September 11, around 60% of Florida state has been affected by power outages.

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Tale as Old as Time: Logistics Innovation Vs. Tried-and-True Strategy

Intelligent Audit

Despite this damage, logistics providers are beginning to resume normal operations, with the Port of Jacksonville resuming normal operations on Saturday and parcel carriers–including UPS , FedEx, and USPS gradually resuming service in the region, Supply Chain Dive reported. . First Drone Service In Western U.S. Establishes New Frontier.

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Hurricane Irma Updates

Elementum

Preparations remain underway for Hurricane Irma’s potentially catastrophic arrival in the continental United States as the strongest hurricane in the Atlantic makes its way through the Caribbean. Irma may, however, be downgraded to category 4 before it hits the United States. Here’s what we know: (click to zoom).

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Cargo and Container Shipping Basics

The Logistics of Logistics

Cargo and container shipping companies are found at 3 ports locations throughout the United States – Pacific coast, Atlantic coast and the Mexican gulf. For instance, for those looking to find a vessel chartering service that ships to the Caribbean, should look at shipping companies based in the Jacksonville, FL area.

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Supply Chain Risk Management: Could You Face a Category 4 Supply Chain Disaster?

Kinaxis

It is the largest container port in the state of Florida and ninth in the United States. Going up the coast in Jacksonville, FL, there is a huge port that receives the second-most automobiles in the US along with all types of cargo. In 2015, the Port of Savannah moved 8.2% of total U.S.