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This Week in Logistics News (August 6 – 12)

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And now on to this week’s logistics news. Japan farm exports in 2022 1st half hit record high as more dine out. Earlier this week, the company announced that it will acquire Italy’s Bomi Group, which provides global healthcare logistics services. From a shipping perspective, time is critical. FedEx will levy a $39.50

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This Week in Logistics News (February 26 – March 4)

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And now on to this week’s logistics news. Ukraine in the news: War in Ukraine disrupts ships around the globe. The world’s biggest container ship operators, A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S and Mediterranean Shipping Co., Ukraine invasion and the semi-conductor chip impact. Walmart steps up automated store distribution.

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Supply Chain & Logistics News Round Up (September 23rd-27th)

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Supply Chain & Logistics News Round-Up Sept 23rd- 27th This week I was busy attending various Climate Week NYC events, allowing me to step outside my usual bubble of supply chain and sustainability. Now to the Supply Chain & Logistics News of the Week!

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This Week in Logistics News (July 3 – 9)

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The kick-off to the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan is just two weeks away, after being postponed last summer due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Earlier this week, a resurgent coronavirus forced Japan to declare a state of emergency in the capital that will run throughout the event. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 4 – May 10)

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And now on to this week’s logistics news. Global shipping lines have become increasingly strained as the Houthi militia in Yemen broadens its attacks on cargo vessels, one of the largest companies in the industry warned on Monday. In addition to Cosco, global ocean carriers Mediterranean Shipping Co. 1 in trade with the U.S.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 24 – 30)

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And now on to this week’s logistics news. This acquisition builds on the Panasonic/Blue Yonder strategic relationship, established in January 2019 with a partnership, followed by the creation of a joint venture company in Japan in November 2019. You can watch the full spot here ; I won’t spoil the outcome for you.

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How the Iran conflict triggered a 1,400% supply chain scenario planning surge

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There was speculation about Iranian retaliation, including parliamentary threats to block shipping lanes. For countries like Japan and India, where energy imports are critical, the stakes remain high. Some were even running cybersecurity readiness checks in case of retaliatory digital attacks on logistics infrastructure.