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This Week in Logistics News (March 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

A lot of this effort comes down to more sustainable sourcing, which tends to make environmental-conscious consumers happy. Amazon begins testing Rivian electric vans in San Francisco. Starbucks to improve sustainable coffee sourcing. But for consumers, it is often difficult to measure the climate impact of what we eat.

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Facing Hard Times, Shippers Find Innovative Solutions

Intelligent Audit

In the Midwest, recent supply issues in the Chicago area are increasing costs at the pump, and West Coast cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Portland are suffering the consequences of unexpected refinery shutdowns. Despite falling futures markets, parts of the U.S. are seeing steep price hikes in gasoline.