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This Week in Logistics News (July 23 – 29)

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And now on to this week’s logistics news. P&G uses life cycle assessment for sustainable packaging design. The vehicles are designed from the ground-up with safety, sustainability, and comfort in mind, and have been thoroughly tested by drivers across the country. Financial terms of deal were not disclosed.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 12 – 18)

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And now on to this week’s logistics news. The trade group says a rail strike of one-month could result in an economic impact of up to $160 billion, and within one week many chemicals manufacturing plants could shut down, lowering GDP and leading to more inflation. Amazon unveils smaller drone that flies through rain.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 22 – 28)

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And now on to this week’s logistics news. Amazon’s European operations have been at the forefront of the company’s sustainable transportation push. Last year, Amazon delivered more than 100 million packages to customer doorsteps in Europe using electric delivery vans and other zero-emission vehicles, per its sustainability report.

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Ryder Places First Medium-Duty Electric Vehicle Order with Chanje Energy and Begins to Roll Out Charging Stations

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Ryder also plans to equip its maintenance facilities in the San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, and San Jose, Calif. Inbound Logistics magazine has included Ryder in its “Green Partners” listing for eight years in a row. Ryder was also recognized by the U.S.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 7 – 13)

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I was in San Diego for Kinaxis Kinexions , and it was a great trip (I will have a full recap of the conference next week). And now on to this week’s logistics news. Manufacturing some parts from a 3D printer is cheaper and more efficient than traditional supply chain methods. Unilever to pilot mobile ice cream shops.

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Ecommerce COVID-19 Advice: How to Manage Online Sales During COVID-19 [New Tips Updated Weekly]

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Other questions brought up during the webinar include: If you’re currently manufacturing overseas, are there ways to source manufacturers in the US quickly? I had a customer ask if he could drive to my house in San Diego to get product. How do I find a manufacturer in a COVID-19 ecommerce world? Hair Craft Co.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 18 – 24)

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And now on to this week’s logistics news. The new platform, FourKites X , will aim to help large shippers and logistics providers with features like dynamic planning, real-time visibility, proactive alerts and supply chain optimization insights. But here is an incredible compilation of some of his best spikes. That’s all for this week.