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This Week in Logistics News (February 18-22, 2013)

Talking Logistics

Labor and management work out deal at Port of LA/Long Beach ( Logistics Management ). Transplace delivered more than 50 customer solutions in 2012 using the CombineNet sourcing technology, in industries including consumer goods, chemicals, manufacturing, and retail. Robinson, Con-way, and Transplace are Logistics Viewpoints sponsors).

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Wholesale Ecommerce: What Is It and How Do You Get Started?

Unleashed

The benefits of this are huge, however, given the ability to source materials and products at more competitive prices in some jurisdictions, as well as the fact that different skill-sets and labour are available. Rather than in-person negotiations, discussions are held and contracts are exchanged through digital channels.

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The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

Zipline Logistics

Refrigerated transportation is particularly at a premium and can be difficult to secure if not working with a logistics provider with an expansive network. If you ship in or out of Connecticut, don’t expect produce to affect your logistics operation much. You may need to pay more to attract capacity. Heaviest Peak: September.

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USPS Slowdown of First-Class Mail on Oct. 1: What Delays and Price Hikes Mean for You

Intelligent Audit

Peak season surcharges are not new factors in logistics around this time of year, but USPS is making new challenges as the entity moves to slow down certain shipments. And shippers need to understand what’s actually happening, who it will affect, and why it reinforces the importance of data as king in the logistics world.