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Hurricane Florence: What We Know About the Year's First Major Storm

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It will deliver tropical-storm-level winds by noon Thursday to North Carolina's coast, and hurricane-force winds and dangerous storm surges by late Thursday or early Friday. The storm is expected to reach Puerto Rico on Friday morning with winds up to 73 mph. Get support from the logistics community.

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Climate Change and the Supply Chain

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In September, Hurricane Irma caused flooding and the closure of several logistics hubs in Florida, while Hurricane Maria brought strong winds that destroyed almost all facilities and knocked out electricity across Puerto Rico. Apple is also one of the largest companies that are committed to fight climate change.

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Hurricane Florence: What You Need to Know About the Year's First Major Storm

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It will deliver tropical-storm-level winds by noon Thursday to North Carolina's coast, and hurricane-force winds and dangerous storm surges by late Thursday or early Friday. The storm is expected to reach Puerto Rico on Friday morning with winds up to 73 mph. Get support from the logistics community.

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4 Things We Learned this Hurricane Season About How Companies Use Tech to Help Communities

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World Central Kitchen, which provided meals after the devastation in Puerto Rico last year, pitched in with fresh food for storm victims. A North Carolina Chick-fil-A also opened on a Sunday, donating sandwiches and nuggets to evacuees. Denny’s contributed a mobile kitchen – serving pancake breakfasts in affected areas.

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4 Things We Learned this Hurricane Season About How Companies Use Tech to Help Communities

BlueYonder

World Central Kitchen, which provided meals after the devastation in Puerto Rico last year, pitched in with fresh food for storm victims. A North Carolina Chick-fil-A also opened on a Sunday, donating sandwiches and nuggets to evacuees. Denny’s contributed a mobile kitchen – serving pancake breakfasts in affected areas.

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LTL Carrier Profile: YRC Freight

The Logistics of Logistics

Holland is a regional LTL carrier that provides service to the following states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Wisconsin. New Penn is regional LTL carrier that provides service to Northeastern United States, Quebec, Canada and Puerto Rico.

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LTL Carrier Profile: Old Dominion

The Logistics of Logistics

Old Dominion is based in Thomasville, North Carolina. In 1957, Old Dominion extended its operations to most major markets in North Carolina and southern Virginia. Five years later, the company relocated its headquarters to High Point, North Carolina, in 1962 and merged with Bottoms-Fiske trucking company.