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Editor’s Choice: Aluminum Can Shortage Defines a New Normal for Food Packaging

Logistics Viewpoints

This shortage is the culmination of various ongoing issues – geopolitical tensions related to the Russia-Ukraine war, the rapid shift in consumer buying behavior and container freight availability. Beer and food industries are particularly affected by the shortages of aluminum cans as most customers prefer take-home packaging.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 25 – 31)

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And now on to this week’s logistics news. As the company continues to insource more of its last mile delivery operations, it is also taking steps to limit issues that could occur during the package drop off process. funding before starting new production for Ukraine. crumbling infrastructure and manufacturing.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 30 – May 6)

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And now on to this week’s logistics news. McCormick’s diverse supplier network helps shield it from Ukraine impacts. UPS plans to implement its smart package initiative at 100 facilities in 2022, which will involve using RFID tags on packages to speed up throughput. The Czinger 21C costs $1.7 That’s all for this week.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 12 – 18)

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And now on to this week’s logistics news. Russia-Ukraine war is worsening shipping snarls. The ongoing Russia – Ukraine war continues to disrupt global supply chains. Russian forces are cutting off shipping routes, logistics firms are suspending services, and air freight rates are skyrocketing. That’s all for this week.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 12 – 18)

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And now on to this week’s logistics news. They stocked up again after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine pushed up the price of raw materials such as energy and wheat. without any extra packaging. The company in the past year revamped its logistics network, enabling faster and more efficient deliveries.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 30 – August 5)

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The ongoing pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions, along with the Russia-Ukraine war, limited available supplies of cocoa, edible oil, and other food ingredients. And now on to this week’s logistics news: Amazon launches same-day delivery from brick-and-mortar retail brands. So I guess we better start stocking up for Halloween now.

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Russia-Ukraine War Snarls Global Supply Chains

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While those in logistics wonder if the new scientific bracelets to convert stress into energy, such as those reported by Interesting Engineering , are legitimate, there are still very real supply chain risks to contend with today. The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war continues to impact global supply chains, and it’s much more than many realize.

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