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This Week in Logistics News (January 20 – 26)

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If a bill introduced by San Francisco-based state Senator Scott Wiener becomes law, California could become the first state to require certain new cars to be equipped with a device capable of limiting speed. And now on to this week’s logistics news. More incidents are being reported at inland logistics hubs.

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Why Packaging Matters with Phillip Akhzar

The Logistics of Logistics

Phillip is a serial entrepreneur, Y Combinator alum, and sustainability and supply chain expert. Phil is a San Francisco native, who earned an Industrial Engineering degree from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. Prior to starting Arka, Phillip founded and successfully exited a few startups.

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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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Revolutionizing Freight Forwarding Using Tech with Lionel van der Walt

The Logistics of Logistics

About Raft Raft is the intelligent logistics platform that’s rewriting the technology playbook for freight forwarders and customs brokers in the automation era. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, but also has offices in London and Bangalore. IATA’s U.S. cargo subsidiary.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 24 – 30)

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And now on to this week’s logistics news. In other sustainability news, the InBev 100+ Accelerator is adding some big-name companies: Coca-Cola, Colgate-Palmolive, and Unilever. The partners help to fund and pilot start-ups in their sustainability innovation plans. Panasonic to acquire Blue Yonder. That’s all for this week.

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Last Mile Innovation with Emma Cosgrove

The Logistics of Logistics

Emma is a Senior Reporter on the transportation desk at Business Insider , a global news and lifestyle publication with hundreds of journalists in London, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Singapore and beyond. She covers logistics with a focus on ecommerce. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast.

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Top 6 Retail Trends & Supply Chain Planning Challenges in 2023

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On a daily basis, supply chain teams are juggling new sustainability requirements, supply disruptions, sudden changes in consumer demand, and labor shortages. As many retailers will look into sourcing products locally, re-evaluating their supply and logistics networks to optimize their supply chains will be more critical than ever.