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How is the Logistics Economy Holding Up?

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain and logistics functions have been one of the most volatile in the global economy of the last four years. But cross-border trade is an important part of the global economy and much of this trade is in physical goods that must be stored, shipped, transported, and eventually consumed.

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Lingering Port Congestion with Paul Brashier

The Logistics of Logistics

Paul Brashier and Joe Lynch discuss lingering port congestion and other issues causing shipping delays. About Paul Brashier Paul Brashier has been an industry leader in the sales and logistics industry for over 20 years, working for such companies as Schneider National, Coors Brewing, and Coca-Cola.

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Energy Transition in Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

However, sustainability in logistics goes well beyond these initiatives, especially when we begin to look at energy transition. Logistics providers contribute to the total picture of sustainability for many organizations, and they are clearly falling short. Ocean shipping can play a big role in sustainability and energy transition.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 25 – December 1)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Jennifer McKeehan, SVP, transportation and delivery for Walmart U.S., The new parcel stations will allow Walmart’s private fleet to transport even more online orders. Walmart shipped one quarter of its U.S. Federal leaders predict it’s only going to get busier in the future.

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Driving the Mission with Graig Morin

The Logistics of Logistics

Graig is the Co-Founder and President of Brown Dog Carriers & Logistics. Since 1998, Graig has been fully involved in the transportation industry. For the past 19 years, Graig has dreamed of owning and operating a driver friendly transportation and logistics company.

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National Logistics Day 2023

Enterra Insights

The staff at the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) note, however, that the logistics industry plays an “out-sized — and often underappreciated — role … within the greater transportation ecosystem.”[1] By 1956, the first container ship sailed from the port of New Jersey to Texas.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 24 – 30)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now to this week’s logistics news…. Container Ship Leasing Trends Downward. Now operating in its fifth station, Flytrex’s three-minute delivery service will be available to approximately 140,000 customers across the United States. population with next or two-day shipping. Philly Cheesesteak Delivered by Drone?