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This Week in Logistics News (February 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

territorial waters off the coast of South Carolina. And now on to this week’s logistics news. Descartes Systems Group , a global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that it has acquired GroundCloud, the creator of a cloud-hosted final-mile automation platform, for $138 million.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Startups are trying to make e-commerce packaging more sustainable. South Carolina Ports breaks all-time container record. As sustainability efforts continue to grow, companies are looking at ways to be innovative with the rise of e-commerce. US trade deficit jumps 4.8

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The Aftermath of Hurricane Ian for Multi-Industry Supply Chains

Supply Chain Matters

After crossing the State of Florida, depositing a reported 10 to in excess of 20 inches of rainfall to some areas, the storm reformed as a Category One force and made another landfall in coastal South Carolina bringing high winds and flooding to the Carolina’s and other states.

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

Elementum

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. Due to unusual atmospheric conditions , Florence may head down the Southeast coast, heading for South Carolina. Get support from the logistics community.

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

Elementum

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. Due to unusual atmospheric conditions , Florence may head down the Southeast coast, heading for South Carolina. Get support from the logistics community.

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Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Follow-Up September 1 2023

Supply Chain Matters

The storm then rapidly moved up to the coastal regions of Georgia and South Carolina , to include coastal areas that include the Ports of Savannah and Charleston. The storm made landfall near Keaton Beach, Florida as Category 3 hurricane storm with maximum sustained winds of 125 mph.

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Customer Advisory – Hurricane Michael

CH Robinson Transportfolio

The storm has directly impacted Florida, Georgia and both North and South Carolina. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, has declared port condition WHISKEY for Hampton Roads, meaning sustained gale force winds are expected at the Virginia Capes within 72 hours. Supporting our Customers and Carriers.

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