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Well Prepared Retailers Seize Opportunity for Advantage during Port Closures

Supply Chain Collaborator

The ability of some retailers to modify their transportation programs on the fly, in response to serious external disruptions (i.e. West Coast Port closures) reflects their readiness to grasp a competitive opportunity when it presented itself this year.

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A 3PL Exec, a Fleet Owner, and a Media Queen walk into a bar…And What Happened Showed Humanity Around Taxes

GlobalTranz

The place was nearly full, mostly with awesome transportation and logistics folks. As it turns out, it was one of the better known media professionals in the logistics and transportation industries. For the next half hour, he detailed a situation involving a close friend of his – also in transportation.

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What is causing the COVID-19 vaccine supply chain disruption?

NC State SCRC

At present, PPE testing kits are facing glove shortage and that is now burdened with vaccine administration glove requirement as well, since vaccination kits don’t come along with Nitrile gloves. In addition to raw material shortages, vaccine storage and transportation is also proving to be a major hindrance. million vials.

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Do Freight Shipping Prices Vary by State?

Freight Center

Alaska’s northern climate coupled with the vast and steep terrain present a unique set of considerations that make it important to select a knowledgeable freight partner when shipping to and from the state. Delaware contains a large number of ports and freights, making intermodal transportation a good choice. Washington.

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Do Freight Shipping Prices Vary by State?

Freight Center

Alaska’s northern climate coupled with the vast and steep terrain present a unique set of considerations that make it important to select a knowledgeable freight partner when shipping to and from the state. Delaware contains a large number of ports and freights, making intermodal transportation a good choice. Washington.

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Do Freight Shipping Prices Vary by State?

Freight Center

Alaska’s northern climate coupled with the vast and steep terrain present a unique set of considerations that make it important to select a knowledgeable freight partner when shipping to and from the state. Delaware contains a large number of ports and freights, making intermodal transportation a good choice. Washington.

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