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This Week in Logistics News (November 18-22, 2013)

Talking Logistics

In 3PL news, XPO Logistics announced that it has acquired Optima Service Solutions, LLC, “a leading non-asset provider of last-mile logistics services for major retailers and manufacturers in the United States” for $26.6 We plan to leverage these synergies, and integrate Optima’s proprietary software with our last-mile technology.

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Webinar Q&A: Answers to 8 Common Freight Market Questions

CH Robinson Transportfolio

These topics are highly relevant to a wide range of shippers across North America and may help you make smarter, more informed supply chain decisions. The impact of the semiconductor shortage varies by truck manufacturer. Now, this congestion is spreading to Oakland, Vancouver, and Seattle ports.

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America Adapting to Supply Chain Chaos

Operations and Supply Chain Management

The upswing was largely driven by trade between Asia and North America, where the volume of containers jumped 33% from the average level for the five years preceding the pandemic. imports from Asia are still overwhelming some of the nation’s biggest ports, especially in Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Oakland. from 2020 and a 5.4%

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This Week in Logistics News (August 17-21, 2015)

Talking Logistics

Oakland port terminals plan PierPass-style program (JOC). Employing over 8,000 transportation and fulfillment professionals, OHL has unparalleled experience in direct-to-consumer fulfillment, serving a wide range of business sectors from specialty retail to manufacturing. ATA Truck Tonnage Index Jumped 2.8%

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Greg Lehmkuhl Named President of Con-Way Freight

Supply Chain Network

He subsequently earned his MBA from Oakland University in Rochester, Mich. a trailer refurbishing and manufacturing company which supplies trailing equipment to the company’s trucking fleets. and its subsidiaries operate from more than 500 locations across North America and in 20 countries. About Con-way Inc. Con-way Inc.

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Finding Comfort in the Uncomfortable

BlueYonder

My first job ever was through an Exploring Leadership program where I was a public relations intern with the Oakland Raiders. Leadership and customer service have always been a passion of mine. One of most favorite jobs was in college where I worked as a front desk agent for a luxury hotel.

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Finding Comfort in the Uncomfortable

BlueYonder

My first job ever was through an Exploring Leadership program where I was a public relations intern with the Oakland Raiders. Leadership and customer service have always been a passion of mine. One of most favorite jobs was in college where I worked as a front desk agent for a luxury hotel.