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Florence Et Al.

Supply Chain Shaman

North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Georgia sit squarely in the storm’s path. Each state has a rich manufacturing economy. The supply chain impacts will ripple across the states as Florence moves west. Across the United States, triage teams are working to minimize the impact of Florence.

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Adapting in the Face of Change

Supply Chain Shaman

Looming transportation shortages in the United States with the adoption of AB5 and the redefinition of the owner-operator are risks. Unresolved labor issues in the Leathermen Terminal in Charleston South Carolina and contract negotiations for 22,000 dock workers in the ports of LA and Long Beach hang heavy.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

From January 28 to February 4, a Chinese-operated high-altitude balloon was seen in North American airspace, including Alaska, western Canada, and the contiguous United States. territorial waters off the coast of South Carolina. On February 4, the U.S. Air Force shot down the balloon over U.S.

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National Logistics Dayâ„¢ 2022

Enterra Insights

To compound this, what is considered supply chain management in the United States is more commonly known as logistics management in Europe.”[2] The Logistics Plus staff reports, “It is estimated that the transportation and warehousing segment in the U.S. rather than a series of specific functions.

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Do Freight Shipping Prices Vary by State?

Freight Center

The state’s freight rates are heavily impacted by the agricultural industry, which can cause rates to increase due to higher demand. Phoenix and Tuscon are Arizona’s freight activity centers for consumer goods and manufacturing. Freight rates generally remain consistent throughout the entire year in the state of Arkansas.

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Do Freight Shipping Prices Vary by State?

Freight Center

The state’s freight rates are heavily impacted by the agricultural industry, which can cause rates to increase due to higher demand. Phoenix and Tuscon are Arizona’s freight activity centers for consumer goods and manufacturing. Freight rates generally remain consistent throughout the entire year in the state of Arkansas.

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Do Freight Shipping Prices Vary by State?

Freight Center

The state’s freight rates are heavily impacted by the agricultural industry, which can cause rates to increase due to higher demand. Phoenix and Tuscon are Arizona’s freight activity centers for consumer goods and manufacturing. Freight rates generally remain consistent throughout the entire year in the state of Arkansas.

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