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Warehousing News Roundup: April 1, 2019

Stord

The floods in the Midwest, caused by severe storms, melting snow, and overflowing rivers, have disrupted supply chains for weeks and cost nearly $1 billion in damage to crops and cattle in Nebraska and Iowa. A terminal operator at the Port of Oakland is implementing hybrid yard cranes to improve air quality, per a recent press release.

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FMCSA Grants $1 Million to Veterans Who Want to Be Trained as Truck Drivers

GlobalTranz

That veterans often have a tough time finding a new job after leaving the military is ironic considering the high-quality training men and women in uniform receive while serving. Too often, the problem is not that these veterans are under-qualified, but rather that their high-quality skills are not recognized by civilian employers.

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Why Branch Put Down Roots in Minneapolis

Freightera

From Iowa to Nebraska, and North Dakota to Wisconsin, the connections we made with Target employees was essential to our product development. Quality of Life. These things have a direct, negative impact on not only our quality of life, but also our creativity, output, and productivity. There’s no getting around that.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 27 – September 2)

Logistics Viewpoints

As more grocery shoppers opt for higher quality meats, Walmart said this week that it is investing in a company led by ranchers and beef producers to bulk up its supply.