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This Week in Logistics News (April 29 – May 5)

Logistics Viewpoints

But I also found it interesting that Dick Morley , the father of the PLC (programmable logic controllers to you non-geeks), organized geek pride days in New Hampshire as early as 2001. I personally think that Star Wars transcends the geek world. Why do I find this interesting? The home-goods retailer says in a complaint filed with U.S.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 31 – August 6)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Another shipping crisis strikes, threatens Black Friday shopping. Volansi completes first-ever autonomous ship-to-ship drone delivery. As a result, the 2021 holiday shopping season could be marred by out-of-stock goods and shipping delays. Shoppers were informed of a $9.95

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This Week in Logistics News (November 13 – 19)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Container shipping rates could raise import prices by 11%. Merchants Fleet is a privately-held, New Hampshire-based fleet management and fleet leasing solutions company. Ford Establishes Semiconductor Partnership with GlobalFoundries. SVT Robotics Raises $25 Million in Funding.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 10-14, 2014)

Talking Logistics

This week, FedEx Freight drivers voted against the union in Newark, New Jersey , and Con-way Freight employees did the same in Manchester, New Hampshire. The Customs Portal has multi-modal capability to clear air, ocean or land shipments through multiple ports of entry.

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Apple: Still a Penny Wise and Pound Foolish?

Talking Logistics

Bankruptcy Court District of New Hampshire. If there is any delay, GTAT must either use expedited shipping (at its own cost) or purchase substitute goods (at its own cost). The most recent revelations came a couple of weeks ago when Daniel Squiller, the COO of GTAT, filed a declaration with the U.S.

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Multi-Carrier Shipping Software Solutions for 2021

ShipBob

But, for merchants either looking to launch a brand or grow their existing online store, it’s no secret that shipping has become more complex and expensive. Luckily, multi-carrier shipping software solutions for 2021 simplify shipping, so that brands can focus on what’s most important — growing their business.

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The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

Zipline Logistics

Produce season transportation can have an impact on your freight, even if you do not ship grains, fruits, or vegetables. Peak produce shipping season refers to the time period when the largest volume of fruits and vegetables are harvested and subsequently shipped to markets across the US, impacting truck capacity. California.