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Yantian Port Congestion: How Can Shippers Navigate Another Major Supply Chain Disruption?

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Unlike the Suez Canal incident or other recent port issues, which have impacted a more limited number of regions and trade lanes, the Port of Yantian is a major export hub for multiple large markets like Europe, North America, Latin America and Oceania. The result? continue to be exacerbated (i.e.

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

Talking Logistics

TomTom launches toll reporting to help transport companies manage costs. This follows the company’s acquisition of 3PD this past July, another provider of heavy goods, last-mile logistics in North America. By now, most companies should have their transportation budgets in place for 2014. UPS Sets 2014 Rates.

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America Adapting to Supply Chain Chaos

Operations and Supply Chain Management

Although air cargo is usually the priciest mode of transport, it became the only way to ensure timely delivery given the dismal state of ocean reliability during 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% in the U.K.

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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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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. You can learn more about this topic on Land Line and Transport Topics. Now, this congestion is spreading to Oakland, Vancouver, and Seattle ports. Accordingly, C.H.

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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. billion freight transportation and logistics services company headquartered in Ann Arbor, Mich. 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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China Exports Rebound Even as Western Markets Face Lockdown

Logistics Bureau

Loading and discharging operations at the ports of Shanghai, Jingtang, Lianyungang, Tianjin, Caofeidian, and Huanghua are slow due to lack of stevedores, while a shortage of licensed trucks and drivers is restricting the transport of cargo to the ports. percent dip in goods from China and a 6.5 percent slump in exports from Europe.

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