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This Week in Logistics News (August 6 – 12)

Logistics Viewpoints

In all, the acquisition will add more than 350 temperature-controlled vehicles and four million square feet to the UPS Healthcare global footprint, offering customers access to faster shipping times, greater production flexibility, and offerings to help them attract new business. From a shipping perspective, time is critical.

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Customer Advisory – Hurricane Harvey

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Many shippers are looking for locations on the north and west sides of Houston as well as other locations (such as Austin, San Antonio, Dallas) to place their shipments so they are in close proximity as relief comes in the next couple of days. Global Forwarding – Ocean and Air Shipping.

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Customer Advisory on Hurricane Harvey

TMC

Texas DOT is reporting road closures nearing Austin and San Antonio. With Houston Port closed, there will continue to be no traffic moving through the shipping channels until at least Friday. Please reach out to your TMC account manager if you have additional questions. Overall Market & Weather Update.

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Customer Advisory on Hurricane Harvey

TMC

Texas DOT is reporting road closures nearing Austin and San Antonio. With Houston Port closed, there will continue to be no traffic moving through the shipping channels until at least Friday. Please reach out to your TMC account manager if you have additional questions. Overall Market & Weather Update.

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Customer Advisory on Hurricane Harvey

TMC

Texas DOT is reporting road closures nearing Austin and San Antonio. With Houston Port closed, there will continue to be no traffic moving through the shipping channels until at least Friday. Please reach out to your TMC account manager if you have additional questions. Overall Market & Weather Update.

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Getting Christmas Goods on Time: FedEx and UPS Roll Out Holiday Shipping Deadlines

Intelligent Audit

Holiday shipping schedules for parcel carriers, FedEx , UPS, and USPS are now available. The dates are near mirror images of shipping deadlines for the 2019 and 2020 peak seasons. Holiday Shipping Deadlines for UPS. The shipping deadline for delivery by December 24, 2021, delivery depends on the service level.

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Hurricane Harvey Updates

Elementum

Although the port sustained relatively minimal infrastructure damage, large container ships remained anchored offshore as authorities need to ensure that the Houston Ship Channel is free from debris and deep enough for large vessels to go through. According to reports, there is no vessel movement and there are no ships in the channel.

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