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This Week in Logistics News (August 6 – 12)

Logistics Viewpoints

I read earlier this week that pressure on the supply of critical materials will continue to mount as road transport electrification expands to meet net-zero ambitions. On the shipping side, companies seeking fully electrified fleets will need a place to charge up. From a shipping perspective, time is critical. 7-Eleven Inc.

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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. Transportation Update by Mode. 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. Transportation Update by Mode. In addition, fuel surges are likely and will impact transportation costs. With Houston Port closed, there will continue to be no traffic moving through the shipping channels until at least Friday.

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Customer Advisory on Hurricane Harvey

TMC

Texas DOT is reporting road closures nearing Austin and San Antonio. Transportation Update by Mode. In addition, fuel surges are likely and will impact transportation costs. With Houston Port closed, there will continue to be no traffic moving through the shipping channels until at least Friday.

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Customer Advisory on Hurricane Harvey

TMC

Texas DOT is reporting road closures nearing Austin and San Antonio. Transportation Update by Mode. In addition, fuel surges are likely and will impact transportation costs. With Houston Port closed, there will continue to be no traffic moving through the shipping channels until at least Friday.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 15-19, 2014)

Talking Logistics

Infor Aligns With MercuryGate To Strengthen Transportation Management. Oracle Introduces New Cloud Solutions for Transportation and Global Trade Management. FedEx to Increase Shipping Rates. And with that, have a happy weekend — and I hope to see you in San Antonio next week! Song of the Week: “Girl” by Beck.

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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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