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This Week in Logistics News (August 6 – 12)

Logistics Viewpoints

Warehouses are turning to EV charging. 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. 7-Eleven Inc.

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Logistics of Hurricane Harvey's Humanitarian Aid

Elementum

Houston shipping channels and ports at Corpus Christi and Galveston have been shut down. The company reportedly stopped its shipping services in the southeastern part of the state as a result of the storm. 33 counties in Texas are under federal disaster declaration. The logistics industry is one of the greatly effected.

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

Talking Logistics

Menlo Logistics Opening New Multi-client Warehouse in Ladkrabang, Thailand. FedEx to Increase Shipping Rates. And with that, have a happy weekend — and I hope to see you in San Antonio next week! IAS ChassisManager Facilitates Street-Turns. Song of the Week: “Girl” by Beck.

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20 warehouse professionals and business leaders reveal the single most important first step when designing a warehouse layout

6 River Systems

There are many factors to consider when designing a warehouse layout, and every design decision can have a significant impact on operational efficiency. Curtis Barry & Company , labor comprises more than half of a warehouse’s total operations costs. According to F.