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Why Packaging Matters with Phillip Akhzar

The Logistics of Logistics

Phil is a San Francisco native, who earned an Industrial Engineering degree from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. From their material offerings, to how they ship, to the facilities they use, it all utilizes the latest eco-friendly and sustainable practices.

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Revolutionizing Freight Forwarding Using Tech with Lionel van der Walt

The Logistics of Logistics

The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, but also has offices in London and Bangalore. Lionel van der Walt and Joe Lynch discuss revolutionizing freight forwarding using tech, which is exactly what Raft.ai In the podcast interview, Lionel and Joe discuss revolutionizing freight forwarding using tech.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

If a bill introduced by San Francisco-based state Senator Scott Wiener becomes law, California could become the first state to require certain new cars to be equipped with a device capable of limiting speed. Global shipping prices are continuing to rise as Houthi rebels keep up attacks on cargo vessels in and around the Red Sea.

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Crime is Adding to Supply Chain Woes

Enterra Insights

Back in the fall of 2021, Walgreens announced it was closing five San Francisco stores, citing ongoing organized retail crime as the reason. At the time, Walgreens spokesperson Phil Caruso stated, “Organized retail crime continues to be a challenge facing retailers across San Francisco, and we are not immune to that.”[1]

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Last Mile Innovation with Emma Cosgrove

The Logistics of Logistics

Emma is a Senior Reporter on the transportation desk at Business Insider , a global news and lifestyle publication with hundreds of journalists in London, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Singapore and beyond. Emma Cosgrove and Joe Lynch discuss last mile innovation. About Emma Cosgrove. About The Business Insider.

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The TraylorTranspo Story with Brittany Traylor

The Logistics of Logistics

Traylor’s technology streamlines the shipping process, reduces cost, and facilitates collaboration. Turvo is based in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in Dallas, Texas, and Hyderabad, India. The company specializes in drop and hook shipments (power-only) and open-deck transportation. Brittany’s LinkedIn.

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Shopify and Amazon Collaboration- New Dimensions of Competitiveness

Supply Chain Matters

The Supply Chain Matters blog reflects and provides added context to the announcement that Shopify and Amazon will collaborate on merchant parcel shipping options. In May of 2022, Shopify announced its acquisition of end-to-end online logistics San Francisco based fulfillment provider Deliverr for a reported $2.1