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This Week in Logistics News (January 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

I have often written about legal issues and battles in California, as the state has been in the news for its warehouse and trucking emission rules, independent contractor rules for gig workers, and union disagreements at ports. Average worldwide costs of shipping a 40-foot container rose 23% in the week through Jan. East Coast.

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Ship Smarter: How to Avoid Bottlenecks in Your Global Operations

ThroughPut

Ship Smarter: How to Avoid Bottlenecks in Your Global Operations. You can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. And when shipping to volatile countries, it becomes even harder. And when shipping to volatile countries, it becomes even harder. Once cargo has shipped, there are no “backsies.” By Ali Hasan Raza.

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Your Supply Chain to Increase Efficiency and Sustainability

ThroughPut

Storage and shipping costs can quickly cut into profit margins. Not to mention that time-sensitive goods such as chemicals and food can spoil as they sit in warehouses. Some of the biggest supply chain bottlenecks occur as goods are heading out the door. According to research from the U.N. Ali Hasan R.

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This Week n Logistics News (February 24 – March 1)

Logistics Viewpoints

hit 18 Houthi targets in Yemen on Saturday in response to a recent surge in attacks by the Iran-backed militants on ships in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. The bombings focused on military targest in eight locations in Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, the U.S. and the U.K. Defense Department said in a statement.

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Your Supply Chain to Increase Efficiency and Sustainability

ThroughPut

Storage and shipping costs can quickly cut into profit margins. Not to mention that time-sensitive goods such as chemicals and food can spoil as they sit in warehouses. Some of the biggest supply chain bottlenecks occur as goods are heading out the door. According to research from the U.N. Ali Hasan R.

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Top 8 Industries Affected by The Red Sea Crisis in January 2024

Resilinc

The latest updates on shipping delays in the Red Sea in January 2024, including which businesses and industries have been impacted. This response is driven by ongoing threats to crew and cargo safety, necessitating the rerouting of ships around the Cape of Good Hope, resulting in substantial delays and escalated shipping costs.

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This Month in Logistics News (December 30 – January 5)

Logistics Viewpoints

Yemen-based Houthi militants have been attacking high-value cargo vessels in the Red Sea since November in a show of support for Palestinian Islamist group Hamas fighting Israel in Gaza. Women’s clothing brand Spanx is using a humanoid robot to work in its Georgia warehouse. And now on to this week’s logistics news.